Which old Steven King novels are considered the scariest?

Definitely 'The Shining'. The haunted hotel, the ghosts, and Jack's psychological breakdown are all elements that make it so scary. Then, 'It' is very frightening. Pennywise the clown is a terrifying antagonist that haunts children. 'Pet Sematary' is also quite scary with its dark take on resurrection.

Among the most popular are 'The Shining'. Its movie adaptation has also made it extremely well - known. 'It' is also very popular, especially with the recent movie adaptations that brought the terrifying Pennywise to a new generation of audiences.

I would say 'Pet Sematary' is the best. It plays on the fear of death and the unknown. The idea of the burial ground that brings things back wrong is so creepy. It's a short but very impactful novel that stays with you long after you finish reading.

For me, 'Salem's Lot' is really frightening. The vampires in this novel are not the glamorous kind. They are brutal and they slowly take over the town of Jerusalem's Lot. The way King builds the tension as the town falls under their control is masterful.

Some of his old novels include 'Carrie'. It was one of his early works and introduced the world to his unique brand of horror, following the story of a telekinetic girl. Another is 'The Shining', which is set in an isolated hotel and is filled with psychological horror and supernatural elements.

A lot of fans also love 'Pet Sematary'. The idea of a burial ground that brings things back to life in a wrong way is very spooky. It delves deep into themes of grief, family, and the consequences of messing with the natural order of life and death. It has some really creepy moments that stay with you long after reading.

I think 'Pet Sematary' has a very frightening plot. The concept of a place where things that are buried come back wrong, and the tragic consequences that follow for the characters who use it, is a deeply disturbing idea that stays with the reader long after finishing the book.

In my opinion, 'It' is extremely scary. That clown, Pennywise, is just so menacing and the idea of a shape - shifting evil that lurks in the sewers of a town is really terrifying. 'The Shining' is also very frightening. The haunted hotel and the slow descent into madness of the main character are quite spooky.

Well, 'I Know What You Need' can be considered very scary. The idea that someone can know your every need and manipulate situations to their advantage in a rather creepy way is the essence of the horror in this story. It's a psychological horror that gets into your head.

A really old one is 'Rage'. It's about a troubled high - school student who goes on a violent rampage. 'The Stand' is also quite an old and epic novel. It's a post - apocalyptic story that follows the survivors of a deadly plague as they are drawn into a battle between good and evil.