There was a time where I lived for scary movies but somehow that has passed me by much like my long term memory. I have no desire to see Saw or Hostel or The Grudge and when I actually took the time to watch The Ring I found myself bored or laughing most of the time. Nevertheless, I do believe there are some great movies you can cozy up to leading up to All Hallows Eve so of course I will now share them. Boo!
10. Shaun of the Dead- Okay so it's not a classic horror movie but it is a classic. If you haven't seen it imagine if George Romero had a British sensibility and a slightly sunnier outlook on humanity (only slightly). Simon Pegg is a great anti hero and his ragtag group of zombie fighters make the movie. Oh and the zombies will crack you up too. This has quickly become one of my favorite movies of the last few years.
9. Scream- By now the self referential horror movie has become so cliched that most people remember Scream as the unfortunate movie that started that trend. However if you go back and just remember your first experience watching Scream I'm pretty sure you'll smile. Wes Craven made me believe writer Kevin Williamson was the next great American writer, Drew Barrymore was not annoying, Skeet Ulrich had a career, and David Arquette still had some self respect. On top of all that you got a audience stumping who done it combined with some decent gore, a killer soundtrack, and some genuinely scary moments. Two lackluster sequels and a series of ripoffs may have tarnished the original but it still deserves some props.
8. The Blair Witch Project- Very similar to Scream. Go back to the first time you saw Blair Witch and let the flood gates open. For me it was being scared out of my seat for the majority of the film while simultaneously being amazed by the entire audience reacting in unison. Then of course I remember leaving the theater and the ushers offering us Dramamine to help with the motion sickness. The movie doesn't really hold up to multiple viewings but thanks to that amazing first time it's unforgettable.
7. The Omen- Why oh why did they need to remake this? The original has one of the scariest child actors since Jodi from Family Affair. Gregory Peck gets all Gregory Peck on every one's ass and Lee Remick is the sexiest terrified mom I've ever seen. Plus like all good scary flicks the music kicks it!
6. Seven- Again not a horror flick but still it's a gore fest that's guaranteed to make you jump out of your seat. Plus it has an amazing cast, a director in his prime and a look that completely immerses you in the depressing world of Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman. The buddy cop movie has never been so scary except for Turner and Hooch but then again I don't think that was intentional.
I'll throw out the top 5 later this weekend after tomorrow's Saturday Scrubs Fix. Peace out you ghosts and goblins!
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