15 Horror Movies That MUST Be In Your Collection.

[Repo'd]

I searched for a similar thread, and I know one has to be out there somewhere, but I found nothing, so..

Give us your 15 titles that you believe HAVE TO BE OWNED by Horror fans. Base your answers on whatever criteria you choose, and, if you are so inclined, give us the reasons these titles stand out to you .

I just woke up thinking of this topic, so I'll be giving it some thought through the morning, and I'll toss my list up as soon as I have settled on my 15.

I cant wait to see what you folks consider mandatory horror for us fright freaks!

Two more days until OCTOBER and I cant STAND IT!!! ::devil::::danger::

[roshiq]

Nosferatu (1922)
Psycho (1960)
The Haunting (1963)
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
The Exorcist (1973)
The Texas Chain saw massacre (1974)
Jaw (1975)
Halloween (1978)
Alien (1979)
The Shining (1980)
The Evil Dead (1981)
The Thing (1982)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Predator (1987)
Saw (2004)

[cheebacheeba]

Ok, so I managed to open the reply without seeing any others, I wanted to try to go just from my own mind, no inspiration.

I'm about 8 titles in right now...this is hard...continuing...

1 The Thing
2 Shaun of the Dead
3 Psycho
4 Dawn of the Dead (2004)
5 Crawlspace
6 Night of the Living Dead
7 The Evil Dead
8 Friday the 13th
9 The Signal (2007)
10 Of course, just thought of 28 days Later How did I leave that out?
11 For as much crap as it gets...Event Horizon.
12 Final Destination (1)
13 Creep (2004)
14 Tetsuo - The Iron Man
15 Haute Tension

I'd like to make a mention of "Suspiria" too, but can't give a proper place because I haven't seen it all the way through.

[Repo'd]

I see a few response posts, but I'm going to avoid them until I post mine. I have a feeling if I see other peoples lists before I get my 15 up, it will totally confuse the issue for me.

That said, and in no particular order...

Psycho - Hitchcock at his most cynical and sadistic...well, besides Frenzy!

Nosferatu (1922)

Frankenstein (1931) - Still one of the most influential horror stories ever.

Audition - Every fan needs this J horror masterpiece.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - The best Horror movie ever made, IMHO.

Suspiria - It's Argento's twisted Cinderella and It has to be on your shelf.

Halloween - I'm guessing this one makes EVERYONES list.

The Thing (1951)

Amer - Underrated, atmospheric and riveting from start to finish.

Phantasm

Black Sunday - Mario Bava is a genius. I wont hear any arguments! ;)

The Tenant - My favorite of Polanski's apartment horror trilogy

Night Of The Living Dead

Santa Sangre - Stunning. It delivers on every level a film can.

Phantom Of The Paradise - Sex, Faust, and Rock n Roll!

That was FAR from easy! Now, i'm off to see what others have posted.

[Repo'd]

Nosferatu (1922)
Psycho (1960)
The Haunting (1963)
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
The Exorcist (1973)
The Texas Chain saw massacre (1974)
Jaw (1975)
Halloween (1978)
Alien (1979)
The Shining (1980)
The Evil Dead (1981)
The Thing (1982)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Predator (1987)
Saw (2004)

Solid! Alien was right on the line for me. If it was a top 16 list, Alien would have been on mine. Damn...I forgot JAWS! Yeah, I knew it was best not to look at these posts before I posted mine. Jaws, for fuc' sakes!

Ok, so I managed to open the reply without seeing any others, I wanted to try to go just from my own mind, no inspiration.

I'm about 8 titles in right now...this is hard...continuing...

1 The Thing
2 Shaun of the Dead
3 Psycho
4 Dawn of the Dead (2004)
5 Crawlspace
6 Night of the Living Dead
7 The Evil Dead
8 Friday the 13th
9 The Signal (2007)
10 Of course, just thought of 28 days Later How did I leave that out?
11 For as much crap as it gets...Event Horizon.
12 Final Destination (1)
13 Creep (2004)
14 Tetsuo - The Iron Man
15 Haute Tension

I'd like to make a mention of "Suspiria" too, but can't give a proper place because I haven't seen it all the way through.

Cheebs smashes my " Halloween makes everyones list" theory!

Tetsuo is an inspired pick. Yeah, that one has to be owned for sure. And it's nice to see you give Suspiria an honorable mention. It made my top fifteen and it wasnt even debatable. It's a beautiful, and perplexing film.

[cheebacheeba]

Cheebs smashes my " Halloween makes everyones list" theory!

We've got Psycho on all 3 so far.

[Repo'd]

We've got Psycho on all 3 so far.

Night Of The Living Dead too! Both deserve the respect, without a doubt.

[horcrux2007]

The Exorcist
Alien
Poltergeist
The Sixth Sense
The Shining
Halloween
The Haunting
High Tension
V/H/S
The Thing
The Fly
Jaws
Saw
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
A Nightmare on Elm Street

[MovieLover12]

Do I put an additional fifteen titles which I found great or should I just follow the sheep and repeat what others have already stated?

[cheebacheeba]

If you reply to the thread before reading everyone elses post in there, you might not face this dilemma.
That's what I did, that's what repo'd did after roshiqs original reply.
I don't think it matters that each and every one be unique in the list, in fact it would probably be more interesting to see what doubles up after posting and taking a look.
But that's just me.
I get that some people might just want to be insulting and make useless posts instead though, 'cos those always add to a thread.

[horcrux2007]

If you reply to the thread before reading everyone elses post in there, you might not face this dilemma.
That's what I did, that's what repo'd did after roshiqs original reply.
I don't think it matters that each and every one be unique in the list, in fact it would probably be more interesting to see what doubles up after posting and taking a look.
But that's just me.
I get that some people might just want to be insulting and make useless posts instead though, 'cos those always add to a thread.

90% of his posts are just hostile and negative

[Repo'd]

If you reply to the thread before reading everyone elses post in there, you might not face this dilemma.
That's what I did, that's what repo'd did after roshiqs original reply.
I don't think it matters that each and every one be unique in the list, in fact it would probably be more interesting to see what doubles up after posting and taking a look.
But that's just me.
I get that some people might just want to be insulting and make useless posts instead though, 'cos those always add to a thread.

90% of his posts are just hostile and negative

LOL! I only see that guys posts when others quote him, because he's the only person on my ignore list. Let him do what he wants, I certainly don't care.

[cheebacheeba]

90% of his posts are just hostile and negative
Not unnoticed.
Though everyone's got a right to be here,and all that.
I try to advise on how people might want to approach things differently, but how it's taken on board is up to the person in question.
I've got nothing personal against them, but I suppose I'd like to encourage them to be a bit more productive than just trying to be that "edgy" guy...at a point it becomes pretty played out.

Anyways, moving on.

[Dead Bad Things]

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[Repo'd]

The Exorcist
Alien
Poltergeist
The Sixth Sense
The Shining
Halloween
The Haunting
High Tension
V/H/S
The Thing
The Fly
Jaws
Saw
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
A Nightmare on Elm Street

Dammit, Jaws again. Still don't know how I missed that. Great to see the love for Poltergeist and The Shining. Both were movies I strongly considered.

[cheebacheeba]

The 15 was pretty hard to narrow down, there was at least 4-5 that were very strong contenders for those positions, but I tried to keep my list a little bit varied theme wise, well, more so than it would have been anyway.

This is always going to happen though. It's like, give me 20 spots, and I'll just want to fill 25.

[Repo'd]

The 15 was pretty hard to narrow down, there was at least 4-5 that were very strong contenders for those positions, but I tried to keep my list a little bit varied theme wise, well, more so than it would have been anyway.

This is always going to happen though. It's like, give me 20 spots, and I'll just want to fill 25.

Yep, making a list like this is always hard. I actually kept the number low because, as you said, it's really never enough when you are such a fan of the genre. About eight years ago I was asked by a publisher friend to compile a list of the best 100 horror movies of all time and I STILL was sick about leaving a few titles off.

[Jake.Ashworth]

Im more of an 80's cult guy I guess. In no particular order...
Phantasm
Hellraiser
The Toxic Avenger
Jaws
Evil Dead (call it the series)
Psycho
Halloween
House of 1000 Corpses
The Fly
Return of the Living Dead
Carrie (original)
Cujo
Alien
House
The Gate

[hammerfan]

I didn't look at any of the lists, these are my own personal favorites:

1. Frankenstein (1931)
2. Dracula (same era)
3. The Wolf Man (same era)
4. Taste the Blood of Dracula
5. Dog Soldiers
6. The Howling
7. Friday the 13th
8. Halloween
9. Nightmare on Elm Street
10. Jaws
11. John Carpenter's Vampires
12. 30 Days of Night
13. Creature From the Black Lagoon
14. Grabbers
15. Shaun of the Dead

[Repo'd]

Im more of an 80's cult guy I guess. In no particular order...
Phantasm
Hellraiser
The Toxic Avenger
Jaws
Evil Dead (call it the series)
Psycho
Halloween
House of 1000 Corpses
The Fly
Return of the Living Dead
Carrie (original)
Cujo
Alien
House
The Gate

Toxic Avenger?! That's a spirited choice, Jake, and I think I get your including it here. Great representation of low budget success and a very memorable monster/hero. Also, I'm a huge fan so I'm obviously biased!
Great to see another list with Phantasm on it too.

[TheBossInTheWall]

Phantom Of The Paradise - Sex, Faust, and Rock n Roll!

Holy...that looks amazing. I think I have a vague memory of seeing the movie poster, but that could be wrong. Ty for posting.

[Repo'd]

I didn't look at any of the lists, these are my own personal favorites:

1. Frankenstein (1931)
2. Dracula (same era)
3. The Wolf Man (same era)
4. Taste the Blood of Dracula
5. Dog Soldiers
6. The Howling
7. Friday the 13th
8. Halloween
9. Nightmare on Elm Street
10. Jaws
11. John Carpenter's Vampires
12. 30 Days of Night
13. Creature From the Black Lagoon
14. Grabbers
15. Shaun of the Dead

At last, another Frankenstein! I almost added Dracula and The Wolfman as well but stuck with one of the Universal Monsters since the list was limited to 15.
Taste The Blood of Dracula is one that I wouldn't have thought of, but I do love seeing it on your list. I'm really fond of that flick.

It's great seeing your posts, HDC'ers. Thanks for the response!

[hammerfan]

At last, another Frankenstein! I almost added Dracula and The Wolfman as well but stuck with one of the Universal Monsters since the list was limited to 15.
Taste The Blood of Dracula is one that I wouldn't have thought of, but I do love seeing it on your list. I'm really fond of that flick.

It's great seeing your posts, HDC'ers. Thanks for the response!

Taste the Blood of Dracula is hands-down my favorite vampire and Christopher Lee/Hammer movie!

[Repo'd]

Holy...that looks amazing. I think I have a vague memory of seeing the movie poster, but that could be wrong. Ty for posting.

My pleasure, Boss. Phantomis an outright joy to watch. All kinds of great performances and hummable tunes. It's dark in all the right places and light when it needs to be. Classic DePalma cinema style as well. I hope you Love it Boss. I do!

Looking forward to your 15 Must Have list, man!

[Repo'd]

Taste the Blood of Dracula is hands-down my favorite vampire and Christopher Lee/Hammer movie!

Can't say I blame you. I do wish there was a bit more of Mr. Lee, but his presence is still perfection. TTBOD is so debauched and slick! I think I may have to watch this one again this October. Thanks for the inspiration, Hammer.

[MovieLover12]

90% of his posts are just hostile and negative

Well, just focus on the 10% that are positive then.

See ya, H.C.

[Jake.Ashworth]

Toxic Avenger?! That's a spirited choice, Jake, and I think I get your including it here. Great representation of low budget success and a very memorable monster/hero. Also, I'm a huge fan so I'm obviously biased!
Great to see another list with Phantasm on it too.

Toxie would probably make my top five if I had to narrow it down to that. He holds a special spot in my heart. When it comes down to it, he epitomizes 80's cult movies and a genre of horror/comedy/super hero film that has still, to this day, gone mostly untouched.

[hammerfan]

Can't say I blame you. I do wish there was a bit more of Mr. Lee, but his presence is still perfection. TTBOD is so debauched and slick! I think I may have to watch this one again this October. Thanks for the inspiration, Hammer.

You're welcome! I would have put ALL of the Hammer movies that I love, but, I didn't want to be repetitive! ::big grin::

[TheBossInTheWall]

The way I think about this list is to try to include not necessarily the 'best', but a variety. Frustratingly its most movies by white men about white people. Not trying to be 'PC' as some might say, but to show a broader range. I'm also not very good at picking titles out of my brain and I do not collect films much(mostly books) and I'm not going to put a movie in this list I haven't seen. So I sort of went with classics, variety of theme, etc. NOT a criticism of anyone else's list!!!

Something Wicked This Way Comes
Halloween
Return of the Living Dead
From Beyond
Candyman
The Haunting(of Hill House)
Hellraiser
Evil Dead
Cabin in the Woods
House
The Entity
Poltergeist
The Blair Witch Project
Videodrome
The Thing

[Repo'd]

Toxie would probably make my top five if I had to narrow it down to that. He holds a special spot in my heart. When it comes down to it, he epitomizes 80's cult movies and a genre of horror/comedy/super hero film that has still, to this day, gone mostly untouched.

Do I recall that your dad turned you on to Toxie? If my recollection is wrong, I'm sorry, but if it's right, I know just what you mean. i have a Paternal connection to 1955's Tarantula. It will forever be a favorite for that reason…and for the 100 feet of KILLER SPIDER!!!

[Jake.Ashworth]

The way I think about this list is to try to include not necessarily the 'best', but a variety. Frustratingly its most movies by white men about white people. Not trying to be 'PC' as some might say, but to show a broader range. I'm also not very good at picking titles out of my brain and I do not collect films much(mostly books) and I'm not going to put a movie in this list I haven't seen. So I sort of went with classics, variety of theme, etc. NOT a criticism of anyone else's list!!!

Something Wicked This Way Comes
Halloween
Return of the Living Dead
From Beyond
Candyman
The Haunting(of Hill House)
Hellraiser
Evil Dead
Cabin in the Woods
House
The Entity
Poltergeist
The Blair Witch Project
Videodrome
The Thing

AHHH Candyman! Damn, I completely forgot it. Love your list!

[TheBossInTheWall]

AHHH Candyman! Damn, I completely forgot it. Love your list!

Thanks. Yeah I wanted to include some atmospheric films. I love when what his name talks and he's all sultry, so neat.

[Jake.Ashworth]

Thanks. Yeah I wanted to include some atmospheric films. I love when what his name talks and he's all sultry, so neat.

Yeah, hes got a wicked voice.

[Repo'd]

The way I think about this list is to try to include not necessarily the 'best', but a variety. Frustratingly its most movies by white men about white people. Not trying to be 'PC' as some might say, but to show a broader range. I'm also not very good at picking titles out of my brain and I do not collect films much(mostly books) and I'm not going to put a movie in this list I haven't seen. So I sort of went with classics, variety of theme, etc. NOT a criticism of anyone else's list!!!

Something Wicked This Way Comes
Halloween
Return of the Living Dead
From Beyond
Candyman
The Haunting(of Hill House)
Hellraiser
Evil Dead
Cabin in the Woods
House
The Entity
Poltergeist
The Blair Witch Project
Videodrome
The Thing

That's a nice horror shelf! You have about 5 titles that I almost added to my list. BWP and Videodrome would probably make it if it were a list of 18! Videodrome in particular is a movie that fits all my criteria for "must have" status.

[tfantasy]

I ignored all the lists and putting up my own:

1 - The Exorcist (director's cut)
2 - The Descent
3 - Resident Evil
4 - House of 1,000 Corpses
5 - Blade
6 - Interview with a Vampire
7 - 30 Days of Night
8 - Dead Snow
9 - Silent Hill
10 - The Hills Have Eyes (remake)
11 - Hostel
12 - The Collector
13 - Priest
14 - Sleepy Hollow
15 - Cabin in the Woods

It really is hard to narrow it down to 15.

[TheBossInTheWall]

I ignored all the lists and putting up my own:

1 - The Exorcist (director's cut)
2 - The Descent
3 - Resident Evil
4 - House of 1,000 Corpses
5 - Blade
6 - Interview with a Vampire
7 - 30 Days of Night
8 - Dead Snow
9 - Silent Hill
10 - The Hills Have Eyes (remake)
11 - Hostel
12 - The Collector
13 - Priest
14 - Sleepy Hollow
15 - Cabin in the Woods

It really is hard to narrow it down to 15.

I forgot about Silent Hill. If I had remembered I would've included it in my list. Such an amazing film. The Descent was number 16 for me, such a good film too.

[Repo'd]

I ignored all the lists and putting up my own:

1 - The Exorcist (director's cut)
2 - The Descent
3 - Resident Evil
4 - House of 1,000 Corpses
5 - Blade
6 - Interview with a Vampire
7 - 30 Days of Night
8 - Dead Snow
9 - Silent Hill
10 - The Hills Have Eyes (remake)
11 - Hostel
12 - The Collector
13 - Priest
14 - Sleepy Hollow
15 - Cabin in the Woods

It really is hard to narrow it down to 15.

This fifteen is as fun as any that's been posted. There's quite a few that I wouldn't put on my list, but there are pretty much NONE there that I don't find very entertaining. I love that you have House OF 1,000 Corpses on your list. That's such a polarizing film among Horror lovers. Myself, I'm a fan, but you just know you're going to get a strong reaction when you bring up that title. I think that's actually true for most if not all of RZ's cinematic work.

[Care2104]

You can see the horror film in my signature if the courage, good luck ::danger::

[Morningriser]

1. Halloween (1978)
2.The Shining (1980)
3. A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
4. Friday The 13th (1980)
5. Evil Dead II (1987)
6. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
7. Last House On The Left (1972)
8. Night Of The Living Dead (1968)
9. Saw (2004)
10. Event Horizon (1997)
11. The Exorcist (1973)
12. The Devil's Rejects (2005)
13. The Lost Boys (1987)
14. Dawn Of The Dead (1978)
15. May (2002)

[Sculpt]

Nosferatu 1922
King Kong 1933
Psycho 1960
Night of the Living Dead 1968
The Exorcist 1973
Texas chainsaw Massacre 1974
Jaws 1975
Carrie 1976
Halloween 1978
Alien 1979
The Howling 1981
Poltergeist 1982
The Thing 1982
The Fly 1986
Evil Dead II 1987

Cool lists!

These all blew my hair back.

[Roiffalo]

Much love for Hammer's list. Monster movies ftw. Sculpts is good too.

...opinion may be a taaaad biased as those are the only two lists with a werewolf film. C'mon guys

-

My list (originals only)


The Howling
Psycho
Halloween
Friday 13th
American Werewolf in London
Hellraiser
Jaws
Hills Have Eyes
Poltergeist
Exorcist
Scream
House on Haunted Hill
Frankenstein
Dracula
Wolf Man


I want to add so many more, but these are my favorite classics and if they don't get you into horror, nothing will.

[Sculpt]

cool lists

[tfantasy]

I forgot about Silent Hill. If I had remembered I would've included it in my list. Such an amazing film. The Descent was number 16 for me, such a good film too.

Love the movie!! Can't tell you how many times I have watched it!! The 2nd one was a MAJOR disappointment and it will never be added to my list.

This fifteen is as fun as any that's been posted. There's quite a few that I wouldn't put on my list, but there are pretty much NONE there that I don't find very entertaining. I love that you have House OF 1,000 Corpses on your list. That's such a polarizing film among Horror lovers. Myself, I'm a fan, but you just know you're going to get a strong reaction when you bring up that title. I think that's actually true for most if not all of RZ's cinematic work.

I love all of Zombie's films accept for Lords of Salem, despised it. I am really curious how his new one turns out (31) and I hope its more like House of 1,000 Corpses.

[Morningriser]

damn somehow I forgot to put Hellraiser on my list

[Repo'd]

Yeah, once you think your list is solid, another title pops up and makes you wonder how you left it off.

[Roiffalo]

damn somehow I forgot to put Hellraiser on my list

You should be punished.

[SerialKiller]

No particular order. Most are favorites from childhood.

A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Halloween 2-1981. That's right! 2, not 1.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Silver Bullet
The Fog-1980 version.
Fright Night-1985.
The Lost Boys.
Night of the Demons.
Night of the Creeps.
Friday the 13th.
Psycho.
The Funhouse.
Near Dark.
The Innocents-1961.
Frankenstein-1931.

[Sculpt]

No particular order. Most are favorites from childhood.

A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Halloween 2-1981. That's right! 2, not 1.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Silver Bullet
The Fog-1980 version.
Fright Night-1985.
The Lost Boys.
Night of the Demons.
Night of the Creeps.
Friday the 13th.
Psycho.
The Funhouse.
Near Dark.
The Innocents-1961.
Frankenstein-1931.
Nice list. Funhouse did deliver the horror, didn't it? I saw that in the theatre. Same with Halloween 2, had some moments -- the opening, vehicle, hospital parking lot to Meyers busting through the glass door. Carpenter (co-writer) was Part 2 and done.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

NOTLD68

Nekromantik

100 Tears

AU's Mordum

Martin

Singapore Sling

Ravenous

Pieces of Talent

Headless

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Halloween78

Pumpkinhead

Basket Case

Suspiria

Circus of the Dead {will be released soon}

[Roiffalo]

No particular order. Most are favorites from childhood.

A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Halloween 2-1981. That's right! 2, not 1.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Silver Bullet
The Fog-1980 version.
Fright Night-1985.
The Lost Boys.
Night of the Demons.
Night of the Creeps.
Friday the 13th.
Psycho.
The Funhouse.
Near Dark.
The Innocents-1961.
Frankenstein-1931.

I debated putting Silver Bullet on my list... It would probably be 16 if I extended it. Along with a few sequels like Hellraiser and Friday the 13th, 2 and 3. And Halloween 2 and 4. I really wanted to put The Howling IV on my list as it's my favorite of any sequel, but I had at least the first Howling listed so figured it was good enough.

...maybe I should just make another list just for sequels. ::big grin::

[Repo'd]

Brilliant choices all around, guys. Without exception, each list included at least one title that made me wish I had included it on mine. Pumpkinhead? Night of The Demons? The Howling, Funhouse and Martin?? How could I forget?

I've done a quick calculation and it looks like we have an unofficial HDC MUST HAVE 15 films collection.

First of all, there were thirteen of us who contributed a list, myself included. Of the movies we've mentioned, here's the top fifteen. The number next to the title is the number of lists the movie appeared on.

Halloween - 9
Psycho - 7
Texas Chainsaw Massacre - 7
The Exorcist - 6
Night of the Living Dead - 6
Jaws - 6
A Nightmare On Elm Street - 6
Evil Dead - 5
The Thing - 5
Friday the 13th - 5
Frankenstein - 4
The Shining - 4
Alien - 4
The Haunting - 4
Poltergeist - 4

There are a few that are right on the cusp and I'm guessing if we get more posts, this list will definitely change, but for right now...man, we sure have great taste in horror films!!

[SerialKiller]

Nice list. Funhouse did deliver the horror, didn't it? I saw that in the theatre. Same with Halloween 2, had some moments -- the opening, vehicle, hospital parking lot to Meyers busting through the glass door. Carpenter (co-writer) was Part 2 and done.

Yes, I loveeeee Funhouse. ::love::

Kinda jelly you got to see it in the theatre.

As much as I love Halloween, IDK, Halloween 2's atmosphere was always more scary for me, personally. The elevator scene always gets to me, even though I know what's going to happen already.

[SerialKiller]

I debated putting Silver Bullet on my list... It would probably be 16 if I extended it. Along with a few sequels like Hellraiser and Friday the 13th, 2 and 3. And Halloween 2 and 4. I really wanted to put The Howling IV on my list as it's my favorite of any sequel, but I had at least the first Howling listed so figured it was good enough.

...maybe I should just make another list just for sequels. ::big grin::

I had to take An American Werewolf in London off my list, just to fit Silver Bullet in! Maybe this list should have been 50 horror movies that must be in your collection. Then again where's the fun in that? ::smile::

[Roiffalo]

Nice, Repo! Interesting to see HDC's movies of choice listed out and tallied up. I certainly wouldn't take the time to do it. ^^;

I had to take An American Werewolf in London off my list, just to fit Silver Bullet in! Maybe this list should have been 50 horror movies that must be in your collection. Then again where's the fun in that? ::smile::

I dunno, man, still might be a challenge. ::big grin::

[ImmortalSlasher]

It's always difficult to make best or must have lists. It's personal opinion versus what people feel are classic horror movies that are great. But many times I won't find myself always watching those movies that others think are great. Something like The Shining although very good wouldn't be in my 15. Also I would cheat a bit for series like this:

1. Halloween 1 & 2 (Originals), 3, & H20 - Even though I'm not crazy about Part 2, I can live with it and like some elements enough to own it. Same goes for H20 which I would add just because of Jamie Lee.

2. Alien & Aliens - The original is more horror but you really can't have the original and skip the sequel which is just as good.

3. Night of the Living Dead (Original and 1990) - Both are classics.

4. Friday the 13th Part 2, 6, 7 (maybe), 8, Jason X, & Freddy vs. Jason - I really hate that there isn't a classic Friday the 13th. Something comparable to Halloween. With the Friday the 13th videogame Kickstarter people are coming out talking about Jason and how much fun the game will be. But it's like people still don't realize that none of the Friday the 13th movies are on the level with Halloween or the original Nightmare on Elm Street. They are far from it to me which is a shame and this is coming from a Friday the 13th fan.

5. Nightmare on Elm Street (Original) & Part 4 - The original is a classic scary horror movie. And I love the 80s feel of Part 4.

6. The Ring (Original & Remake) - Both of these are very moody horror movies. I'm not sure which I prefer.

The rest I would have to think and I would probably go over 15. I'm already over if you don't count the above list as a group.

[TheBossInTheWall]

4. Friday the 13th Part 2, 6, 7 (maybe), 8, Jason X, & Freddy vs. Jason - I really hate that there isn't a classic Friday the 13th. Something comparable to Halloween. With the Friday the 13th videogame Kickstarter people are coming out talking about Jason and how much fun the game will be. But it's like people still don't realize that none of the Friday the 13th movies are on the level with Halloween or the original Nightmare on Elm Street. They are far from it to me which is a shame and this is coming from a Friday the 13th fan.


Friday the 13th never held my interest so I can understand what you mean. I haven't tried to rewatch since I was a kid. Most of my horror interests are still the same, except for knowing about/enjoying more of the 'bizarre' type of horror films. Maybe I shall rewatch it and see what I think...

[ImmortalSlasher]

Friday the 13th never held my interest so I can understand what you mean. I haven't tried to rewatch since I was a kid. Most of my horror interests are still the same, except for knowing about/enjoying more of the 'bizarre' type of horror films. Maybe I shall rewatch it and see what I think...

I'm curious what you think about them if and when you watch them. They'll be like new movies since you haven't seen them in a while. Did you see the remake? A lot of people like that one. It's not one of my favorites at all.

[TheBossInTheWall]

I'm curious what you think about them if and when you watch them. They'll be like new movies since you haven't seen them in a while. Did you see the remake? A lot of people like that one. It's not one of my favorites at all.

No, I doubt I will. Shrug. Let's see what I think after watching Friday the 13th again.

[Roiffalo]

I'm curious what you think about them if and when you watch them. They'll be like new movies since you haven't seen them in a while. Did you see the remake? A lot of people like that one. It's not one of my favorites at all.

That's one I need to rewatch. I actually saw the remake before the originals. I've rewatched the originals (parts 1, 2, and 3) multiple times while the remake only once. It has Jared Padalecki in it so at least it'll be worth watching to see him again.

[Repo'd]

Nice, Repo! Interesting to see HDC's movies of choice listed out and tallied up. I certainly wouldn't take the time to do it. ^^;




There is no task too tedious, Roi, if it allows me to avoid the work I'm being paid to do. ::big grin::

So much truth there.

[Roiffalo]

There is no task too tedious, Roi, if it allows me to avoid the work I'm being paid to do. ::big grin::

So much truth there.

Amen to that ::big grin::
Often times at work I end up getting paid to wait. We're supposed to tidy up the lobby when that happens, but I find my time better spent drawing monsters. Even bought some colored pencils to keep in my jeep. ::smile::

[ImmortalSlasher]

That's one I need to rewatch. I actually saw the remake before the originals. I've rewatched the originals (parts 1, 2, and 3) multiple times while the remake only once. It has Jared Padalecki in it so at least it'll be worth watching to see him again.

I intend on watching the Killer Cut of the remake one day. But I heard it doesn't make the movie better. I thought it was going to be good originally because the Supernatural guy is in it. I guess he wasn't involved with the script but I still thought he should have said something about the retarded ending to the movie.

[Roiffalo]

I intend on watching the Killer Cut of the remake one day. But I heard it doesn't make the movie better. I thought it was going to be good originally because the Supernatural guy is in it. I guess he wasn't involved with the script but I still thought he should have said something about the retarded ending to the movie.

If you watch Supernatural and know how crazy stupid it's gotten, you'd probably see the remake's ending coming. He either has no influence over the script or has no idea how to fix it.

[johney12]

I don't know 15, but know one from best - SPLICE (2009) - excellent film
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[ImmortalSlasher]

If you watch Supernatural and know how crazy stupid it's gotten, you'd probably see the remake's ending coming. He either has no influence over the script or has no idea how to fix it.

I had an episode from last season on DVR. I just watched it a few weeks ago. I think I posted a review. Maybe I didn't. It was so bad. The show is not even the same from when it started. Like I've said before here, people who've never seen the show should watch from the beginning and stop around season 5 I think. Where they fight the Devil. That's when the creator stopped as well.

[Roiffalo]

I had an episode from last season on DVR. I just watched it a few weeks ago. I think I posted a review. Maybe I didn't. It was so bad. The show is not even the same from when it started. Like I've said before here, people who've never seen the show should watch from the beginning and stop around season 5 I think. Where they fight the Devil. That's when the creator stopped as well.

Supernatural was supposed to originally stop at after 5 seasons, but the fans threw such a bitch fit and wanted more, that they caved and gave them what they wanted. I guess they should've specified they wanted more show with the same style it always had and not this hammy redundant bullshit it turned into. I tried to stay with it for a while, but I gave up after season... 7 I think it was... that or 8. Either way I stuck around too long. I still have the first couple seasons on DVD and will forever appreciate their greatness. It's just sad to see what it has become today. Talk about kicking a dead horse.

[hammerfan]

Supernatural was supposed to originally stop at after 5 seasons, but the fans threw such a bitch fit and wanted more, that they caved and gave them what they wanted. I guess they should've specified they wanted more show with the same style it always had and not this hammy redundant bullshit it turned into. I tried to stay with it for a while, but I gave up after season... 7 I think it was... that or 8. Either way I stuck around too long. I still have the first couple seasons on DVD and will forever appreciate their greatness. It's just sad to see what it has become today. Talk about kicking a dead horse.

Agreed. They should have ended it a long time ago. But, I just can't seem to stop watching. Need my Sam and Dean fix.

[tfantasy]

Agreed. They should have ended it a long time ago. But, I just can't seem to stop watching. Need my Sam and Dean fix.

Sadly, I am in the same boat you are ::embarrassment:: I don't know why I can't stop ::confused::::confused::

[hammerfan]

Sadly, I am in the same boat you are ::embarrassment:: I don't know why I can't stop ::confused::::confused::

Because Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki are just too damn adorable! ::stick out tongue::

The guy that plays Crowley is pretty hot, too ::love::

[Roiffalo]

Lol, I was a Dean fangirl when I started. Then season 4 came around and I quickly found a new liking to Castiel. It was the shit they did with his character that finally made me quit. I got sick to fucking death of how they keep abusing the poor guy. ::sad::

[Repo'd]

Strayed from the topic a bit, maybe? ::big grin::

::love:: you guys!

[RavageRitual]

Just a little bit of a different list than the norm more focused on indie/low budget...but still films that should be in a horor collection

Fetus
The Toxic Avenger
Found.
Pieces Of Talent
Darkness - The Vampire Version
100 Tears
Dead Alive
Nekromantik
Gutterballs
August Underground Series
Adam Chaplin (Extended Version)
Revenge Is Her Middle Name
City Of The Living Dead
Re-Animator
House Of 1000 Corpses

[Roiffalo]

Strayed from the topic a bit, maybe? ::big grin::

::love:: you guys!

That's how you know we're having a good time! ::wink:: ::smile::


Here's a must see list of werewolf movies for funzies and to stay on topic. ::stick out tongue::

American Werewolf in London
The Howling
Dog Soldiers
Silver Bullet
The Wolf Man (1941)
Wolf
The Curse of the Werewolf
Werewolf vs Vampire Women
Howling IV: Original Nightmare
Ginger Snaps
The Company of Wolves
Bad Moon
Wer
The Werewolf (1956)
Underworld


I could go on and on and onnnnn

[brandonmfisher]

1. Psycho
2. Nosferatu
3. Bride of Frankenstein
4. Jaws
5. Halloween
6. A Nightmare on Elm Street
7. Alien
8. The Exorcist
9. The Shining
10. Rosemary's Baby
11. Carrie
12. The Blair Witch Project
13. The Omen
14. The Fly
15. The Babadook

[Repo'd]

That's how you know we're having a good time! ::wink:: ::smile::


Here's a must see list of werewolf movies for funzies and to stay on topic. ::stick out tongue::

American Werewolf in London
The Howling
Dog Soldiers
Silver Bullet
The Wolf Man (1941)
Wolf
The Curse of the Werewolf
Werewolf vs Vampire Women
Howling IV: Original Nightmare
Ginger Snaps
The Company of Wolves
Bad Moon
Wer
The Werewolf (1956)
Underworld


I could go on and on and onnnnn

I can't' believe you added The Werewolf. That is a really underrated wolfie flick. It's great to know there's another fan out there.

[Roiffalo]

I can't' believe you added The Werewolf. That is a really underrated wolfie flick. It's great to know there's another fan out there.

I appreciate a lot of unloved things, especially when it comes to werewolves. ::smile::
I tried to make my wolf list a mix of my favorites, horror fan favorites, and movies that had an important impact to the genre.

[Repo'd]

I appreciate a lot of unloved things, especially when it comes to werewolves. ::smile::
I tried to make my wolf list a mix of my favorites, horror fan favorites, and movies that had an important impact to the genre.

No love for Werewolf of London?

[Roiffalo]

No love for Werewolf of London?
Gimmie a break it's hard to narrow it down to just fifteen! ::big grin::