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The 10 best horror movies of all time

Andre Volkman
Last updated: April 28, 2024 09:27 p.m
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There are a lot of good horror films, but only a few that really stand out
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The horror film is a film genre intended to convey fear, terror and violence. The first horror films were made in the 1890s and were often short silent films with only a few frames. These early films had no plot, only showing scenes of monsters or ghosts threatening people.

The first successful horror films came in the 1920s with films like Nosferatu and Dracula. In these films, the monsters played a central role and terrified the audience. In the 1930s, horror film continued to evolve, and movies like Frankenstein and King Kong came out. The first color horror films were also shot in these years, but they were very rare.

In the 1940s, the first "creature features" came out, i.e. monster films with large creatures like "Wolf Man".

Horror movies are a popular genre that has captivated viewers for years. In this article we present you the 10 best horror movies of all time!

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A short history of horror

Horror is a common genre in movies and stories. The first horror films were made in the 1930s with classics like "Frankenstein" and "Dracula". In the following years the genre continued to develop with many innovative films and stories. There are countless horror movies out there today, all of which contain different elements of horror. This makes it hard to choose the best horror movies of all time.

The 10 best horror movies of all time

The best horror movies are very diverse and there is a movie for every taste. We've looked at 10 of the best horror movies of all time and listed them for you here.

1. "The Shining" by Stanley Kubrick: A classic of the horror genre that still retains its suspense to this day. The story of a caretaker who loses his mind in a remote hotel is as eerie as it is fascinating.

2. "A Nightmare on Elm Street" by Wes Craven: A teenager's nightmare comes true when he is pulled across his forehead by a clawed monster. This horror film has terrified generations of viewers.

3. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre by Tobe Hooper: Another horror classic that pushes the boundaries of the genre. The story of five friends who are captured by a lunatic with a chainsaw is as incredible as it is terrifying.

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4. William Friedkin's The Exorcist: The ultimate horror film. The story of a young woman possessed by a demon is so eerie that it retains its suspense to this day.

5. "Halloween" by John Carpenter: Another horror classic that pushes the boundaries of the genre. The story of a madman looking for his victims on Halloween is as exciting as it is frightening.

6. "Night of the Living Dead" by George A. Romero: A landmark zombie horror film that pushes the boundaries of the genre. The story of a group of people being besieged by the undead in a remote farmhouse is as gripping as it is terrifying.

7. "The Silence of the Lambs" by Jonathan Demme: Another classic of the horror genre that still retains its suspense to this day. The story of an FBI agent who works with a lunatic to apprehend a serial killer is as eerie as it is intriguing.

8. Roman Polanski's "Rosemary's Baby": Another classic of the horror genre that still retains its suspense to this day. The story of a young woman who becomes pregnant in a New York apartment building is as eerie as it is fascinating.

9. "The Omen" by Richard Donner: Another classic in the horror genre that still retains its suspense to this day. The story of a young boy possessed by the devil is as eerie as it is fascinating.

10. "The Ring" by Gore Verbinski: Another classic of the horror genre that still retains its suspense to this day. The story of a young woman who finds a cursed VCR is as eerie as it is fascinating.

What is the attraction of horror?

The horror is a popular genre in movies and books. Many people are fascinated by the horrifying stories and the terror they inspire. But what is the attraction of horror?

There are many reasons why people like horror movies. For one thing, most horror movies are suspenseful and captivating. They keep viewers in suspense with their unpredictable twists and turns and use of violence and suspense. On the other hand, horror films often offer a welcome change from everyday life. In a horror film, we can imagine what it would be like if something uncanny or horrible happened to us – without putting ourselves in danger. In addition, horror films often allow a glimpse into the abysses of the human soul: horror reveals our fears and worries, our anger and our malice.

But horror is not only present in films and books. We can also find horror in music, art and sports. A good horror movie or book can transport us to another world for a while and let our worries and fears distract us.
So horror is a popular genre because it's exciting, varied, and intriguing.

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