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1. Classic Horror

Psycho (1960) - Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic thriller, known for its shocking twists and the infamous shower scene.

The Exorcist (1973) - A terrifying tale of possession that still holds up due to its psychological depth and haunting imagery.

Halloween (1978) - John Carpenter’s slasher classic that introduced the world to Michael Myers.

2. Supernatural and Paranormal Horror

The Shining (1980) - Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's novel, a masterpiece in isolation horror and psychological terror.

Hereditary (2018) - Ari Aster’s disturbing and atmospheric tale of family secrets with a supernatural twist.

Paranormal Activity (2007) - A low-budget hit that reinvented the found-footage genre and created a new kind of psychological horror.

3. Psychological Horror

Rosemary’s Baby (1968) - A tense, paranoia-fueled tale of conspiracy, pregnancy, and the occult.

Black Swan (2010) - Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thriller about ambition and obsession, which doubles as a horror story.

Midsommar (2019) - A horror set in daylight, exploring grief, cults, and the breakdown of relationships.

4. Monster and Creature Horror

Alien (1979) - Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror about a crew terrorized by a predatory alien.

The Thing (1982) - A paranoid thriller by John Carpenter featuring some of the most memorable creature effects in horror history.

Jaws (1975) - Steven Spielberg's classic about a small-town beach terrorized by a great white shark.

5. Zombie Horror

Night of the Living Dead (1968) - George A. Romero’s groundbreaking film that essentially created the modern zombie genre.

28 Days Later (2002) - A gritty, intense film that redefined the zombie genre with fast-moving “infected.”

Train to Busan (2016) - A South Korean horror that combines heart-pounding action with emotional depth and social commentary.

6. Slashers

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - Wes Craven’s surreal slasher about a killer who haunts dreams.

Scream (1996) - A meta slasher that revived the genre with its self-awareness and fresh approach to horror tropes.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - A disturbing and visceral horror film that’s both gritty and relentlessly terrifying.

7. Modern Masterpieces

Get Out (2017) - Jordan Peele’s social thriller tackles racism with biting satire and deep psychological tension.

It Follows (2014) - A unique horror movie that uses its monster as a metaphor for modern anxieties and social issues.

The Babadook (2014) - An Australian psychological horror that’s as much about grief and motherhood as it is about a monster.

8. International Horror

Ringu (1998, Japan) - The original Japanese film that inspired The Ring, haunting and culturally resonant.

Let the Right One In (2008, Sweden) - A hauntingly beautiful vampire film that combines horror with coming-of-age themes.

Audition (1999, Japan) - A slow-burn horror with one of the most unsettling and shocking twists in cinema.

9. Found Footage

The Blair Witch Project (1999) - A pioneering found-footage film that sparked a cultural phenomenon.

REC (2007, Spain) - A relentless found-footage horror film that takes place in a quarantined apartment building.

Cloverfield (2008) - A giant monster movie shot in a found-footage style that brings a unique sense of immediacy.

Each of these films brings something unique to the horror genre—be it atmosphere, innovative storytelling, or the ability to tap into universal fears.