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What do you think the greatest horror movie ever made is?

I'm not sure, but I've watched Midsommar recently. That's what I consider a great horror movie. I'm not saying that it's the greatest ever, but it's definitely up there in the top ten.

SnailTeeth · 36-40
I love horror movies... Here are 2 you probably haven't seen. They're mostly heavy commentaries on existential dread, and if you're not dead inside at least one of these should hurt you on a personal level.

Plague Dogs (This is an animated movie where some of the more graphic scenes were cut from the R-Rated theatrical release. It's a film that will hurt to watch)

Last Summer (This is a subtler movie, but well worth the watch. It's a coming of age story, but with a darker underbelly)

I would advise watching Wish Upon when you're done with these. It's a movie that seems to intentionally do everything right in a horror movie, but feels so wrong. It's not scary, but it is an interesting masterclass in horror production/classic horror tropes, that simultaneously throws the baby out with the bathwater. I would say it's on par with Slither.
Eoghan · 36-40, M
@SnailTeeth I've seen Plague Dogs. It's an excellent movie. I haven't seen the others, though. I'll add them to my list.
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
For me it's a toss-up between:

The Thing
The VVitch
Hereditary
Suspiria
The Exorcist
Eoghan · 36-40, M
@DearAmbellina2113 Black Phillip of The Witch is my favorite animal actor of all time. He had me scared of goats for a while. 😄
Djofull · 46-50, M
it depends on what you like in horror, in a movie when people are severed with a chainsaw with blood splashing everywhere, I find that boring, the same with zombie.
I really like the D@bbe movies, I have only watched the 4th and the 5th because they were available.
There are Asian and Indonesian horror I like such as the 3rd eye, Incantation, the Kuntilanak or May he devil take you.


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CoffeeBean · 31-35, F
Really enjoyed Midsommar!

I also enjoy the classics like Psycho or Rear Window.

Some of my favorites are probably Hereditary, Lovely Molly and Horror in the Highlands. Sinister I found pretty entertaining because kids are so creepy. Another good one is Incident in Ghostland!
originnone · 61-69, M
It's The Exorcist.
DaveE54 · 56-60, MVIP
I have never made it through Midsommar get bored after about 30 mins

To me the greatest horror film is a toss up between The Thing & An American Werewolf in London for me
Nimbus · M
The Evil Dead and The Exorcist heralded a new era of horror.
smiler2012 · 56-60
@Nimbus 😆i thought it would of been for you nimby the ultimate horror film ninety minutes long when manchester united visited anfield this season lol
Nimbus · M
@smiler2012 That's a good point but yours is yet to come! 😄
nedkelly · 61-69, M
@Nimbus Liverpool winning the EPL was a flash in the pan
HannahSky · F
The tale of the Rascally Rabbit 🐰 pt 3 the Exorcism of the 🥕 @TheRascallyOne
TheRascallyOne · 31-35, M
@HannahSky lol 🐰
Eoghan · 36-40, M
@HannahSky I hope Mr Rascally gets through this.
TheOneWhoEscaped · 26-30, F
Hereditary and The Babadook.
Eoghan · 36-40, M
@TheOneWhoEscaped Those are excellent.
hunkalove · 61-69, M
John Olinger Does Dracula's Mom
HarryHawk · 61-69, M
Carry On Screaming
spjennifer · 61-69, T
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There can only be one!
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
The shining and hereditary are the best ever. So many layers.

I honestly found midsommar excellent art wise buttttt (subjective opinion) it reeked of pretentiousness. Idk.
Eoghan · 36-40, M
@assemblingaknob I agree. In regard to art and cinematography, Ari Aster doesn't hold a candle to Alejandro González Iñárritu.
SatanBurger · 36-40, FVIP
I'm not sure about the greatest ever but Hereditary, by the same director as Midsommar was great. They do horror the right way.
PhilDeep · 51-55, M
Too many sub-genres to choose just one though I am quite partial to The Shining and the original Halloween. And Alien.
SW-User
i don't watch horror, but taken out of context, that pic is so very sad and beautiful, lol
JSul3 · 70-79
Bride of Frankenstein. Watch the 1931 Frankenstein, then Bride, back to back for story continuity.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
I just finished it. I don't watch horror movies anymore and didn't know what exactly I was getting into but it turned out quite well.
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
I dont like horror movies
SW-User
Jaws 🦈 lol

Recently seen - The platform.

A psychological thriller but wouldn’t say it was the greatest
Jexie · 26-30, F
If it has Florence Pugh, I gotta watch it. I like her acting.
FeetAreFantastic · 41-45, M
Probably still The Exorcist.
Most horror movies are severely let down by bad acting and or cheap/cliche jump scares.
I never watched Midsommar.
Eoghan · 36-40, M
@FeetAreFantastic Please, go watch it! You won't regret it.
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Eoghan · 36-40, M
@Emosaur Amen!

 
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