Horror Worth Watching
This is a list of horror movies for people who have the horror movie bug. Movies on this list generally merit watching and hold up to repeated viewing, unless otherwise mentioned. Having personally sorted through hundreds of bad movies to find a few gems, I hope this helps others in finding a good flick to watch. You will generally only find supernatural or thriller movies on my list. I will normally not include slashers and thrill killer movies, there are exceptions but generally you will not find those movies listed here. Nearly all my listed horror movies include monsters, creature(s) or unearthly evil or cult menace.
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- DirectorJacques TourneurStarsDana AndrewsPeggy CumminsNiall MacGinnisAmerican professor John Holden arrives in London for a parapsychology conference, only to find himself investigating the mysterious actions of Devil-worshipper Julian Karswell.aka Night of the Demon. This is based on a M.R. James story a Casting of Runes. This is my favorite black and white horror movie period. If you haven't seen this and like old horror movies, you should like this.
- DirectorGore VerbinskiStarsNaomi WattsMartin HendersonBrian CoxA journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone one week to the day after they view it.This is one of my favorite modern horror movies. I have watched all of the Ring movies including the Japanese versions (there is a reason these movies were successful). This is the ultimate creepy Japanese kid movie. I find this American version better personally. This is a great slow-build horror movie with a steady build-up. If you're going to watch just one of the Ring movies watch this one. This movie will make you jump out of your skin.
- DirectorJohn FawcettStarsSean BeanMaria BelloSophie StuckeyIn mourning over the tragic drowning of their daughter Sarah, James and Adèle are visited by Ebrill, a young girl who claims she died 60 years ago - and bears a startling resemblance to Sarah.Creepy and original. A unique movie. Great local and scenes..
- DirectorJames WanStarsRyan KwantenAmber VallettaDonnie WahlbergAfter his wife meets a grisly end, Jamie Ashen returns to his hometown of Ravens Fair to find answers. His investigation leads him to the ghost of a ventriloquist named Mary Shaw who seems to have ties to his entire family treeI've watched this movie three or four times now and it is not only creepy but well done. A well made horror flick for horror lovers.
- DirectorCarter SmithStarsShawn AshmoreJena MaloneJonathan TuckerA leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when a group of friends and a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins.Faithful to the the best selling novel of the same name, this movie has some intensely graphic images but is an outstanding monster move
- DirectorJaume BalagueróStarsAnna PaquinLena OlinIain GlenA teenage girl moves into a remote country house with her family, only to discover that their gloomy new home has a horrifying past that threatens to destroy the family.Great flick. I've watched multiple times and enjoyed it and picked up on more. One of the better cult movies. Don't read a lot about this movie before watching it. It has some good twists.
- DirectorSam RaimiStarsAlison LohmanJustin LongRuth LivierA loan officer who evicts an old woman from her home finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse. Desperate, she turns to a seer to try and save her soul, while evil forces work to push her to a breaking point.Very similar premise to "Night/Curse of the Demon" which is one of my classic horror favorites. This is good flick with a bit of dry grotesque humor. This is a solid movie for general horror movie goers.
- DirectorDrew GoddardStarsKristen ConnollyChris HemsworthAnna HutchisonFive college friends head out to a remote cabin for a getaway, but things don't go as planned when they start getting killed. They soon discover that there is more to the cabin than it seems.This is a fun all around horror movie. Not scary, but it's enjoyable enough for multiple views.
- DirectorBill PaxtonStarsBill PaxtonMatthew McConaugheyPowers BootheA mysterious man arrives at the offices of an FBI agent and recounts his childhood: how his religious fanatic father received visions telling him to destroy people who were in fact "demons."Outstanding horror movie. Great cast good story with a twist at the end you don't see coming.
- DirectorKaryn KusamaStarsMegan FoxAmanda SeyfriedAdam BrodyA newly-possessed high-school cheerleader turns into a succubus who specializes in killing her male classmates. Can her best friend put an end to the horror?There aren't many succumbus movies. This one is a solid monster flick with a hot chick as a monster. It's good and bears watching multiple times.
- DirectorGary ShermanStarsJames FarentinoMelody AndersonJack AlbertsonSheriff Dan Gillis investigates eerie deaths in a sleepy coastal town.This is an outstanding horror movie. One of the greats with a huge surprise at the end. Don't ruin it by reading to much about it just watch it.
- DirectorDan O'BannonStarsJohn TerryJane SibbettChris SarandonCharles Dexter Ward's wife enlists the help of a private detective to find out what her husband is up to in a remote cabin owned by his family for centuries.Aka "The Resurrected" This is actually one of my favorite horror movies and Chris Sarandon's best horror movie next to "Fright Night". It's also one of the few non Stuart Gordon Lovecraft adaptations which is good. This is based on Lovecraft's "Case of Charles Dexter Ward".
- DirectorTerence FisherStarsChristopher LeeCharles GrayNike ArrighiDevil worshipers plan to convert two new victims.I love classic british horror and this is one of the best of the Christopher Lee cultist movies. Written by Dennis Wheatley, the book is outstanding too.
- DirectorVíctor GarciaStarsPeter FacinelliSophia MylesNathalia RamosAfter a family is involved in an accident, they take refuge in a secluded inn where they free a girl locked in a basement without knowing she's an ancient evil spirit.Otherwise known as Gallow's Hill. This was a fairly obscure movie to find. I didn't get much press but it's very good with an original story. Worth tracking down. I'm glad I watched this one.
- DirectorDerek LeeClif ProwseStarsClif ProwseDerek LeeMichael GillTwo best friends see their trip of a lifetime take a dark turn when one of them is struck by a mysterious affliction. Now, in a foreign land, they race to uncover the source before it consumes him completely.Its a found footage movie BUT it's a pretty decent vampire movie too.
- DirectorTroy NixeyStarsKatie HolmesGuy PearceBailee MadisonA young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend believes that she has released creatures from a sealed ash pit in the basement of her new home.This is a great remake which improved on the original. If you haven't seen this, watch it. It's about an ancient evil released inside a house.
- DirectorPaul WendkosStarsAlan AldaJacqueline BissetBarbara ParkinsAn old, dying satanist arranges to transfer his soul into the body of a young concert pianist.I put off watching this for years. It's a good movie with cultists in it. Has a great ending too. Reminds me of Lovecraft's "The Thing on the Doorstep."
- DirectorJames GunnStarsNathan FillionElizabeth BanksMichael RookerA small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.This is one of my favorite horror movies. It has some humor, zombies, alien horror, and slugs. One of the best monster flicks made in a long time.
- DirectorStuart GordonStarsEzra GoddenFrancisco RabalRaquel MeroñoA boating accident runs a young man and woman ashore in a decrepit Spanish fishing town which they discover is in the grips of an ancient sea god and its monstrous half human offspring.Being a fan of Lovecraft I couldn't leave this out. Based loosely on the Escape from Innsmouth.
- DirectorDavid KeatingStarsAidan GillenEva BirthistleTimothy SpallThe parents of a girl who was killed by a savage dog are granted the opportunity to spend three days with their deceased daughter.This is a pretty good movie and theme. A couple loses their daughter and a town offers them a chance to see her again. Oh and the ending is a real treat too. Being a parent this movie makes for more uncomfortable viewing too.
- DirectorSteve MinerStarsBridget FondaBill PullmanOliver PlattFour people attempt to stop a gigantic crocodile, who is terrorizing residents in Black Lake, Maine.I've watched this move 4 or 5 times. Its always entertaining and has some humor too. Great all around monster flick.
- DirectorIain SoftleyStarsKate HudsonPeter SarsgaardJoy BryantA hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.This is a well made supernatural horror thriller. It is full of very subile tricks and turns which reveal themselves in the end. Great movie.
- DirectorJosh ReedStarsZoë GameauKrew BoylanLindsay FarrisA group of friends travel into the Australian wilds to view ancient cave paintings but soon find a horrible sickness gripping one of their own, which leaves them with nothing in their mind but a primal blood lust.This is a great monster movie that never got a lot of press. Has a nice Lovecraft feel to it too.
- DirectorChad Crawford KinkleStarsSean BridgersLauren Ashley CarterKaitlin CullumWhen she learns the supernatural pit worshipped by her remote community in the woods has demanded her as a blood sacrifice, Ada struggles to find a way to survive, while the pit lashes out in anger.I avoided this movie mistakenly thinking it was a poorly made B-movie until I happened to read a blurb about it's plot and was intrigued to give it a shot. This is actually a well made movie about a clan of backwoods people who worship a creature that lives in a pit. It's a good movie, and it's well done and acted with a few recognizable faces. Definitely worth watching. It should be rated higher than IMDB reflects.
- DirectorEric RedStarsMariel HemingwayMichael ParéMason GambleAfter being bitten by a werewolf in the jungle, Ted looks for a cure. His lawyer sister, with a son and dog, invites him to park his camper by her house in the woods and live out of her fridge.Another good werewolf movie. One of the top four werewolf flicks.
- DirectorJoe DanteStarsDee WallacePatrick MacneeDennis DuganAfter a bizarre and near deadly encounter with a serial killer, a television newswoman is sent to a remote mountain resort whose residents may not be what they seem.A classic. Maybe the best werewolf movie. It's worth it for the transformation scene alone.
- DirectorChuck RussellStarsShawnee SmithKevin DillonDonovan Leitch Jr.A deadly entity from space crash-lands near a small town and begins consuming everyone in its path. Panic ensues as shady government scientists try to contain the horrific creature.A, remake of the classic. It still holds up well beside being an 80's flick and is better than the original.
- DirectorPeter HyamsStarsPenelope Ann MillerTom SizemoreLinda HuntA homicide detective and an anthropologist try to destroy a South American lizard-like god, who's on a people eating rampage in a Chicago museum.Based on Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child's novel of the same name, this is a great monster movie.
- DirectorRoman PolanskiStarsJohnny DeppFrank LangellaLena OlinA book broker discovers his latest find may summon Satan.This is a great horror movie and well made. Some don't like the ending but it is good after rewatching and some reflection and analysis.
- DirectorStephen HopkinsStarsHilary SwankDavid MorrisseyAnnaSophia RobbA former Christian missionary, who specializes in debunking religious phenomena, investigates a small town which seems to be suffering from the 10 biblical plagues.This is a good movie with a surprise ending I didn't see coming.
- DirectorFreddie FrancisStarsPeter CushingPatrick WymarkChristopher LeeA collector comes into possession of the skull of the Marquis de Sade and learns it is possessed by an evil spirit.Hammer horror classic. Has Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. That alone would make it worth watching. Good supernatural horror flick.
- DirectorAdrian Garcia BoglianoStarsNick DamiciEthan EmbryLance GuestWhen deadly beasts attack from the forest, it is up to a grizzled veteran to uncover what the residents of a secluded retirement community are hiding.The best werewolf movie in recent years. Made by horror fans who love the genre. The protagonist in this movie is outstanding and hasn't been done before. He's a Blind Vet!! And it works.
- DirectorDan CurtisStarsKaren BlackOliver ReedBurgess MeredithA family moves into a large old mansion in the countryside which seems to have a mysterious and sinister power over its new residents.Not a super big fan of haunted house movies but this one is pretty good and the final scene is a genre favorite.
- DirectorWilliam Brent BellStarsA.J. CookBrian Scott O'ConnorSebastian RochéA defense attorney begins to suspect that there might be more to her client, who is charged with the murders of a vacationing family, than meets the eye.One of the top three or four werewolf movies out there. Definitely worth a look.
- DirectorToby WilkinsStarsShea WhighamJill WagnerPaulo CostanzoTrapped in an isolated gas station by a voracious Splinter parasite that transforms its still-living victims into deadly hosts, a young couple and an escaped convict must find a way to work together to survive this primal terror.There's nothing better than a good monster movie with a monster who you've never seen before and whose rules you haven't learned yet.
- DirectorAndrew LemanStarsMatt FoyerJohn BolenRalph LucasWhile sorting the affairs of his late Uncle, a man accidentally stumbles across a series of dark secrets connected to an ancient horror waiting to be freed.A silent movie film based on the HP Lovecraft classic of the same name. Very good for a silent movie! Made by those who really care about the source material.
- DirectorBruce HuntStarsPiper PeraboMorris ChestnutCole HauserBlood-thirsty creatures await a pack of divers who become trapped in an underwater cave network.Good horror survival flick. One of the few really good underground monster movies.
- DirectorBrett SullivanStarsAlanna ChisholmLauren RoyNick AbrahamDanielle, a young psychology student, is trying to rebuild her life when she sublets a century-old Victorian house. Unknowingly, she awakens an evil specter lurking in the dark recesses of her new home. To prove to her sister, Anna, that she isn't delusional again, Danielle sets out to document the haunting with horrifying results. She unleashes the soul of Edgar Crowe, a vicious child killer, who quickly seizes control of her life. Hungry to satisfy his taste for torturing boys, Crowe uses Danielle like a pawn to resurrect his ghastly "Panic Chair." Now, Anna faces an impossible task - destroy Crowe without destroying her sister. The solution comes to Anna, but is it buried too deeply in the long dead past for her to reach?Good indie horror flick. A well done low budget horror film.
- DirectorGuillermo del ToroStarsFederico LuppiRon PerlmanClaudio BrookA mysterious device designed to provide its owner with eternal life resurfaces after four hundred years, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.A neat Spanish vampire film made by Del Toro. A very good early work made with a twist on the vampire myth.
- DirectorJoel SchumacherStarsHenry CavillDominic PurcellEmma BoothA man and his brother on a mission of revenge become trapped in a harrowing occult experiment dating back to the Third Reich.If your wanting to watch a Nazi occult horror movie, in the vein of Hellboy this isn't too bad. Not a great movie but decent to entertain. This barely made my list but...I figured I'd include it.
- DirectorJohn BoormanStarsJon VoightBurt ReynoldsNed BeattyIntent on seeing the Cahulawassee River before it's dammed and turned into a lake, outdoor fanatic Lewis Medlock takes his friends on a canoeing trip they'll never forget into the dangerous American back-country.This is such an original genre classic that in my opinion should be classified as a survival horror. Who says backwoods inbreds can't be monsters. This is the first of it's kind before movies like "Wrong Turn".
- DirectorNeil MarshallStarsShauna MacdonaldNatalie MendozaAlex ReidA caving expedition goes horribly wrong, as the explorers become trapped and ultimately pursued by a strange breed of predators.This is probably one of the best underground ghoul movies and it even has a good storyline. The sequel is worth an honorable mention. Usually not a fan of sequels but it was alright.
- DirectorGeorge PavlouStarsDavid DukesKelly PiperHugh O'ConorAn ancient creature called Rawhead is awakened from its slumber near an Irish village and goes on a rampage killing anyone in sight.A great monster movie but not a great film. I like it and have watched it more than a few times. I love ancient evil stuff.
- DirectorPaul CampionStarsCraig HallMatthew SunderlandGina VarelaSet in the Channel Islands on the eve of D Day, two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy, discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.I love pulp WW2 like Hellboy. I don't really consider Hellboy a horror movie but this movie qualifies. A neat little flick. If evil Nazi occult movies interest you, you'll like it.
- DirectorJohn CarpenterStarsSam NeillJürgen ProchnowJulie CarmenAn insurance investigator begins discovering that the impact a horror writer's books have on his fans is more than inspirational.Great movie...with a Lovecraft flare
- DirectorD.J. CarusoStarsShia LaBeoufDavid MorseCarrie-Anne MossWhen a teenager is placed under house arrest, he succumbs to despair and starts spying on his neighbors, hoping to spice up his life. This, however, leads him to witness a serial killer on the loose.While this is techinically a thriller, I'll break my rule and include this. It is so well done and witty and has a killer in it. Filmed very much like Rear Window, I'll include it.
- DirectorPaul W.S. AndersonStarsLaurence FishburneSam NeillKathleen QuinlanA rescue crew is tasked with investigating the mysterious reappearance of a spaceship that had been lost for seven years.This is more of a space horror than a sci-fi. It's a nice mix and works for this movie. Good cast too.
- DirectorFede AlvarezStarsJane LevyShiloh FernandezJessica LucasFive friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods.This is a creepy and extreme horror movie not for the squeamish made by those with a true appreciation for horror. This isn't campy like the original. This is extreme and atmospheric.
- DirectorAnthony HickoxStarsZach GalliganDeborah ForemanJennifer BasseyA wax museum owner uses his horror exhibits to unleash evil on the world.Campy fun and the kids can enjoy this one too. Brings in all the genre favorites. Interestingly enough, the censors had to edit some scenes post production for being to graphic. It was during the Vampire exhibit as you can imagine after viewing. The original draft also had an exhibit for Jason Vorhees but was removed due to (I suppose) copyright issues.
- DirectorRobert RodriguezStarsJordana BrewsterClea DuVallLaura HarrisWhen Casey Connor, Herrington High School's newspaper photographer, witnesses the murder of a nurse and sees her alive again, he decides to investigate the bizarre happenings.Similar to the Body Snatcher theme...this is a good horror movie that holds up well despite it's age and has a solid cast of actors whose faces you'll recognize.
- DirectorGeorge BessudoStarsJamie Anne AllmanWilliam Lee ScottSteven WeberFarmhouse is a psychological thriller set in the modern day mid-west. We follow a young couple as they leave their everyday lives behind and head out to a new beginning; starting over from scratch. After becoming stranded in an isolated Wine Vineyard in the middle of nowhere, the young couple is forced to face the secrets they're running from, all the while trying to escape the malicious intent of the Vineyard mysterious inhabitants.This movie got me which is hard to do. This is not a slasher movie. I didn't see it coming. Of course I had a few wth moments but this is definitely a solid horror movie worth watching. Note: this does have some extreme imagery.
- DirectorChris GrahamStarsJohn Rhys-DaviesKerry FoxTamer HassanThe story of a group of twenty-somethings who charter a boat to Fiji for the trip of a lifetime, before stumbling upon an evil that demands vengeance at any cost.This is one of those movies I barely watched and I'm glad I did. One of those rare gems in the huge ton of garbage out there. It's a good and very original flick. It reminds me a lot of Lovecrafts story " The Thing on the Doorstep".
- DirectorDavid CronenbergStarsJeff GoldblumGeena DavisJohn GetzA brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.This is an outstanding horror remake of the classic. Its an outstanding horror movie.
- DirectorTom HollandStarsRobert John BurkeJoe MantegnaLucinda JenneyAn obese attorney is cursed by a gypsy to rapidly and uncontrollably lose weight.A great all around horror movie involving a terrible gypsey curse.
- DirectorChristopher SmithStarsMelissa GeorgeJoshua McIvorJack TaylorFive friends set sail and their yacht is overturned by a strange and sudden storm. A mysterious ship arrives to rescue them, and what happens next cannot be explained.This is a sci-fi horror that is well crafted and will leave you dwelling on what you saw. Definitely worth multiple watchings and watching your friends view too.
- DirectorJohn CarpenterStarsAdrienne BarbeauJamie Lee CurtisJanet LeighAn unearthly fog rolls into a small coastal town exactly 100 years after a ship mysteriously sank in its waters.This original by Carpenter is a great movie. Done with the flare of a mariners campfire story.
- DirectorCraig GillespieStarsAnton YelchinColin FarrellDavid Tennant"Fright Night" - A new neighbor moves in next to Charley, who discovers that he is an ancient vampire who preys on the community. Can he save his neighborhood from the creature with the help of the famous "vampire killer", Peter Vincent?Both the original with Chris Sanandon and the remake are good solid horror movies. Despite being a fan of the original cast, I like the sequels story a tad bit better. I like that Chris Sandandon makes a guest appearance in the remake too.
- DirectorSebastian GutierrezStarsRufus SewellCarla GuginoJim PiddockIn Ireland, two carnies abduct a mermaid and decide to take her to America. In their sea route, the seductive and mysterious creature reveals an uncontrollable darker side.A great monster movie. A period piece of the turn of the century. The monster is a mermaid of all things. It works.
- DirectorStuart GordonStarsJeffrey CombsBarbara CramptonTed SorelA group of scientists have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality. But when the experiment succeeds, they are immediately attacked by terrible life forms.A great little horrorflick One of the Brian Yuzna Stuart Gordon and Jeffery Combs Lovecraft flicks. This along with the Reanimator are two of the best HP Lovecraft adaptations made in the 80's. Still holds up well.
- DirectorMauro BorrelliStarsAaron Dean EisenbergLiz FenningJ. Walter HollandA group of friends use an ancient coffin to experience the world as ghosts. Inspired by true events.I literally waited years to watch this movie. It was held up for years after filming in post production. It's a neat movie with an original theme. Not top rated but worth a watch and well made.
- DirectorJon WrightStarsKillian CoyleStuart GrahamMichael HoughWhen an island off the coast of Ireland is invaded by bloodsucking aliens, the heroes discover that getting drunk is the only way to survive.A well made monster flick by people who like and know monster flicks. You can't do much better than that. Even has a touch of humor.
- DirectorOliver StoneStarsMichael CaineAndrea MarcovicciAnnie McEnroeA comic book artist loses his hand, which in turn takes on a murderous life of its own.This is a good classic horror flick with Michael Caine. It is worth watching if you've never seen it.
- DirectorLewis GilbertStarsAidan QuinnKate BeckinsaleAnthony AndrewsA skeptical professor visits a remote British estate to debunk allegations of psychic phenomena, but soon finds himself haunted by a ghost from his own past.I am not a fan of ghost stories in general so when I recommend one, it's good. This is a period piece though set in the 1920's. Even has a good twist ending.
- DirectorChuck KonzelmanCary SolomonStarsSean Patrick FlaneryMichael BiehnCharlotte AyannaA drab, run-of-the-mill guy witnesses a vampiress devour a bum and becomes so infatuated with her, he tracks her down and traps her in a basement so she can't kill again.Not the best but a pretty neat vampire movie that just makes my list.
- DirectorJames WhaleStarsClaude RainsGloria StuartWilliam HarriganA scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane.classic black and white... this was never redone with enough flare to satisfy me (sorry Kevin Bacon)
- DirectorHerbert J. LederStarsRoddy McDowallJill HaworthPaul MaxwellAfter one of their storehouses burns down, museum director Grove and his assistant Pimm find that everything, except for one statue, has been destroyed. Not long afterward, Grove is found lying dead on the ground - killed by the statue? Pimm finds out that the cursed statue was created by a Rabbi Loew in the 16th century and will withstand every human attempt to destroy it, according to legend. Pimm decides to use this knowledge to his own advantage.I have childhood memories of this movie. It's a great pulp horror tale with Roddy Mcdowell. It holds up well as a solid classic. SImliar in feeling to those Hammer Horror productions.
- DirectorKen RussellStarsAmanda DonohoeHugh GrantCatherine OxenbergWhen an archaeologist uncovers a strange skull in a foreign land, the residents of a nearby town begin to disappear, leading to further inexplicable occurrences.Based on a story written by Bram Stoker who authored Dracula, this is a pretty good flick. It also has a nice Lovecraft feel to it and a bit of dry humor. Definitely worth a look if you haven't seen it.
- DirectorRichard MarquandStarsKatharine RossSam ElliottJohn StandingAn American couple in England stumble upon a rambling mansion where a number of powerful individuals have been summoned by its patriarch regarding the home's legacy.Having seen this movie as a child I was left with the unforgettable scene that lasted throughout my childhood of "The woman trapped in the swimming pool." It's a solid cultist movie too about a witch coven in modern times.
- DirectorStuart GordonStarsJeffrey CombsBruce AbbottBarbara CramptonAfter an odd new medical student arrives on campus, a dedicated local and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue.Great Stuart Gordon Lovecraft adaptation. It's also got a good sense of humor.
- DirectorJohn HoughStarsRoddy McDowallGayle HunnicuttPamela FranklinA physicist, his wife and two mediums are hired to investigate the Belasco House, where 27 guests had inexplicably died in 1927, along with most of a team of paranormal investigators that was sent in the early 1950s.I have a few issues with this movie but it really shines in some ways too. Based on the novel by horror icon Richard Mathison, it deserves a look.
- DirectorFrank DarabontStarsThomas JaneMarcia Gay HardenLaurie HoldenA freak storm unleashes a species of bloodthirsty creatures on a small town, where a small band of citizens hole up in a supermarket and fight for their lives.Based on a Stephen King short story, it's a good flick with a Lovecraft flair. I discovered recently there is an alternate ending floating out there too.
- DirectorPhilippe SetbonStarsJeff GoldblumKathy BakerAlan BatesA serial killer gets sent to a mental institution, but as his insidious presence cause the doctors and orderlies to receive strange visions, his psychiatrist tries to find out his true identity.It's hard to find a decent copy of this vhs only release but there are some decent transfers out there. This is a good movie about a murderer in an insane asylum who claims to be the devil the disturbing part is, that he just might be.
- DirectorDario ArgentoStarsSteven WeberLaurie BrunettiCarrie Anne FlemingFrank Spivey (Steven Weber) is a detective who rescues a strange young girl with a horribly disfigured face and lusciously ripe body from a deranged killer.I watched the entire series of master of horror. Most were decent to good. This is one of the episodes that I found was the best and sticks with you. Not for children.
- DirectorStuart GordonStarsEzra GoddenCampbell LaneJay BrazeauA graduate student questions his sanity after he rents a room in an old boarding house which was the residence of a 17th-century witch, and he discovers that the evil forces still roam within the walls.This Stuart Gordon film is a great film adaptation of the Lovecraft tale of the same name. This man is one of the few who can make successful film adaptations of his work. Not bad but has adult themes.
- DirectorTom SaviniStarsTony ToddPatricia TallmanTom TowlesWhen the unburied dead return to life and seek human victims, seven refugees shelter in a house in the Pennsylvanian countryside.Even though the original started the entire wave of zombie movies, I think the remake in color is a tad bit superior even though the story is almost identical. If you've seen the black and white masterpiece and haven't seen the color remake, watch it.
- DirectorRobert MulliganStarsUta HagenDiana MuldaurChris UdvarnokyA series of gruesome accidents plague a small American farming community in the summer of 1935, encircling two identical twin brothers and their family.This was one of my father's favorites from the days when made for TV movies were great. This is based on a book whose author also wrote Harvest Home another great horror story which was adapted to a TV movie. Good creepy childhood coming of age story with a dark surprise.
- DirectorDon CoscarelliStarsA. Michael BaldwinBill ThornburyReggie BannisterA teenage boy and his friends face off against a mysterious grave robber, known only as the Tall Man, who employs a lethal arsenal of unearthly weapons.This barely makes the list but even with the being slightly dated it holds its own as a scary unique horror flick which spawned numerous sequels (which were bad). The final scene of this movie is great!
- DirectorAlexandre AjaStarsElisabeth ShueJerry O'ConnellRichard DreyfussAfter a sudden underwater tremor sets free scores of the prehistoric man-eating fish, an unlikely group of strangers must band together to stop themselves from becoming fish food for the area's new razor-toothed residents.This is a pretty solid monster flick. Has a bit of nudity and strong language which was unnecessary but it was enjoyable nevertheless.
- DirectorJohn CarpenterStarsDonald PleasenceLisa BlountJameson ParkerA group of graduate students and scientists uncover an ancient canister in an abandoned church, but when they open the container, they inadvertently unleash a strange liquid and an evil force on all humanity.A neat horror flick from one of the masters. A modern classic.
- DirectorStan WinstonStarsLance HenriksenJeff EastJohn D'AquinoAfter a tragic accident, a man conjures up a towering, vengeful demon called Pumpkinhead to destroy a group of unsuspecting teenagers.This movie is a great monster movie. It shines in some areas and lacks I others but it makes its way on my list and is worth a watch. I own a copy and have no interest in the many sequels.
- DirectorJon KnautzStarsRobert EnglundTrevor MatthewsDaniel KashA troubled young man still mourning the childhood loss of his family now has to deal with his professor being turned into a monster.This isn't a scary movie but it was fun and enjoyable to watch. This movie is kid friendly enough for my kids to watch it with me and keep us all entertained. I've watched it two or three times too which says a lot.
- DirectorRoy Ward BakerStarsJames DonaldAndrew KeirBarbara ShelleyA mysterious artifact is unearthed in London, and famous scientist Bernard Quatermass is called in to divine its origins and explain its strange effects on people.If you are a fan of classic british horror, you'll like this. A few special effects are dated but if you like classic horror movies this is a neat flick.
- DirectorJim GillespieStarsAgnes BrucknerJonathan JacksonMeagan GoodA group of teenagers fear for their lives in the swamps of Louisiana, chased by Mr. Jangles, a man possessed by 13 evil souls, and now relentless in his pursuit of new victims.I have a weakness for voodoo. This movie was suppose to preface a video game release, the game never appeared but this is a decent little action horror movie. God enough that I've watched it two or three times.
- DirectorDavid CronenbergStarsMarilyn ChambersFrank MooreTerry SchonblumA young woman develops a taste for human blood after experimental plastic surgery, and her victims turn into blood-thirsty zombies, leading into a city-wide epidemic.Most people haven't heard of or watched this zombie movie. It's really pretty good and isn't your typical zombie flick. The main character is smoking hot too and she's patient zero.
- DirectorAntonia BirdStarsGuy PearceRobert CarlyleDavid ArquetteIn a remote military outpost in the 19th century, Captain John Boyd and his regiment embark on a rescue mission which takes a dark turn when they are ambushed by a sadistic cannibal.Great Guy Pierce vampire/wendigo movie with a strong sense of dark humor. It's a period piece too of the colonial west.
- DirectorJalmari HelanderStarsJorma TommilaOnni TommilaPeeter JakobiIn the depths of the Korvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest ever guarded secret of Christmas. The time has come to dig it up. This Christmas everyone will believe in Santa Claus.I really dug this movie. It turns out Santa Klaus wasn't the gentle fairy we all thought he was. He was an evil mythical beast buried deep within the ice by our early ancestors. Now someone is making the mistake of digging him up. I know, this sounds like a bad movie but it isn't and it's pretty humorous too. Unfortunately this is a Scandinavian flick and is either dubbed or subtitled. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it enough to watch it twice. The kids even watched it once.
- DirectorPaul W.S. AndersonStarsMilla JovovichMichelle RodriguezRyan McCluskeyA special military unit fights a powerful, out-of-control supercomputer and hundreds of scientists who have mutated into flesh-eating creatures after a laboratory accident.This was the only good movie from this series based on the video game franchise. This movie is fun to watch. All the follow-up movies got crazier and off-beat getting farther and farther away from the roots of why the first one was good. I've watched this movie many times and still enjoy it.
- DirectorDan O'BannonStarsClu GulagerJames KarenDon CalfaWhen two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies.One of the better zombie flicks...
- DirectorGreg McLeanStarsMichael VartanRadha MitchellSam WorthingtonAn American journalist on assignment in the Australian outback encounters a man-eating crocodile while trapped on a rapidly flooding mud island.Another crocodile monster movie. This is all business and is a great survival horror.
- DirectorRoman PolanskiStarsMia FarrowJohn CassavetesRuth GordonA young couple trying for a baby moves into an aging, ornate apartment building on Central Park West, where they find themselves surrounded by peculiar neighbors.Classic Satanic Cult movie by which all others are measured.
- StarsRob LoweAndre BraugherDonald SutherlandWriter Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot and discovers that it is being terrorized by vampires.My earliest childhood horror move memory is sneaking into the lving room while my aby sitter was watching this on TV. The scene where the boy comes scratching on his friends window to let him into the room haunted my childhood for years. The original is outstanding but looks heavily dated due to the 70's clothing. The remake is a solid retelling with a good cast and may have a slight edge on the original but they are both wonderful.
- DirectorBrad AndersonStarsDavid CarusoStephen GevedonPaul GuilfoyleTensions rise within an asbestos cleaning crew as they work in an abandoned mental hospital with a horrific past that seems to be coming back.This is technically a thriller but it's build up it's atmospheric build-up and setting are outstanding and scary. The tunnel scene gives me chills as the lights go out .
- DirectorEdgar WrightStarsSimon PeggNick FrostKate AshfieldThe uneventful, aimless lives of a London electronics salesman and his layabout roommate are disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.A funny zombie horror survival. Somehow it works. It's kid friendly too!
- DirectorJohn CarpenterStarsKurt RussellWilford BrimleyKeith DavidA research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.I'm going to incude this along with the prequel and the original black and white movie these are all great monster flicks in their own right and worthy of mention.
- DirectorRon UnderwoodStarsKevin BaconFred WardFinn CarterNatives of a small isolated town defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one.great creature feature with solid cast and a dry sense of humor.
- DirectorMichael DoughertyStarsAnna PaquinBrian CoxDylan BakerFive interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater.Great little Halloween flick
- DirectorJason Todd IpsonStarsCorri EnglishScot DavisJoshua AlbaA young pathology med student suspects that the spirit of a dead cadaver in the hospital morgue where she works is killing off all those who handle or desecrate the body.Solid horror story about a group of med students taking classes in a morgue. Well worth the watch.
- DirectorDennis GanselStarsKaroline HerfurthNina HossJennifer UlrichIn Berlin, a cop closes in on an all-female vampire trio who just took in a new member, Lena.This is a pretty memorable and decent vampire movie with some good looking vampire ladies. Adult horror themes. This is a foreign movie with dubbing or subtitles.
- DirectorAlexandre AjaStarsKiefer SutherlandPaula PattonAmy SmartAn ex-cop and his family are the target of an evil force that is using mirrors as a gateway into their home.This movie has a few minor problems for me but I can't deny it's solid unique and well made. It is also too extreme for children to watch.
- DirectorGeorge WaggnerStarsClaude RainsWarren WilliamLon Chaney Jr.Larry Talbot returns to his father's castle in Wales and meets a beautiful woman. One fateful night, Talbot escorts her to a local carnival where they meet a mysterious gypsy fortune teller.The movie that started it all. You know, despite watching the remake and dozens of others. This is still a really good movie and still holds its own.