Ok I would like to admit these aren't just my top ten scary movies there a combination of my own and my other halves which is why I put John too in the title. We had three that were the same, so there is our top three and a bunch which we argued about. So in preparation for the spookiest night of the year I thought now would be a good time to talk horror. Are you ready? I'm not! I am trying not to give away too much for those who may not have seen those classic movies, but just incase your offended by my vague synopsis then I will issue a SPOILER WARNING!
10. The Thing
The Thing is a pretty underrated movie, it's directed by John Carpenter and has some great moments. I didn't have it on my list, my number ten was Cujo, but I decided to use this movie instead as it has a Cujo type moment. So The Thing takes place in the Antarctic, a Norwegian helicopter follows a wolf to an American research station. The helicopter is then damaged, most of the crew die and the rescue team of MacReady (Kurt Russell) and Dr. Copper (Richard Dysart) are sent to check out what happened.
I'm leaving it there as I don't want to spoil much, the movie is older than I am but if you're looking for a great, somewhat scary cult movie then look no further. I'm sure everyone by now has at least heard of this movie. So give it a try, if you think it sounds like something you could be interested in. Watch the trailer below.
9. IT
Ok this technically was a two part miniseries but lets not get bogged down with schematics. I really didn't want to talk about this film, even though it was on my list. We should have went with Rosemary's Baby. So this movie takes place over two time periods, one when the cast as children first find the character of Pennywise, who transforms into your greatest fear. The second part takes place when the children are adults and try to defeat a child killing Pennywise. See it's just horrific, don't let your kids watch it.
I again don't want to talk about this movie and I am getting scared even talking about it. It's one of those movies that I watched as a kid that's stuck with me throughout my life. It's one of the only ones I haven't rewatched. Thanks Stephen King, without you something else might terrify me. Watch the trailer below, I didn't!
8. The Shining
So Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), is offered a job as the winter caretaker of the isolated Outlook hotel. which closes for the winter. He and his family make their way there for the winter. The hotel has an evil and spiritual presence which tries to influence him to commit horrific acts while his psychic son Danny (Danny Lloyd) is given visions of a terrifying past and future. This movie is hard to watch and changed horror for the better, it was up against Cabin Fever on this list and it knocked it out the park. Not that Cabin Fever was a bad movie, I was really petrified during it, but The Shining is just a different type of scary.
Stephen King might have had slight issues with Stanley Kubrick's, The Shining but he is among few. Yes the book is way scarier and I always leave room in the freezer when I'm reading the Shining, but the film is also really good. The music, the tension as it builds. It is definitely scary but one that is constantly keeping you on edge but interested to see what happens next. Check out the trailer below, I managed to watch it all as the trailer kept me on edge, but was interesting. Oh I have chills.
7. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Ok the original is spelt like that and I've no idea why, let's continue shall we? Also this wasn't on my list but it should have been, sorry The Ring. Ok, so in Tobe Hoopers movie five friends go on a trip to their grandfather's house in the country, sounds nice right? They have heard some reports of vandalism and robbery and want to investigate, ok sounds less nice but still if there is any trouble there is five of them, they be fine right? Well maybe they would be if it wasn't for the chainsaw wielding maniac and his cannibal family. The entire town is pretty creepy, let's face it.
Again I am trying not to reveal too much by being completely vague. This movie terrifies me as it's not some spiritual being, or some giant spider but it is an actual human doing this to others. Then they eat you which is just one of everyone's greatest fears. There is also the creep factor of every single person you run into in this town. Check the trailer out below, I think I might have to put lunch on hold for now.
6. The Descent
I can feel you all looking at me like I'm wrong. The Descent was up against Pet Sematary and it won because it scared me more, I have previously stated that I watched Pet Sematary when I was too young but rewatching it as an adult it petrified me less than The Descent. So Neil Marshall's The Descent is about a caving exploration that goes wrong when a bunch of female climbers become trapped in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. But they are not alone and are persuaded by a bunch of mysterious creatures.
I again don't want to give too much away but this movie is inviting and so gory. I felt sick while watching this movie but I had to know what had happened and what these creatures where. It draws you from the opening and if it doesn't scare you then you have a strong stomach my friend. If you have a fear of enclosed spaces then this may not be the movie for you. Check out the trailer below, I managed to watch it all, I want to watch this again!
5. The Birds
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This won against The Omen, because we've got that type of horror covered, believe me, and it's just a scarier movie. There I said it! Sorry Damon, I will continue to be petrified of you, don't hurt me. So the Alfred Hitchcock classic reminds us all of why we should fear the bird. The Birds is about a San Francisco socialite called Melanie (Tippi Hedren) who travels to North Carolina following her boyfriend Mitch (Rod Taylor). Birds start acting funny and begin to attack people, as they grow in number the violence worsens.
Now a lot of the movies I talk about all have great suspense but none on this list can top that movie. The suspense has you off your seat with one eye hidden behind a pillow at the same time. I'm glad I never watched this when I was too young as I would also have another fear added to my great long list. I now look at birds with one fishy eye always open. Great film and a great scare. Check out the classic trailer below, he makes birds sound nice, don't be fooled!
4. The Exorcist
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I suppose I have to talk about my scariest film of all time. Yes I know it's number four on the list but myself and John had three of the same movie out of a list of ten so we decided they would be our top scariest movies so this one got pushed to number four and beat out nothing as John has a sequel on his list and they don't count. Ok I'm going to have to give some background before I talk about this movie. I was raised Catholic so I think way deep down that this could happen to me, most people make fun of it and I know it is ridiculous but coupled with what I would like to call my crushing catholic guilt, then even talking about this movie gives me the sick feeling in my gut. That may be hunger, I still haven't felt like eating since I discussed number seven.
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Ok let's give a synopsis, a teenage girl begins to act strangely, as though something is changing her personality, turns out she is possessed by a mysterious entity. The mother is extremely worried about her daughter and she seeks out the help of two priests to try and rid her daughter from this mysterious figure. It is just horrible to watch, I honestly cannot watch it again but end up watching remakes because I am a glutton for punishment. I say don't watch it but if you really want to be scared or if you aren't a wuss like me and want to laugh at a possessed teenager then go ahead. Check out the trailer below, I ain't watching it.
3. Halloween
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So we are down to the top and although Halloween is a great movie we decided to put it in third place. Halloween starts off with a six year old Mike Myers on October 31st, 1963 who kills his sister and sent to a mental institution. In 1978, fifteen years later he escapes on October 30th, will he kill again on Halloween night? I guess you'll have to watch it and see.
I keep feeling the need to apologise for not having a long synopsis, even though this film is thirty-seven years old, I really don't want to spoil it for those who might not have seen it and are at an age where they can watch it. What can I say about this movie which hasn't been said on a hundred different occasions? The score is perfect and scary in it's own right, It is on the edge of your seat good, with a satisfying yet curious story. Set the tone for great slasher movies like Scream, which uses every trope in the book, I really enjoy it and you sort of feel for our villain as well. Check out the trailer below.
2. Rec
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So John had both Rec and Rec 2 in his list of scariest horror movies while I just had the first one on mine so we will focus on Rec but Rec 2 is also a great film and if you fancy watching a few horror movies then the sequel will give you a great night but you'll have to read subtitles, sorry. Rec is a spanish film by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza which focuses on a television reporter named Angela (Manuela Velasco) through the eyes of her cameraman. They are doing a story about how firefighters work during the night and receive a call to investigate an apartment building in Barcelona where all is not what it seems.
Now this movie is terrifying, more so because of the language barrier, while watching I am always tense and paying all my attention to the movie before me. This is also why it has taken the number two spot from Halloween. This movie is so intimate as all we see is what is being shot on one camera which adds to the suspense when the group splits up. Definitely one to watch with a cushion to cover your face when you're scared to death. Check out the trailer below and give it a chance, otherwise you will be stuck watching Quarantine (American remake) which isn't as scary.
1. A Nightmare on Elm Street
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So this is my number one choice and you will all think, there are scarier movies out there but tell any kid about Freddie Krueger (Robert Englund) and I doubt they will look anything less than petrified. So in a Nightmare on Elm Street several kids are being hunted by a serial killer who kills each victim in there dreams. Battling with Freddie is our young heroine Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) who has to try and stay sane and awake in this utterly insane world.
So this takes my top spot because it still to this day gives us all nightmares. You rewatch this Wes Craven movie or even New Nightmare and you will be out looking for the biggest dinosaur teddy out there just to keep you safe while you sleep. Freddy might be a bit less scary now, but this happens over times in horror movies, it will happen with Rec. But what you're left with is scary as it uses one of the things we need to exist and turns it on it's head. Definitely deserves the number one spot on my list. Check out the trailer below, and try not fall asleep.
Honorable Mentions
Sorry to those which didn't make this list, there is a whole bunch of scary horror movies out there which didn't make it. I will list them below and don't be afraid to comment about this post or to make your own list. Now if you don't mind I think I'll go hide somewhere, but where is safe?
- Event Horizon
- Alien
- Scream
- Friday the 13th
- Purge
- Candyman
- Child's Play
- Night of the Living Dead
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