- The Shining (1980)- Based on the novel by Stephen King, this movie follows Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson) as he becomes the caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel during the winter season. As the days pass, strange and terrifying things begin to happen to Jack and his family, leading to a horrifying climax. The Shining is considered a classic in the horror genre and is known for its eerie atmosphere and memorable performances.
- The Exorcist (1973) - This movie follows the story of Regan MacNeil, a young girl who becomes possessed by a demon. Her mother seeks the help of two priests to perform an exorcism to save her daughter's soul. The Exorcist is known for its shocking and disturbing scenes, as well as its exploration of faith and evil.
- Halloween (1978) - Directed by John Carpenter, this movie follows the story of Michael Myers, a masked killer who escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown to kill again. Halloween is considered a classic slasher movie and is known for its iconic score and suspenseful scenes.
- Psycho (1960) - This psychological horror film is about a young woman named Marion Crane who steals money from her employer and stays at a secluded motel run by Norman Bates. As Marion's disappearance is investigated, secrets about Norman and his mother are uncovered. Psycho is known for its iconic shower scene and its exploration of themes such as identity and mental illness.
- Rosemary's Baby (1968) - This movie follows the story of Rosemary Woodhouse, a pregnant woman who begins to suspect that her neighbors are part of a satanic cult. Rosemary's Baby is known for its slow-building suspense and its exploration of the fears and anxieties of motherhood.
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) - This movie follows a group of friends who are traveling through Texas and are hunted by a family of cannibals. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is known for its gritty and disturbing portrayal of violence and its use of sound and music to create a sense of unease.
- Night of the Living Dead (1968) - Directed by George A. Romero, this movie is about a group of people who are trapped in a farmhouse while the dead come back to life and attack the living. Night of the Living Dead is known for its use of zombies as a metaphor for social and political issues and its influence on the zombie sub-genre.
- Alien (1979) - This sci-fi horror film follows the crew of the spaceship Nostromo as they are hunted by a deadly alien creature. Alien is known for its suspenseful and intense scenes and its exploration of themes such as isolation and gender roles.
- Jaws (1975)
- Directed by Steven Spielberg, this movie is about a giant man-eating shark that terrorizes a beach community. Jaws is known for its iconic score and suspenseful scenes, as well as its influence on the summer blockbuster genre. - The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- This movie is about FBI agent Clarice Starling who seeks the help of cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch another serial killer known as Buffalo Bill. The Silence of the Lambs is known for its complex characters and its exploration of the psychology of serial killers. It won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
