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Overall list of great horror films
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Dawn of the Dead (Ultimate Edition)Dawn of the Dead (Ultimate Edition)
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This is possibly my favorite horror film of all time. Everything about the film from the story line to the character development to the atmosphere and soundtrack is great.
Day of the Dead (Divimax Special Edition)Day of the Dead (Divimax Special Edition)
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The sequel to Dawn of the dead. This film is usually not rated very well but it's a great film. I love Dawn of the dead but this film has a much darker atmosphere and is much creepier.
Night of the Living Dead (30th Anniversary Edition)Night of the Living Dead (30th Anniversary Edition)
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This is the George Romero film which started it all. Classic film which lead to excellent sequels.
Creepshow (Snap Case)Creepshow (Snap Case)
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This is a really fun horror film to watch. Great short stories that are creepy and fun.
Creepshow 2 (Divimax Edition)Creepshow 2 (Divimax Edition)
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George Romero's 2nd installment to Creepshow. These stories are equally as entertaining and morbid as the original Creepshow.
The SentinelThe Sentinel
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This is a rather forgotten but great horror film. The story is great and there are some really creepy scenes in it. Definitely check this one out.
Deranged/Motel Hell (Midnite Movies Double Feature)Deranged/Motel Hell (Midnite Movies Double Feature)
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Deranged is a great horror film from the 1970's. The atmosphere is completely dark and morbid. Motel Hell is another really good horror film with a dark atmosphere. Motel Hell has a good mix of comedy and horror. They don't make films like these anymore.
Fright NightFright Night
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Fright Night is easily one of the most fun and entertaining vampire films of the 1980's. Every single character in this film is great and the soundtrack which has seen been impossible to find is outstanding.
Suspiria (3 Disc Limited Edition)Suspiria (3 Disc Limited Edition)
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Suspiria is a really great Dario Argento film. This film displays the artistic qualities Argento has with amazing different shot angles and beautiful locations. Overall a classic horror film.
DemonsDemons
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A fun Italian horror film about Demons. This is Lamberto Bava debut with help from Dario Argento.
Demons IIDemons II
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The sequel to Demons. This is equally as fun as the first film.
Night of the DemonsNight of the Demons
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A really great 1980's American film about Demons. Great atmosphere and soundtrack.
Beyond the Darkness: Buio OmegaBeyond the Darkness: Buio Omega
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A really morbid tale of love from Italian director Joe D'mato. This is one of my favorite.
MacabreMacabre
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Another great Italian horror film.
The Return of the Living DeadThe Return of the Living Dead
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A really fun zombie film. Another great soundtrack.
Sleepaway CampSleepaway Camp
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Often discarded as a rip off of Friday the 13th but it's not. This film has a lot going on and a lot of taboo and obscure ideas. It's definitely worth seeing.
Black Christmas (Special Edition)Black Christmas (Special Edition)
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A really great Canadian horror film. This film came out before Halloween so it really was very original.
The BeyondThe Beyond
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An excellent Luci Fucli horror film. He always had a thing for gore and this has plenty of gore.
Zombi 2 (25th Anniversary Special Edition 2-Disc Set)Zombi 2 (25th Anniversary Special Edition 2-Disc Set)
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Zombi and Zombi 2 are the same film just renamed for America. A very good zombie film by Luci Fucli
The House By the CemeteryThe House By the Cemetery
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A very good story and film by Luci Fucli
PhenomenaPhenomena
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A very entertaining story and great film by Dario Argento.
HellraiserHellraiser
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An excellent original story by Clive Barker.
Hellbound: Hellraiser 2Hellbound: Hellraiser 2
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The sequel to Hellraiser. This is worth seeing as well but after part 2 the series kind of goes down hill.
PhantasmPhantasm
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An original horror film with a dark and cold atmosphere.
HalloweenHalloween
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A classic film.
Halloween IIHalloween II
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A very good sequel to Halloween.
Halloween III - Season Of The WitchHalloween III - Season Of The Witch
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This movie is discarded as rubbish by many people because Michael Myers isn't in it. Little do people know is John Carpenter's idea of the Halloween films was not suppose to certain around Michael Myers but be about all sorts of morbid and dark tales of events on Halloween. Needless to say this film is very good.
The Exorcist (25th Anniversary Special Edition)The Exorcist (25th Anniversary Special Edition)
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This movie is genuinely very scary. A classic film.
Silent Night, Deadly NightSilent Night, Deadly Night
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A really good film. Especially since it is so anti everything Christmas. ha!
The House on the Edge of the ParkThe House on the Edge of the Park
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Very similar to The Last House on the Left but really good. David Hess is a very believably actor.
The Last House on the LeftThe Last House on the Left
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Wes Craven's first horror film. Very taboo but excellent horror.
I Spit On Your Grave (Millennium Edition)I Spit On Your Grave (Millennium Edition)
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A very extreme horror film. It's worth seeing if you don't mind something very graphic and politically incorrect.
The Nightmare on Elm Street CollectionThe Nightmare on Elm Street Collection
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Overall the entire Nightmare on Elm Street series is entertaining. Of course Wes Craven stepped of the series and returned in the New Nightmare. The best in the series are part 1,3,4, Freddy's Dead and the New Nightmare.
Friday the 13th - From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (8 Movies)Friday the 13th - From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (8 Movies)
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The entire series is very good. The best in the series are part 1-4.
28 Days Later (Widescreen Edition)28 Days Later (Widescreen Edition)
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A newer film in this collection but very good. A great atmosphere and soundtrack.
28 Weeks Later (Widescreen Edition)28 Weeks Later (Widescreen Edition)
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A good sequel to the original. This film has an underlined concept about modern society.
White Zombie (1932) [Remastered Edition]White Zombie (1932) [Remastered Edition]
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An excellent classic Bela Lugosi film.
Dracula - The Legacy Collection (Dracula / Dracula (1931 Spanish Version) / Dracula's Daughter / Son of Dracula / House of Dracula)Dracula - The Legacy Collection (Dracula / Dracula (1931 Spanish Version) / Dracula's Daughter / Son of Dracula / House of Dracula)
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Bela Lugosi is by far the best Dracula ever.
Frankenstein - The Legacy Collection (Frankenstein / Bride of / Son of / Ghost of / House of)Frankenstein - The Legacy Collection (Frankenstein / Bride of / Son of / Ghost of / House of)
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An excellent collection of classic Frankenstein.
Let's Scare Jessica to DeathLet's Scare Jessica to Death
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Don't let the light rating fool you. This film is very creepy.