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101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die Free FREE 101 HORROR MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE PDF Steven Jay Schneider | 416 pages | 06 Oct 2016 | Apple Press | 9781845436568 | English | London, United Kingdom The Best Horror Movies From the s Even though the genre is among the most subjective in the cinema landscape, there is still a certain ineffable quality that virtually all those who appreciate a good big-screen scare can recognize when they see it. Haunted by 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die Palahniuk Source: Anchor. Chuck Palahniuk is best known as the author of Fight Clubbut this horror tale — the last in a self-professed trilogy, following Lullaby and Diary — proves that he has a knack for eliciting scares. The main narrative thread serves as a connective tissue for a series of short stories, and it seems ripe for adaptation as either a film or television series, depending on how it is approached. In any case, its theme of sexuality and social issues would contribute a startling and all-too-relevant tale to the 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die screen. Few authors can claim the prolific career enjoyed by horror icon Stephen King. For decades, he has crafted some of the most celebrated horror stories of all time, many of which have been adapted for film and television. Like father, like son. Joe Hill — son of Stephen King — has himself become a reliable source of popular novels, and his auspicious debut establishes right away that his work will likely stand the test of time. Met with critical acclaim, the story follows a fading rock star haunted by a ghost he essentially purchases online. A film based on the book has long been in the works, but the project has been trapped in development for years. The Victorian era also lends itself to roles for other literary and historical figures of the time, creating an atmosphere and vague familiarity that naturally fits into the horror genre and would attract audiences. A film version of Drood was once in development with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Pacific Rim 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die, Hellboy attached to direct, but the project has remained quiet for years. The young-adult novel has all the makings of a popular franchise, from ghostly intrigue to a spooky but restrained tone that would work for moviegoers of virtually all ages. Just think of it as Supernatural crossed with Ghostbusters for the Hunger Games set. With the right team in place, such a film could prove to be a breakout box office smash. Interview with the Vampire was a huge box office hit back inand yet the film never spawned an ongoing franchise. Follow Robert Yaniz Jr. Check out Entertainment Cheat Sheet on Facebook! The Best Worst Horror Movies Here at Cosmowe like to focus on the positive. And if there's one thing that has accomplished, it's made watching scary movies soooo much easier. Allow me to explain. Cast your mind back 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die You're torn between going to see Midsommar in theaters or waiting a couple months until you can stream it. These are your biggest concerns. Now, snap back to reality. In all seriousness, when reality feels like a nightmare, why not distract yourself with a legit horror movie? Take a break from the horror show with one of the scariest movies to come out this year. And hey, look on the bright-side: at least the ghost of your ex isn't tryna kill you! Hollywood loves to remake the classics, and horror movies contain especially ripe material. If you thought the Grudge was terrifying, just wait—the modern advancements in special effects and editing have taken things to the next level. Yeah, shudder. What would you do if you're six miles beneath the ocean surface and suddenly water crashes into the walls of your drilling station and your only hope of survival is to traverse across the ocean floor to the main facility? I think I'd accept it 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die my time and say "y'all go on ahead. An aquatic Alien -esque horror, Underwater is a claustrophobic nightmare featuring the worst of your deep-sea monster fears. Side note: Shout- out to Finn for absolutely killing all his scary-movies roles recently. Young governess caring for two kids after their parents die is the basic plot here. Nothing quite as scary as 19th-century orphans, amirite? Prepare to enter a magical, creepy, surreal world in this incredibly artful yet violent retelling of the classic bedtime story. If you weren't spooked the first time you heard the folklore tale, this movie will have you sleeping with the lights on. If you were thinking about heading upstate and living your best rustic cabin life, you might wanna watch The Lodge first. Or if you really love a good thrill, wait 'til you're cuddled up next to a crackling fire and then turn it on. To be honest, no matter when you watch, The Lodge, a disturbingly scary, atmospheric horror, will bring everything you feared about going away in the woods to life. Katie Holmes stars in this highly anticipated sequel to the popular horror The Boy. Holmes plays a mother who recently moved her family to a guest house on a—unbeknownst to her—haunted estate. Her young son becomes friends with a creepy, life-like doll called Brahms who begins to terrorize the family. If you don't already harbor ridiculous paranoia about dolls, well, that's about to change. Another reboot of a classic that majorly delivers. Cecilia played by Elisabeth Moss escapes her abusive boyfriend, and two weeks later, she learns that he has died by suicide. Which would be totally fine and easy Swallow is another IFC Film that leaves you simultaneously thinking wtf did I just watch and freaking out so much you can't stop shivering. About a picture-perfect housewife with a secret habit of swallowing inedible objects, Swallow is a chilling story centered around the 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die disorder Pica. A psychological thrill that you will feel for d-a-y-s after. Emma Roberts and Hilary Swank star in this controversial movie—the target of Trump's tweets before it was even released—about elite humans hunting other, lesser read: not wealthy humans. If you want to read more about the controversy surrounding this movie, head over here. Basically, it's a criticism of capitalism and the class divide, with some gnarly cannibalism thrown 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die for good measure. It's rare for the horror format to offer profound commentary on the human condition, which is why Relic stands out. Rather than a ghost, the demon in this film is dementia. It's tough to say what will haunt you more in this slow burn: the classic haunted-house tropes, or the brutal depiction 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die the slow decay of Alzheimer's. It was only a matter of time before "quar-hor" became a thing and now that it's here, there's no turning back. Host is 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die spine-chilling film about a demonic entity unleashed on Zoom. Yup, Zoom. Preying on the pandemic paranoia of finding safe ways to interact with people, Host taps into the all-too-real concern that online meetings are not as safe as we thought—and hoped—they'd be. Janelle Monae stars in this Underground Railroad-inspired horror flick that switches between the pre-civil war south and present day. Produced by the same people who made Jordan Peele's hugely successful films Get Out and Us, Antebellum is pretty much guaranteed to blow your mind. Candyman is the long-awaited sequel to the horror movie of the same name. Directed by Nia DaCosta, a rising name in the horror genre, the movie is also produced and co-written by Jordan Peele. Check out the trailer because I'm too spooked to even write down the basic plot points and whatever you do, do NOT say his name five times into a mirror. It's a new age for horror—one where monsters infiltrate our ever-present cell phones and tablets. At least that's what happens to Oliver, a young boy struggling with social interaction who finds solace in his devices. Is it a social critique about our dependency on gadgets? Is it a prediction that electronic devices will one day kill us all? Either way, I'm gonna try to spend more time away from my iPhone Horror fans are super excited about this one—mainly because it has all the trappings of a perfectly gonzo scary movie. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. 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