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Films to give you the fear
Threads [1984]Threads [1984]
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guaranteed to give you sleepless nights (if you're anything like me, you'll regret ever seeing it)
The Woman in Black [1989] (REGION 1) (NTSC)The Woman in Black [1989] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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the scariest ghost story I've ever seen, but very subtle and atmospheric for most of the time as opposed to gore or monsters
A Warning To The Curious (BBC Ghost Story For Christmas) [1972]A Warning To The Curious (BBC Ghost Story For Christmas) [1972]
one of the best of the BBC christmas ghost stories. Chilling and well-acted
Halloween (25th Anniversary Edition)Halloween (25th Anniversary Edition)
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a film that relies on a steady build-up, with a climax that keeps you guessing
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Original Uncut Edition [1974]The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Original Uncut Edition [1974]
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stands the test of time surprisingly well. Bizarre, slightly disturbing, lacking a storyline, but wonderful for it's randomness
The War Game [1965]The War Game [1965]
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similiar to "Threads", but I found it less unsettling. The only reason I include these two films is because they terrified me, and they do not really deserve a place in any horror collection.
Dead Of Night [1945]Dead Of Night [1945]
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a wonderful film, that shows that you do not need special effects or things jumping out of shadows to make a scary film. When it comes to classics, you can't get more classic than this
The Exorcist - Director's Cut [1974]The Exorcist - Director's Cut [1974]
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it now seems de rigeur to take the piss out of this film. Sit someone down in front of this in a dark room on their own, then see who's laughing.
The Shining [1980]The Shining [1980]
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very good build up, and everyone knows what happens at the end. From what I remember, not quite as scary as the made-for-tv version
Stephen King's The Shining [1997]Stephen King's The Shining [1997]
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if you are looking for a more accurate version of King's story, get this. However, the ending is painfully "I love you dad".
The Signalman [1976]The Signalman [1976]
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an eerie story, superbly acted by only two main characters, which gets under your skin. another of the christmas ghost stories