I know I haven't posted here in a while, but I really wanted to share this. This isn’t really a list of my favorite horror films (since I didn’t want to have anyone questioning the validity of ‘Hardware’ being in the top ten) or best (since, even while trying my hardest to be objective, I find it impossible to let go of all subjectivity.). It is a representation of variety in the genre, as well as a list of what I think everyone who hasn’t explored much of the genre should see, and something that, hopefully, inspires horror fans to see some films that may have fallen under the radar. This is pretty much my ‘essentials’ list.
Here's the first group:
100. The Spiral Staircase (1945)
99. Eraserhead (1977)
I'm sure most people on a film forum know the reputation of Eraserhead, even without having seen it. I can't say much that already hasn't been said, but it's a necessity for those into 'strange' cinema, and isn't really for the ones just looking for a 'scare' on Halloween.
98. Who Can Kill a Child/Island of the Damned (1976)
Quite an under-acknowledged film that may be a little difficult to obtain, but very worthy of a watch.
97. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
96. Cemetery Man (1994)
Very entertaining black comedy that switches gears about midway and delves into surrealism.
95. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
94. The Unknown (1927)
93. Beetlejuice (1988)
In my opinion, a perfect flick to watch on Halloween. Tim Burton's visual homage to gothic horror and expressionism seems both reminiscent and very original.
92. Freaks (1932)
91. Braindead/Dead Alive (1992)
You'll have to forgive the lack of description/reviews on most. I just don't have time to go through every one.
Here's the first group:
100. The Spiral Staircase (1945)
99. Eraserhead (1977)
I'm sure most people on a film forum know the reputation of Eraserhead, even without having seen it. I can't say much that already hasn't been said, but it's a necessity for those into 'strange' cinema, and isn't really for the ones just looking for a 'scare' on Halloween.
98. Who Can Kill a Child/Island of the Damned (1976)
Quite an under-acknowledged film that may be a little difficult to obtain, but very worthy of a watch.
97. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
96. Cemetery Man (1994)
Very entertaining black comedy that switches gears about midway and delves into surrealism.
95. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
94. The Unknown (1927)
93. Beetlejuice (1988)
In my opinion, a perfect flick to watch on Halloween. Tim Burton's visual homage to gothic horror and expressionism seems both reminiscent and very original.
92. Freaks (1932)
91. Braindead/Dead Alive (1992)
You'll have to forgive the lack of description/reviews on most. I just don't have time to go through every one.
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