L.T. Niosi is a Blogger and Associate Editor for EpixHD.  She is a film fanatic and avid writer who currently lives and works in New York City.  A full collection of her blogs can be found on LTfeatures.

I learned a lot on my recent trip to San Diego’s Comic-Con.  I learned that spandex is not a forgiving fabric and unitards are best left to dolphin trainers, I learned that geeks can get feisty (as proved by the pencil-stabbing incident in Hall H), and I learned that horror movies are going to haunt the box office and your psyche for the rest of the summer. It wasn’t until I was boarding the plane heading back to New York that I realized I had been totally duped.  Did I really just spend four days at a “comic” fanatics gathering?  Had I gotten lost on the way to the convention center and accidentally stumbled into Fright-Fest?

Yes, there were super heroes here and there, but this year’s festivities were also littered with horror films.  Scary movies aren’t ideal for a girl who is still terrified of the Wicked Witch of the West… yeah she melted but a quick trip to the freezer and she could be back in fighting shape!  To make matters worse, the publicity theme of 2010 was interactive stunts.  The new film Buried really captured this insanity; their booth encouraged fans to be buried alive themselves, taped, and then posted their recorded panic to Facebook and Twitter.  I was able to avoid that terror by feigning a stomachache, but I wasn’t able to dodge every bullet, or rather, duck every swing of an ax.

I had the great… eh… pleasure of attending a preview screening of the first 8 minutes of Saw 3D and although I was just peeking through my 3D glasses, I reluctantly liked what I saw.  There was so much blood and guts in just those first few scenes that it made me wonder if Kevin Greutert, the Director, took any staging tips from the Emergency Room after a ten car collision.  It was gory and graphic, but being that this is the final film of the franchise I expected them to go out with a literal bang.  By the time my interview with Tobin Bell (Jigsaw himself) and Kevin rolled around I was shaking in my boots.  Once I came to my senses and ceased quivering I was able to appreciate the impact that the Saw series has had on films, especially the horror genre.  Tobin commented that Jigsaw ultimately wants to expose people’s flaws and force them to change their ways.  When you look at it that way, Jigsaw seems less like a murderous psychopath and more like an evil social worker.

I was also able to go to attend The Last Exorcism panel and interview the Director, Daniel Stamm, and Producer, Eli Roth.  They are nice guys – really nice guys.  So how do they come up with this stuff?  Just listening to them speak about the film made me have to silently chant to myself “it’s only a movie, it’s only a movie” while simultaneously smiling and nodding at both of them.  The movie looks terrifying but incredible.  It is one of those horror movies, like Rosemary’s Baby, that will haunt you for a lifetime but you will kick yourself if you turn away from the screen.

Leaving Comic-Con I exhaled a deep sigh of relief, knowing that the worst was over.  Then an enormous Piranha 3D poster rolled by on the flatbed of a truck, (the film was deemed too scary for the convention center and was banished to the streets of San Diego), and I realized that I can never escape the horror films.  Now every turning doorknob, every creaky step and every ominous cloud makes me feel like my days are numbered, but I wouldn’t want it any other way.

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The rich selection of great blogs and sites on movies provides an endless source of enjoyment for movie lovers. I couldn’t possibly put together a comprehensive list, but here are 60 quality movie blogs I enjoy.

I’ve divided the blogs into six categories for ease of reading, though they’re a bit fluid and some blogs fit into several categories. If you think there’s a must-read I overlooked, feel free to add it in the comments!

NEWSY

Everything you’d want to know about the latest movies (mostly mainstream).

Cinematical
This leading film blog offers news, reviews and thought-provoking opinion pieces.
Recent post: Quick List: Canadian Movies That Are Cool

Film Junk
News, reviews, features, and entertaining podcasts.
Recent post: Skip Eclipse and Play The 8-Bit YouTube Game Instead

FilmSchoolRejects
Movie news, reviews, and interviews, often with an amusingly cynical edge.
Recent post: Review: Inception

Get the Big Picture
Movie news, reviews and trailers, presented with a good dash of personal opinion.
Recent post: 20 New Photos from Zhang Yimou’s ‘Noodle Shop’

Gordon and the Whale
High-quality news, reviews, interviews – and contests too.
Recent post: Writer/Director Rod Lurie says STRAW DOGS remake will carry a hard R-rating

HitFix
Up-to-the-minute news in entertainment (movies, TV, music).
Recent post: Oscar Watch: Is ‘Inception’ a lock for a Best Picture nomination?

JoBlo
This movie network is an all-in-one source of news, reviews, and trailers.
Recent post: Two cool new French posters for The Expendables and Piranha 3D

LatinoReview
A good assortment of movie news, reviews, and features, occasionally with a specifically Latino perspective.
Recent post: Summer Of ‘85: 25 Years, 25 Films

Slashfilm
This go-to source provides news, reviews and trailers with a fanboy angle.
Recent post: First Look: Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender in David Cronenberg’s ‘A Dangerous Method’

TotalFilm
Movie news, trailers, and catchy feature articles.
Recent Post: The 26 Most Uninspirational Movie Speeches

BLOODY

Must-reads for horror lovers.

Arbogast
Meditations on horror, crime and more from an anonymous film buff.
Recent post: When your love affair has run its course

Bloody Disgusting
A premier source of horror news, reviews, trailers and more for movies as well as music, games and comics.
Recent post: FanTasia ‘10: First Images From ‘Jack Brooks’ Director’s ‘The Shrine’

Dread Central
Horror news with an underground focus.
Recent Post: Film4 Frightfest ‘10 - New Still: I Spit on Your Grave

FEARnet
This horror community features blogs and free movies to watch.
Recent post: Exclusive: Neil Marshall on His Bloody ‘Centurion’

Final Girl
A personal look at the horror genre, from the 70s and 80s to the present.
Recent post: The House of the Devil

Horrorsquad
Horror reviews, interviews, clips and club discussions.
Recent post: Interview: Rick Baker Opens Up About ‘The Wolfman’

Obscure Hollow
A go-to source for classic horror.
Recent post: The Scarlet Empress (1934)

Shock Till You Drop
Great source of news and reviews for the newest horror movies.
Recent post: The second trailer for Savage

Upcoming Horror Movies
Trailers and reviews for (obviously) upcoming horror flicks, with good, wide-ranging coverage.
Recent post: Let Me In teaser trailer

Vault of Horror
A broad, fun-to-read exploration of the horror genre.
Recent post: Tuesday Top 10: Favorite Ray Harryhausen Creations

EXPLORERS

Beyond the usual Hollywood suspects, these blogs offer coverage of indie productions and the international film scene.

Bad Movie Planet
Entertaining coverage of bad cinema: B-movies, cult flicks, and more.
Recent post: Who Killed Mary What’s ‘er Name?

Coffee Coffee and More Coffee
Thought-provoking analysis of film from around the world.
Recent post: One Million Yen Girl

CriterionCast
Quality podcasts and posts on new and classic film as well as cinema business/technology news.
Recent post: Blockbuster Plans To Expand Kiosk Availability In The South, Redbox Tests Higher Priced Daily Rentals

Daily Film Dose
A new film review every day – a mix of old and new, well-known and offbeat.
Recent post: Stranger Than Paradise

The Film Talk
Wide-ranging, thoughtful podcast and posts.
Recent post: Youngblood on Film: The Emerging Genre of Cinema Anima

GreenCine Daily
The blog of the online DVD rent-by-mail service is a widely-read source of indie film news and reviews.
Recent post: FILM OF THE WEEK: Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Celebration

IFC: The Independent Eye
Everything indie: news, reviews and features.
Recent post: The unexpected winners and losers at the indie box office

SelfStyledSiren
Smart, personal musings on cinema, especially classics.
Recent post: Women’s Costumes at the Movies

Some Came Running
Highly visual, intriguing explorations of film and entertainment.
Recent post: Digital Archery

Twitch
Extensive coverage of indie and foreign as well as basic Hollywood fare.
Recent post: Once Again, The Teaser For Eugenio Mira’s Gorgeous AGNOSIA - This Time In English

OPINION

More in-depth considerations of, and sometimes highly personal perspectives on, the world of film.

Andrew O’Hehir
This Salon blog offers up a thought-provoking analysis of a mix of mainstream and indie films.
Recent post: Restrepo vs. The Hurt Locker

A.V. Club
Pop-culture news, features, and particularly good interviews, sometimes with a dash of The Onion-style humor.
Recent post: George Miller, who hasn’t read the papers today, announces he’s making two Mad Max films back to back

FilmExperience
Always amusing and often provocative thoughts on film.
Recent post: Halfway Mark: Screen Hotties of 2010

Hollywood Elsewhere
A personal perspective offers fresh insights into Hollywood news and new releases.
Recent post: Tripping in Hollywood Hills

In Contention
Reviews and features, with a notably in-depth focus on film awards.
Recent post: Life Without Oscar

The Movie Blog
Amusing reads on (mostly big) movies and movie news.
Recent post: Inception’s Cool Outdoor Advertising Spots

Movie Mom
A smart parent’s perspective on movies, media, and what’s appropriate for children of different ages.
Recent post: Andrew Garfield Is the New Spiderman

Pajiba
The self-described “scathing reviews for bitchy people” site doesn’t skimp on personal opinion in movie reviews and features.
Recent post: 100 Greatest Movie Insults of All Time

Roger Ebert
Pithy, highly quotable reviews from the veteran film critic.
Recent post: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

What Would Toto Watch
Thought-provoking reviews, interviews and analysis of the world of film.
Recent post: WWTW interview: University of Denver Chaplain talks ‘Twilight’

GEEKY

These blogs speak to the sci-fi, fantasy and comics loving geek.

Den of Geek
A go-to source of news, reviews and features on “geek” movies, TV, comics, games, both mainstream and cult.
Recent post: The Directors Who Took on Someone Else’s Franchise

Geekosystem
A collection of entertaining pictures, videos, links, news and observations to appeal to everyone’s inner geek.
Recent post: The Real Minority Report Interface

Great Geek Manual
Great entertainment roundups, geek quotes and history.
Recent post: Geek Media Roundup: July 5, 2010

Io9
A leading source of sci-fi news in movies, books, etc. along with a dash of reporting on futuristic-sounding science.
Recent post: The 15 lamest sea monsters to ever doggy-paddle into cinema

Mania
A diverse look at comic book, fantasy, sci-fi and anime entertainment, including movies.
Recent post: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Movie Review

SciFiChick
Fun-to-read news and reviews from a sci-fi fan.
Recent post: Tonight on Syfy: MERLIN Season 2 Finale

SF Signal
An entertaining mix of sci-fi news, analysis, and pop culture.
Recent post: Ghostbusters Done Steampunk Style

SciFi Wire
Sci-fi and fantasy news from the SyFy network.
Recent post: New Potter trailer shows the beginning of the end—and more!

Superhero Hype
Superhero news, reviews, and trailers for movies and comics.
Recent post: Transformers 3 Set Photos and More!

Topless Robot
News, features, videos, contests and plenty of nerdy humor.
Recent post: TR Contest: Tweets from G.I. Joe HQ and the Terrordrome

FUTURIST

These blogs explore (at least in part) the future of cinema and media: how digital delivery services, online social networks, and more are changing the entertainment landscape. Offering perspectives from filmmakers, technology insiders, academics, and more, not all are strictly movie blogs.

Blog Maverick
The entrepreneur Mark Cuban often weighs in with controversial perspectives on the future of film and media.
Recent post: Netflix and the Future of the Entertainment Business

Cinematech
Always-interesting analysis of how technology is changing cinema, for filmmakers and viewers.
Recent post: Notes and quotes from the PGA’s 2010 “Produced By” conference

Confessions of an Aca-Fan
In-depth interviews and considerations of the future of media from a renowned professor at USC.
Recent post: The Image of the Journalist in Popular Culture: An Interview with Joe Saltzman (Part Three)

Gearhead Gal
Intriguing perspectives on the consumer experience, often with a focus on media and film.
Recent post: Will Consumers Be Better Than Broadcasters At Programming Online Video?

Hollywood Rewired
This Hollywood Reporter blog reports on news that reflects how technology is changing media.
Recent post: Games a Growth Area for Disney News Corp.

Justin Kownacki
A compelling collection of thoughts on social media, pop culture online, and more.
Recent post: Diversity in Media: How the Web Wins

Media Futurist
Wide-ranging thoughts on the future of media, with a good mix of videos and presentations.
Recent post: Short video on the future of branding & communication

NewTeeVee
The GigaOm blog focused on the technology and business of the new age of video.
Recent post: Reviewers Love Hulu Plus, But Will Anyone Pay For It?

Technotainment
A Variety blog reporting on news related to the intersection of Hollywood and technology.
Recent post: Disney Makes a Big Play in the Mobile Space

Zatznotfunny
A smart, technology-oriented look at the innovations that are changing media and entertainment.
Recent post: Popbox Gets a Launch Date (For Real)

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With a new version of A Nightmare on Elm Street coming out, it’s a good time to ask: What are the scariest movies of all time? Which movie gave heart attacks to millions? Which movie left entire countries sleep-deprived? After what movie did the entire population of a continent started seeing a psychiatrist?
If none of the following movies scared you, then you are either: 1.A very brave person 2. Someone who doesn’t watch movies or 3. Dead.

10. The Birds (1963)

It was so scary that: I never looked at big bird quite the same way again.

A wealthy party girl, Melanie, enjoys a brief flirtation with a lawyer (Rod Taylor) in a San Francisco pet shop. Bearing a gift of two lovebirds, she quickly strikes up a romance with him. One day, during a birthday party for his younger sister, a flock of birds attacks the children in what seems to be a random incident. In fact, it signals the beginning of a massive and unexplainable avian assault on the residents of the town, from which no one may emerge alive…

9. The Ring (2002)

It was so scary that: I sold my VCR, threw away all of my videotapes and moved on to using only DVDs.

Someone should check if this movie was funded by DVD manufacturers!
A group of teenagers all die suddenly and inexplicably exactly one week after watching a mysterious videotape. A journalist (Naomi Watts), who is a relative of one of the victims, begins an investigation that leads her to the tape, which contains footage of random and surreal images. After viewing it she receives a phone call stating that she, too, has seven days left to live. As the clock ticks away, she attempts to discover the significance of the cryptic tape before her time is up.

8. Paranormal Activity (2007)

It was so scary that: Now, one of the things that scare me the most is invisible things.

After a young, middle class couple moves into a suburban ’starter’ tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be somehow demonic but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to.

7. Saw (2004)

It was so scary that: After watching the movie, whenever I was asked, “Hello, would you like to play a game?” I replied, “NO!” – even if it was just backgammon.

Our story begins with… 2 strangers chained in a bathroom, separated by a bloody corpse holding a gun and a tape recorder. Their only way out is to use a saw left for them, and to cut one of their feet off. A serial killer who specializes in torturing immoral strangers is playing a game with them: One of them has less than eight hours to kill the other, or else his wife and daughter will be murdered. As the two alternately try to help each other and secretly attempt to win the game, a series of flashbacks reveals the history of the madman and the pair of detectives handling the case.

6. Psycho (1960)

It was so scary that: I immediately stopped all my friendships with psychopaths.

Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) is a lonely out-of-the-way motel keeper, living under the domineering specter of his mother. The young, well-intentioned Bates is introduced to the audience when Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), a blonde on the run with stolen money, checks in for the night. But Momma doesn’t like loose women, so the stage is set for this classic tale of horror, and one of the most famous scenes in film history.

5. Alien (1979)

It was so scary that: I’ve decided not to travel to space, even if the whole global warming thing continues.

Sigourney Weaver is Officer Ripley, a crew member on a spaceship that lands on a dying planet in response to an SOS call. They bring back to the spaceship a mysterious creature. Things gets out of hand when one of the creature’s offspring, in one of the film’s most infamous scenes, explodes horribly from a crew member’s stomach and runs away. The vessel’s captain leads the others in a search for the rapidly growing, acid-dripping alien before it can cut them down, one by one.

4. The Shining (1980)

It was so scary that: When I travel, I sleep at friends’ houses or in a sleeping bag. Never in hotels…

This title is justifiably #1 on Picturenose’s list of the 10 Best Horror Movies of All Time.

In this adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, Jack Nicholson gives a brilliant performance as Jack Torrance, a writer who works in a closed hotel as a winter caretaker, where he hopes to complete his novel. His wife and young son, who possess some unique psychic powers, accompany him. As the Torrances settle in for the long, lonely months ahead, isolated due to the snowy roads that deny access, strange, unexplainable things start occurring in the hotel, and in every scene Jack seems to be growing a little more evil and dangerous….

3. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

It was so scary that: Even today, satanic babies scare me.

A young couple moves into a spacious apartment off Central Park and befriends the elderly couple next door. Shortly after a tenant in the building commits suicide, Rosemary begins to be plagued by disturbing dreams, including a hallucinogenic sequence in which she is raped by something “inhuman” while surrounded by a host of unlikely spectators. Rosemary discovers she is pregnant, falls violently ill, and when it’s unveiled that her the seeming neighbors are members of a witches’ coven, she realizes she’s a victim of a deeply evil conspiracy and that no one can be trusted, not even her own husband.

2. Jaws (1975)

It was so scary that: Not only did I avoid going to the beach, I also avoided taking baths for many years.

Steven Spielberg directed this thrill ride of terror. At the height of beach season, the Massachusetts resort Town of Amity Island is terrorized by surprise attacks from a great white shark. Three unlikely partners team up to hunt down the rogue and destroy it: the new chief of police from New York, a young university-educated oceanographer and a crusty old-time fisherman. Composer John Williams created the score to Jaws, which has since become a well-known theme of impending doom.

1. A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)

It was so scary that: Like Machiavelli, I tried sleeping only two hours each night. It didn’t work as I still dreamt, and since I slept so little I was starting to lose my mind. So reluctantly I returned to sleeping eight hours and hoped for the best.

A hellish, razor-fingered monster enters the dreams of the teenage residents of a rural town and systematically slaughters them in their sleep, until one courageous young woman does battle with the predatory creature.

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Christian Toto is a veteran journalist and film critic whose movie reviews are heard on WTOP radio and “The Dennis Miller Show.” He blogs on film at What Would Toto Watch?

Horror fans can’t be pleased about the state of the blood-soaked genre. Hollywood seems more interested in cranking out tepid remakes and reboots of classic horror movies (see the upcoming Nightmare on Elm Street) rather than surprising us with something original.

The shock success of Paranormal Activity in 2009 stands as a rare - and welcome - exception.

Plenty of smart and creepy horror films have come out in recent years, but there’s a good chance they never played at a theater near you. No matter, since the DVD shelves are a fine place to discover some buried horror treasures.

Consider these 10 films the next time you’re in the mood for a good fright and want to steer clear of another mindless slasher film.

1. Splinter (2008)

The setup is simple. Two couples seek shelter in a convenience store after someone - or something - attacks them. The dynamic between the couples provides its own sense of danger, but so, too, does the mysterious creature slamming itself against the store’s window front trying to break in. The clever visual effects leave audiences unsure exactly what’s trying to gobble up the protagonists, and you’ll be rooting for the film’s heavy, played with gusto by Shea Whigham.

2. Eden Lake (2008)

This British chiller follows a couple eager for a romantic camping trip. What they stumble onto is a pack of unruly teenagers who terrorize them at every turn. Lake doesn’t need monsters or vampires to leave us breathless. It’s the thought of everyday kids running amok that does the trick.

3. Rogue (2007)

A killer croc movie? Pass. Not so fast. This Aussie import provides some beautiful scenery and expertly crafted thrills. The attractive cast doesn’t hurt, including Michael Vartan of Alias fame and the under-rated Radha Mitchell (Melinda and Melinda)

4. The House of the Devil (2009)

This 2009 film paid homage to the early ’80s horror movies with one big difference. It’s actually smarter and more satisfying than the films from the time period it’s emulating. A broke college student decides to take a babysitting gig in a creepy old mansion. Bad move. Fun movie. Just be patient. The film starts very slowly and takes some time before it reaches the boiling point.

5. Shuttle (2008)

This shocker is less a pure horror film than a nail-biting thriller, but there’s enough blood spilled to qualify for the genre. A group of travelers make their way onto an airport shuttle to deliver them back home. The shuttle bus driver has other plans. You might not believe some of the twists that soon unfold, but the film barrels forward at a breakneck pace.

6. Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)

The slasher genre gets skewered in this sly horror comedy. A wannabe serial killer named Leslie Vernon hires a documentary crew to shoot the dawn of his killing spree. This no-budget affair offers some funny observations on the horror genre and manages to be creepy as Leslie goes to work.

7. Wolf Creek (2005)

This one is unsettling, plain and simple. Three travelers, lost in the Australian Outback, run into a charismatic local who knows the lay of the land. That’s all that can be shared about the film without giving too much away. Director Greg McLean, who is also responsible for Rogue, takes his sweet time before unleashing the evil. But when it comes … it hits about as hard as a horror film can. Not for the squeamish.

8. Pontypool (2008)

This sleeper might be the most cerebral shocker on this list. It’s the tale of a wizened disc jockey trying to maintain his cool as a zombie-like outbreak spreads across the town. Don’t expect blood and guts mayhem, just psychological terror anchored by a great lead performance from Stephen McHattie.

9. The Midnight Meat Train (2008)

Horror fans couldn’t wait for this feature, an adaptation of one of author Clive Barker’s creepier tales. But the film’s studio rushed it into but a few theaters before it raced to DVD. Train isn’t a classic by any means. The ending is a bit bloodless, dramatically speaking, but it’s one of the more brutal horror films in recent years, should that be your cup of joe. Vinnie Jones provides a terrifying screen presence as a passenger to be avoided at all costs.

10. Slither (2006)

Think horror-comedy and films like Shaun of the Dead and An American Werewolf in London rush to mind, and for good reason. But this no-nonsense thriller is a perky blend of laughter and gross-out moments. A meteor crashes to earth, bringing with it a creature eager to infiltrate a small Midwestern town. Firefly’s Nathan Fillion finds the right tongue in cheek groove to make this romp a guiltless pleasure.

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Don’t hand Halloween over to the candy corn eaters and bunny outfit wearers. This holiday is about darkness, mystery, and terror. Here are our top ten slasher movies - best watched in the dark behind locked doors. Feel free to add your thoughts and picks in the comments section.

10. Time After Time (1979)

When serial killer Jack the Ripper escapes 19th-century London in a time machine stolen from H.G. Wells, the author pursues him to 20th-century San Francisco. The fish-out-of-water scenario adds humor to this slasher flick.

9. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

Four tipsy teens smash a pedestrian with their car and, in a panic, dispose of the almost-dead body in the ocean. Big mistake guys… The following summer, the reunited group is stalked by a mysterious figure with a fish hook. An echo of screenwriter Kevin Williamson’s mega-hit “Scream,” substituting that movie’s inside-jokiness for genuine feelings of guilt and angst.

8. Black Christmas (1974)

A terrifying chain of murders occur in a sorority house. This tense film is a precursor to the slasher films that would come a half decade later, but it never relies on gore.

7. Scream (1996)

Someone in a Halloween costume is on a killing spree… This critically-acclaimed slasher flick has a witty, self-aware humor, but it’s just as suspenseful as the others on this list. It was responsible for something of a revival in slasher movies.

6. The Evil Dead (1981)

Why do college students always end up in isolated and abandoned places? Five students’ vacation in an isolated cabin in the woods turns into a nightmare when they find an audiotape that’s the key to unlocking evil spirits. A whole lot of graphic violence and gore ensues.

5. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

A hellish, razor-fingered monster enters the dreams of the teenage residents of a bucolic town and systematically slaughters them in their sleep. It’s one of the most popular horror movies of all time - and Freddy Krueger has become one of the most famous villains in cinema history.

4. Saw (2004)

A violent, bloody, psychologically exhausting and exhilarating exercise in terror. Some of the torture scenes are excruciatingly hard to watch.

3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

This cult flick is the granddaddy of all splatter films, and still gets remade, sequeled and prequeled regularly. A family of mass murderers is led by the gruesome, chainsaw-wielding Leatherface.

2. Friday the 13th (1980)

A group of fun-loving teenagers in a deserted camp that closed twenty years earlier after a series of unexplained deaths… Along with Halloween, this set the standard for the slasher flicks of the 1980s.

1. Halloween (1978)

Of course. This movie about a mad killer stars Jamie Lee Curtis in her first, star-making role and set the standard by which all modern horror films are measured.

And one bonus…

Scary Movie (2000)

So many disfigured, disguised, deranged, obsessive characters – they were bound to be mocked eventually. Scary Movie does it just right. A campy, riotous mash-up of everything from Scream and Halloween to non-slasher horror like Carrie and The Blair Witch Project. The film leaves no classic scene untouched and never passes up the chance for a joke, however crude. It was so successful that it became a franchise of its own.

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