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Can anyone suggest some genuinely scary horror movies?

posted 15 years ago by fatattack91
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I'm a big horror film fan, just watched this recently and it's the first film in a while to genuinely give me the chills. Now I'm left with a craving for some more really scary films. Just wondering if anyone can suggest some to me, I'm a really big fan of subtle horror, such as that found in Paranormal Activity and Blair Witch Project which are my 2 favourite horror films. I know of all the big name horror films such as The Shining and The Ring (which I actually found quite boring, not scary). So can anyone suggest some subtle scary horror films which are not as well known?
Or just post what you think is the scariest film of all time and I'll look it up.

Thanks to anyone who helps.

[–] 10 years ago

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[–] MozartsMuse 10 years ago

I don't know why so many people have been suggesting violent/gory slasher films when the OP clearly stated that they like subtle horror...

I've always really liked subtle, atmospheric, and understated horror, so I think these are some movies that you might possibly like:

-Near Dark (1987)
-Clownhouse (1989) [The acting isn't very good, but it's actually a really scary movie]
-The Iron Rose (1973) [This one's very slow and not much happens, but it's very creepy and atmospheric]
-Deathdream (Dead of Night) [1974]
-Starry Eyes (2014)
-Entrance (2012) [Very slow-paced, but the ending is really scary]

Welcome to Fright Night....for real. 

[–] blakeandrebecca 9 years ago

Check out The Caller, The Descent, and Citadel. Terrifying movies.