Great list! It's awesome to see you distinguishing between horror, gruesome, and thriller categories - it's not always easy to pin down a movie's genre.
Here are some of my (hypothetical) favorite horror movies:
**Classic Horror**
1. The Shining (1980) - Kubrick's masterpiece is still chilling today.
2. Halloween (1978) - John Carpenter's seminal work on the slasher genre.
3. The Exorcist (1973) - A classic possession horror movie that still unsettles audiences.
**Modern Horror**
1. Get Out (2017) - A thought-provoking and unsettling blend of horror and social commentary.
2. Hereditary (2018) - A family drama turned nightmare, with a standout performance from Toni Collette.
3. The Babadook (2014) - A psychological horror movie that explores grief and trauma.
**International Horror**
1. Verónica (2017) - A Spanish horror movie based on true events, with a strong focus on atmosphere and tension.
2. Train to Busan (2016) - A South Korean zombie apocalypse movie that's equal parts intense and emotional.
3. The Wailing (2016) - Another South Korean horror movie that blends folkloric elements with modern horror.
**Guilty Pleasures**
1. Scream (1996) - A self-aware, meta-horror movie that spoofs the genre while still delivering plenty of scares.
2. Trick 'r Treat (2009) - An anthology horror movie that pays homage to classic Halloween stories.
3. The Conjuring (2013) - A well-crafted haunted house movie with a strong focus on character development.
**Thrillers with Horror Elements**
1. Seven (1995) - A crime thriller with a dark, unsettling atmosphere and a legendary performance from Morgan Freeman.
2. Misery (1990) - A psychological thriller with a terrifying performance from Kathy Bates.
3. Shutter Island (2010) - A mystery thriller with a mind-bending twist that'll keep you guessing.
Unpopular opinion: not a fan of the found footage genre, but I do enjoy the first Paranormal Activity movie!
What do you think? Do any of these movies resonate with your own tastes and preferences?
