With
Halloween right around the corner, you might want to find the ideal scary
movie. Here are my top horror movie picks to make you scream and jump out of
your chair.
“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” - 2003 Remake
It
centers around five friends on their way to a concert and opens with the
narrator saying, “For them, an idyllic summer afternoon became a nightmare.”
The dirty scenery and strange behaviors of the characters are what make this a
notable horror movie. Beware: this is a very gory movie.
On
their way to the concert, they pick up an unusual hitchhiker and things go from
bad to weird to worse. The group separates while trying to get help and
eventually run into Leatherface and from there their situations deteriorate. I
thought the acting was pretty good - not great, but you kind of believe these
characters are really running for their lives.
“The Strangers” - 2008
The
movie opens claiming it was inspired by true events. Now, whether this is
actually true or not, I do not know; believing that it is makes this thriller
much better. What I really like about this movie is its creepiness and
unpredictability. It’s very unsettling, which makes for an excellent horror
movie.
A
couple is heading back to a family cottage after a failed marriage proposal.
James (Scott Speedman) and his
girlfriend, Kristen (Liv Tyler) are despondent after things have not gone as
planned. Shortly after they arrive home weird visitors and loud banging on the
cottage walls make them fear for their lives. “The Strangers” features a lot of
moments that will make your heart pound and may cause you to jump. It’s
important to pay attention, because some of these moments are very subtle. An
all-around fantastic thriller.
“The Conjuring” - 2013
I
saw this in the theater and it is one of the few movies that made me jump while
watching it. This movie also states it’s based on a true story, and it is. Ed
(Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) are real people who were involved
in this case. They seek to educate others, while removing unwanted spirits.
A
family moves into a new house and strange things start happening. I know that’s
vague, but part of what makes this movie so good are the events that happen in
and around the house. You never know when the next scare is coming. For maximum
effect, watch with the lights out.
“The Exorcist” - 1973
Years
ago, I tried to watch this for the first time. It was late at night and I had
to turn it off part way through because I was scared. The scariest aspect of
this movie is that it seems vaguely plausible. A little girl (Linda Blair)
begins acting weird, then gets sick, then claims she is the Devil and strange
things happen in her presence (doors and windows slamming automatically,
floating furniture, mysterious cuts appearing on the child’s legs). From there,
more weird and even more disturbing things happen around her. For 1973, this
movie has amazing special effects and great movie makeup.
I think this is as
close as you’ll get to a perfect horror movie. For maximum effect, watch this
one with the lights out too . . . If you dare . . .
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