Must-see horror films!: films

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Monday, 10 May 2010

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

Like vampires? George Clooney? Quentin Tarantino? Gore? Comedy? Action? This most certainly has it all! A father, daughter and son are held hostage by two fugitive brothers (Clooney & Tarantino) who force the family to smuggle them into Mexico. They stop off at a seedy biker/stripper bar in the middle of nowhere, where the blood-thirsty action begins! The second half of the film is a surprising and exciting turn from the first half when you're following the fugitives risky getaway. If you want to laugh and scream at the same time, this is the horror flick to see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bBay_1dKK8

Friday 13th (1980)

Another 'must see' movie for horror buffs. Friday 13th is a typical crazed serial killer film with plenty of gore (for the 1980s). A group of new camp counsellors arrive at Camp Crystal Lake when it is re-opened after being closed down because a boy, named Jason Voorhees, drowned in the water many years before. Jason comes back to seek his revenge against the counsellors that neglected him so long ago with the help of an ice-hockey mask and a machete. The scariest part has to be 'the mother' - but you'll know what I mean when you see it. Worth checking out: a horror classic, and a fairly easy idea for a halloween costume.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCxuownGif0

The Exorcist (1973)

I'd be very surprised if you hadn't heard of this film. It's surprising how many people haven't actually seen it - except for famous bits like the 'crawling down the stairs'. Basically, a girl plays around with a ouija board a bit and subsequently becomes possessed by the devil. The story follows her mother's struggle to get her little girl back to normal. Parts of this film would be considered sick and extremely disturbing, even by todays standards, leaving you in no doubt of why it was banned. The track 'Tubular Bells' by Michael Oldfield is an eerie tune that will send tingles down your spine every time you hear it after seeing this. A classic king of horror - if you're a horror buff it's mandatory that you see it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZNSPUkPb4w&NR=1

The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

The fact that this film is based upon a true story is what makes it terrifying. The film is presented via the court case that took place investigating the cause of Emily's death. Her priest was accused of neglect, while he claimed she had been possessed by demons. More realistic than 'The Exorcist', the way Emily moves, acts and speaks when she is possessed is extremely disturbing. If possession is one of your fears, you'll definitely credit this as a horror. You can also listen to real recordings of the exorcism on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0I3SAizRbk

Eden Lake (2009)

This has to be up there with my favourite films of all time. More of a gruesome thriller than a horror, a couple go camping and are terrorised by a gang of teen yobs from the nearby town. Scenes of torture are incredibly disturbing. What makes this film so frightening is that things like this have actually happened; for example the James Bulger case and the more recent Doncaster attacks. Reports in recent years about the growing yob culture further fuel the fear created by this film. The gang of youths have a very believeable group dynamic and the ending is both brilliant and terrible - undoubtedly a MUST SEE film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6j3K4MmOKs

Don't Say a Word (2001)

Not so much a horror film as a thriller, but still disturbing in parts. A psychiatrist's (Michael Douglas) daughter is kidnapped by a group of men (Sean Bean) who threaten to kill her unless he can get a disturbed mental patient to tell him a number that only she knows. Parts in the mental hospital are slightly disturbing, and Sean Bean gives an excellent performance as the ruthless 'bad guy'. A good crime-thriller through and through.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV-eFMgSOAw

Dog Soldiers (2002)

This one is definitely for the lads! A team of soldiers go into the British countryside for training when some of their team become horrifically injured, and they don't need to be told that something isn't quite right. They soon find themselves on a wild-dog chase where they're fighting for their lives, using all the skills their short military careers have taught them. Pretty gory in parts and riddled with lad/football humour without becoming a 'comedy'. It's brilliant!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_0Ej5N-hFQ

The Devil's Rejects (2005)

This is another one of Rob Zombie's masterpieces, and sequel to the cult film 'House of 1000 Corpses'. It's just as good as the first film and continues the story of a hick family who enjoy torturing and killing innocent people. If you liked the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, you'll like this film.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSOm_okHzgY

The Dentist (1996)

Did you used to be scared of going to get your teeth checked? Terrified of fillings? Even if you aren't, this film is truly cringing and it's extremely difficult to watch it all with open eyes. A successful dentist goes nuts after he catches his wife having an affair with the pool man. He goes on a rampage destroying the mouths of his patients. The torture can't be described as anything other than horrific - a good one if you like gore!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc5q4mnqIJw

The Descent (2005)

The Descent is generally rated highly as a horror film. Particularly amongst those who are claustrophobic, like a chase and like hot girls. A group of extreme-sport girls go caving to find they're not alone. They're hunted by a pack of feral inhabitants, who have adapted to the darkness of the caves. The suspense 'makes it'. The only thing I would say, is that it takes a while for anything to happen - but arguably the dramatic change in atmosphere adds to the impact of the 'scary' bits. Although I haven't seen it, I have heard good things about 'The Descent 2' - so that may be one to look out for.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5I1q4KhKNU

Creep (2004)

Creep is creepy. Set in the London Underground, a young woman gets locked in when the station she is at closes, and becomes hunted by an ugly, deformed, gollum-like creature - and you get to see plenty of him. He's twisted and animalistic, and parts of the film are extremely disturbing and gorey. There are some tortuous of this film that are unforgettable and difficult to watch - and if you take a look you'll see why.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZUzM_p6a1k

The Crazies (2010)

This is a good 'horror' film if you don't like mentally ill people. Personally, they scare the crap out of me. A small town gets 'infected' with crazy people - some are harmless, some are in for the kill. The victims suffer enemies from both sides - the 'crazies' and the forces trying to keep the infection in quarantine. Generally a good horror film, with lots of suspense, but I feel a better job could have been done with the 'crazies'; they could have been weirder. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvB_9LiIIno&feature=channel

The Children (2008)

Kids can be sadistic little buggers, and they more than live up to their name in this film. Two families meet up to spend Christmas together, when the children start acting strangely. It turns into an ugly round of adults vs. kids as the latter try to murder the former. Throughout the whole film you're shouting 'Just kick the little fuckers in the face!' A 'grrrr' kind of film because you feel the adults should be able to lay the fuck into the little shits, but the suspense is pretty good throughout! Personally, I believe it's the parents own fault for disciplining them with 'time-out' rather than giving them a good clip around the ear! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOrcIyvW5Rk

Beetlejuice (1988)

I would not, and neither would most, call this a horror film as such; it's more a dark, comic, typical Tim Burton film with eerie elements to it. However, I would say it is a truly brilliant creation - I've been watching it since I was a kid. A couple, who die in a car crash, attempt to scare off the people occupying their house with the help of another ghost, Beetlejuice, who claims to be able to 'exorcise' the living. This film gives a funny but dark take on what happens when we die - and Alec Baldwin looks young and thin! It's won an oscar and a load of other awards so I guess it's not just me that thinks it's awesome!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FmiA7gGnvY

Arachnophobia (1990)

In short - if you're scared of spiders this is DEFINITELY the film for you. A small town becomes infested with poisonous spiders and Jeff Daniels takes them awn!! The uncontrollable and dangerous infestation reminds you a lot of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds; they're inescapable and hell-bent on biting you. Very intense and jumpy - the trailer makes this film seem far tamer than it actually is - particularly if you're arachnophobic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aQ6vg3JB2U