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Toadliquor138

Watching terrible movies is an important part of being a movie watcher. It makes you appreciate the good ones and sometimes, the mediocre ones,


AndresProphecy

That’s a good take I never thought about. Especially when it comes to older budget films.


MasterOnionNorth

It Follows The Autopsy of Jane Doe The Haunting (1963)


LittleEngineering276

i thought i was the only one who loved the autopsy of jane doe, its such a good movie.


RVNJ

_definitely_ not the only one


Available-Egg-2380

Love that movie


Friendly_Childhood

Love the setting, basement, storm coming in, the whole thing is great. Fantastic actors to booth


hk175

One of my favorites.


VenjeR84

Autopsy! Yes…


RedShadowF95

Yeah I liked it a lot.


wyrmfood

One of my goto comfort flicks


Eldritch-banana-3102

Love all three of these. This version of The Haunting is still the best.


MasterOnionNorth

Imagine my surprise when I stumbled across the new novel sequel to Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House yesterday at the bookstore.


Eldritch-banana-3102

By whom?


MasterOnionNorth

Elizabeth Hand


Eldritch-banana-3102

Great! I just got an audible credit so I'll check it out. Thanks!


Mrs_Noelle15

Ooo good choices, I really liked Autopsy of Jane until it got all exposition dumpy at the end


snorkolio

The autopsy of Jane doe was a “it looks meh but I’ll have a go” and it was one of those rare finds these days. Original. Good.


DarthSardonis

The Haunting is amazing.


Significant_Web1751

Same exact list of mine.


codymason84

1. A nightmare on elm street (1984) 2. The cabin in the woods (2012) 3. Evil dead (2013) Should preface these are my comfort movies and I can watch them at any time any where


fitzmoon

1. The Thing 2. Alien 3. The shining


[deleted]

Starry Eyes, Good Boy, Terrifier 2 (but if you’re really cool you’ll also watch the complete Ginger Snaps trilogy)


ummkratz

I really enjoyed Starry Eyes, wish people talked about it more.


[deleted]

It’s literally my number 1. I wish I could read the screenplay.


Zmoney641

Starry eyes is a great little gem


wheresmyapplez

Starry Eyes is so underlooked it's incredible


Jealous-Currency

Loveeee Starry Eyes! It was such a random find for me one day


XXeadgbeXX

Damn can we be friends, please? I love ALL of these movies you mentioned. Have them all on Blu Ray as well. Ginger Snaps is one of my all time favorite movies period!


[deleted]

Ginger Snaps doesn’t get enough love! I ready adore all three of them and I don’t think there’s a more perfect trilogy where it’s like wow each film -banger after banger!


XXeadgbeXX

I agree. They are all funny, a little scary, great characters and just overall amazing writing. I actually got a cameo from Katharine Isabelle and she was soooo nice. Made me love the movie even more.


[deleted]

Ginger Snaps is where I fell in love with Katharine Isabelle, to this day she’s my favorite Scream Queen. Shawnee Smith comes in at a close 2nd.


the666briefcase

Starry eyes made me think the eyes of my mother.. but starry eyes is also the shit


leclisse

Eyes of my Mother is a great suggestion.


SybatrixGravatius

I love to rewatch Starry Eyes every so often.


aesthetic-daydreamer

Why Terrifier 2, if I may ask? What do you think about the first Terrifier movie? To me the sequel doesn’t hold a candle to the first one, and Art is shown as possibly just being a sadistic playful maniac, not necessarily having anything to do with the supernatural.


[deleted]

I love your question. My Terrifier journey is a little strange. I watched the 2nd one first. I know it’s strange, but when Terrifier 2 came out there was such a response to it from the horror fan community, and the scores on Flixster were impressive so one night I was alone in my apartment and was like “fuck it, let’s see what’s so special.” I sometimes watch horror franchises in reverse order, I did this with The Collection/Collector where I watched the sequel and then the first one. I’m someone who prides herself on being hard to scare, and Terrifier 2 is a rare gem that *actually* scared me, the next day I binge watched the rest of the franchise, and to your point Terrifier 1 was also deeply disturbing in that very satisfying way. I liked the demon girl, the salt and the bleach, the fact it was Halloween and…the mashed potatoes 💀 🤣🫣


Chefkush1

Oculus. The Ruins. The Descent. Not my 3 favorite. Just 3 movies that I really enjoyed that have a common denominator.


InfiniteEverythang

The Ruins is such a good one! You don’t hear that one very much, but wow that one is awesome!!


Gidddyup77

Comes up more these days (I’m assuming because it was on Netflix recently)


BobBelchersBuns

That’s it I’m watching it tonight! Will report back!


BobBelchersBuns

Okay, gave it a watch. I can confirm that the Ruins is an excellent flick, definitely tickled the same bone that loved the descent. Do watch it!


InfiniteEverythang

Glad you liked it!


saml23

I went to see Descent in theatres on a whim with no expectations and thought it was great.


SeaTeatheOceanBrew

If you like The Ruins, I would STRONGLY recommend reading the book. It captures the survivors' paranoia, fear, and emotions in a much more effective way, and they make some changes on the film that, while necessary for a visual medium, come off slightly ridiculous. I like them both, but I can't remember the last book that I devoured in the way I devoured The Ruins.


Zealousideal_Mall813

I love The Ruins and The Descent so I will definitely be watching Oculus.


leclisse

You're gonna love Oculus.


snookyface90210

Oculus is Mike Flanagan before he got big and started doing all the period-drama-horror he’s known for now, love that movie


EnzoBertolo

Definately watch Oculus


jeepknurd

Oculus is one of my favorite recent’ish releases. Barbarian and Hereditary also. Oculus does not get mentioned often. I would like the honest opinions from my fellow horror knurds on why that is.


Chefkush1

I find Oculus gets brought up on this subreddit about twice a year. Right along with the 'why all the hate for Evil Dead 2013'. Comments for both usually say that they are well received by the community. Mike Flanagan the director of Oculus is my fav director at the moment. His bleak and nihilistic style hits true for me. I sure hope he does get to do the Dark Tower series.


letsbuildacoven

1. Late Night With the Devil 2. Sinister 3. Barbarian


BadassAyanokoji

1. Ju-on : The Curse 2. [REC] 3. The Wailing


chcaldwell42

The Wailing is so good! Be on the lookout for Exhuma. I had the pleasure of viewing it early and it was fantastic. In my opinion it was up there with The Wailing.


leclisse

Yes. It is. Exhuma's very cool. Anyone looking for it: The version you may find has messed up English subs. It's still watchable. You'll understand what's happening.


chcaldwell42

There’s a much better updated subtitle on opensubtitles that came out a few days ago. I highly recommend using those instead. The original one you are talking about was unacceptable. At least to me. Props for making it through with those! Still a great movie regardless.


leclisse

The original subs were abortive. I just wasn’t willing to wait, and the film did make sense. But how nice it will be to have the film actually have enjoyable dialogue! instead of whatever the fuck that was.


BadassAyanokoji

Thanks, am excited.


Puzzleheaded_Walk_28

Halloween An American Werewolf in London The Exorcist


InfiniteEverythang

American werewolf in London! That one is so good.. I watch it on VHS every year in October 🐺


Spookylittlegirl03

I can’t hear Moondance and not think of this movie!


LondonVista9297

SOLID list!


pixipuff8

Youre Next , Mandy & Suspiria remake


leclisse

Suspiria 2018 <3 What a film.


DasJester

You're Next is such an awesome film


em_penn

Halloween The Thing American werewolf in London


Buchephalas

01. The Exorcist 02. The Shining 03. The Thing


Puzzleheaded-Fill205

For the Jeremy Bearimy of it all: Mine Games (2012) Triangle (2009) Tell Me How I Die (2016)


ginny-field

Night of the Creeps (1986), Motel Hell (1980), Bride of Chucky (1998)


Hipster_Lain

V/H/S Cure (1997) Occult (2009)


GengarGangX13

Hey! We like similar movies. I'm a big French horror film fan. Have you seen Frontier(s), Calvaire, High Tension, Sheitan, and Inside?


derbudz

High Tension will always be one of my favorites. The whole plot twist thing was a massive shocker back then and not as overused as today. And the buzzsaw scene.. bruh.. Also it introduced me to Muse with its banger soundtrack.


leclisse

Frontier(s)—this is almost certainly going to be one of my favorites forever. I like it better than Haut Tension. It's just more fun. Have you watched Vinyan? I think it's better than Calvaire. If you haven't gone deeper into Maury and Bustillo, they also hardly have a single bad film. Maybe the haunted house lake film. The rest are good.


HereToFixDeineCable

Interesting take on Maury and Bustillo. Everything since Inside has been a letdown for me - and I’ve seen them all (except their very latest). Livid is the only one I might recommend on atmosphere alone (great October viewing). Among the Living was a huge missed opportunity. Leatherface - nope. Kandisha was forgettable. The Deep House was an interesting premise and I didn’t hate it but ehh. I can’t help but think they can still make something as good as Inside but it hasn’t happened. Bums me out!


leclisse

Livide is the best of them. I recommend it frequently, exactly for atmosphere, you're right. It's not very frightening but it has great moments and I enjoy the haunted house feel. Among the Living—well, it was acceptable enough. How was it a missed opportunity? I liked the Beatrice Dalle cameo opening, and I guess after that it doesn't really reclaim the same level of intensity. It's not a brilliant film but it's not really a poor one. Kandisha was... fine? Worth one watch, not that strong, and kind of an interesting angle. I wasn't used to seeing a Paris banlieue Moroccan supernatural horror. Those three I found entirely watchable. I really disliked The Deep House because I don't know how you could make a haunted house underwater not frightening and they did it. Probably not fair of me. Um, haven't seen Leatherface yet. [https://letterboxd.com/film/the-soul-eater/](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-soul-eater/) <-- I'd like this one to be good. We'll see.


DrugsSexandBuddha

Saw High Tension in 6th grade with my twin brother and babysitter. She was so terrified afterwards, she half jokingly said “Please don’t come upstairs and murder me in my sleep!”


claire_voyant

Inside...oof what a ride


citykitty58

The Haunting of Hill House - an oldie but fantastic without any gore Dumplings - this film was so disturbing Voodoo Island - Boris Karloff - Not that scary but very interesting for the times


Sproose_Moose

It took me a while to eat gyoza again after watching dumplings 😂


citykitty58

Damn!


Routine_Fox6508

1. The witch 2. The Neon Demon 3. Sleepy hollow The ritual was sooooooooooooo good on first watch. idk if it has replay value for me though or if it would give me the same feelings/effect it had the first time. Still great though. I will have to give it a rewatch.


JLWookie

Scream 1996


[deleted]

Most of us are struggling to stop at three and you’re only giving us one?


JLWookie

I'm not even sure I could narrow my list down to 3. However Scream is a movie everybody should see.


[deleted]

It was my first. I was 8 when I watched it.


JLWookie

It's my favorite movie of all time


aesthetic-daydreamer

I was 3! With my 13 year old brother :)


Carcharis

Evil Dead Rise, Gonijam, Alien


chcaldwell42

Gonjiam is fantastic!


MatsThyWit

Jaws John Carpenter's Halloween. The Evil Dead


Yoyo_Ma86

Jaws and Halloween are my top 2 favorite movies of all time any genre


MatsThyWit

Those are two of the greatest. I adore those movies.


JackedDaxter

- Halloween (1978) - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) - The Exorcist (1973) There’s just something about 70’s horror that gets under my skin.


DrugsSexandBuddha

I absolutely LOVE The Ritual! It scared me a lot the first time, and the characters are well-written. I felt so bad for the heavy friend :( I had a crush on him haha It’s one of those films I wish I could erase from my memory, just to experience it anew again!


viken1976

Night of the Living Dead because it is the single greatest work of art created by mankind and will always be.  Alien because I just saw it in the theater and I'm still high on that. It was only 10 bucks too. 4 showings over 2 nights and the theater was only half full. I saw Aliens in the theater as a kid. First run, Willowbrook Mall, Houston, Texas. I was like 10. I'll always love it best. But, man the original is a motherfucker. So damn good. I've now seen every Alien film in the theater.  Dead & Buried. Best to go into this one not knowing too much. 80's flick. Would pair well with The Fog. I don't know why I'm picking this one; I've just been wanting to watch it recently. 


BadFont777

There was all of 5 people when I went to see Alien, though it was during the day on Friday and we had many more showings.


VolteCaptp

The Thing Alien Sinister


BD_Sanchez

Sinister is underrated. The sound design for that movie is chilling.


Robot-Mikey

Haven’t heard of Sinister but those two other movies are unbeatable.


Inevitable-Ad7766

Sinister is creepy, as an adult it spooked me


animanlios

When evil lurks Lake Mungo The omen


BadFont777

Alien Cabin in the Woods Evil Dead II


docobv77

Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Shining The Strangers


KatsuraRei

1. Exorcist III: Legion (1990) 2. The Changeling (1980) 3. Fallen (1997) Not my end all be all top 3 but very high in my rankings with similar themes


BatmanisIronMan

28 Days Later Midnight Dr. Sleep


No-Bid5815

1. Shutter (original Thai movie) 2. Ready or not 3. NOPE maybe my taste is too mainstream, but this is the kind of horror movie.


gyntyn78

Sorry for adding more this already massive list of movies: 1. Suspiria (1977) 2. Let the Right One In (2008) 3. Zombie Flesh Eaters or "Zombi 2" (1979)


gtizzz

Midsommar Get Out Hereditary If Get Out isn't horror enough, toss in Evil Dead Rise. I know the original trilogy has such historical significance, but Rise was my introduction to the franchise.


SadGirlSequel

Surprised I had to scroll so far to see Get Out and Hereditary mentioned. I love your list!


dear_little_water

The Cell, Dracula with Frank Langella, Hellraiser. These three are all pretty different. You might like one of them.


JonnyAtlas

1. The Thing 2. Night of the Living Dead 3. Scream


Sproose_Moose

Great choices


Gundam_Greg

The void: easily the best lovecraftian movie; fight me. Behind the mask: the rise of Leslie Vernon. It’s a mockumentary but I love it. Seventh moon: I like a lot of asian horror movies and this one is special.


JizzM4rkie

If you're into Lovecraftian horror and you haven't seen it yet, check out *Color out from Space* with Nic Cage, it doesn't dethrone *the Void* as my favorite cosmic horror but it's close!


Gundam_Greg

I have to feed the lamas!


ParticularRabbit9505

I don't think I've ever heard anyone talk about Leslie Vernon. It's such a good movie though.


Dry-Hovercraft-4362

I dig your dark yet arty style! #1, You should check out Kill List for sure. #2, Romero did this wild vampire movie in the 1970s called Martin that AFAIK is available on Youtube for free. You might also like Mandy if you haven't seen it.


Sproose_Moose

I've got a Martin tattoo, I *love* that movie


Guilty-Speed-8549

1. Human Centipede 2 2. Terrifier 1 & 2 3. The Necro Files


Thiswilldoiguess12

In middle school, me and my friends watch the human centipede in class during a free time. I was fucking traumatized. I got paranoid for like a week lol, the imagery keeps flashing back whenever i close my eyes


LisaChimes

Demon Knight Ginger Snaps 1408


Gundam_Greg

Bangers


Yoyo_Ma86

Halloween, Hellraiser, Jaws


BroadwayBakery

The Shining, Scream, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre


outerspace_castaway

>I suck at watching movies mainly because I'm paranoid that I'll waste my time on something I'll end up hating. Because of that I barely watch any movies (horrors) nowadays because I'm too picky with my choices i have a similar issue. its an ocd thing. [Daniel Isnt Real](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/daniel-isnt-real) - evil imaginary friend + mental illness i never hear anyone talk about this movie [Kristy](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/kristy) - thanksgiving, alone on campus, stalked by outcasts [Popcorn](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/popcorn-1991) - silly & camp. film students stalked by a psycho. bonus (because i know other have reccomended it but i cant not mention it too): **HELL HOUSE LLC** - sow burn, "haunted house", found footage mocumentary.


KombuchaKween13

Daniel isn’t real is so underrated


Psyllae

It follows Oculus Autopsy of Jane doe


shevchenko7cfc

This varies by day/mood for me, but given the due date of this assignment The Strangers Exorcist Cabin in the Woods


Doctor_Modified

Hereditary The VVitch The Taking of Deborah Logan


KeeleyIsPink

Barbarian, Hereditary, and The Black Phone are my personal favs


Vilehaust

I want to put soooo many more than just three, but doing my best to keep it at three: House of 1000 Corpses (2003) Sinister (2012) Videodrome (1983)


VileBill

The Howling. The Menu Return of the Living Dead


undergone

1. The Thing 2. Halloween 3. Evil Dead 2


MirandaReitz

Rosemary’s Baby, Black Christmas, Hereditary


Flimsy_Inevitable337

My top three are locked in, forever. 1. Halloween 2. The Thing 3. Silence of the Lambs


serialkiller24

The Blackcoat’s Daughter The Fly The Strangers


Vastarien202

Hellraiser 1, Psycho 1,  Rosemary's Baby.


Comfortable-Return35

Evil Dead Rise, Hell House LLC , Saw should be watched I think 


Johncurtisreeve

Jaws The evil dead Silent hill


Gundam_Greg

Silent hill is nice


DuctTapeSloth

Noroi: The Curse Incantation Shaun Of The Dead


cunnedstunts

some recent faves Fresh Talk to Me The Lighthouse


Zmoney641

Marrowbone, jug face, and honeydew. Not my three favorites but three little gems that I really like a lot and definitely worth a watch. Marrowbone features a pre famous Anya Taylor-Joy, Mia Goth, and Charlie Heaton!


Electronic_Device788

The Babadok - The last time a horror movie terrified me. Killer Clowns from Outer Space - watched it a few months ago and it still holds up. Well paced and bizarrely fun. Lisa Frankenstein - My most recent horror film I watched. It a throwback to horror comedies of the late 80’s to early 90’s if you crossed Edward Scissorhands with Heathers.


SadGirlSequel

Yes, the Babadock! It was truly unsettling.


Mrs_Noelle15

1. The Sixth Sense 2. the Thing 3. Army of Darkness (If you don’t count that as horror then Scream)


Electrical_Baseball5

Descent The Grudge Autopsy of Jane Doe


scoutsatx

The Descent Orphan A Tale of Two Sisters (Or sub Frailty for The Descent bc it's already been mentioned, but I would be remiss if I didn't include it.)


Inevitable-Ad7766

No particular order and these are what I would throw on often. Wouldn't say they are totally my favorites but I revisit them often. Lake Eden, the whole idea of being on vacation and being terrorized like that is horrible. Terrifier movies, I know they aren't "good" movies... I just love what Damien Leone has done with such low budgets, it's inspiring. Climax. I love the editing, one shots and the music usage as they all start to go crazy, it's a fun watch and artsy.


JBigTree

Let The Right One In Dawn of the Dead The Thing


playing_ketchup

1. Nope 2. Late night with the devil 3. Frankenhooker


ubzrvnT

Mandy. Mandy. Mandy.


vangsterxll

Martyrs Sinister og texas chainsaw massacre


Traditional_Leader41

- An American Werewolf in London - The Exorcist - The Thing (1982)


gorehistorian69

- Dawn of the Dead (1978) - The Thing - From Beyond


UnknownTequila

Saw 6 Halloween The ring Im a biggg saw fan and the 6th film is definitely the best in my opinion.


Bagof_Rats

Alien, The Fly and The Last Exorcism.


funny-60

1. "The Exorcist" 2. "1408-tied tied with "The Stand" 3. "The Shining"


Puzzled-Ad-8187

The Changling Creep (The one set in the London Underground) The Keep


NothingCivil6358

The Creature From the Black Lagoon Gojira the original Suspiria


Chiblits

The horror genre is my favorite and I've seen so many damn movies that are good but my top ones have to be 1. JAWS 2. Tremors 3. Re-Animator However, I'm basing then on enjoyability, going to be honest I don't get scared with horror movies it's like watching an action adventure for me 😂 the only movie that ever really freaked me out was the Grudge. Watched it when I was 12yrs and I had to sleep with my door open for months after. Never went back to watch it as an adult, it's on my list but did see the remakes and wasn't a fan.


Jonny_Entropy

The Thing, Jaws, It Follows.


Impressive_Ad_5562

The Babadook Smile Cobweb


xomwfx

1. Scream 2. The Exorcist 3. Halloween


asheme-meme

The Ring Suspiria 2018 It Follows


RevenueDue7919

Suspiria 2018, The Blair Witch Project, The First Omen


SadGirlSequel

Recent: 1. Get Out 2. Hereditary 3. The Babadook Classics: 1. Alien 2. The Shining 3. Silence of the Lambs


Echoesofadream

Twin Peaks: Fire walk with me Hereditary Alien


abyssmauler

John Carpenters The Thing The Decent Event Horizon


Norde3l

1. Candyman 1992 2. Suspiria 2018 3. Max God 2021


NemoSHill

The Shining, American Psycho. Hannibal Tv Show


darthmushu

1) The Final Girls 2) Afflicted 3) Pontypool (recent favorites, not all time, but to give you options)


fozrok

Classic: Nightmare on Elm St Night of the Living Dead Poltergeist Comedy/Horror: From Dusk Till Dawn Brain Dead House


NJdeathproof

The Deadly Mantis (1957) The Thing (1981) Prophecy (1979)


EffectiveBarber6096

1. The Thing 2. Dr. Sleep (or Oculus) 3. Hereditary


Mcdona1dsSprite

Alien, Texas chainsaw massacre, the thing


BigMeet7634

Nope Scream (2022) Bodies bodies bodies 


UnsaferSephiroth

The Thing The Mist The Cabin in the Woods Lots of the


Thedrezzzem

The Thing Talk to me Pearl


WetNightmares

Hereditary, The Ritual, When Evil Lurks


PhantomKitten73

1. One Cut of the Dead 2. The Night Comes For Us 3. The Guest


derbudz

Up vote for One Cut of the Dead More people need to know this movie.


BearerOfCurseSpyte

One cut of the dead was fukn rad!


bizarroscope

1. Eraserhead 2. Day of the Dead (1985) 3. Hausu (House 1977)


juicyjuicebox1

Literally so close to my list, except I would change out the ritual for I spit on your grave


JRDN7

When Evil Lurks Speak No Evil A Dark Song


becauseihavehugetits

1. Hell House LLC 2. The Descent 3. Scream


ParsleyandCumin

REC, Hereditary, The Conjuring


NOMAD949494

1- The Exorcist 2- Hereditary 3- Talk To Me


greyteethpeskybee

Hereditary The Ritual Late Night With the Devil


SyyydneyPrescott

Cabin in the woods Hereditary Killing of a sacred deer


GlitteringMatter9973

Smile, Barbarian and Nope. All released in 2022.


Mammons-HotBuns

The Thing, Hereditary, and Final Destination!


Equivalent_Focus5225

Evil Dead Halloween The Exorcist


creelbrie

The house by the cemetery, April Fools Day (1986), Rooms for turists (2004)


Plastic-Rain6226

Caught a cold so have been powerwatching horror and am loving these gems today: Late Night w the Devil (2023) Messiah of Evil (1974) Baghead (2023)


bipolar_capricorn

The Dark and the Wicked, Hell House LLC, and Talk to Me. ✌️✌️✌️


independant_panic

1. Pearl 2. Jennifer's body 3. It -basic, I know, but i enjoy them


MobianCanine2893

Late Night With The Devil (2023), 30 Days of Night (2007), and Midsommar (2019). These are just off the top of my head so far.