1
Don't Look Now (1973)
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Julie Christie
Director: Nicolas Roeg
Reel Snapshot: Enigmatic psychological thriller about British couple in Venice haunted by their child's death. Considered a classic for its eerie atmosphere, once-daring eroticism, shocking climax. Essential viewing for suspense-craving art-house fans.
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Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Starring: Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes
Director: Roman Polanski
Reel Snapshot: Claustrophobic horror/thriller about pregnant woman who thinks she's being stalked by a Satanic cult. Slash-and-gore fans may be disappointed, but this engrossing, creepy classic still entertains fans of psychological horror.
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Suspiria (1977)
Starring: Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini
Director: Dario Argento
Reel Snapshot: Stylish Italian cult classic about dance student uncovering her new school's bloody sinister side. Though skeptics scoffed at the threadbare plot, its dazzling visual style, gripping suspense thrills horror fans.
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Halloween (1978)
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis
Director: John Carpenter
Reel Snapshot: Low-budget, now-classic slasher film about masked murderer stalking sexually indulgent teenagers. A huge critical and popular smash, it still provides enough chills, suspense, and blood to please today's genre fans.
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Alien (1979)
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt
Director: Ridley Scott
Reel Snapshot: Horrifying, riveting tale of alien invading space ship was enormously popular. Critics agree this slime-fest is one of most effective sci-fi/horror films ever. Compulsory viewing for suspense, horror, terror fans.
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The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
Starring: Susan Lanier, Robert Houston
Director: Wes Craven
Reel Snapshot: A middle-American family is menaced by a clan of cannibalistic rural mutants in this gruesome classic. Fans of unsettlingly funny, subversive horror love this imaginative attack on family values.
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The Exorcist (1973)
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair
Director: William Friedkin
Reel Snapshot: Landmark film about young girl battling demonic possession. Though not as gory as today's favorites, this wildly popular, often terrifying spine-tingler remains a must for horror buffs.
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The Hitcher (1986)
Starring: Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell
Director: Robert Harmon
Reel Snapshot: Tense, grisly thriller follows young traveller menaced by obsessed homicidal hitchhiker. Despite an initial critical drubbing, its fast pace, unnerving ambiance, strong Hauer performance have earned it a cult following.
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The Evil Dead (1982)
Starring: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss
Director: Sam Raimi
Reel Snapshot: Influential, ultra-gross horror/thriller about young campers battling body-possessing demons. Despite its shoestring budget, this stylish cult classic's ample gore, oddball humor have made it a favorite among "splatstick" horror/comedy fans.
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The Tenant (1976)
Starring: Roman Polanski, Isabelle Adjani
Director: Roman Polanski
Reel Snapshot: Offbeat cult thriller about man renting apartment in menacing Parisian building. Polanski fans, those who enjoy tense psychological mysteries will relish this immaculate portrait of one man's descent into madness.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Starring: Marilyn Burns, Gunnar Hansen
Director: Tobe Hooper
Reel Snapshot: Claustrophobic, ultra-low-budget frightfest about cannibals murdering teenagers. Though somewhat dated, this cult hits' imaginative camerawork, unrelenting suspense make it must-viewing for horror fans who appreciate implied more than explicit violence.
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Friday the 13th (1980)
Starring: Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King
Director: Sean S. Cunningham
Reel Snapshot: Now-classic splatter flick has summer camp, in which counselors were previously murdered, reopening. Somewhat dated, but its creepy music and gory effects still please horror fans.
13
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams
Director: Philip Kaufman
Reel Snapshot: Eerie sci-fi remake about extraterrestrial doppelgangers quietly taking over San Francisco. Well-received by audiences and critics, its chilling tension, pervasive paranoia will terrify sci-fi, horror, and suspense buffs.
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Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Starring: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea
Director: George A. Romero
Reel Snapshot: Low-budget classic about flesh-eating zombies overrunning a small Midwestern town. Still required viewing for serious horror buffs, cult film fans seeking creepy -- though not blatantly gory -- scares.
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Black Christmas (1975)
Starring: Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder
Director: Bob Clark
Reel Snapshot: Influential slasher flick has psycho killer stalking sorority sisters during Christmas break. Great cast, lots of chills, and truly shocking ending make this essential viewing for fans of nervewracking horror.
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Psycho (1960)
Starring: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Reel Snapshot: Classic Hitchcock mystery thriller about grisly murders at isolated motel. Critics and audiences still rave over creepy lead performance, tension-filled build-up. A must for fans of suspense, psychological terror.
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Onibaba (1964)
Starring: Nobuko Otowa, Yitsuko Yoshimura
Director: Kaneto Shindo
Reel Snapshot: Two women kill to survive in this feudal era-set Japanese tale. With its mix of harsh poetic realism and mounting supernatural terror, this entertains foreign film buffs, adventurous fantasy/horror fans.
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The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Starring: Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard
Director: Daniel Myrick
Reel Snapshot: Ingenious (and terrifying) "mockumentary" about film students lost in the woods. Appealing to mainstream and art-house audiences, this is a must-see for fans of atmospheric, frighteningly real suspense.
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The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)
Starring: Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson
Director: Wes Craven
Reel Snapshot: Genuinely scary, if slightly ridiculous, tale of voodoo-studying scientist in Haiti becoming target for practitioners attempting to turn him into a zombie. Unsettling, violent fare for suspense and horror fans.
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The Shining (1980)
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Reel Snapshot: Chilling, cerebral drama about remote hotel caretaker slowly going insane. Though some viewers found its story cold, this remains a cult favorite, ideal for Jack Nicholson fans, eerie suspense lovers.
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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Starring: Robert Englund, Ronee Blakley
Director: Wes Craven
Reel Snapshot: Terrifying supernatural horror/thriller about demonic child-murderer slaying teens via their dreams. Considered ingeniously frightening when first released. Classic slasher/slumber party movie remains required viewing for horror aficionados, 80s nostalgists.
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Hellraiser (1987)
Starring: Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins
Director: Clive Barker
Reel Snapshot: Gut-wrenchingly graphic frightfest about woman's affair with her demonic brother-in-law. Its fantastically gory effects and brooding tension make this compulsory viewing for horror buffs, fans of the occult.
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Poltergeist (1982)
Starring: JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson
Director: Tobe Hooper
Reel Snapshot: Wildly successful horror film about suburban family terrorized by evil spirits. With its nerve-wracking suspense and dazzling effects, this is scary entertainment for older kids, adult fans of mainstream fare.
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Dead Ringers (1988)
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Genevieve Bujold
Director: David Cronenberg
Reel Snapshot: Twin gynecologists descend into madness in this deliberately paced, stylistically impressive horror-drama. Quietly disturbing film offers perverse pleasures to Cronenberg devotees, and to strong-stomached viewers who enjoy unsettling psychological portraits.
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Black Sunday (1960)
Starring: Barbara Steele, John Richardson
Director: Mario Bava
Reel Snapshot: Chilling Italian classic about resurrected vampire avenging her murder. Atmospheric, Gothic-style chiller will still thrill cult horror film lovers, but modern audiences may not appreciate its antiquated special effects.
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Angel Heart (1987)
Starring: Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro
Director: Alan Parker
Reel Snapshot: Noirish, voodoo-dabbling, steamy detective thriller was controversial for its graphic sex and blood-spattered violence. Gothic/horror fans love it. Also well-suited for fans of nail-biters featuring erotic edginess and abundant suspense.
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Videodrome (1983)
Starring: James Woods, Sonja Smits
Director: David Cronenberg
Reel Snapshot: TV producer becomes obsessed with hallucinatory channel in this gory, surreal cult classic. With its dynamic lead performance and intriguing storyline, this is a cult favorite with horror fans.
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Eyes Without a Face (1959)
Starring: Alida Valli, Pierre Brasseur
Director: Georges Franju
Reel Snapshot: Moody French chiller about a plastic surgeon attempting to restore beauty to his disfigured daughter. Appeals to classics buffs with its haunting cinematography and mix of horror and drama.
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The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)
Starring: Vincent Price, Joseph Cotten
Director: Robert Fuest
Reel Snapshot: Campy, offbeat creepfest about disfigured accident victim seeking revenge against physicians responsible for wife's death. Horror fans, cult film buffs enjoy its silly, farcical tone, imaginative Art Deco sets.
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Dawn of the Dead (1979)
Starring: David Emge, Ken Foree
Director: George A. Romero
Reel Snapshot: Two cops, a TV producer, and a helicopter pilot turn a shopping mall into fortress against zombie-overrun world in critically praised, low-budget sleeper. Horror fans appreciate comedic carnage, plentiful gore
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Private Parts (1972)
Starring: Ayn Ruyman, Lucille Benson
Director: Paul Bartel
Reel Snapshot: Perversely offbeat black comedy/murder mystery about hotel teeming with bizarre guests. Its deviant humor, madcap pacing thrill cult film fetishists. Likely to shock less jaded viewers.
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Ghost Story (1981)
Starring: Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas
Director: John Irvin
Reel Snapshot: Slow-moving, star-studded horror tale concerning male friends confronting terrifying past. Unevenly adapted from Straub bestseller, but pleases fright-seekers who prefer moody atmosphere over gripping suspense and gore.
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Dressed to Kill (1980)
Starring: Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson
Director: Brian De Palma
Reel Snapshot: Taut, stylish thriller about murderer stalking two women in Manhattan. Creepy performances and tight direction highlight this suspenseful, violent spine-tingler, which will thrill genre fans looking for a good scare.
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When a Stranger Calls (1979)
Starring: Carol Kane, Charles Durning
Director: Fred Walton
Reel Snapshot: Extremely suspenseful "who's stalking the babysitter" flick spawned legions of imitators, but remains the classic in its field. Low on gore, high on tension, suspense fanatics are sure to enjoy.
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Anguish (1988)
Starring: Zelda Rubinstein, Michael Lerner
Director: Bigas Luna
Reel Snapshot: Extraordinarily violent, well-crafted fright flick about psychotic killer terrorizing theater audience is great for horror buffs. Strongly suspenseful build-up may even please thriller fans with very strong stomachs.
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The Entity (1983)
Starring: Barbara Hershey, Ron Silver
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Reel Snapshot: Young mother is repeatedly attacked and molested by a mysterious force. Rape theme will prove distasteful to many, but others may be drawn in by tense suspense, compulsively strange plot.
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The Believers (1987)
Starring: Martin Sheen, Helen Shaver
Director: John Schlesinger
Reel Snapshot: Genuinely creepy, disturbing horror film about a family that becomes involved with religious cult. Will send all but the most scare-insulated viewers screaming for the exits. Not for children.
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Candyman (1992)
Starring: Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd
Director: Bernard Rose
Reel Snapshot: Chilling, well-told tale of urban killer with hook to grind and comely PhD student who's framed for murders he commits. Viewers who appreciate thoughtful, gory shockers will be amply rewarded.
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The Wicker Man (1973)
Starring: Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee
Director: Robin Hardy
Reel Snapshot: Eerie tale of occult unfolds on Scottish island, where police sergeant is examining mysterious disappearance of young girl. Subtle, uneasy horror film is a neglected classic, appeals to genre aficionados.
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Repulsion (1965)
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Ian Hendry
Director: Roman Polanski
Reel Snapshot: Riveting, legendary psychological drama/thriller about the mental deterioration of sexually repressed woman. Non-gory yet deeply disturbing journey into hallucinatory madness is still effective for today's horror fans and genre devotees.
41
Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1987)
Starring: Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry
Director: Sam Raimi
Reel Snapshot: Polished and stylish remake got better reviews than its predecessor due to its infusion of humor, but this ultra-gory tale is for hardened horror/slasher devotees only.
42
Kiss of the Vampire (1962)
Starring: Clifford Evans, Noel Willman
Director: Don Sharp
Reel Snapshot: Man's wife becomes vampire after attending masquerade at evil-infested manse. One of Hammer's more involving vampire tales compares favorably with studio's more touted flicks. Recommended for chill-seekers.
43
Near Dark (1987)
Starring: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Reel Snapshot: Graphically violent, offbeat cult classic about vampires inducting a reluctant new member. With its effects-heavy, fresh approach, bizarre humor, and intense atmospherics, this is very appealing to horror buffs.
44
Phantasm (1979)
Starring: A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury
Director: Don Coscarelli
Reel Snapshot: Low-budget horror hit about brothers investigating bizarre happenings at the local mortuary. Achieved cult status for its creepy villain, deadly flying sphere, nightmarish feel. Great fun for genre fans.
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The Gates of Hell (1980)
Starring: Catriona MacColl, Christopher George
Director: Lucio Fulci
Reel Snapshot: Gruesome Italian-made horror nasty about priest's suicide unleashing evil in New England town. Incoherent, ridiculous, badly made, but considered a cult classic for its extreme gore. Not for the squeamish!
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Horror Hotel (1960)
Starring: Patricia Jessel, Dennis Lottis
Director: John Llewellyn Moxey
Reel Snapshot: Two men discover inn proprietor is a witch actively sacrificing her guests. Atmospheric black-and-white chiller is filled with fog-shrouded vistas. Recommended for genre fans who've tired of blood-soaked, full-color terror.
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The Haunting (1963)
Starring: Julie Harris, Claire Bloom
Director: Robert Wise
Reel Snapshot: Classic chiller relates the terrifying experiences of a group investigating a possibly haunted house. Fine cast and genuinely spooky atmosphere appeal to fans of eerie, Lewtonesque horror.
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Scream (1996)
Starring: Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich
Director: Wes Craven
Reel Snapshot: Maniac stalks small-town teens in this goofy yet violent tribute to horror genre. Gen-X cult classic is favored by midnight movie crowd and thrills horror connoisseurs with its many in-jokes.
49
Tombs of the Blind Dead (1971)
Starring: Lone Fleming, Elena Arpon
Director: Amando De Ossorio
Reel Snapshot: Spanish chiller about girlfriends finding themselves pursued by knight zombies when they stumble upon a desolate castle. Satisfying mix of sex, gore, and kitsch will dazzle fans of drive-in-style Euro-thrillers.
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The Brood (1979)
Starring: Samantha Eggar, Oliver Reed
Director: David Cronenberg
Reel Snapshot: Sicko horror/fantasy about a malformed woman and her murderous demon progeny. Loaded with graphic violence, this disturbing film is meant to shock, appeals to those seeking outrageous, offensive film experience.
51
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster
Director: Jonathan Demme
Reel Snapshot: Acclaimed, Oscar-winning psychological thriller concerns novice FBI agent on trail of demented serial killer. Riveting, unforgettable performances, nerve-jangling tension thrills fans of genre and those seeking intelligent, well-drawn character studies.
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Creepshow (1982)
Starring: Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau
Director: George A. Romero
Reel Snapshot: Anthology of Stephen King stories based on popular EC comic books, takes on topics from the undead to killer cockroaches. Combination of humor and gore appeals to fans of cartoonish horror.
53
Carnival of Souls (1962)
Starring: Candace Hilligoss, Sidney Berger
Director: Herk Harvey
Reel Snapshot: Low-budget drama chronicles eerie adventures of church organist after a car accident. Forerunner of modern zombie genre is essential for lovers of offbeat horror; others may find it silly.
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Tourist Trap (1979)
Starring: Chuck Connors, Jenna Jameson
Director: David Schmoeller
Reel Snapshot: Unusual horror film about a psychopath with telekinetic powers.Features creepy scenes, an effective lead perforrmance. For slasher fans seeking something different, who don't mind if plot doesn't entirely make sense.
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Jaws (1975)
Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw
Director: Steven Spielberg
Reel Snapshot: Big shark terrorizes vacation town in this action/adventure/horror classic. Very dated for today's special effects purists, but sure-fire plot, colorful characters make this a favorite with many action, suspense fans.
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In the Mouth of Madness (1995)
Starring: Sam Neill, Charlton Heston
Director: John Carpenter
Reel Snapshot: Surreal chiller about a private investigator who's hired to find horror writer and begins losing touch with reality. Pleases horror and suspense fans who aren't looking for an extreme gore-fest.
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I Spit on Your Grave (1977)
Starring: Camille Keaton, Eron Tabor
Director: Meir Zarchi
Reel Snapshot: A vacationing woman is raped, brutalized, and left for dead. She later seeks revenge on her assailants. Frequently banned film is EXTREMELY violent and gory. For drive-in, exploitation fans only.
58
The Fly (1986)
Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis
Director: David Cronenberg
Reel Snapshot: Queasy, graphically gory sci-fi remake is considered even better than original by many critics. A must for horror fans. Heightened romance, acclaimed performances, intriguing storyline appeal even to non-horror fans.
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Tenebre (1982)
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, Daria Nicolodi
Director: Dario Argento
Reel Snapshot: Scary Italian thriller about novelist investigating killings inspired by his latest book. Narrative inconsistencies abound but super-stylish cinematography, gruesome murders thrill cult horror fans. Generally considered one of Argento's best.
60
Wolfen (1981)
Starring: Albert Finney, Gregory Hines
Director: Michael Wadleigh
Reel Snapshot: Well-made, engaging, intelligent story of investigator's look into gory murders leading to wolf-ish surprise. Convincing point-of-view camera effects, solid script produce interesting fare for crime-film relishers who enjoy horror element.
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Maniac (1980)
Starring: Joe Spinell, Caroline Munro
Director: William Lustig
Reel Snapshot: Sleazy slasher classic stars Joe Spinell as a maternally fixated, lady-scalping serial killer... a must-see for all Lustig fans and gore fanatics. Don't miss the shotgun scene!
62
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Starring: David Naughton, Jenny Agutter
Director: John Landis
Reel Snapshot: Cult horror film about tourist werewolf. Fans of offbeat comedy enjoy, though this is not strictly a spoof. Much-revered, gory special effects still please fans of shockingly grisly fare.
63
The Howling (1981)
Starring: Dee Wallace Stone, Patrick Macnee
Director: Joe Dante
Reel Snapshot: TV news anchorwoman combats rampant werewolves in this witty semi-tribute to horror films. Critics were mixed, but with terrific special effects and laugh-inducing dialogue, it's appreciated by knowledgeable horror buffs.
64
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990)
Starring: Michael Rooker, Tracy Arnold
Director: John McNaughton
Reel Snapshot: Excruciatingly disturbing, partially fact-based drama follows serial killer's grisly day-to-day routine. Its subdued style may disappoint Hollywood thriller fans, but the realistic performances, terrifying brutality have made it a cult favorite.
65
Fright Night (1985)
Starring: Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale
Director: Tom Holland
Reel Snapshot: Lighthearted horror/comedy about high school boy who suspects his suave next-door neighbor is a vampire. Popular, well-received, stylish thriller will please genre buffs looking for laughs with their chills.
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Cemetery Man (1994)
Starring: Rupert Everett, Francois Hadji-Lazaro
Director: Michele Soavi
Reel Snapshot: Dreamy Italian cult film about cemetery worker who keeps the dead from rising while searching for love. Appeals to fans of sexy, tongue-in-cheek horror, art-house fans who can handle gore.
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The Omen (1976)
Starring: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick
Director: Richard Donner
Reel Snapshot: Lurid chiller about ambassador who unwittingly adopts the son of Satan. Enormously popular on its release, this somewhat dated picture still pleases thriller fans with ominous soundtrack, imaginative death scenes.
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Basket Case (1982)
Starring: Kevin Van Hentenryck, Terri Susan Smith
Director: Frank Henenlotter
Reel Snapshot: Cult favorite in which mutant Siamese twins surgically separated at birth go on vengeful killing spree. Should please horror fans who love a good sight gag and gory special effects.
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Carrie (1976)
Starring: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie
Director: Brian De Palma
Reel Snapshot: Cult 70s shocker about telekinetic teen's bloody revenge against her abusive high school peers. Its disturbing drama, penetrating chills are compulsory for horror buffs, strong-stomached fans of "high school hell" dramas.
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Martin (1977)
Starring: John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel
Director: George A. Romero
Reel Snapshot: Low-budget thriller about a vampire who uses a razor to pierce victims' veins. Blackly humorous film has a cult following. Appeals to those seeking mix of horror and crime genres.
71
Re-Animator (1985)
Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott
Director: Stuart Gordon
Reel Snapshot: Grisly horror film about a scientist re-animating dead tissue has become a cult classic. With its black humor and blood-soaked content, this gore-fest is a must for strong-stomached "splatstick" fans.
72
It's Alive! (1974)
Starring: John P. Ryan, Sharon Farrell
Director: Larry Cohen
Reel Snapshot: Demented cult classic about diabolical, diapered devil-child running amok in L.A. First-rate performances, gore-spattered scares, and abundant camp value expand this sleeper's appeal beyond simply schlock horror fans.
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Dead Alive (1993)
Starring: Timothy Balme, Elizabeth Moody
Director: Peter Jackson
Reel Snapshot: Graphically violent, very offbeat, action-packed gore fest about a man fighting off zombies, starting with his mother. Critics and fans of horrific special effects love this dark, bloody cult comedy.
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Blood Feast (1963)
Starring: Connie Mason, William Kerwin
Director: Herschell Gordon Lewis
Reel Snapshot: Creepy caterer promises authentic Egyptian meal in low-budget gore classic. Bad acting, bad script, bad direction, and bad effects add up to great fun for lovers of psychotronic entertainment.
75
Eraserhead (1978)
Starring: Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart
Director: David Lynch
Reel Snapshot: Surreal, nightmarish psychological horror film set in neo-Gothic industrial wasteland. Art-house cult favorite is compulsory for fans of non-mainstream fare in mood for bizarre, disturbing film. Not for the squeamish.
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The Company of Wolves (1985)
Starring: Angela Lansbury, Sarah Patterson
Director: Neil Jordan
Reel Snapshot: Slow-paced Freudian reading of "Red Riding Hood" fable got mixed reviews, but this rites-of-passage fantasy/chiller pleases fans of werewolf tales and the offbeat with mix of violence.
77
Freaks (1932)
Starring: Wallace Ford, Olga Baclanova
Director: Tod Browning
Reel Snapshot: Cult classic about band of circus freaks exacting revenge on cruel trapeze artist. Considered one of genre's masterpieces. Offbeat, controversial film is still a must-see for today's underground cinema fans.
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Bride of Chucky (1998)
Starring: Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly
Director: Ronny Yu
Reel Snapshot: Fourth in the Child's Play series pairs killer doll Chucky with equally murderous mate. With more laughs than scares, abundant gore, this pleases horror fans in mood for nasty fun.
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The Crazies (1973)
Starring: Lane Carroll, W.G. McMillan
Director: George A. Romero
Reel Snapshot: Lesser-known Romero classic features blood and guts aplenty as small town turns murderous due to plague. Though inferior to director's "Dead" series, fast-moving entertainment is sure to please gore fans.
80
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919)
Starring: Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt
Director: Robert Wiene
Reel Snapshot: Fantasy about mad doctor inducing somnambulist to do evil bidding. Though very dated, this German Expressionist-style film is still considered a visual masterpiece. Must-see for cinema history buffs.
81
Daughters of Darkness (1971)
Starring: Delphine Seyrig, Daniele Ouimet
Director: Harry Kumel
Reel Snapshot: Underground cult hit about honeymooning couple becoming involved with lesbian vampire. Languorous pace, sophisticated dialogue, sumptuously photographed gore should appeal to art-horror devotees and adventurous vampire film lovers.
82
Flesh for Frankenstein (1974)
Starring: Udo Kier, Joe Dallesandro
Director: Paul Morrissey
Reel Snapshot: Tasteless, semi-campy rendition of Shelley's classic. Over-excessive gore, sometimes amateurish filmmaking, and occasionally funny lines combine with tongue-in-cheek eroticism in a film best suited for Dallesandro devotees, cult movie aficionados.
83
Masque of the Red Death (1965)
Starring: Vincent Price, Hazel Court
Director: Roger Corman
Reel Snapshot: Poe-based horror classic about fiendish prince tormenting captives in 1100's Italy. Gore-seekers will come up empty, but the lavish sets, stunning cinematography, and subtle suspense will thrill fans of old-school chillers.
84
Trilogy of Terror (1975)
Starring: Karen Black, Robert Burton
Director: Dan Curtis
Reel Snapshot: Cult horror omnibus features tour-de-force Black performance in four roles. Most popular segment deals with malevolent Zuni doll. Suspenseful and not overly violent film is must-see viewing for fright-flick fans.
85
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Starring: Boris Karloff, Colin Clive
Director: James Whale
Reel Snapshot: Darkly witty sequel about mad doctor building a mate for his monster. This favorite of critics is still capable of providing heart-thumping jolts for fans of classic horror.
86
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Starring: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford
Director: Robert Aldrich
Reel Snapshot: Near-Gothic horror melodrama about squabbling aged sisters. This classic, with its well-crafted script and charged, riveting performances, still thrills enthusiasts of suspense, drama, and chills. A must-see for Davis devotees.
87
The Thing (1982)
Starring: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley
Director: John Carpenter
Reel Snapshot: Antarctic research team discovers frozen alien spacecraft in this slime-spattered, graphically violent sci-fi thriller. Despite its intriguing story, this non-stop gore fest is most appealing to die-hard, strong-stomached horror fans.
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Frankenstein (1931)
Starring: Boris Karloff, Colin Clive
Director: James Whale
Reel Snapshot: Timeless tragedy about mad scientist creating murderous yet childlike creature. This founding example of the monster movie still fascinates horror fans, film history buffs with its still-chilling suspense, sterling performances.
89
Mad Love (1935)
Starring: Peter Lorre, Colin Clive
Director: Karl Freund
Reel Snapshot: Gothic-style classic about mad doctor who performs surgery on his beloved's husband. This Lorre vehicle's compelling plot, suspense, chills please classic film lovers and fans of offbeat, stylized horror/drama.
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Curse of the Demon (aka Night of the Demon) (1958)
Starring: Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Reel Snapshot: Brilliantly creepy photographic effects sustain this tale of a doubting psychiatrist plagued by a satanic curse. Classic horror buffs appreciate terrifying atmosphere, even if the demon itself looks dated.
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Shivers (1975)
Starring: Paul Hampton, Joe Silver
Director: David Cronenberg
Reel Snapshot: Offbeat, violent, gory horror film about apartment building swarming with bizarre, sexual creatures. Art-house aficionados who aren't easily disgusted love this cult favorite. A must-see for Cronenberg fans.
92
Dead of Night (1945)
Starring: Mervyn Johns, Roland Culver
Director: Alberto Cavalcanti
Reel Snapshot: Classically chilling anthology about five British houseguests' all-too-real nightmares. Acclaimed performances, timelessly terrifying plot should still send chills down the spine of even the most jaded horror fan.
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Paperhouse (1989)
Starring: Charlotte Burke, Elliott Spiers
Director: Bernard Rose
Reel Snapshot: Stylish, arty horror fantasy follows a young girl as she hopscotches between actual and dream worlds. May tire or frighten some youngsters; elements of mystery, allegory add interest for adults.
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The Legend of Hell House (1973)
Starring: Pamela Franklin, Roddy McDowall
Director: John Hough
Reel Snapshot: Exceptionally tense tale of parapsychologists spending a week in haunted mansion. With its creepy atmosphere, abundant chills, this delights scare fans more interested in hair-raising suspense than buckets of gore.
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The Wolf Man (1941)
Starring: Lon Chaney Jr., Evelyn Ankers
Director: George Waggner
Reel Snapshot: After he's bitten by werewolf, young man transforms into vicious wolf man with every full moon. Chilling story and spectacular make-up effects provide a thrilling romp for classic horror buffs.
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The Mummy (1932)
Starring: Boris Karloff, Zita Johann
Director: Karl Freund
Reel Snapshot: Reincarnated mummy stalks Egypt for modern bride in chilly horror classic. Masterful atmosphere, dominant Karloff performance add distinction to otherwise-staid picture. Gratifying for genre fans; slow pace may distance others.
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The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Starring: Lon Chaney Sr., Mary Philbin
Director: Rupert Julian
Reel Snapshot: Melodramatic horror tale about masked phantom exercising Svengali-like influence over singer. Its undeniably chilling scenes of terror, brutality make it a must for silent cinema aficionados and classics fans.
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Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
Starring: Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong
Director: Ching Siu Tung
Reel Snapshot: Eerie fantasy about medieval tax collector enamored with a beautiful ghost. Its chilling tone, innovative special effects will enthrall Hong Kong cinephiles, though the graphic imagery will disturb squeamish viewers.
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The Night Stalker (1971)
Starring: Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley
Director: John Llewellyn Moxey
Reel Snapshot: Exceptional made-for-TV movie (which inspired the short-lived series) finds reporter trailing Las Vegas vampires. Superb atmosphere, offbeat humor, good thrills 'n' chills make this cult classic great for genre fans.
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Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
Starring: Richard Burton, Linda Blair
Director: John Boorman
Reel Snapshot: Unusual horror sequel has its fans and detractors. Spiritual battle with bug-demon is impressively cinematic, but poor acting, confused script will limit appeal for casual viewers.
Sorry If I gave too much, I thought you wanted alot of choices!!!