It’s October, the one month of the year that my fixation on horror movies can be justified. And there is no better way to celebrate Halloween month than to rent one of the classics; the scariest, most infamous horror movies of all time.
1. The Shining
The first time I saw this movie, I never even noticed how long it was. It is utterly the scariest movie I have ever seen, using not just pop-out-at-you moments that make you jump out of your seat, but all the disturbing visuals and concepts that stay in your head all night and into the next day. Freaky.
2. The Exorcist
Can’t have a classic horror film list without this one. Despite low budget and 1970s special effects, this movie is really scary. That poor little girl.
3. The Omen
Watch the original, not the new one that’s awful with Julia Stiles. The 1960′s version is so pared-down and simple but is frightening in “biblical proportions.”
4. Psycho
There is absolutely nothing like a good Hitchcock film. He has the ability to turn the most mundane things into frightening things, like in The Birds. But here, we see Hitchcock at his finest. You don’t need fancy technology and CGI effects to scare the pants off people.
Not only am I a cinema-addict, but I also love movies that make me genuinely afraid. It’s a feeling we are always running away from, but can be really great to face and embrace the fear. Rent these movies while there are still Halloween discounts!
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I hate scary movies. But the way you describe these makes me want to go rent them all out right now!