Classic Horror Movies That are a Must Watch
10/26/22
By: Maggie Cooper
NO SPOILERS (:
New horror movies are pumped out each year, without fail. Some of these are fairly good, and some of them are just terrible. But when thinking of horror movies, you may think of some new movies, but guaranteed you will think of some classic, well known horror movies. We’re talking the ones that changed the horror movie game, ones that you remember, the ones parents not just insist, but demand you see because they are just that incredible. Most incredible horror movies were made around 1970-1990. Most, not all. But the ones made in that time period are considered classics. Every horror lover has either seen or must see these. Even if you aren’t a superfan, these are still must-sees. If you’re curious, keep reading.
Child’s Play(1988) !GORE!
Child’s Play is a slasher film. Sequels were made of the movie, but none quite as iconic or incredible as the 1988 film. The move starts with Charles Lee Ray, a notorious serial killer, being shot down by Mike Norris, a cop attempting to arrest him. Charles dies, but not before he uses voodoo magic to transfer his soul into a Good Guy doll, a new, expensive toy. He is proclaimed as dead. Then, we meet the Barclays. Karen Barclay is a single mother who just wants to get a nice birthday present for her six year old son, Andy. Andy desperately wants a Good Guy Doll, which is too expensive for Karen to afford. Karen finds a man selling a Good Guy Doll at a price she can afford. But after she gives the doll to Andy, strange things start happening to the family… and it all comes back to the doll.
This is the cover of Child's Play. It features one of the main characters, Chucky.
This is Reagan while she is possessed.
The Exorcist (1973) !GORE!
The Exorcist is a supernatural horror film, made in 1973. We first meet a man, later identified as Father Merrin, in an archaeological dig site in Iraq. We then see Chris Macneil, a single mother and actress performing a scene for her new movie. As she finishes the scene and goes home, we meet her daughter Reagan. After a while, Reagan starts to show strange symptoms, like levitating and speaking in tongues. Chris seeks medical help for Reagan. Despite all the efforts to cure her, all attempts are dead ends. She soon seeks a different type of help. “I thought it was a good movie, would watch it again,” said Israel Gillespie
Nightmare on Elms Street(1984) !GORE!
Nightmare on Elms Street is an American supernatural slasher film written and directed by Wes Craven. In this film, a handful of unfortunate Midwestern teenagers are submitted to the mercy of Freddy Krueger, a disfigured murderer who hunts teenagers in their dreams. Once Freddy murders the kids in their dreams, their physical bodies die as well. After her best friend loses her life to the merciless Freddy Krueger, Nancy Thompson looks further into the murder, which was blamed on her best friends boyfriend, and begins to find that there could be more to this. But will she be able to solve the mystery before anyone else gets hurt? If you wonder if this movie would be a good thing to watch, here’s some feedback from a student:
“I thought it was an iconic movie,” Macy Mullin said.
This is the cover of Nightmare on Elms Street. It features main characters Freddy Krueger and Nancy Thompson.
This is the family the movie is based around. It has almost all of the family members shown in the movie, it doesn't show Carol Ann, though.
Poltergeist (1982) !GORE!
In Poltergeist, the film follows a suburban family who suffers from a haunted house. The family never noticed this, until their youngest child, Carol Ann, starts communicating with the ghosts. Soon, the family starts experiencing things like objects moving by themselves. It’s all fun and games until Carol Ann becomes abducted. In their worry, they contact some professionals to help get Carol Ann back. But can they get to her in time? This movie is a bit more plot-centered than the others, according to students. “I didn’t think it was super scary, but it had a good plot,” comments Kelsey Blevins.
Contributor Bio:
Maggie Cooper is a 12 y/o female who likes teacups, writing, and the color green. Her favorite animal is a butterfly, and she has a strong dislike for asparagus.