As someone who's not particularly fond of horror films, I've always found it intriguing how a few exceptional movies managed to make a lasting impression on me during my younger days. These films went beyond the typical jump scares and gore, offering a chilling and memorable experience.
The Ring (2002): "The Ring" is a modern classic that I found impossible to resist. Its chilling tale of a cursed videotape and the relentless haunting of Samara managed to captivate me, proving that horror can be more than just jump scares.
The Exorcist (1973): A true masterpiece, "The Exorcist" isn't just about scares it's about the exploration of faith and the darkness within. Its compelling characters and intense atmosphere set the bar high for supernatural horror.
It (1990): The original "It" miniseries gave us Tim Curry's unforgettable portrayal of Pennywise. Despite my aversion to clowns, the story's focus on a group of brave kids facing their fears struck a chord with me.
Paranormal Activity (2007): "Paranormal Activity" redefined the found footage genre, offering a slow-burning and suspenseful experience that kept me on edge. It demonstrated that the power of imagination can be more terrifying than explicit visuals.
Child's Play (1988): "Child's Play" introduced Chucky, the possessed doll who blurred the lines between the supernatural and slasher genres. This film managed to breathe life into an eerie concept and brought the fear of possessed dolls to life.
The Others (2001): Nicole Kidman's "The Others" took a more psychological approach to horror, creating a haunting atmosphere and delivering a remarkable twist that caught me off guard. It showed that horror can be a cerebral experience as well.
The Shining (1980): Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is a slow-burning descent into madness. The Overlook Hotel and Jack Nicholson's iconic performance still stand as a testament to psychological horror's power.
No I haven’t . I have stopped watching horror movies for years in the past it was a thing that we where doing with my friends but as life progressed we stopped.
Me too, but this was suggested by a friend to watch (I was overruled), and then I was positively surprised. There is a good portion of humor in it, too.
I have never been a huge fan of horror flicks, but growing up I saw a few that really messed with me. I remember watching the exorcist as a little kid which really freaked me out. But weird, the movie that most messed with my head was Rosemary's Baby. Something about the way those guys were all wholesome yet shouting praise Satan really freaked me out.
My 5 year old brain couldn't process the idea of something that I thought of as evil being loved fondly by someone else. It created a cognitive dissonance that I think really made me question everything that I thought I knew.
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No I haven’t . I have stopped watching horror movies for years in the past it was a thing that we where doing with my friends but as life progressed we stopped.
Me too, but this was suggested by a friend to watch (I was overruled), and then I was positively surprised. There is a good portion of humor in it, too.
Horror movies - not my favourite genre, but I do like thrillers and anything that brings suspense haha
The Others is definitely one of the best ones (in my opinion) from this selection.
Yea stopped watching thrillers for a long time now !
Although I am not a fan of horror movie but I enjoy watching together with some friends and company
Yes I also stopped watching thrillers for a long time now
Oh "The Ring" scared the shit out of me! I remember I saw the first one in a cinema twice :)
And I absolutely loved "The Others". Totally surprising ending. Brilliant!
Yes the ring will forever be printed into my memory along with the devilish clown !
I myself am very fond of watching such horror movies and I will definitely watch all these movies.
Nice ! I hope you like them
Yeah
I have never been a huge fan of horror flicks, but growing up I saw a few that really messed with me. I remember watching the exorcist as a little kid which really freaked me out. But weird, the movie that most messed with my head was Rosemary's Baby. Something about the way those guys were all wholesome yet shouting praise Satan really freaked me out.
My 5 year old brain couldn't process the idea of something that I thought of as evil being loved fondly by someone else. It created a cognitive dissonance that I think really made me question everything that I thought I knew.
Yes I also stopped watching thriller movies and I will forever have the image of the girl in the ring and the devilish clown fro lm the it
That's a very nice list.
What about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre? I mean, the original one.