Best Horror Movies of All Time
2. The Exorcist - The whole idea that one could be possessed and controlled by a demon has been around for centuries. To think that this could actually happen to you or someone you love is one of the most frightening things I can think of. To see the change of a sweet young innocent girl into a demon who can contort it's head 360 degrees and levitate is one of the most horrific things about the movie but to me, the whole idea that you need to be strong enough in your faith to be able to be able to cast the demon out without letting it enter your body next is also a compelling subplot in the movie.
3. The Shining - This movie represents director Stanley Kubrick's genius at the top of his game. The camera work is second to none. The build up of that sense of dread and suspense leaves you on the edge of your sanity as you witness Jack Nicholson's amazing portrayal of a man's descent into psychosis.
4. The Thing - Rick Baker's make-up affects are the best of all time even by today's standard. In my opinion, John Carpenter is the most underrated director/writer of all time. Sure he's made some colossal flops, but this movie shows him at the top of his game.
5. The Omen (the original) - This may be considered a controversial choice but there is something about the whole idea of an anti-christ that really makes the hair on the back of my neck stand straight up. Where did they find that little boy actor? They say that a child actor can make or break a movie and that little boy really did a good job of making this movie work. The performances were phenomenal, the pacing was perfect and the subplot of possibly knowing that you are going to die before you do is terrifying.
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Post a CommentI actually preferred the Halloween remake to the original. John Carpenter is an OK director but his movies have a bit too much build up for me and not enough actual action. Not sure why, but I always thought Children of the Corn was better than Omen.
All of these are great movies, especially "Halloween" and "The Thing." John Carpenter is indeed an underrated director in films today.
I watched "Halloween" one late afternoon, and in the first 10 minutes, the answering machine started playing but the phone didn't ring. I looked back at the phone, and someone was breathing into it but no one was there. I pressed "Stop" on the movie, put my shoes on, grabbed my keys, and walked out the door. I did not come back home until my parents were back. LOL. That was years ago, but to this day, I refuse to watch "Halloween" by myself. That messed me up for real.