Halloween is celebrated every year on October 31. Halloween reminds people of candy and pranks, there are of course many horror movies. Almost everywhere around the world will be in the midst of an epidemic this Halloween. Since you can’t go out to ask for candies, it is better to stay at home, get ready for popcorn and blankets, and enjoy some classic horror movies! These 10 classic horror movies range from older to newer, and it’s great entertainment to watch a black-and-white movie once in a while and appreciate the way things were filmed before!
▼ Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Many of you will know the classic story of Frankenstein. James Whale’s 1935 movie “The Bride of Frankenstein” made this classic story a unique change. In the movie, Henry Frankenstein and his monster survived and were not killed as previously thought. Dr. Frankenstein now wants to get rid of the evil experimental business, but unfortunately his wife was kidnapped by another mad scientist Pretorius, who wants to help create another monster. But this time, the creature will be a woman, becoming the companion of the primitive monster. “The Bride of Frankenstein” is creepy, annoying, but the perfect classic horror movie that allows you to indulge yourself in shouting.
▼ Night of the Living Dead (1968)
George Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead” is a highly sought after classic and still a favorite of countless horror lovers. In fact, it is widely regarded as the benchmark for monster movies and the inspiration for all kinds of zombies and the living dead. The story of this movie is simple: two siblings worshipped their father’s grave in a remote cemetery, and then were attacked by zombies in the ancestral house. To avoid the bloodthirsty, flesh-eating monsters, the people hid themselves in an old farmhouse. However, it is not easy to get rid of these zombies. The zombies in this movie do not have super makeup effects in the zombie movies we see now, but their appearance is still unpleasant. Make sure you are full when you watch this movie, because some biting the lens is a bit disgusting.
▼ The Exorcist (1973)
How can we skip The Exorcist when it comes to classic horror movies? William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist” was the first horror film to win the Best Picture Oscar, and it also received nine nominations, including one for Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil. The movie is about a 12-year-old girl who is taken over by an unknown force, has many strange occurrences in her home, and even kills her mother’s friend in a gruesome death. The girl’s mother then called for an exorcist to exorcise the physical demons. There are so many classic horror sequences in the movie that it’s hard to imagine how they were made in that era.
▼ Carrie (1976)
This film adapted from the horror novel by Stephen King tells a shy and sensitive teenager, Carrie White who has been bullied by her mother and classmates for many years. The constant abuse began to overwhelm Carrie, and as time passed, something strange happened around her, and she realized that she had supernatural powers. In the end, Carrie decided to fight back and avenge those who caused her to be wronged. Carrie is a dark, violent and creepy movie with a really great heroine. It inspires all kinds of similar stories and resonates with many people who have been bullied in their lives.
▼ Halloween (1978)
This very festive movie “Halloween” is believed to inspire your Halloween atmosphere. John Carpenter’s movie tells the story of Michael Myers. Michael Myers was imprisoned in a mental hospital after murdering his sister on Halloween night in 1963. 15 years later, he escaped from a mental institution and returned to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois, to commit another murder. “Halloween” is considered the ancestor of blood type movies, and is the only “killer” movie released in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress so far. The library pointed out that the film “started John Carpenter’s career and created a bold genre.” Interestingly, there is almost no obvious blood in this movie. Obviously, this is intentional, because the producer believes that excessive blood and special effects will distract the audience.
▼ The Shining (1980)
The gothic horror novel “Sparkling” is based on the same name of Stephen King and is one of the best horror movies of all time. It tells the story of Jack Torrance, an aspiring but long-time alcoholic writer, brought to an isolated hotel for the winter with his wife, Wendy and talented son, Danny. However, as soon as they arrive there, the family will realize that the hotel is dangerous, and the rooms there hide some terrible secrets. The movie is dark and disturbing, and it has an incredibly creepy atmosphere. Be sure you’re not watching this movie alone or you’ll likely be forced to go to bed with the lights on.
▼ An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Who doesn’t like an excellent old werewolf movie? What could be better than the horror comedy “The American Werewolf in London”? The filming techniques and makeup effects of this film are leading contemporary trends. The story begins when two American college students were attacked by ferocious werewolves while backpacking in the UK. One of the friends was brutally murdered, while the other was bitten. The surviving young people began to have nightmares every night, dreaming of running wildly in the woods. What shocked him was that he realized that he had become a werewolf, and whenever the moon was full, he would change and be aggressive in London. “An American Werewolf in London” was unique at the time and somehow made the audience suspect that there were indeed werewolves living in London. In addition, the makeup effects used in the film are considered groundbreaking and unprecedented. Rick Baker, the FX master in the movie, won the first Oscar for best makeup ever for his work in this movie.
▼ The Ring (2002)
Even if you haven’t seen a movie, you have probably heard of “The Ring”. It is one of the most popular horror films of the past two decades. This story is said to be adapted from a real story, and the first version of this film was a Japanese version, which was later remade by the United States. A mysterious videotape caused the viewer to die for no reason a week later. Reporter Rachel Keller discovered the tape by accident and began investigating it after his son accidentally watched the tape. As the mystery continues to develop, she must race against time to save the lives of her son and herself. “The Ring” is the English version of Hideo Nakata and is considered to be one of the most influential international horror films ever. Gore Verbinski did a great job in the remake of the film, and it made people feel very scared.
▼ A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
This is an excellent Korean horror movie. The story tells the story of the two sisters returning to the country residence of their father and cruel stepmother after spending some time in a mental hospital. However, when the sisters tried to resume their normal lives, they soon began to feel strange events happening around the house. Things get worse when they realize it’s the ghost of their deceased mother that haunts them. The twist of the plot of “A Tale of Two Sisters” shocked many people. This is a psychological thriller, a heartbreaking drama and a horror film full of horror, all immersed in carefully arranged packaging.
▼ Get Out (2017)
“Get Out” has received many praises for its outstanding modern horror thriller. The story revolves around a young African American who visits the parents of his white girlfriend on the weekend. Expecting to be discriminated against, I was unexpectedly met with excessive hospitality. Later, the protagonist found that the behavior of the family and neighbors was very weird, and then a series of weird incidents happened and the protagonist had to flee there. This film has a lot of black humor, and the actual content is racially discriminatory and extends the morbid selfish desires of human nature. This film won the best original screenplay at the Oscars, the 70th American Directors Guild Awards for Best New Director Award, the 83rd New York Film Critics Association Award for Best Debut and other awards.
