To be fair, any list of my very favorite horror films would be significantly longer than ten titles. But these are the ones that I find myself returning to time and again. These are also the films I would shove into the hands of those who just don’t “get” horror. Atmospheric and memorable, this collection of titles demonstrates that what is deemed horrific is often dependent upon the time in which the film was made.
This list took considerable thought, and given my issues with commitment it will surely change any given day. I tried to stay loyal to the films that give me that special feeling when I think about horror throughout my life. Whether it was the joy of sneaking out of bed to watch something I wasn’t allowed, something that gave me nightmares, something thought provoking, or just a great horror flick, I picked the films that make me light up at the mention of horror. It is worth noting some honorable mentions that just missed the cut… Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988), Creepshow 2 (1987), and Wrong Turn (2003) not to mention my undying love for horror comedies such as Young Frankenstein (1974), Beetlejuice (1988), and Serial Mom (1994).
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