When October arrives, the scary movies begin, and I love scary movies! However, horror movies are notoriously terrible, so I've weeded out the bad ones and listed my top twenty favorites. These include the classics, some gory, some hilarious, and some so psychologically mind boggling you won't be able to sleep for the rest of October. Good luck.
Warning: Many of these trailers are NSFW.
Starting with the Classics:
These are the movies you probably have already seen, but if you haven't, you must start here.
The Birds (1963)
I still watch a flock of birds with suspicion.
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Cannibalism, serial killers in drag, and a strong female cop lead. What else could you ask for?!
Carrie (1976)
Sissy Spacek's a classic with her telekinetic facial expressions, and her mother's religious fanaticism is truly eerie. I haven't even bothered with the remake, honestly.
The Shining (1980)
So many classic movie lines. A story about writer's block, isolation, and psychosis, all taking place in a hotel with a murderous past.
The Exorcist (1973)
A young girl is possessed by the Devil and her mother must find someone or something to save her. One of the highest grossing films of all time, it was also the first horror movie to have been nominated for Best Picture in the Academy Awards.
Halloween (1978)
This independent film was the first of the Halloween franchise, as well as Jamie Lee Curtis' debut role. Michael Myers murders his older sister when he's a child. Fifteen years later he escapes from the asylum to go back for his other sister...and anyone else who gets in the way.
Psycho (1960)
Norman Bates owns an old hotel on a lonely highway, and when a pretty lady checks in...well, let's just say his mother doesn't approve.
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Written by Simon Pegg, this is a love story. With zombies.
Zombieland (2009)
Another zombie movie, gorier than Shaun of the Dead (especially that opening sequence), but Woody Harrelson is hilarious, and Emma Stone kicks some serious zombie butt.
Slither (2006)
An alien movie that is quite disgusting (and campy), but Nathan Fillion makes you laugh all the way through.
Tucker & Dale vs Evil (2011)
This slapstick gore-fest is so much better than it looks.
Must See:
28 Days Later (2003)
A very well done modern zombie movie. Its sequel, 28 Weeks Later, is also worth watching. Make it a double feature!
The Ring (2002) This one may not be the greatest of all time, but I saw it when I was 15, and I still think about that horse scene.
Scream (1996)
This one could also be listed under the classics, spawning several sequels and parodies. It's even worth a Scream marathon if you enjoy the first one.
The Orphanage (2007)
A Spanish film (subtitled), The Orphanage has ghost children, psychological horror, and even a few jump scenes. You'll probably want to watch this with someone.
The Fly (1986)
Three different directors take turns telling three short stories, trying to out-scare the other. Watch this one only if you aren't eating. And the lights are on. And you are with someone you trust. And your feet are safely on the couch.
My All-Time Favorites:
Arachnophobia (1990)
This one was my favorite for so long. None of that ridiculous giant spider nonsense, just good ol' fashioned horrifying house spiders. And John Goodman.
The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
I saw this one two Halloweens ago and fell in love. It is so well done and definitely not what I thought was coming. It has now entered my All-Time list, which only consists of two, so that's saying something.
Warning: Many of these trailers are NSFW.
These are the movies you probably have already seen, but if you haven't, you must start here.
The Birds (1963)
I still watch a flock of birds with suspicion.
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Cannibalism, serial killers in drag, and a strong female cop lead. What else could you ask for?!
Carrie (1976)
Sissy Spacek's a classic with her telekinetic facial expressions, and her mother's religious fanaticism is truly eerie. I haven't even bothered with the remake, honestly.
The Shining (1980)
So many classic movie lines. A story about writer's block, isolation, and psychosis, all taking place in a hotel with a murderous past.
The Exorcist (1973)
A young girl is possessed by the Devil and her mother must find someone or something to save her. One of the highest grossing films of all time, it was also the first horror movie to have been nominated for Best Picture in the Academy Awards.
Halloween (1978)
This independent film was the first of the Halloween franchise, as well as Jamie Lee Curtis' debut role. Michael Myers murders his older sister when he's a child. Fifteen years later he escapes from the asylum to go back for his other sister...and anyone else who gets in the way.
Psycho (1960)
Norman Bates owns an old hotel on a lonely highway, and when a pretty lady checks in...well, let's just say his mother doesn't approve.
Funny yet Gruesome:
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Written by Simon Pegg, this is a love story. With zombies.
Zombieland (2009)
Another zombie movie, gorier than Shaun of the Dead (especially that opening sequence), but Woody Harrelson is hilarious, and Emma Stone kicks some serious zombie butt.
Slither (2006)
An alien movie that is quite disgusting (and campy), but Nathan Fillion makes you laugh all the way through.
Tucker & Dale vs Evil (2011)
This slapstick gore-fest is so much better than it looks.
Must See:
28 Days Later (2003)
A very well done modern zombie movie. Its sequel, 28 Weeks Later, is also worth watching. Make it a double feature!
The Ring (2002) This one may not be the greatest of all time, but I saw it when I was 15, and I still think about that horse scene.
Scream (1996)
This one could also be listed under the classics, spawning several sequels and parodies. It's even worth a Scream marathon if you enjoy the first one.
A Spanish film (subtitled), The Orphanage has ghost children, psychological horror, and even a few jump scenes. You'll probably want to watch this with someone.
The Fly (1986)
When a man's science experiment goes wrong and he accidentally mutates himself into a fly, his transition ends up being painfully, painfully slow...and disgusting. But it's Jeff Goldblum back in the 80s...and totally worth it for that.
Winner of the Most Disturbing:
Three...Extremes (Saam gaang yi) (2005)Three different directors take turns telling three short stories, trying to out-scare the other. Watch this one only if you aren't eating. And the lights are on. And you are with someone you trust. And your feet are safely on the couch.
My All-Time Favorites:
Arachnophobia (1990)
This one was my favorite for so long. None of that ridiculous giant spider nonsense, just good ol' fashioned horrifying house spiders. And John Goodman.
The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
I saw this one two Halloweens ago and fell in love. It is so well done and definitely not what I thought was coming. It has now entered my All-Time list, which only consists of two, so that's saying something.
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