The Media Theory & Criticism class spent the week covering genre studies. More specifically, the assignment was to study the horror genre. They selected and voted on a "top ten" list using an open and wide variety of criteria. This is what they came up with in ranking order, #1 being best.- Psycho
- The Shining
- The Exorcist
- Silence of the Lambs
- Jaws
- Night of the Living Dead
- Alien
- The Thing (Carpenter)
- Nosferatu (silent)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
A great list. Here is mine in no particular order.
Psycho
The Bride of Frankenstein
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Black Cat (1930s Universal)
The Shining
The Seventh Victim
The Cabinet of Dr. Calagari
The Exorcist
Halloween
The Horror of Dracula
Please post your personal list and comment.
I'm ashamed to admit I've still never seen the original Alien, nor have I seen the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. But I've seen all the others on that list and I agree. A more recent movie that I might add to the list is "Let the Right One In." The subtle effects they used to distort the girl's face in some scenes really creeped me out.
ReplyDeleteI havent seen the original alien either. My friend let me borrow it but I have even picked it up. I feel so left behind when I have to watch an old film.
ReplyDeletealtough, I love Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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