Absolutely every lover of the so-called "horror movies" has in stock his own secret list of favorite films that left an indelible imprint on his soul and mind. At the same time, you should be aware that the tastes of the audience are purely individual, the preferences are different, the phobias are unique. Therefore, one should not skeptically and with some degree of aggression perceive the best horrors presented to the reader, a list of which will be published below. Naturally, you can question the author’s idea of ​​the most chilling horror movie, but you should not rush to curl your lips in a cynical grin. Some moviegoers prefer horror films about inexorable persecution and hopeless bloody massacres, while others like mysterious and mystical films, there are supporters of frank slashers and trashes, many are not averse to enjoying a comedy horror film with a touch of noir. How many people - so many opinions. This list of the best horrors was made taking into account the rating of the films presented.
Classics of the genre and its remakes
It is indisputable that the image of a cruel vampire still excites the minds of an impressionable viewer. To open the list of the best horrors is the Dracula of Tod Browning of 1931. Being a spectator of ultramodern film novelties, it is quite difficult to objectively discuss all the intricacies of the film, to see and evaluate the main advantages, against which all other remakes simply fade and look impossibly. If the viewer is looking for entertainment, then he will like Dracula 2000, if he wants to penetrate the most secret of the ruthless bloodsucker - Dracula with Gary Oldman will be the best option. If the viewer craves brutality and drive - “From Dusk Till Dawn” in 1995, if he likes melodrama stuffed with the latest 3D technologies - the “Twilight Saga” with vampires adapted to the present. Although something, but “Twilight” can be called a horror film with a pretty big stretch. Another thing is the film "1408", in which the famous skeptic writer, egoist Mike Ensign arrives at the mysterious Dolphin Hotel to dispel the myth of the ill-fated hotel room. However, he has to survive a terrible nightmare, which will be based on the most terrible moments from his personal life. The screen version of S. King’s novel deserves to top the list of the best horrors, as it is a wonderful mystical film with a perfectly realized original idea and a believable acting.
Horror Continued
It will not be amiss to mention some horror epics:
- “Curse” (2004), “Curse-2” (2006), “Curse-3” (2009). In these films, the once cast curse spreads like a virus, weaving a web of horror, sowing panic and killing one victim after another. The atmosphere of each part is not for the faint of heart. The plot is brilliant and simple: evil cannot be defeated, there are no happy endings - everything is for real.
- Saw (2004), Saw-2 (2005), Saw-3 (2006), Saw-4 (2007), Saw-5 (2008), Saw-6 (2009 ), "Saw-7" (2010). The first film gave the viewer an epic horror movie with an intriguing twisted plot. There is no one left indifferent after watching: some admire the unexpected endings and the complete consistency of the plot, while the second condemn the films for the lack of logic and some kind of pseudo-philosophy. But we know that if conflicting opinions clash, then the project was a success.
- “Call” (2002), “Call-2” (2005), “Call” (1998). These films, without exaggeration, can be called the most terrible films of the beginning of the XXI century. The first two combined the traditions of the original Japanese horror school and the incredible entertainment of Hollywood. Moreover, “Call” is not a trivial horror film like “Spider Attack” or “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. These films are truly scary, frightening.
- “Paranormal Phenomenon” (2007), “Paranormal Phenomenon” (2010), “Paranormal Phenomenon” (2011). Perhaps, for some film lovers, the film will seem like an ordinary mystical horror, which can scare the viewer only with sharp sounds and unexpected moments. But each tape has its own zest, which creates a unique atmosphere of horror.
Horrible infinity
The list of the best horrors can go on and on. It cannot be called complete without such films as Mirrors (2008), Unborn (2009), Astral (2010), Astral-2 (2013), Silent Hill (2006), Silent Hill -2 ”(2012),“ Uninvited ”(2009),“ 28 days later ”(2002),“ 28 weeks later ”(2007). Do not forget about the ageless classics of the genre: “Exorcist” (1973), “Psycho” (1960), “Radiance” (1980), “Dawn of the Dead” (1978) and others. Unambiguously determine the best horror films, a list can be made only by each individually for himself. After all, each of us has our own criteria for evaluation, thanks to which we form our taste preferences.