These lists are so addictive, dammit. Contagious even. The moment I saw that Rodent had created his Halloween-themed thread, I just knew. It was meant to be.
Please note that these are not necessarily films I would consider the scariest, they just happen to be the highest rated films which are labelled as horror according to my Criticker. But I've looked on other places too just to make sure. Some of these aren't your typical, traditional horror flicks, but at the very least they consist of horror elements. I should finish this in about three days so enjoy it while you can.
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30. Gremlins (1984) by Joe Dante
It's actually pretty silly for a horror, let's face it, and honestly not that scary, but I enjoy this one mainly because it gets the Christmas/holiday atmosphere right. Plus it has that very 80s feel which I always dig.
29. The Tenant (1976) by Roman Polanski
A film that made me go "wut" several times while I was watching it, and then made me scratch my head once it was over. I'm still not sure what it all means, but I like the themes Polanski tries to explore here. With the exception of the final third in which Polanksi himself loosens his screws, the film is quite terrifying at times.
28. The Thing (1982) by John Carpenter
Because a horror list isn't complete without a John Carpenter film.
27. Suspiria (1977) by Dario Argento
This one definitely doesn't scare me, or even disturb me, still, I can't help but appreciate it for its visuals and soundtrack. Definitely a must see for those with an interest in visually striking films.
26. Funny Games (1997) by Michael Haneke
This is more a thriller than it is a horror, but it's more disturbing than most horrors since the situation is more plausible than in most horrors. The violence is sudden, like in most Haneke films, and is quite shocking as a result. Dude without the bag in his head puts in an excellent performance.
Please note that these are not necessarily films I would consider the scariest, they just happen to be the highest rated films which are labelled as horror according to my Criticker. But I've looked on other places too just to make sure. Some of these aren't your typical, traditional horror flicks, but at the very least they consist of horror elements. I should finish this in about three days so enjoy it while you can.
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30. Gremlins (1984) by Joe Dante
It's actually pretty silly for a horror, let's face it, and honestly not that scary, but I enjoy this one mainly because it gets the Christmas/holiday atmosphere right. Plus it has that very 80s feel which I always dig.
29. The Tenant (1976) by Roman Polanski
A film that made me go "wut" several times while I was watching it, and then made me scratch my head once it was over. I'm still not sure what it all means, but I like the themes Polanski tries to explore here. With the exception of the final third in which Polanksi himself loosens his screws, the film is quite terrifying at times.
28. The Thing (1982) by John Carpenter
Because a horror list isn't complete without a John Carpenter film.
27. Suspiria (1977) by Dario Argento
This one definitely doesn't scare me, or even disturb me, still, I can't help but appreciate it for its visuals and soundtrack. Definitely a must see for those with an interest in visually striking films.
26. Funny Games (1997) by Michael Haneke
This is more a thriller than it is a horror, but it's more disturbing than most horrors since the situation is more plausible than in most horrors. The violence is sudden, like in most Haneke films, and is quite shocking as a result. Dude without the bag in his head puts in an excellent performance.
Last edited by BlueLion; 10-14-14 at 10:42 AM.