If you are not familiar with online casinos sites, you may not be aware that the horror genre is very well represented. Alongside all the luck of the Irish and Egyptian Pharaoh-style slots games are ones that can loosely be grouped together in the horror genre.

The main idea behind online slots, of course, is to entertain players while they try to win money. A lot of the games seem quite one dimensional, with the genre tagged on as an afterthought to tie the game in with. But there have been some good games over the years. We thought we would take a look at a few and see what the best horror-themed slots are.

Bloodsuckers

This title probably became popular mostly because of the increased fandom for vampire flicks after the Twilight saga. But any true horror aficionado knows that vampire movies have been a staple of the genre for decades. As with most ‘horror slots’, Bloodsuckers is not really scary to play – but it is a lot of fun.

One of the main attractions of Bloodsuckers is the creepy, gothic setting. The Victorian theme is strong here as well and players get the chance to play some fairly inventive bonus rounds if they do well enough. Bloodsuckers was obviously successful too because fans can now play Bloodsuckers 2.

Day of the Dead

Don’t expect an online casino version of the classic George A. Romero post-apocalyptic horror flick here. The only thing this game has in common is the cool name. This slot is actually based on the Mexican carnival, Dia de Muertos. That tradition is all about joyful celebration rather than horror though – so it might be a little confusing.

The good news is that, for all its confusing naming, Day of the Dead is a great slot. All the characters are turned into skeletons and the carnival atmosphere is represented with food, dancing and music. For the gamblers among you, there are plenty of ways to win, making this a very popular slot.

Frankenstein

Like Bloodsuckers, this is a title produced by NetEnt – one of the big players in the online slots game. Taking its theme from one of the most classic horror stories of all time, Frankenstein dishes up all the usual monster themes as it entices players to have a go at winning some cash.

This is a very simple game to play – and that is probably a major part of its popularity and success. There are advanced features to keep even regular players interested and who doesn’t love the Frankenstein story?

Circus of Horror

There’s just something about circuses isn’t there? Maybe it is the temporary nature of the big top and all its acts that create the perfect atmosphere for horror. The added bonus of a scary clown makes Circus of Horror a must-play for anyone interested in online slots.

Alongside the ubiquitous scary clown, players must also deal with mummies, vampires, and nurses that look like they would rather shorten your life than help you back to health. The win potential is good and there is the added bonus of the clown getting a knife to the face as one of the many features.

Halloween Jack

It will probably not come as a surprise to learn that many of the horror-themed online slots center around Halloween – or, at the very least, are released and promoted around that time of year. Halloween Jack falls neatly into this category and really goes to town on the graphics and creepy sound effects.

There are some big prizes to be won in the feature sections of the game. These include a hellhound, a scary Jack o’ Lantern and the Death Reaper himself. That seems to be just about everything you would ask for in a horror-themed game!