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http://movies.aol.com/movie-photo/best-horror-moviesBest Horror Movies of All Time: 31 Days of Horror
We're counting down the 31 best horror movies of all time, revealing one movie each day this October, until we finally unmask No. 1 on Halloween. Click "Next" to see which flicks snagged spots 31 through 15 or on the link below to jump straight to today's film, then check out clues to the remaining 14.
31. 'The Ring' (2002)
Naomi Watts proves she's got the pipes of a true scream queen in this remake of the J-horror hit 'Ringu,' about a mysterious video tape that kills anyone who watches it (no, not the Pamela-Tommy Lee tape). It's drenched in taut suspense, and boasts a finale that'll have you sprinting away from your TV set.
30. 'Hellraiser' (1987)
Novelist Clive Barker's directorial debut has everything a great horror flick needs: a puzzle box that, when solved, tears your soul to shreds; a villain who gorges himself on human blood; and a pasty white minion of Satan with a British accent and pins jutting from his head (the iconic -- and aptly named -- Pinhead).
29. 'Nosferatu' (1922)
Despite being an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' novel, director F.W. Murnau's seminal vampire flick is lauded as one of the best silent films ever. And Max Schreck is so chillingly creepy as bloodthirsty antagonist Count Orlok (aka Count Dracula) that the actor himself was believed to be a vampire.
28. 'The Descent' (2006)
Six sexy female spelunkers trapped in a cave sounds like the setup for Cinemax soft-core porn. But in this pulse-pounding, scream-a-minute Scottish import, it's the backdrop for a gloriously gory battle to the death between said spelunkers and a horde of blind, flesh-hungry cave mutants.
27. 'The Omen' (1976)
Being possessed by the devil is one thing, but to discover your child is actually the seed of Satan? Now that's freaky. A few shocking moments (and Jerry Goldsmith's eerie Oscar-winning score) elevate a thoroughly chilling film, while Harvey Stephens' Damien still holds the title as all-time creepiest kid in horror movies.
26. 'The Fly' (1986)
While the 1958 original was frightful (Vincent Price's tiny little fly voice pleading "Help me!" still gives us chills), David Cronenberg's remake is disquieting, disturbing, weird ... in a word, awesome. And Jeff Goldblum is indescribably alluring as the man mutating to a creepy crawler -- emphasis on "creepy."
25. 'The Wicker Man' (1973)
No, the much-maligned Nic Cage remake hasn't permanently tainted the sanctity of its title (it did leave scars). That's because the original is far too traumatic an experience -- in a good way. It's a genre-bending film that challenges viewers every step of the way through one supremely creepy Scottish isle.
24. 'Carnival of Souls' (1962)
This B-movie chiller is a marvel of atmosphere: There are virtually no special effects, no monsters, no serial killers in the shadows ... and yet the story of a church organist who seemingly escapes death in a car accident is frighteningly taut. You'll never hear organ music the same way again.
23. 'The Eye' (2003)
J-horror, Japan's unique brand of scary movie, has had a fair share of successes (and Hollywood remakes). But none are as chilling or terrifying as the Pang brothers' tale of a blind girl given new corneas that leave her seeing dead people -- and not really realizing it. Where's Bruce Willis when you need him?
22. 'Scream' (1996)
Only a fright master like Wes Craven could parody slasher "rules" (e.g., sex equals certain death), pay winking homage to classic horror films, and STILL make us jump 10 feet in the air. With one fell swoop, Craven both revived the genre and proved that a slasher flick needn't be as dumb as its dopey teen victims.
21. 'Friday the 13th' (1980)
Admit it, just the mention of "summer camp" or "Crystal Lake" has you glancing over your shoulder, listening for a noise in the woods and swearing off hockey masks. This classic teen slash-fest is a little bit 'Psycho,' a little bit 'Halloween' and a whole lot of terrifying fun.
20. 'Dracula' (1931)
Even today, Tod Browning's film remains downright unnerving: the gothic cinematography, the sensual undercurrent, Lugosi's iconic portrait of elegant malice ("I never drink ... wine"). More than the novel or any other movie, 'Dracula' defined forever what we fear about vampires ... and what we love about them, too.
19. 'Evil Dead 2' (1987)
Who says horror can't be hilarious? There's plenty of gruesomeness in Sam Raimi's cult classic -- ever see a man saw off his own hand? -- but there's also that priceless humor that plays off the absurdity of horror scenarios. It's a ridiculously fun film that tops 'An American Werewolf in London' as the best of its kind.
18. 'Carrie' (1976)
It has a deceptively humble premise (shy girl with a crazy mom and supernatural powers just wants to fit in), but even in a pre-Columbine world, Brian De Palma's take on a Stephen King novel was enough to give teens and their parents nightmares. And in today's climate, it simply resonates with horror.
17. 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' (1978)
Philip Kaufman's flick about aliens bent on repopulating Earth with emotionless "pod people" packs an even more terrifying punch than the '56 original. Its bleak ending -- featuring a bug-eyed, screaming Donald Sutherland -- is enough to give grown men nightmares.
16. 'Night of the Living Dead' (1968)
George A. Romero made a shocking entrance to B-movie fame with his black-and-white zombie thriller. It plays out almost like a documentary, with very little narrative -- the zombies just keep coming, they have an insatiable hunger for human flesh ... what more do you need to know?
15. 'The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Ingeniously marketed as a documentary -- its stars were listed as "missing and presumed dead" -- this indie grossed $240 mil and proved that eerie sounds, visceral camerawork and adhering to the less-is-more principle (we never see the witch) make for one hell of a harrowing flick.
And the following are to be revealed the next day, the day after, etc until Halloween. They only list hints.
14. [Hint: The 21-person body count of this early horror sequel's original cut was hacked down to 10 due to pressure from censors.]
'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1935)
The monster takes a wife -- and horror fans were invited to the reception. James Whale's compelling classic is the perfect marriage of poignant romance and creature discomforts. And as for the unholy union, turns out the couple was catastrophically mismatched.
13. Hint: More than 500 gallons of fake blood were used in the making of this film.
12. Hint: This film's editor went on to direct the made-for-TV sequel.
11. Hint: The studio wanted to change the title of this underrated chiller to 'God's Hands,' but the director convinced them to leave it be.
10. Hint: This post-apocalyptic flick was inspired by 'The Day of the Triffids.'
9. Hint: This classic ghost story earned its director a Golden Globe nomination.
8. Hint: When the MPAA threatened to slap this late-'70s classic with an X rating, the director persuaded the studio to release it unrated rather than adjust the film in any way.
7. Hint: The special effects for this early-'80s masterpiece are still considered the benchmark for practical gore.
6. Hint: The left-handed star of this thrill masterpiece learned to write right-handed for the role so that he would not give away a key clue to the film's ending.
5. Hint: Before shooting began, this gory, terror-inducing film had the not-so-terror-inducing title of 'Headcheese'.
4. Hint: Although the movie features a very young boy in a pivotal role, the director was able to shoot all of the boy's scenes without the young actor realizing he was in a horror film.
3. Hint: The film's director attempted to buy as many copies as possible of the novel upon which the movie is based so as to keep the ending a secret.
2. Hint: The famous set of stairs in this occult classic now leads down to an Exxon station.
1. Hint: Although the events of the movie were initially supposed to unfold over the course of many days, they were condensed to one day to reduce the need for costume changes and thus keep the film's budget low.
So, any guesses as to the movies not revealed yet? Think #5 (the one that was initially to be called 'Headcheese') is Texas Chainsaw Massacre or something? Also, I know I've read the facts about #4 and #3 before but I can't remember the movies, of course.
