The horror genre is filled to the brim was terrifying movies...as well as some low-budget
trash which makes it hard for us to determine what is good and what is downright awful.
So today on Top 5 Scary Videos, I’m bringing you our list of the Top 5 Scariest Horror
Movies You Need To Watch. Now, I’m going to be steering clear of the obvious selections,
but honourable mentions go out to The Shining, The Exorcist, Friday 13th, Rosemary’s Baby,
Scream, and A Nightmare on Elm Street, amongst others. Remember, these are just my personal
picks, so don’t get too triggered. Also, before we begin, be sure to stick around until
the end of the video where I’ll be responding to some of your comments. Lets jump in.
5 Goodnight Mommy (2014) This Austrian horror was released back in
2014, and follows twin boys who move to a new home with their mother who has just undergone
a face changing cosmetic procedure following an accident. What makes this film terrifying
as an audience member is that we’re never quite sure what is happening, let alone what
is real and what is not. The twins develop a form of Capgras Syndrome, a syndrome which
makes them believe their mother has been replaced by an imposter. The film begins as a slow
burn, as the twins investigation stems from a curious nature before it turns into something
far more cruel and horrific, which quickly divides us as an audience. Conflicting us
as we wonder whether we should be rooting for the twins or the mother. What sets this
film about from the rest of our list, is that the film has no surprises. It’s not filled
with trump scares, or twist and turns, it is in the purest sense, horror -- as we watch
innocent young children do unspeakable things. It’s an uncomfortable watch but a masterclass
in horror nonetheless. Goodnight Mommy, check it out!
4 You’re Next (2011) This home invasion horror was released back
in 2011, and follows the Davison family as they come under attack during their anniversary
getaway. A gang of mysterious masked killers storm the house, but very quickly learn that
one of the victims harbors a very special set of skills, making her perhaps one of,
if not, the greatest final girls of all time. Now, You’re Next is the perfect result of
an often-mishandled storyline -- we’ve seen it before, innocent families tormented by
killers. But You’re Next is different, so incredibly different. As the family sit and
spat at the dinner table, they are very quickly interrupted by said killers, which sets off
an all-night bloodbath. However, what set this film apart from the rest of our list,
is that it strays away from the tropes of the home invasion subgenre, and instead gifts
us with Erin, played by Sharni Vinson. A character who is the furthest thing from a victim we
have perhaps ever seen in the genre. She fights back against the intruders, showing us that
this is not her first rodeo, and she is highly trained in fighting and survival skills. Erin
is not to be messed with, and neither is You’re Next. Watch it, you will not regret it.
3 Freaks (1932) Classic Horror doesn’t get more classic
than Tod Browning’s 1932 masterpiece, Freaks. A film which managed to slip by Hollywood’s
censors in the brief period before the code authority years. The film follows a circus,
and it's beautiful trapeze artists who agrees to marry the leader of the sideshow performers,
but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance. Now, this
film features a phenomenal cast of real-life sideshow performers, which is why the film
itself following its release was banned in the UK for over 30 years. Yep, that’s right.
30 years. Despite its age, Freaks is still one of the most disturbing and haunting horror
films I have ever seen -- and many other creators have been inspired by Tod Browning’s work
as well. Such as Ryan Murphy who borrowed heavily from the movie for his carnival-themed
season of American Horror Story.
2 The Woman in Black (1989) I’m so, so sorry guys. I hated to have to
do that to you, but that scene just proves how absolutely terrifying the 1989 version
of The Woman in Black is. For those of you who don’t know, the film was directed by
Herbert Wise, and based on the back of the same name written by Susan Hill. It follows
a a young lawyer who is sent to settle the estate of an old widow who passed away in
the seaside town of Crythin. The townspeople are reluctant to talk about, or go near the
woman’s creepy home. And on top of that, no one will explain or acknowledge the menacing
woman in black he keeps seeing. Ignoring the town, the lawyer goes to the house where he
quickly discovers its horrible secrets. If you’ve seen the Daniel Radcliffe version
good for you, it’s just not the best version. But don’t worry, you can amend your mistakes
by watch this superior 1989 classic. Do it.
1 Carrie (1976) Yes, yes, yes. I know I said I wouldn’t
be picking obvious choices, but I can’t not include Carrie and you know that. Directed
by Brian De Palma and released back in 1976, Carrie follows the story of Carrie White,
a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her religious mother. However, after being
humiliated at prom, Carrie unleashes her powers on her classmates and town. Based on Stephen
King’s novel of the same name, Brian De Palma very successfully brought his work to
life in a gusty and cutting-edge movie. At the time of its release, the cast were full
of unknowns, including: Sissy Spacek, John Travolta, Nancy Allen and William Katt. What
makes this film so damn good is that it makes you feel everything. Pain for Carrie, horror
at what she does to her classmates, and fear that we have spent an entire film rooting
for the villain. Carrie is sensational, and despite its age, still holds up.
Well, there we have it! Do you guys agree with our list? I’m sure a lot of you will
be triggered or confused, but like I said, this is all personal opinion and I tried my
best to steer clear from the obvious horror picks. So with that, leave me all your thoughts
and feelings in the comments down below. Before I go, I just want to respond to a few comments
from one of our last videos, Top 5 Obscure Movie Monsters.
Mr F said “Lucy I feel like your only giving 99.9% rather than the full 100%. Hope you’re
feeling okay.” -- That .5% was thinking about the pain and suffering I was going to
inflict following the video.
Da_XingXing Aka Gorilla said “1:22 did she say torture porn, wtf that’s kinda hot.”
-- Okay, I figured a few of you would be confused. Torture porn is a horror subgenre which houses
the likes of Saw, Hostel, Martyrs. Y’know, torture films.
Bruce Anderson said “Lucy reminds me of the detective from spawn the Animated Series.
Pretty much unfazed by anything.” -- Damn straight.
Brandon Bartholomew said “Are you okay, you don’t seem happy” -- are any of us
okay, or any of us happy?
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