100 GREATEST
HORROR FILMS
OF ALL TIME

Prepare to delve into the depths of fear, as we explore the 100 Greatest Horror Films of All Time, ranked by the collective insights of film enthusiasts and critics from all over the internet. From bloodcurdling classics to modern creepfests, each entry on this list has earned its place through a combination of critical acclaim, audience adoration, and its ability to evoke sheer, bone-chilling dread.

Among these, you’ll navigate the winding corridors of a secluded hotel, confront the unsettling realities of society’s deepest fears in a suburban nightmare, and witness a descent into madness amidst the sun-drenched fields of a seemingly idyllic commune.

As we countdown 100 of the best Horror movies ever made, brace yourself to confront your deepest fears and grapple with your darkest nightmares. Whether you’re a seasoned horror aficionado or a curious newcomer to the genre, this collection promises to send shivers down your spine and linger in your subconscious for nights to come.

100

The Changeling

1980 | 1h 45m | CANADA | ENGLISH | 15+

[+] Top10nerScore78.260 / 100

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"No one's been able to live in it. It doesn't want people."

DIRECTOR: Peter Medak

WRITERS: William Gray, Diana Maddox

CINEMATOGRAPHY: John Coquillon

STARRING: George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas, John Colicos, Barry Morse

GENRE: Mystery, Gothic Horror

THEME: Haunted House

After a tragic event happens, composer John Russell moves to Seattle to try to overcome it and build a new and peaceful life in a lonely big house that has been uninhabited for many years. But, soon after, the obscure history of such an old mansion and his own past begin to haunt him.

An atmospheric triumph of Gothic horror, The Changeling chills with its tale of grief and ghostly vengeance. Its sprawling, creaky mansion becomes a haunting stage for spine-tingling suspense, as meticulous pacing and eerie sound design evoke a creeping, unshakable dread.

99

Hellraiser

1987 | 1h 34m | UK | ENGLISH | 18+

[+] Top10nerScore78.467 / 100

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"We have such sights to show you!"

DIRECTOR: Clive Barker

WRITERS: Clive Barker

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Robin Vidgeon

STARRING: Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Sean Chapman, Andrew Robinson, Doug Bradley, Oliver Smith, Grace Kirby

GENRE: Supernatural Horror, Body Horror, Dark Fantasy

Hedonist Frank Cotton finds a mysterious puzzle box that summons the Cenobites, who open the doors to a dominion where pain and pleasure are indivisible.

Hellraiser is a visceral journey into terror, weaving dark aesthetics with grotesque body horror. Barker’s twisted vision unites forbidden desires and infernal torment, crafting a hellish labyrinth of pain and pleasure. Its Cenobites remain horror icons, haunting both flesh and psyche.

98

The Orphanage

'El orfanato'

2007 | 1h 45m | SPAIN | SPANISH | 13+

[+] Top10nerScore78.535 / 100

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"You won't find an exorcist in the yellow pages."

DIRECTOR: J. A. Bayona

WRITERS: Sergio G. Sánchez

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Óscar Faura

STARRING: Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep, Mabel Rivera, Montserrat Carulla

GENRE: Mystery, Drama, Psychological Horror

THEME: Haunted House, Gothic

A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.

The Orphanage crafts a haunting tale steeped in gothic atmosphere, where the eerie coastal setting mirrors a mother’s anguish. With its ghostly apparitions, heart-wrenching suspense, and a poignant narrative, it weaves a chilling exploration of grief and the supernatural.

97

Raw

'Grave'

2016 | 1h 39m | FRANCE & BEL | FRENCH | 17+

[+] Top10nerScore78.578 / 100

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"I'm sure you'll find a solution, honey."

DIRECTOR: Julia Ducournau

WRITERS: Julia Ducournau

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Ruben Impens

STARRING: Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, Rabah Nait, Laurent Lucas, Joana Preiss

GENRE: Body Horror

THEME: Coming-of-Age, Cannibal

MOVEMENT: New French Extremity

In Justine’s family everyone is a vet and a vegetarian. At 16, she’s a gifted teen ready to take on her first year in vet school, where her older sister also studies. There, she gets no time to settle: hazing starts right away. Justine is forced to eat raw meat for the first time in her life. Unexpected consequences emerge as her true self begins to form.

Raw artfully navigates the boundaries of horror and coming-of-age genres, delivering a visceral and thought-provoking experience. Ducournau’s direction, coupled with Marillier’s captivating performance, explores taboo themes with unflinching authenticity.

96

Island of
Lost Souls

1932 | 1h 10m | USA | ENGLISH | 16+

[+] Top10nerScore78.589 / 100

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"Have you forgotten the house of pain?"

DIRECTOR: Erle C. Kenton

WRITERS: Waldemar Young, Philip Wylie

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Karl Struss

STARRING: Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams, Bela Lugosi, Kathleen Burke

GENRE: Horror, Science Fiction

An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.

Island of Lost Souls is a captivating adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novel, showcasing innovative makeup effects by Charles Gemora. Kenton skillfully explores moral dilemmas, and Laughton’s performance as Dr. Moreau adds a chilling complexity to this classic horror gem.

95

The Babadook

2014 | 1h 34m | AUSTRALIA | ENGLISH | 16+

[+] Top10nerScore78.617 / 100

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"If you touch my son again, I'll fucking kill you!"

DIRECTOR: Jennifer Kent

WRITERS: Jennifer Kent

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Radek Ładczuk

STARRING: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West

GENRE: Psychological Horror, Psychological Drama

THEME: Haunted House

A single mother, plagued by the violent death of her husband, battles with her son’s fear of a monster lurking in the house, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her.

The Babadook is a chilling exploration of grief and motherhood, using its oppressive setting and unnerving imagery to craft a psychological horror that lingers in the mind. Kent’s sharp direction and Davis’s haunting performance make this a standout in modern atmospheric horror.

94

Dead of Night

1945 | 1h 43m | UK | ENGLISH | 14+

[+] Top10nerScore78.650 / 100

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"Just room for one inside, sir."

DIRECTOR: Charles Crichton, Robert Hamer, Alberto Cavalcanti, Basil Dearden

WRITERS: John Baines, Angus MacPhail, T. E. B. Clarke

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Douglas Slocombe, Stanley Pavey

STARRING: Mervyn Johns, Roland Culver, Mary Merrall, Googie Withers, Frederick Valk, Anthony Baird, Sally Ann Howes, Robert Wyndham

GENRE: Anthology Film, Psychological Horror

Architect Walter Craig, seeking the possibility of some work at a country farmhouse, soon finds himself once again stuck in his recurring nightmare. Dreading the end of the dream that he knows is coming, he must first listen to all the assembled guests’ own bizarre tales.

Dead of Night is a chilling anthology that expertly weaves together supernatural horror with psychological tension. Set in an eerie, dreamlike hotel, its unsettling atmosphere is amplified by its stark visuals and surreal twists, cementing its status as a cornerstone of British horror.

93

I Walked with
a Zombie

1943 | 1h 09m | USA | ENGLISH | 13+

[+] Top10nerScore78.653 / 100

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"It all began in such an ordinary way…"

DIRECTOR: Jacques Tourneur

WRITERS: Curt Siodmak, Ardel Wray, Inez Wallace

CINEMATOGRAPHY: J. Roy Hunt

STARRING: Frances Dee, James Ellison, Tom Conway, Christine Gordon, Edith Barrett, James Bell

GENRE: Mystery, Supernatural Horror, Psychological Drama

THEME: Zombie, Voodoo Zombie, Gothic

A Canadian nurse, Betsy, arrives on a Caribbean island to tend to an invalid woman who appears to suffer from an unexplained paralysis. The horrific truth soon emerges, however—amid the haunting rhythms of the voodoo drums.

I Walked with a Zombie is a haunting exploration of supernatural forces in the Caribbean, blending eerie ambiance with cultural mystique. Its atmospheric cinematography and haunting soundtrack immerse viewers in a chilling tale where the line between life and death blurs.

92

Angst

'Fear'

1983 | 1h 15m | AUSTRIA | GERMAN | 18+

[+] Top10nerScore78.668 / 100

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"I need to keep on killing."

DIRECTOR: Gerald Kargl

WRITERS: Gerald Kargl, Zbigniew Rybczyński

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Zbigniew Rybczyński

STARRING: Erwin Leder, Robert Hunger-Bühler

GENRE: Psychological Thriller, Crime, Psychological Horror

THEME: Home Invasion

A troubled man gets released from prison and starts taking out his sadistic fantasies on an unsuspecting family living in a secluded house.

Angst delivers a chilling exploration of psychological horror, plunging viewers into a nightmarish descent with its relentless suspense and unsettling atmosphere. Its raw portrayal of fear and desperation lingers, fueled by a haunting score and visceral cinematography.

91

The Descent

2005 | 1h 39m | UK | ENGLISH | 17+

[+] Top10nerScore78.716 / 100

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"I'm an English teacher, not fucking Tomb Raider."

DIRECTOR: Neil Marshall

WRITERS: Neil Marshall

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Sam McCurdy

STARRING: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, MyAnna Buring, Saskia Mulder, Nora-Jane Noone

GENRE: Horror

THEME: Survival

After a tragic accident, six friends reunite for a caving expedition. Their adventure soon goes horribly wrong when a collapse traps them deep underground and they find themselves pursued by bloodthirsty creatures. As their friendships deteriorate, they find themselves in a desperate struggle to survive the creatures and each other.

The Descent is a relentless horror experience, combining claustrophobic cave exploration with primal terror. Its haunting atmosphere amplifies the suffocating dread as unseen horrors lurk. Tension builds through sharp direction, creating a visceral, unsettling nightmare.

90

Poltergeist

1982 | 1h 54m | USA | ENGLISH | 13+

[+] Top10nerScore78.714 / 100

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"They're here."

DIRECTOR: Tobe Hooper

WRITERS: Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, Mark Victor

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Matthew F. Leonetti

STARRING: JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Heather O’Rourke, Zelda Rubinstein, Dominique Dunne, Oliver Robins

GENRE: Supernatural Horror

THEME: Haunted House

While living an an average family house in a pleasant neighborhood, the youngest daughter of the Freeling family, Carol Anne, seems to be connecting with the supernatural through a dead channel on the television.

Poltergeist remains a chilling triumph in horror cinema, blending supernatural terror with familial warmth. Its iconic scenes and eerie atmosphere unsettle, showcasing horror’s power to evoke primal fears through clever storytelling and spine-tingling suspense.

89

The Wolf House

'La casa lobo'

2018 | 1h 15m | CHILE | SPANISH | 17+

[+] Top10nerScore78.772 / 100

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"Would YOU like to play a little game I made up?"

DIRECTOR: Cristóbal León, Joaquín Cociña

WRITERS: Cristóbal León, Joaquín Cociña, Alejandra Moffat

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Cristóbal León, Joaquín Cociña

STARRING: Amalia Kassai, Rainer Krause

GENRE: Stop-Motion, Surrealism, Experimental, Psychological Horror, Psychological Drama

María, a girl from Colonia Dignidad, in Chile —a kind of sectarian community, tyrannically mastered by the ruthless Paul Schäfer, a German madman, religious fanatic and child predator, who would end up turning the place into a torture center at the service of the military dictatorship ruled by Augusto Pinochet—, is punished for having lost three pigs, so she decides to run away and take refuge in an abandoned house hidden in the forest.

The Wolf House transforms horror into an immersive art form, using eerie stop-motion animation and surreal storytelling to evoke a chilling atmosphere. Its unsettling blend of innocence and darkness lingers, crafting a narrative that challenges and terrifies in equal measure.

88

Black Christmas

1974 | 1h 38m | CANADA | ENGLISH | 16+

[+] Top10nerScore78.991 / 100

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"Just like having a wart removed."

DIRECTOR: Bob Clark

WRITERS: Roy Moore

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Reginald H. Morris

STARRING: Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, John Saxon, Marian Waldman, Andrea Martin

GENRE: Slasher

THEME: Christmas

MOVEMENT: Canuxploitation

It’s time for Christmas break, and the sorority sisters make plans for the holiday. But the strange anonymous phone calls are beginning to put them on edge, and it’s only the beginning…

Black Christmas innovatively blends suspense and terror, crafting a chilling atmosphere through its unnerving phone calls and eerie cinematography. Its pioneering use of point-of-view shots heightens the horror, ensuring lasting nightmares with its haunting, unseen villain.

87

Tetsuo:
The Iron Man

1989 | 1h 07m | JAPAN | JAPANESE | 18+

[+] Top10nerScore79.220 / 100

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"Together, we can turn this fucking world to rust!"

DIRECTOR: Shinya Tsukamoto

WRITERS: Shinya Tsukamoto

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Shinya Tsukamoto, Kei Fujiwara

STARRING: Tomorowo Taguchi, Kei Fujiwara, Shinya Tsukamoto

GENRE: Body Horror, Surrealism, Cyberpunk, Experimental, Techno-Horror

A “metal fetishist”, driven mad by the maggots wriggling in the wound he’s made to embed metal into his flesh, runs out into the night and is accidentally run down by a Japanese businessman and his girlfriend. The pair dispose of the corpse in hopes of quietly moving on with their lives. However, the businessman soon finds that he is now plagued by a vicious curse that transforms his flesh into iron.

Tetsuo is a visceral horror experience, blending flesh and metal into a nightmarish vision. Its relentless pace and disturbing imagery create a surreal, industrial nightmare that plunges viewers into the terrifying transformation of body and mind, evoking pure dread.

86

The Fall of the
House of Usher

'La Chute de la maison Usher'

1928 | 1h 03m | FRANCE | FRENCH | 12+

[+] Top10nerScore79.226 / 100

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'Dread Whispers in Silent Halls.'

DIRECTOR: Jean Epstein

WRITERS: Luis Buñuel, Jean Epstein

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Jean Lucas, Georges Lucas

STARRING: Jean Debucourt, Marguerite Gance, Charles Lamy, Fournez-Goffard

GENRE: Gothic Horror

THEME: Haunted House

MOVEMENT: French Impressionist Cinema

A stranger called Allan goes to the House of Usher. He is the sole friend of Roderick Usher, who lives in the eerie house with his sick wife Madeleine. When she dies, Roderick does not accept her death, and in the dark night, Madeleine returns.

The 1928 adaptation of The Fall of the House of Usher is a hauntingly atmospheric silent film that skillfully captures Edgar Allan Poe’s eerie essence. With evocative cinematography and a haunting score, it stands as a captivating early exploration of gothic horror.

85

Bram Stoker's

Dracula

1992 | 2h 08m | USA | ENGLISH | 16+

[+] Top10nerScore79.236 / 100

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"I have crossed oceans of time to find you."

DIRECTOR: Francis Ford Coppola

WRITERS: James V. Hart

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Michael Ballhaus

STARRING: Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Richard E. Grant, Cary Elwes

GENRE: Gothic Horror, Romance, Dark Fantasy

THEME: Vampire

When Dracula leaves the captive Jonathan Harker and Transylvania for London in search of Mina Harker, the reincarnation of Dracula’s long-dead wife Elisabeta, obsessed vampire hunter Dr. Van Helsing sets out to end the madness.

Dracula resurrects horror with its chilling atmosphere and gothic allure. The film’s visceral imagery and haunting score plunge viewers into a nightmarish realm where love, lust, and terror intertwine, ensuring a spine-tingling experience that lingers in the shadows of memory

84

Kuroneko

'The Black Cat'

'Yabu no naka no kuroneko'

1968 | 1h 40m | JAPAN | JAPANESE | 16+

[+] Top10nerScore79.339 / 100

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"We vowed to kill samurai and drink their blood."

DIRECTOR: Kaneto Shindō

WRITERS: Kaneto Shindō

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Kiyomi Kuroda

STARRING: Kichiemon Nakamura, Nobuko Otowa, Kiwako Taichi, Kei Satô, Rokkô Toura, Taiji Tonoyama

GENRE: Kaidan, Supernatural Horror

Two women are raped and killed by samurai soldiers. Soon they reappear as vengeful ghosts who seduce and brutally murder the passing samurai.

Kuroneko is a haunting blend of horror and folklore. Its chilling atmosphere and eerie visuals create a spine-tingling experience. The spectral vengeance of the ghostly women, set against a backdrop of feudal Japan, crafts an unforgettable horror narrative.

83

Dr. Jekyll
and Mr. Hyde

1931 | 1h 38m | USA | ENGLISH | 12+

[+] Top10nerScore79.400 / 100

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"I'll show you what horror means!"

DIRECTOR: Rouben Mamoulian

WRITERS: Samuel Hoffenstein, Percy Heath

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Karl Struss

STARRING: Fredric March, Miriam Hopkins, Rose Hobart, Holmes Herbert, Halliwell Hobbes

GENRE: Gothic Horror, Drama, Science Fiction

Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men – a good and an evil side. He believes that by separating the two, man can become liberated. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late.

The 1931 adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde redefines horror through its chilling transformation scenes and eerie atmosphere. Its portrayal of the dual nature of humanity lingers with haunting visuals and a sense of impending dread, marking it as a landmark in early horror cinema.

82

Dracula

'Horror of Dracula'

1958 | 1h 22m | UK | ENGLISH | 13+

[+] Top10nerScore79.728 / 100

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"Sleep well, Mr. Harker."

DIRECTOR: Terence Fisher

WRITERS: Jimmy Sangster

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Jack Asher

STARRING: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling, Carol Marsh

GENRE: Gothic Horror

THEME: Vampire

After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle, the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker’s fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker’s friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost.

Dracula mesmerizes with its captivating performances, atmospheric cinematography, and groundbreaking portrayal of the iconic vampire. Fisher’s direction breathes new life into the classic tale, delivering a timeless horror experience that continues to haunt and inspire.

81

Carnival of Souls

1962 | 1h 18m | USA | ENGLISH | 12+

[+] Top10nerScore79.855 / 100

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"I don't belong in the world."

DIRECTOR: Herk Harvey

WRITERS: Herk Harvey, John Clifford

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Maurice Prather

STARRING: Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger, Art Ellison

GENRE: Psychological Horror, Supernatural Horror, Mystery

Mary Henry mysteriously survives a car wreck. In an effort to put this traumatizing incident behind her, Mary moves to Utah to take a job as a church organist. However, her fresh new start is interrupted by the haunting, relentless presence of a strange man who seems to follow where ever she goes.

Carnival of Souls captivates with its eerie ambiance, innovative cinematography, and Mary Henry’s haunting performance. Her journey through the surreal becomes a cinematic exploration, leaving an indelible mark on horror, influencing the genre for decades.

80

Ring

'Ringu'

1998 | 1h 36m | JAPAN | JAPANESE | 15+

[+] Top10nerScore79.930 / 100

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"When it's time for me to die... Stay with me."

DIRECTOR: Hideo Nakata

WRITERS: Hiroshi Takahashi

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Junichiro Hayashi

STARRING: Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rikiya Otaka, Yuko Takeuchi, Hitomi Sato, Rikiya Ōtaka

GENRE: J-Horror, Mystery, Digital Horror, Techno-Horror, Drama

A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger.

Ring reshapes horror conventions with chilling simplicity. Its eerie atmosphere and understated terror linger in the mind, emphasizing primal fears over jump scares. The haunting visuals and suspenseful pacing ensure an unsettling experience that transcends time.

79

Midsommar

2019 | 2h 27m | USA & SWE | ENGLISH | 17+

[+] Top10nerScore79.943 / 100

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"Does he feel like home to you?"

DIRECTOR: Ari Aster

WRITERS: Ari Aster

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Pawel Pogorzelski

STARRING: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, Vilhelm Blomgren, Will Poulter, Ellora Torchia, Archie Madekwe

GENRE: Folk Horror, Psychological Horror, Psychological Drama

Several friends travel to Sweden to study as anthropologists a summer festival that is held every ninety years in the remote hometown of one of them. What begins as a dream vacation in a place where the sun never sets, gradually turns into a dark nightmare as the mysterious inhabitants invite them to participate in their disturbing festive activities.

Midsommar shines as a chilling exploration of human psyche amid scenic horror. Aster marries unsettling rituals with gorgeous landscapes, crafting a visceral experience. Its psychological depth and relentless tension linger, ensuring it haunts viewers well beyond the screen.

78

The Phantom
of the Opera

1925 | 1h 47m | USA | ENGLISH | 10+

[+] Top10nerScore79.982 / 100

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"She is singing to bring down the chandelier!"

DIRECTOR: Rupert Julian

WRITERS: Elliott J. Clawson, Winifred Reeve

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Milton Bridenbecker, Virgil Miller, Charles Van Enger

STARRING: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, Arthur Edmund Carewe

GENRE: Gothic Horror, Melodrama

A grotesquely disfigured composer known as “The Phantom” haunts Paris’ opera house, where he’s secretly grooming Christine Daae to be an opera diva. Luring her to his remote underground lair, The Phantom declares his love. But Christine loves Raoul de Chagny and plans to elope with him. When The Phantom learns this, he abducts Christine.

Julians’s The Phantom of the Opera enthralls with its eerie atmosphere and unsettling visuals. Lon Chaney’s haunting portrayal of the deformed Phantom and the chilling catacombs make this a quintessential horror film that continues to send shivers down your spine.

77

The Return of the Living Dead

1985 | 1h 31m | USA | ENGLISH | 17+

[+] Top10nerScore80.063 / 100

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"You think this is a fuckin' costume? This is a way of life."

DIRECTOR: Dan O’Bannon

WRITERS: Dan O’Bannon, John A. Russo, Russell Streiner, Rudy Ricci

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Jules Brenner

STARRING: Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Linnea Quigley, Thom Mathews, Beverly Randolph, John Philbin, Jewel Shepard, Miguel A. Núñez

GENRE: Black Comedy, Horror, Horror Comedy

THEME: Zombie

When a bumbling pair of employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to re-animate as they go on a rampage seeking their favorite food: brains!

The Return of the Living Dead captivates with its genre-defying blend of horror and humor. A cult classic, its inventive narrative, engaging characters, and memorable soundtrack showcase a unique take on the zombie genre, leaving a lasting impression on horror enthusiasts.

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Night of the Demon

'Curse of the Demon'

1957 | 1h 36m | UK | ENGLISH | 12+

[+] Top10nerScore80.064 / 100

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"It's in the trees! It's coming!"

DIRECTOR: Jacques Tourneur

WRITERS: Charles Bennett, Hal E. Chester

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Edward Scaife

STARRING: Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis, Maurice Denham, Athene Seyler

GENRE: Supernatural Horror, Psychological Horror

Dr. John Holden ventures to London to attend a paranormal psychology symposium with the intention to expose devil cult leader, Dr. Julian Karswell.

Night of the Demon captivates with its atmospheric tension, deftly blending psychological horror and supernatural elements. Tourneur skillfully crafts a chilling narrative, supported by Andrews’ compelling performance and the film’s enduring influence on the horror genre.

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