Top 20 Horror Films
21 items ranked
We all know what it like being scare stiff by the antics of a mindless zombie or the misery of a restless spirit. Most persons are fascinated with the unknown and nowhere is this fascination displayed more than hungry fans wanting another adrenaline filled moment of begin shocked out of their wits by the blood and gore displayed in horror films.
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1.
Alien (1979)
A mining ship is sent to investigate an unusual SOS but they discover strange creatures that attached themselves and feed on humans.
36 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid - 1 comment
Comments:
Truly, horror film-making at it's best. It may also be my favorite movie ever made.
Added 13 years ago by porcupinetheater, 0 points
2.
The Birds (1963)
35 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
3.
The Descent
Most gore fests confuse over the top violence with actual horror. This film balances both in perfect equilibrium. The results are spectacular.
34 points - added 13 years ago by porcupinetheater -
4.
Halloween (1978)
24 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
5.
Psycho (1960)
This deserves the top spot, even though it is old it will still get you screaming and covering your eyes. In this film a woman steal a large sum of money from here employer and then encounters a psychotic man that is controlled by his mother.
14 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
6.
The Wicker Man (1973)
12 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid - 1 comment
Comments:
thank you for recognizing the little known but superior original,
Added 13 years ago by redhead47, 0 points
7.
Saw (2004)
10 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
8.
Evil Dead II (1987)
6 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
9.
The Shining (1980)
a family spends some time in a hotel for winter and a evil entity takes over their father who is then driven to murder is family.
6 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
10.
Dawn of the Dead
5 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
11.
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
4 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
12.
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
3 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
13.
The Exorcist (1973)
A demonic presence takes over the body of a young girl and two priests are asked to assist her by performing the rite of exorcism.
3 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
14.
Freaks (1932)
2 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
15.
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
-1 point - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid - 1 comment
Comments:
In its defense, this wasn't primarily intended to be a horror film
Added 13 years ago by porcupinetheater, 0 points
16.
The Thing (1982)
Scientist discover a shape shifting alien that lives in the Antarctic. It assumes the shape of its victims that it kills.
-2 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
17.
Dracula (1931)
-4 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
18.
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)
-4 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
19.
Grindhouse (2007)
-5 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
20.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
-6 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
21.
Zombieland (2009)
-6 points - added 13 years ago by Anthonyreid -
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