Is there a single magazine or blog left that hasn't listed out their favorite horror films of all time? Well, I didn't want to be the only one, so here's my list in order.
- Halloween (1978)
- The Exorcist (1973)
- The Shining (1980)
- Trick 'r Treat (2009)
- Tutti i Colori del Buio (1972)
- Don't Look Now (1973)
- Drag Me to Hell (2009)
- Night of the Living Dead (1968)
- The Omen (1976)
- The Amityville Horror (1979)
- Tales from the Crypt (1972)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
- An American Werewolf in London (1981)
- The Brood (1979)
- Mulholland Drive (2001)
- Friday the 13th Part II (1981)
- Carrie (1976)
- The Devil's Backbone (2001)
- Black Sabbath (1963)
- Psycho (1960)
- I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1958)
- Scream and Scream Again (1969)
- Phantasm (1979)
- The Sentinel (1977)
- Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970)
- Damien: Omen II (1978)
- Alice, Sweet Alice (1977)
- Friday the 13th (1980)
- Rosemary's Baby (1968)
- The Sixth Sense (1999)
- Ghost Story (1981)
- Planet Terror (2007)
- The Ring (2002)
- Pet Semetary (1989)
- The Wicker Man (1973)
- Deep Red (1975)
- The House that Dripped Blood (1970)
- What Have You Done to Solange? (1972)
- Ju On- The Grudge (2003)
- Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971)
- Hell Night (1981)
- Race with the Devil (1975)
- The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
- Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971)
- Count Yorga, Vampire (1970)
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
- Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)
- Exorcist III (1990)
- Duel (1970)
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
- Blood Splattered Bride (1972)
- Dressed to Kill (1980)
- Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)
- Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- It's Alive (1973)
- Scars of Dracula (1970)
- A Tale of Two Sisters (2004)
- Dracula Has Risen From The Grave (1968)
- Creepshow (1982)
- The Legacy (1979)
- High Tension (2003)
- The Funhouse (1981)
- Demoniacs (1974)
- The Changeling (1980)
- The Case of the Bloody Iris (1971)
- Friday the 13th (2009)
- Dawn of the Dead (1978)
- My Bloody Valentine (1981)
- Scanners (1980)
- Twins of Evil (1971)
- Sleepy Hollow (1999)
- Audition (1999)
- Blood and Black Lace (1963)
- Poltergeist (1982)
- The Believers (1987)
- Halloween II (1981)
- Scream (1996)
- Trilogy of Terror (1975)
- Saw (2004)
- The Little Girl Who Lived Down the Lane (1976)
- Stir of Echoes (1999)
- Re-Animator (1985)
- The Mothman Prophesies (2002)
- The Howling (1981)
- The Devil's Rejects (2005)
- Creepshow 2 (1987)
- Prince of Darkness (1987)
- Hostel (2006)
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
- Se7en (1995)
- The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)
- Vacancy (2007)
- House on Sorority Row (1983)
- Toolbox Murders (1977)
- The Descent (2006)
- Dead and Buried (1981)
- Lisa and the Devil (1973)
- Misery (1990)
- Kill, Baby.... Kill! (1968)
Please comment with any glaring omissions on my part. I'd like to hear some of your top horror films, and any disagreements with any on my list. I'm always interested in recommendations - especially in lesser known gems or newer releases. Or, better yet, make your own list and link back!
Notes:
(1) In another post, I've already explained my reasoning for putting Halloween at the top.(2) You'll notice there's no real classics on the list like Universal's Frankenstein and Dracula. True horror enthusiasts will probably scoff at my lack of respect for the classics. My apologies - it is what it is. Perhaps, I'll learn to appreciate the horror film grandaddies one day.
(3) I have yet to see Eden Lake, Suspiria, Let the Right One In, Wrong Turn, Zombieland or Paranormal Activity - all highly regarded. Perhaps, once I see them, I'll add them to the list.
(4) I'm not real big on the horror/comedy thing. Thus, Scary Movie, Evil Dead, Slither and Student Bodies didn't make the list.
(5) Funny Games was certainly horrifying, but IMHO didn't quite qualify as horror. I was afraid I'd have to then include Bully, Happiness, etc... a slippery slope.
