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Top Ten Modern Zombie Movies

Published by FrightFind On June 15, 2017

We know what you are thinking: Another zombie movie list that is guaranteed to piss me off. It might, it really, really might. But we are doing it anyway! What qualifies as a zombie flick though? Some genre purists insist that zombies must only be the reanimated dead in order to meet the qualification. Others allow for virus addled cannibalistic humans. A third group will argue that to meet the original definition from Caribbean or African voodoo, of which the word originated from the Bantu term “zonbi,” is a MUST.

What is a zombie?

Depending on who you talk to and their specific definition of the word, there is no agreeable “right” answer. Even genre staples like George A. Romero’s Night of The Living Dead might not qualify as a true zombie flick to some fanatics.

So for this list we’re relying on Merriam-Webster to help us out.

“2. a. a person held to resemble the so-called walking dead; especially an automaton
b. a person markedly strange in appearance or behavior”

Now that the semantics are out of the way, let’s officially start this list.

10. 28 Weeks Later (2007)

Starting off the list is one of the two most controversial movies you can mention when discussing what does and does not qualify as a zombie film. The only other film that will generate as much outrage is 28 Weeks’ predecessor, 28 Days Later.

28 Weeks Later takes place six months after the devastating outbreak of the “rage virus” introduced in 28 Days Later. With military intervention and heavily quarantined areas, society has just started to rebuild when a surviving carrier of the virus unwittingly begins the horror once more.

Later actually amps up the excitement from the first film, which often relied upon quiet moments and dialogue to push the narrative. Straight away viewers are treated to an adrenaline filled, fast paced, grotesque piece of art.

Robert Carlyle’s permanent, chiseled grimace lend perfectly to the role of protective father and (less protective) husband, and the dizzying, chaotic cinematography will keep your interest piqued throughout.

Overall, it’s a very well done sequel that lives up to the hype of the original.

9. Pontypool (2008)

We’ve mentioned Pontypool before but couldn’t help but include it once more. Perhaps the least well known zombie flick on this list, it definitely deserves some recognition.

Radio DJ Mazzie, played by Steven McHattie, talks the viewer through what initially appears to be a localized viral outbreak but quickly devolves into chaos.

This film is especially good if you enjoy all the aspects of a zombie flick with a lot less gross. That’s not to say there isn’t any blood, in fact the scenes that use it REALLY use it, but for a greater part of the film it sometimes feels as if you’re listening to an audio book rather than watching a movie. And while that may sound like it defeats the purpose of a film, let me tell you why it doesn’t.

In order to be an effective zombie movie without the expense of special FX, each excruciating, blood soaked detail must be described REALLY WELL. And if you’ve ever read a book series only to be disappointed at the film adaptation, maybe you can relate. Truth is, imagination can sometimes topple what visual FX can do, and Pontypool offers the viewer a chance to create any number of horrific scenarios for themselves.

All of this, not to mention the incredibly unique way in which the virus is contracted and spread, makes this a zombie movie worth watching.

8. Zombieland (2009)

Who says zombie flicks are only allowed to be scary? Comedy and cheese is as much a part of the genre as horror and Zombieland pretty expertly weaves in a little bit of each.

Following four survivors as they search for a supposed safe house (and box of Twinkies) in Los Angeles, the film lets the audience in on all the rules needed to survive a zombie apocalypse.

Sharp, witty and featuring a star studded cast including Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, *deep breath* Amber Heard, and Bill Murray playing Bill Murray himself, Zombieland offers cringe inducing zombie kills and gory comedic relief.

A 90% Certified Fresh rating from Rotten Tomatoes only helps cement this modern zombie thrill ride on anyone’s list.

7. World War Z (2013)

World War Z got a lot of viewer flak despite a pretty consistent 7/10 rating from most critics, and there’s a reason for it.

Much of the initial hype generated around the film were from die hard fans of Max Brook’s novel of the same name, of which the film heavily deviated. Fans of the novel were unforgiving in their critique of the film, lambasting it despite the beautiful cinematography, high production value and compelling acting.

World War Z stars Brad Pitt as a former UN employee selected to assist the world when a terrifying strain of infection turns any human who contracts it into horrifying, flesh eating, creatures that would give Usain Bolt a run for his money.

No mindless, slow shuffling zombies here, no way. Instead, the infected often move together as a somewhat cohesive unit, clamoring over one another to build towering human pyramids that aid in getting over walls and toppling full size tour buses with sheer, raw rage.

World War Z is actually Brad Pitt’s highest grossing film of all time, bringing in more than half a BILLION at the box office world wide.

Seriously, we’re pretty sure that if the film had gone by any other name, it wouldn’t have received even half the criticism that it did.

6. Land of the Dead (2005)

Land of the Dead is the fourth installment in George A Romero’s “Living Dead” series with over 20 years separating it from it’s predecessor, Day of the Dead.

The time in between films only aided in its success with enhanced special effects and the addition of CGI as well as a more modern take on the series.

Land of the Dead offers viewers little hope, with the undead population far outnumbering the remaining survivors. To make matters worse, the few remaining are divided against themselves as Romero – in classic Romero style – offers critical social commentary, this time taking aim at class warfare.

Dennis Hopper and John Leguizamo lend their talents to lead audiences through two completely different human experiences. Hopper’s Kaufman is a wealthy, ruling class politician who remains far removed from the fallout of the apocalypse and Leguizamo is rebelling underdog, Cholo DeMora. All of this occurring in a world where zombies are aren’t actually all that mindless, instead showing some semblance of intelligence in their formations and attacks.

Land of the Dead was a truly good addition to Romero’s classic series.

5. Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Another Romero classic makes it onto the list, this time in the form of Zach Snyder’s 2004 remake of the same name.

Dawn of the Dead doesn’t stray from the original premise, a group of survivors trapped in a secluded mall during an undead apocalypse, but the stylized, saturated colors, larger budget and fast paced filming added some flair and realism to an already stand out film.

The film kind of has it all, a good blend of subtle humor mixed with gross out special effects and fairly complex characters that experience failure and redemption throughout the course of the film.

Earning a solid 7.4 from IMDB ratings and featuring the writing talents of James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy), this is a must see for any zombie fan.

4. Dead Snow (2009)

While not the first film to feature Nazi zombies (Shock Waves gets that honor), it is perhaps one of the funnest films featuring villains donning SS attire.

Following a group of Norwegian students who decide to spend their holiday skiing in desolate mountainous terrain, Dead Snow pulls not only from classic living dead zombie lore, but also from Scandinavian draugr mythology.

Not one to shy away from gore, it features various instances of bludgeoning, gut busting and limb removal (and literal limb removal, with one scene involving a tree branch impaling the eye socket of a Nazi officer). Seriously, if you’ve ever questioned the tensile strength of undead intestines, Dead Snow takes aim to answer it.

Despite this, the gore isn’t really overwhelming, maybe due to the folksy, feel good soundtrack that overlays some of the more grisly scenes in the film.

Dead Snow is a great example of seamlessly blending comedy and horror.

3. Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Coming in at number three is the comedic horror installment of Edgar Wright’s “Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy”. Starring everyone’s favorite bromantic, lovable oafs, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Shaun of the Dead is a witty, satirical take on the genre.

Zombies often take a back seat to the story, which centers around titular character Shaun (Pegg) who plays a sweet, but unmotivated son and boyfriend working through various relationship issues and character flaws. Frost joins alongside as Ed, the goofy side kick to Pegg’s Shaun, a likewise unmotivated character but one who is fully content in his scruffy haphazardness.

But don’t be fooled into believing that this movie is all laughs with no scares. The film does a great job of lulling you into security with goofy gags, just to throw it all out of the window with a shocking or heart wrenching character’s death.

Shaun of the Dead is almost always on everyone’s list of best zombie movies and there’s a very good reason for it.

2. 28 Days Later (2002)

We’ve already discussed why and how this film’s sequel made it on to the list, so we won’t bore you with the dictionary definition or etymology any further. Instead, we’ll talk about why this movie deserves its number two spot.

28 Days Later takes place roughly 28 days after a virus has decimated the UK. Opening with a shot of a naked Cillian Murphy who wakes from a coma only to find a ravaged and desolate city devoid of life, 28 Days Later is definitely not a romantic comedy about a woman with a substance abuse problem.

This is not a zombie movie.

28 Days Later is unique in its storytelling, with the main character Jim being as clueless to his surroundings as the audience. Jim (Murphy) takes to the litter filled streets only to eventually meet up with a small group of survivors who explain what he’s missed while in his comatose state.

What ensues is truly terrifying. 28 Days Later features rage filled hordes of cannibalistic humans with enhanced strength, speed and a desire to do what every good virus does; spread.

While it could have easily spent its nearly two hour run time jam packed with violent, grisly action, the film actually has a lot of quiet scenes. Focusing on the survivors relationships as heavily as it does the gore, viewers build an affinity for the characters on screen and truly wish for their survival.

28 Days Later would have kept its number one spot on the list had our next contender, and one of the genre’s most recent additions, not taken that spot.

And that spot goes to…

1. Train to Busan (Busanhaeng) (2016)

If you’re a fan of horror, you’ve likely run across at least one of South Korea’s mind blowing-ly good horror flicks.

And if you’re a fan of Korean horror flicks already, you know just how quickly the action begins. Train to Busan introduces you to the characters, their relationships and a neatly packaged premise within the first few quiet moments. Yet it does something that a lot of other horror movies lose along the way, and that is that it manages to continue developing the bond between the characters themselves – and between the viewer and the characters – even amid total, rampant chaos.

Train to Busan follows Seok-Woo (played by Yoo Gong), a single, well meaning but slightly absent, workaholic father who gives in to his young daughter’s wish to spend her birthday with her mother in another town. Prior to departure their train is unknowingly boarded by a carrier of a deadly, fast spreading virus.

What follows next is a full-tilt, white knuckle thrill ride. In the rare somber moments, the film manages to describe the various passengers and their relationships without feeling heavy handed or forced. Even during more peaceful character development moments however, you feel a constant, nagging stress in the back of your mind. The word “tense” doesn’t do this movie justice.

Beautifully acted, subtle but fantastic makeup effects and wonderfully directed, Train to Busan deserves more than one viewing and earns its place at number one on our list.

Let us know what your favorite zombie movie is (or yell at us for including 28 Days Later!)in the comments below!

The Truth Behind H.H. Holmes and The Devil in the White City

Published by FrightFind On June 9, 2017

Even if you’re not a serial killer buff or horror movie fanatic, chances are you’ve heard of H.H. Holmes, the man dubbed America’s first serial killer. No relation to John. But did you know of his hotel turned “Murder Castle” or that H.H. Holmes isn’t even his real name? As Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio begin production on an H.H. Holmes film, we delve into several weird facts about the killer that inspired it.

“The Devil in the White City”

Based on the novel, The Devil in the White City, Martin Scorsese’s current work in progress appears to be a thriller drama following the life of con-man, doctor and serial killer H.H. Holmes. As of December, Scorsese told Sun Media that the script was in the works and it appears Leonardo DiCaprio is the likely man for the part of Holmes.

DiCaprio actually owns the film rights to the book of the same name, which he acquired in 2010, and as this will be the sixth film that he has worked on with Scorsese, it’s likely that he had intentions to play Holmes all along. From Howard Hughes to H.H. Holmes, Leonardo seems perfect for the role.

This isn’t the first H.H. Holmes rendition. Evan Peters played the role of James Patrick March in American Horror Story: Hotel. March’s sadistic character was very much inspired H.H. Holmes and they even had their own AHS version of the murderous hotel (Hotel Cortez) combined with some recent true life hotel horrors (Cecil Hotel) mixed in.

But who was Holmes exactly?

Who was H.H. Holmes?

The man called H.H. Holmes was actually born Herman Webster Mudgett on May 16, 1861 in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. He had several aliases during his life, including Dr. Henry Howard Holmes, Henry Gordon and Alexander Bond. Although it was H.H. Holmes of which he appeared most fond, taking his surname from none other than detective extraordinaire, Sherlock Holmes.

Little did he know that his own story would eventually get a slot in the detective series years after his passing. On January 8, 2017 the hit television series Sherlock featured fictional serial killer Culverton Smith who was inspired by Holmes’s grim works.

And just how grim did Holmes get? Well…

H.H. Holmes and his “Murder Castle”

H.H. Holmes Murder Castle in Chicago

Just in time for the 1893 World Fair, Holmes had a simple drug store converted into a series of apartments that he called the World’s Fair Hotel. The massive structure was three stories tall and took up the space of an entire city block. But this was no ordinary hotel.

Holmes’s hotel, (dubbed a “castle” for it’s size and later “Murder Castle” because that’s the most fitting name for it) featured 51 doorways that opened to blank brick walls, stairways that led to dead ends, 2 furnaces used for cremating bodies, 100 windowless rooms, lubricated shoots that dumped bodies into incinerators and pits of acid in the basement specifically for the disposal of human remains.

Seriously, this massive structure was built solely because Holmes wanted a murder playground. In many of the windowless, airtight rooms, Holmes had gas lines installed to suffocate guests as they slept and tunnels that were there only to dispose of bodies sight unseen. He even had a large bank vault installed just so he could lock away unsuspecting women and allow them to starve or die of oxygen deprivation.

If that weren’t enough, Holmes also had other very specific rooms built inside the hotel, including one called “The Hanging Room”, where unsuspecting hotel guests were chloroformed and strung up by their necks.

And all of this occurred directly above the drug store that Holmes kept open and running on the first floor. It’s no wonder that the Chicago “Murder Castle” made it onto TIME’s Top Ten List of Evil Lairs. And just how many people did Holmes kill inside his macabre mansion?

Where is H.H. Holmes Murder Castle?

The H.H. Holmes Murder Castle can be found at 611 West 63rd Street in Chicago, Illinois. You can check out the location, but the Murder Castle has been replaced by the Englewood Post Office. There are many stories of ghostly activity on the Murder Castle’s grounds and postal workers have some spooky stories inside the buildings. You can read more about the Murder Castle’s location, its devious architecture, and its stories here.

How many people did Holmes really kill?

H.H. Holmes Murder Castle Interior Diagram.

During Holmes’s reign of terror, many newspapers fell victim to so called “yellow journalism.” Yellow journalism refers to a ploy used by journalist in the 1800’s to sell more newspapers with sensational, eye catching headlines but very few facts. Basically, 19^th century click bait. It just so happens that this corresponded perfectly with Holmes murder sprees.

Estimates range from 9 to 27 and even up to 200 suspected victims, although even during Holmes’s trial, questions emerged surrounding the murky details.

It is known that Holmes began his spree with simple insurance fraud. Working in a university medical lab gave Holmes access to medical cadavers, with which he began disfiguring and reporting to insurance companies. Claiming to be the beneficiary on the policy, Holmes would regularly claim life insurance funds after reporting tragic accidents that supposedly befell the corpses. This is likely what lead to many of his suspected victims (victims Holmes himself claimed credit for) re-appearing elsewhere alive and well and contributed to the confusion surrounding the actual numbers.

After having to relocate to keep suspicion down, Holmes switched up his tactics. No longer have access to medical cadavers, he began working fraudulent insurance schemes with living people. Most of these victims were women who worked for him at his drug store. Holmes insisted that his employees take out life insurance policies as a condition of working for him, and all of these policies had to list Holmes as the beneficiary. After the ink was dry, Holmes could take his time picking off unsuspecting women and claiming the funds. It was with these funds that Holmes was able to afford his lavish torture hotel.

While Holmes admittedly claimed a total of 27 lives, only nine victims were found in the hotel and Holmes was only officially convicted of one murder, that of his business partner and associate, Benjamin Pitezel.

How was Holmes finally arrested?

Marion Hedgepeth, the man who turned in H.H. Holmes

Despite his murderous rampage, it was the theft of a single horse in Texas that was ultimately Holmes’s downfall.

Always looking for a new way to make money, Holmes had partnered with business associate Benjamin Pitezel to do yet another insurance scam. He convinced Pitezel to fake his own death for the $10,000 insurance payout (over $200,000 in today’s money) telling him that he would arrange for a corpse who looked like him and the two would split the money. Whether he was unable to find a lookalike corpse or whether he never had those intentions in the first place, Holmes instead simply killed Pitezel himself and claimed the funds.

He might have gotten away with it, had it not been for one scorned and very much alive partner in crime that he had bailed on. Marion Hedgepeth, a train robber and outlaw, had once been approached by Holmes to recommend a lawyer that would help out with his insurance schemes should they go awry. For his recommendation, Holmes promised him a $500 payout from his latest scheme. This payout never happened and prompted Hedgepeth to turn him over to the authorities.

While authorities originally had their doubts considering the source of information, they were able to find a warrant for Holmes’s arrest. A warrant for the theft of a horse in Texas.

Police used this horse theft to hold Holmes while they did some detective work into the more nefarious claims surrounding Pitezel’s death.

Soon after, Holmes was sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of Benjamin Pitezel.

H.H. Holmes death a conspiracy theory

It’s obvious that Holmes was a master manipulator and conman during his life, so is it possible that he managed to manipulate the very police putting him to death? Could he have pulled one last con on the courts and made his escape to the warm beaches of South America, as one former employee of Holmes’ hotel suggested?

According to some, it’s plausible.

Shortly following his death, many suspected that the hanging had all been a sham. Reports swirled about with rumors, one from Robert Lattimer, a former hotel employee who insisted he had seen letters between Holmes and his lawyer confirming his prison escape plan. Although these letters were never presented as evidence, it still garnered enough attention to merit questions.

With his wealth had Holmes managed to pay off the guards assigned to his hanging? Did he talk them into switching out his body for another inmate that was due to be executed? Could it be that this is the real reason behind Holmes bizarre burial request, in which he asked that his coffin be covered in thousands of pounds of concrete?

While this all may sound ludicrous, it’s actually gaining more media attention today than one would think. In fact, as of May 3^rd, 2017 Holmes’s living relatives are currently in the process of exhuming his body just to verify that it was indeed Holmes who was put to death. DNA from his relatives have already been submitted and the act of excavating his grave has gained approval from city authorities.

In fact, if the conspiracy turns out to be true, Scorsese may have to make a new ending for The Devil in the White City.

Tilt – Tribeca Film Festival Midnight Section

Published by FrightFind On April 21, 2017

Kasra Farahani (Director, co-writer) and Jason O’Leary (co-writer) will be debuting Tilt at the Tribeca Film Festival this Saturday, April 22, 2017. Tilt will make its world premiere in the Midnight Section of the festival. In 2016, Farahani premiered The Waiting starring James Caan at SXSW.

Tilt is the chilling story of Joseph, a struggling film maker, and his pregnant wife Joanna. Something is obviously wrong with Joseph, he shouldn’t be this sad with a baby on the way. But you can tell from the teaser that Joseph has some issues. Is he schizophrenic? “I’m watching myself do these things” he tells us. Maybe he’s possessed? “I can’t be normal” he repeats several times. Maybe Joanne can cheer him up. “Everything will be better when the baby comes,” she tells him. Joseph doesn’t seem so sure.

The Tilt Teaser

Summary of Kasra Farahani’s Tilt

All seems normal with Joseph and Joanne. Joanne is pregnant with their first child. Life in their little urban house is cozy and familiar. But something is off about Joseph. He doesn’t seem excited about the baby. Work on his documentary is becoming increasingly untethered. As Joseph struggles to maintain the routines of his domestic life, his mask begins to slip. Late at night, while Joanne thinks he is working, Joseph prowls the streets of Los Angeles, deliberately courting danger. Joanne is growing worried about Joseph’s odd behavior. But not as worried as she should be.

Tilt explores how quickly the most familiar person in your life can become the most terrifying. How quickly we can become terrifying to ourselves.

Tribeca Film Festival screenings of Tilt

10:15 AM – Sunday 4/23 Cinepolis Chelsea – 03 (PRESS & INDUSTRY)
10:00 PM – Sunday 4/23 Cinepolis Chelsea – 09
9:15 PM – Monday 4/24 Regal Battery Park Stadium 11-01
9:45 PM – Thursday 4/27 Cinepolis Chelsea – 02
3:15 PM – Friday 4/28 Cinepolis Chelsea -05 (PRESS & INDUSTRY)

So, are you lucky enough to make it to the Tribeca Film Festival this year? If so, come back and let us know what you thought of Tilt!

The Endless: Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival

Published by FrightFind On April 19, 2017

Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Spring and Resolution) debut the world premiere of The Endless this Friday, April 21 at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC. This marks the duo’s return to Tribeca after their breakout films Resolution and Spring. Benson and Moorhead bring us another genre- and mind-bending film to the in-competition section of Tribeca.

The Endless teaser sets us up with a quick look at the horrors to come.

The Endless Teaser

The first teaser for the film has already been released and stars Benson and Moorhead…and a whole lot of water. Seriously, if you didn’t have a fear of the deep before, you just might after this. Following the duo as two brothers returning to deal with a cult they managed to escape from years prior, the clip shows Benson diving into the water in a search for answers to their questions. What follows next simply needs to be seen, but we’re sure festival goers lucky enough to be in the audience will be frightfully pleased.

Critical Acclaim

Benson and Moorhead have maintained critical praise since their 2012 indie release Resolution. Their following hit in 2014, Spring, even managed to garner praise from horror mastermind Guillermo Del Toro, with Del Toro stating on Twitter “Spring is one of the best horror films of this decade. And the only Lovecraftian film that has blown me away.” The duo even earned a spot on Variety Magazine’s “Top 10 Directors to Watch in 2015”. The teaser for The Endless makes it clear that their momentum has only increased.

Benson and Moorhead star alongside cast members Tate Ellington, James Jordan, Kira Powell and Shane Brady.

Tribeca Film Festival screenings of The Endless

9:00 PM – Friday 4/21 Cinepolis Chelsea 7
10:00 PM – Saturday 4/22 Cinepolis Chelsea 9
7:45 PM – Sunday 4/23 Cinepolis Chelsea 1
8:45 PM – Wednesday 4/26 Cinepolis Chelsea 4
8:45 PM – Saturday 4/29 Regal Cinemas Battery Park 11-3

So, are you lucky enough to make it to the Tribeca Film Festival this year? If so, come back and let us know what you thought of The Endless!

The Dark Tapes – 100% Horror. 100% Independent.

Published by FrightFind On April 16, 2017

Recently we were fortunate enough to get an early screamer, er screener, of the indie horror production, The Dark Tapes. Written, directed and edited by triple threat Michael McQuown, The Dark Tapes has already made the rounds at several film fest circuits, picking up over 60 nominations or wins, including the Rondo Hatton Award for “Best Independent Film” – and for good reason.

“The film instantly teases you with a dose of mystery and intrigue while cleverly weaving an anthology of stories into a grand finale.” -FrightFind

What to Expect from The Dark Tapes?

The Dark Tapes is described well as a wraparound anthology film, opening with an ominous voice-over and CCTV footage of our introductory characters Sam and Marie (David Banks and Sara Castro). Enter a blood stained and disordered studio – complete with rolling cameras, bizarre technical equipment, and one single bloody medical gurney. The story reminded us of a Tarantino-esque style of editing and storytelling. The film instantly teases you with a dose of mystery and intrigue while cleverly weaving an anthology of stories into a grand finale.

The opening shot transitions to the introduction of our main characters, Nicole (Cortney Palm of the slapstick slasher Zombeavers), Martin (David Rountree of xXx: State of the Union fame), and Jason (Matt Magnusson of 2015’s Hades) embarking on a mission fit for a paranormal Dateline segment -“To Catch a Demon”.

The very intentional and almost deafening silence that occurs between character dialogue builds throughout the film. The kind of silence that forces your brain to retreat to a safe space and makes you want to pull the covers over you. If only to hear the rustling of the blankets…and well, because we all know those monsters under the bed can’t get you if you’re completely tucked in – or can they? The Dark Tapes might just make you question that logic.

The Dark Tapes Trailer

An Independent Success Story

This film is entirely independently produced. Completely written, directed, produced, edited AND acted by a small crew of passionate filmmakers, we are treated to an anthology that rivals cult classics like VHS and REC.

Another treat that is rarely displayed by most other independent films, including indie successes like Paranormal Activity, is the full view of the various demonic forces (or “trans-dimensional entities” as the film calls them) that are present. The Dark Tapes wants you to be afraid and rest assured, they’re going to show you exactly what you need to fear.

But they’re not done there, The Dark Tapes offers yet another tasty treat (can we officially declare April 18th as second Halloween already, because the treats keep coming with this flick). While the film is neatly tied together at the end, each spooky segment stands well on its own, fleshing out characters despite the short screen time, offering Six Flags levels of twists and turns, and individually creating its own small movies inside a movie. (Seriously, “The Hunted and The Hunters” is worth a full-length feature on its own.)

So with all of that being said we can just say one more thing: Get ready horror fans, April 18th has some rather “dark” surprises in store.

Get The Dark Tapes Now

The Dark Tapes can be pre-ordered at iTunes at iTunes.

On April 18th, the film will also be available on Google Play, Vudu, iNDemand (Comcast- Xfinity, Time Warner, Cox, Bright House & more), Dish TV, Amazon, YouTube, Vubiquity (Verizon Fios, Charter, Sudden Link, Media Com &more), Xbox, Microsoft, Playstation, Sling TV & Vimeo.

Tell us what you think of this indie horror film below.

Rule #33: Sequels. Zombieland 2 Is Coming!

Published by FrightFind On March 29, 2017

The script for Zombieland 2 is complete! Now what?

In an interview with Comicbook.com earlier this month, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick confirmed that in addition to Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer (who has already signed on), the original cast may be climbing back on board as well.

Zombieland 2 Budget Concerns

Reese and Wernick spoke candidly when mentioning that the budget needed for the star studded cast is currently the only thing standing in their way;

All of our cast have read the script and love it. Ruben [Fleischer] is signed on. It’s just a matter of making our cast deals and making it for a budget number. All the cast have become superstars now so, we made Zombieland with 20 million, so it’s trying to fit that financial model into the sequel model so it makes sense for the studio and being able to pay the actors what they now get paid and deserve to paid.

Although with an already completed script, the overwhelming success of Reese and Wernick’s R-Rated Deadpool, AND Sony’s teaser logo for Zombieland 2 at CinemaCon 2016, there’s little doubt that budget will be an issue.

Zombieland 2 Rumor Mill

Currently no information has been given about a potential release date, although if filming follows a 41 day shooting schedule, similar to the first in the franchise, we could be treated to Zombieland 2 by late 2018, with some speculating that there may be another October push – just in time for Halloween.

The plot has also been a topic of discussion among critics and fans alike, some wondering whether it will focus on a lost Little Rock or other stray cast member, a la Sophia in season 2 of The Walking Dead. Others suggest it may take a more tongue in cheek route like Shaun of the Dead while shifting their attention to the aftermath of the zombie fallout.

While that may be a stretch, we do know that way back in 2010 Bloody Disgusting reported that while Columbia Pictures was courting the idea of the project they were apparently looking for a “lead villain with comedic roots” and someone to play a “hunky rival” of Harrelson’s Tallahassee.

And that info seems to jibe with an interview Fleischer had with Collider in 2013, in which he hinted that the plot may focus more on human interactions than the living dead:

…it was a continuation of the original story with the same characters. I guess the only thing I could really say is that the threat to our heroes wasn’t only zombies, like they encounter other people that they’re all jockeying for positions.

Freaky Zombieland Facts

While we still have quite some time to theorize about all aspects of Zombieland 2, there’s plenty of interesting little known facts surrounding the first film in the series that you may not know.

Zombieland did you know…

…breaking from standard zombie flick tradition, there is an actual stated cause of the zombie outbreak in Zombieland? That cause? A mad cow infected hamburger eaten by patient zero.
Director Ruben Fleischer was not originally interested in the script, stating that he’s not really a horror buff, but when he saw the potential for a buddy road trip movie he changed his mind. (And we’re really glad he did.)
Bill Murray’s mansion in Zombieland is actually a private residence in Georgia – and it is MASSIVE. Only “3,000 feet shy of an acre” the huge property stands at over 40,000 SQ feet.
Speaking of Bill Murray, he wasn’t the first consideration for the celebrity cameo. Joe Pesci, Sylvester Stallone, and even Matthew McConaughey were also considered for the role. Only after the suggestion from Woody Harrelson himself, was Bill Murray considered – and he picked up his copy of the script from a FedEx/Kinkos.

So where does Zombieland 2 go from here?

In the eight year limbo since the release of Zombieland it definitely seems like some progress is being made on the sequel, and while budget concerns and production have fans in the same boat as Reese and Wernick, this quote to Comicbook.com makes us glad that they’re at the helm:

We see [Sony Pictures chairman] Tom Rothman pretty frequently now and we’re pestering that dude. He’s like, ‘Please, enough with the Zombieland talk!’ We’re pestering him the way we pestered Fox on Deadpool. We’re not letting it go. We really want to see Zombieland 2.

We do too, guys. We do, too.

IT Remake: New Pennywise Look

Published by admin On August 22, 2016

ET brings us a new look at Pennywise the Dancing Clown from the 2017 IT remake. The first look at Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise got everyone’s attention. Now, the clown gets even more sinister with a peek at his hellish clown suit from another age.

“There is almost a doll-like quality to the costume,” designer Janie Bryant told Entertainment Weekly.

Photo Credit: Entertainment Weekly

The full frontal of the clown suit is more authentic than the original Pennywise played by fan favorite, Tim Curry. Designed by Emmy winner Janie Bryant (Deadwood & Madmen) the costume resembles clown garb from a much different era. The clown suit has Grimaldi-esque features. Joseph Grimaldi’s famed “Joey” the clown of the 1800s has inspired clown makeup and attire down through the ages. You can see some semblance in the form-fit arms and legs as well as the Fortuny pleated collar.

We still don’t know too much until we see Skarsgård’s Pennywise in action as these images are definitely treated. In comparison, the colors are not as loud as Curry’s original. Curry’s clown looks more like the one that shows up to your house to blow up balloons while the new Pennywise resembles a clown from the theater with a hint of Mime.

The remake of IT is synonymous with the remake of Pennywise. So far, so good.

Rob Zombie Reveals New Character Posters for 31

Published by FrightFind On July 18, 2016

The anticipation behind Rob Zombie’s 31 is peaking as Zombie and Saban Films released 4 new character posters recently. With the Sept 16, 2016 VOD release date just under 2 months away and the theatrical release October 20th, fans who have patiently waited through a rating delay and a change in production houses are eager. The wait looks to be paying off as the new character art is revealed.

The premise of 31:

five carnival workers who are kidnapped the night before Halloween and held hostage in a large secret compound known as Murder World. Once there, they have 12 hours to survive a terrifying game called 31 in which “The Heads” – murderous maniacs dressed as clowns – are released to hunt them down and kill them.

See the new movie posters below for Rob Zombie’s 31 here.

Something tells me this will be one of those rare occasions you’re rooting for the carnies. Check out the poster art of Doom-Head, Psycho-Head, the playful Father Murder, and Charly played by the better half of the Zombie household.

New Character Posters for 31

Malcolm McDowell is Father Murder and the owner of Murder World.

Doom-Head as played by Richard Brake.

Psycho-Head, played by Lew Temple

Sheri Moon Zombie as Charly.

When does Rob Zombie’s 31 Come Out?

Official release date for Video On Demand is September 16, 2016
Theatrical release date is October 21, 2016

Just in time for the peak of the season!

Stephen King’s IT Remake – First Look

Published by FrightFind On July 15, 2016

He is “the eater of worlds, and of children!” He is the eternal Pennywise and he is coming back after his 27 year slumber. Get the first glimpse of the new Pennywise.

Fans of Stephen King’s 1990 horror mini-series IT might be even more nervous than Ghostbusters fans right now. The fan love of Tim Curry’s Pennywise The Dancing Clown is unwavering making it a fan favorite among horror fans. Curry’s portrayal of the supernatural clown made the original IT so damn good that the new Pennywise dare not try to compare. So when Bill Skarsgård took the role of Pennywise for the 2017 theatrical remake, he decided to approach it differently rather than try to live up to the standards set by Curry. Skarsgård said,

“Tim Curry’s performance was truly great, but it’s important for me to do something different because of that. I’ll never be able to make a Tim Curry performance as good as Tim Curry.”

IT lovers have been discussing what Skarsgård’s version of Pennywise might look like, and have expressed a lot of apprehension. Entertainment Weekly recently released the first look of the new Pennywise, which you can see below.

First Look at 2017’s Pennywise, the Clown from IT

Photo Credit: Marco Grob

The New Pennywise

Skarsgård’s new version of the demonic clown surely looks dark and menacing. There is something unnerving about that mischievous smile. It’ll be interesting to get a few more glimpses of the future clown to see how they portray Pennywise’s razor sharp teeth. How’s he going to honk that nose?

Don’t cha want it? Don’t cha want it?

It’s OK. Go See Ghostbusters. No Really. It’s OK!

Published by FrightFind On July 13, 2016

Psycho. Clash of the Titans. Footloose. Planet of the Apes. Cape Fear. On and on the list of remakes goes. Now, the Ghostbusters are back. It isn’t another sequel, which confused the heck out of me. It’s as if Spengler, Venkman, Ray and the other guy never met Gozer the Gozerian. It’s as if Rick Moranis never batted around with Sigourney Weaver, which is pretty rude considering that may have been the closest he’s ever gotten to a Hollywood sex scene. It’s square one, but really it isn’t and that is where the audience is going to have a tough time letting the new Ghostbusters be good.
We’ve been waiting far too long and have been teased all too often with rumors of sequels. We’re not asking the reboot to hold up to the original, we just want the new Ghostbusters to be good. Is that asking too much?

Can Ghostbusters Be Good?

Ghostbusters definitely has a fighting chance with director Paul Feig. Feig has a great track record having made the hilarious comedies Freaks and Geeks, Spy, and Bridesmaids. Paul posed the question when making the new film, “What do we love about the first Ghostbusters?” Here’s hoping he can capture that.

The cast is also nothing to stick your nose up at. I personally have a crush on Kate McKinnin, but that’s for another story. Add Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy and Leslie Jones and you have a recipe for some great laughs. These women are one of the big reasons Saturday Night Live is still alive and well. In all honesty, I really can’t wait to see it. It’s just that I have been burned so many times that I can’t get my hopes up. If I walk in expecting greatness, I will undoubtedly be let down. That’s where I think the audience needs to trick itself into forgetting the original Ghostbusters. Walk in with an open mind, and whatever you do, don’t try and compare the 2 films.

Why Reboot Ghostbusters?

A few years ago I had that opportunity to speak with Leonard Maltin at The Grand Cinema in Tacoma, Wa. This is a great theater that shows a lot of independent films and has guest speakers from time to time. I asked, “Why does Hollywood feel the need to continue to remake movies that we love?” This is where I was positive that Leonard would scoff at my ridiculous question and leave the theater disgusted. Not the case. Leonard said something like, “Hollywood is full of short minded people who are looking for the next big blockbuster. They figure that if Footloose worked before, then why wouldn’t it bring in truck loads of money again?”

And here we are with a brand new Ghostbusters and I feel like something should be pointed out to all of the naysayers. YOU ASKED FOR IT!

Can You Let the New Ghostbusters* Movie Be Good?*

There are a few remakes out there that are better than or equal to their original. The Coen Brother’s True Grit is arguably better than the John Wayne version. My dad would have punched me in the face if he was alive to read that! But that is kind of the point, isn’t it? Beauty is in the eye of the moviegoer. I have heard many youngsters tell me that the new Star Wars The Force Awakens is better than the original films. Blasphemy! Some even say that the Jar Jar episodes were better. Lies! But to this generation, the reboots of our favorite films are now theirs. Yes, there was a Poltergeist when I was a kid, and yes it was damn good!

It’s tough when people mess with your nostalgia. Then sometimes a Pokemon Go comes around and life is good until you walk into a bus.

By all means, go see Ghostbusters, just don’t expect it to hold up to the original. And if you’re going, don’t be the guy that takes it it too serious and ruins it for everyone else. Let it stand on it’s own. Maybe it’s awesome, or maybe it’s not, either way it won’t cause, “Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… mass hysteria!”

Rob Zombie’s 31: Carnies. Clowns. Carnage.

Published by FrightFind On February 1, 2016

Rob Zombie’s 31 focuses on five carnies held hostage and forced to play a horrifying game called “31.” The goal of the game? Survive the night. All while sadistic clowns hack at their heels in a compound that resembles The Circus from Hell. It’s as if Rob Zombie physically entered my nightmares when conceiving this movie. Carnies, clowns, and total carnage ensue.

How Did Rob Zombie Come Up with the Name “31?”

The title 31 was chosen after Zombie found a statistic noting that Halloween is the most notorious day for mysterious missing person reports. Similar to the storyline of Nicholas Cage’s equally horrifying movie, Pay The Ghost, which adds absolutely nothing to this conversation, but does allow us to plug Nicholas Cage.

31 Rated “R”

This film is over-the-top horror, which is a good thing and something you expect from the creator of House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects. Although the film’s intensity did originally get 31 slapped with an NC-17 rating, Zombie was able to get it downgraded to rated R before the release. The MPAA notes that the film had “sadistic graphic violence, bizarre sexuality/nudity, pervasive disturbing images, and some strong language.” This leaves us awaiting the director’s cut. For the art of course!

Zombie told a fan on Facebook, that the “Zombie Cut” would eventually be released on DVD.

Early movie poster for 31

Clown Hell

The crazed clowns are all given “head” monikers and have creative names like Sex-Head, Schizo-Head, Sick-Head, Psycho-Head, and Death-Head. For the first time in my life, I find myself rooting for the carnies. The evil clowns are remarkably deeper characters than you’d expect. The opening scene with Doom-Head leaves you with a sense that there may be something more to his character and the movie.

Of course, it all goes to Hell once the blood-lust commences. 31 nicely touches on the struggle of a psychotic killer clown’s state of mind. Or, at the very least, the mindset that any psycho (John Wayne Gacy comes to mind) who would put on clown make-up to kill their victims would assume. After all, who has time for philosophical thoughts and musings when you’re looking for the best way to kill your victims?

31 is a great, horrifying, terrifying, intense, scary clown movie that is a perfect addition to the Rob Zombie horror portfolio. It’s fun, has brains, some heart, and gory humor spliced in along the way. It’s a Grindhouse movie, and few do that better than Rob Zombie.

31 Trailer [ updated trailer from Saban films ]

This is the new trailer for 31 with Saban Films taking over distribution. Releasing on VOD September 16, 2016 and in theaters October 21, 2016.

Want the full clown experience? Try a stay at the haunted Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada. It’s one of the craziest places in the US sitting right next to an early 1900s cemetery.

Friday the 13th Memes – 2015

Published by admin On November 13, 2015

Since it’s that time of year, we wanted to share a few Friday the 13th memes with you. A couple of originals, and a few oldie, but goodies. One of these things is not like the other….

ch Ch CH CHhhh. ah Ah AH AHhhhh

I don’t always Ch Ch Ch Ch. But when I do, I Ah AH AH AH

Gotta Get Down on Friday

Hey Girl, It’s Friday the 13th. Why don’t you put down that axe and stay a while?

Mike! Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike. MIKE! Guess what day it is????

3P0 on the warpath? Gonna put your head on backwards!

Got any you want to share? Send em our way and we’ll put em up.

Happy Friday the 13th, 2015! Plan for the next Friday the 13th with our handy Friday the 13th Calendar.

Why is Friday the 13th Unlucky?

Published by FrightFind On November 13, 2015

It’s well known that Friday the 13^th is considered a bad luck day in Western culture. But why is Friday the 13th unlucky? As with many superstitions, the origin of Friday the 13^th as a day to dread is shrouded in mystery, so there’s no definitive answer. There is much history that points to the origins of the Friday the 13th superstition, but they go back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. However, there are many clues, and even more fascinating theories. So go ahead and read on – if you’re feeling lucky.

Fear Friday the 13^th

Most people only joke about Friday the 13^th being unlucky. But some actually change their behavior on those days by avoiding travel, postponing business and social events, or just staying home to decrease the chance of an ill-fated event. There’s even a word for it. People with an acute fear of Friday the 13^th (though not a fear of unpronounceable words) suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia. Those among us afraid of the number 13 itself are said to have triskaidekaphobia.

Origin and History of Friday the 13th

Pegging Friday the 13^th as an unlucky day has as much to do with the day as the number. Going back centuries, both Fridays and 13 were considered bad luck. But in the 18^th century, Fridays and 13 began being lumped together as the ultimate pairing of bad luck. There are many historical references to Fridays being unlucky in general. For centuries, sailors (a superstitious group anyway) often refused to begin voyages on Fridays, while farmers would avoid harvesting on the day, and couples would not marry on Fridays for fear of jinxing their union. Also, Jesus was crucified on a Friday, so that likely has something to do with it. It also explains the notable anomaly of Good Friday, a day celebrated in Christianity, as the single exception that supposedly proves the rule.

Before the 18th century, there is virtually no preserved evidence of Friday the 13th being an ill-fated day. Yet countless superstitious have survived into modernity. The first documented instance of Friday the 13th as bad luck is from a book about Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, who died on a Friday 13th in 1868. A 1907 book, called Friday the Thirteenth, by a superstitious American businessman named Thomas Lawson, further supported the idea when the book’s main character causes a Wall Street stock collapse on that auspicious day.

A few other fun (or not so fun, depending on your perspective) Friday the 13th facts:

At least one Friday the 13th occurs each calendar year – and there could potentially be as many as three in one year.
A significant stock market crash occurred on Friday, October 13, 1989. Maybe Thomas Lawson was on to something after all.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously refused to travel on any Friday the 13th.
Master of horror and suspense Alfred Hitchcock was born on August 13, 1899 – yep, that was a Friday.

Unlucky Number 13

So why is number 13 unlucky anyway? One of the more common sources of unlucky 13 has Christian origins. Judas Iscariot is said to have been the thirteenth guest at the Last Supper, and since he was the one who betrayed Jesus, leading to the crucifixion, that number has long been suspect. This further led to the superstition that whenever 13 people gathered at a table to eat, one of them would die within the year. This was later extended to include any gathering of 13 people in general.

Similarly, the number 13 was declared unlucky in Norse mythology as well. That’s because Noki, the god of mischief, showed up uninvited to a gathering of a dozen other gods in Valhalla. While there, he committed the ultimate party foul of orchestrating the death of Balder the Beautiful through trickery, thus killing the god of joy. According to the legend, this murder brought sorrow and darkness to the world – and also marked 13 as the most unlucky number to have at a dinner party. So keep that in mind next time you’re putting together your guest list.

Friday the 13^th and Modern Superstitions

According to multiple studies, Friday the 13^th is one of the top superstitions among people in the U.S. A few freaky facts about 13 that may contribute to this: many buildings don’t have a 13^th floor; traditionally, there are 13 witches in a coven; and if you have 13 letters in your name, you’re fated to have the devil’s luck. Not convinced of the last one?

Jack the Ripper
Charles Manson
Theodor Bundy
Jeffrey Dahmer

All these names have 13 letters in them. Do with that as you will.

Bad Things Happen on Friday the 13^th

It has been reported that there are more traffic accidents on Friday the 13th. Hospitals also report far more bizarre incidents on Friday the 13th, similar to full moons.

No doubt the popular and long-running Friday the 13^th movie franchise, which began in 1980, has perpetuated the day’s bad reputation. But whether or not you believe that Friday the 13^th brings ill luck, we still think it’s a good rule of thumb to avoid any homicidal manic in a ski mask regardless of the day of the week or number on the calendar. But that’s just us.

Check out FrightFind’s Friday the 13th Calendar to plan around the next ominous date.

Top 10 Horror Films of All-Time

Published by FrightFind On September 15, 2015

We know, we know. Everybody has an opinion on the best horror films. How do you even begin to rank them? Are they the scariest? The bloodiest? The most shocking? The most jump scares?

We choose to rank them based on the films themselves. The story. The acting. The directing. The cinematography. And yes, fear factor. A horror film should be called great because of all these elements.

One thing that makes movies scary is how old you were when you first saw them. The Exorcist is scary at any age, but is Poltergeist? Carrie? Even Psycho? Many of these films may not have the same shock value or the same scares that they did at the time of their release, but they still stand the test of time cinematically. They have a bit of nostalgia going for them, too.

So go ahead, argue and complain, but it’s our list. Leave your own list in our comments section.

10. Halloween (1978)

Stars: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis

Director: John Carpenter

All-time classic slasher fest. No list of all-time horror movies would be complete without Halloween. Carpenter is masterful in this adaptation – the jump scares are some of the best of all time. There is subtlety here that is often lacking in horror flicks that followed in its footsteps. Just consider the idea of the character we are dealing with. A six-year-old boy kills his sister, is locked up, and his psychiatrist says he spent 8 years trying to help, and the next 7 years trying to keep him locked away. Nuff said.

9. Carrie (1976)

Stars: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie

Director: Brian DePalma

I prefer (as usual) the original to the remake. The prom scene alone makes the film, but DePalma builds the tension very well throughout. The scenes where Carrie is being terrorized by her schoolmates are bad enough, but the real pressure grows from the scenes with her mother, played by Piper Laurie. The climactic scenes are more powerful because the anger that had been building throughout is released in a brilliant gore-fest

8. Poltergeist (1982)

Stars: Craig T Nelson, JoBeth Williams

Director: Tobe Hooper

Go ahead, find a scarier clown in film history. When little Robbie Freeling starts looking for the clown under the bed, I almost peed myself. Granted, I was a lot younger, but don’t judge me. It’s not just the scares in this film, though. The subtlety early on, and the special effects throughout, make this an all-timer. Even though the special effects might be a bit dated at this point, one cannot argue with Hooper’s directing skills.

7. Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Stars: Heather Lagenkamp, Robert Englund

Director: Wes Craven

The original and easily the best. Craven is the master of popcorn horror flicks, popular among a huge number of people. You probably rolled your eyes when you saw this as one of the top horror movies, but take a fresh look at it. Don’t lump all the Nightmare films together because most of them have no value. But just remember what it felt like to watch it for the first time. Freddy Krueger is one scary sonofabitch. Horribly scarred man with knives for fingers who will kill you in your dreams if you fall asleep? Children eerily reciting scary nursery rhymes? Scary indeed.

6. Alien (1979)

Stars: Sigourney Weaver, John Hurt

Director: Ridley Scott

One of the taglines for this movie says it best. In space, no one can hear you scream. This film is much more subtle than James Cameron’s hugely popular follow-up. The jump scares come out of nowhere. Weaver’s Ripley may be the best movie heroine of all time. The idea of the creatures is scary enough, but it is the entire atmosphere of the film that makes it so scary.

5. Seven (1995)

Stars: Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt

Director: David Fincher

Brilliant storyline and never stops scaring you. The scariest part of this movie is that it could be real. A psychopath killing based on the seven deadly sins – it is really one of the smarter films on this list. An all-star cast, including the two leads and Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey, along with great writing by Andrew Kevin Walker, is the strength of the film.

4. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster

Director: Jonathan Demme

This film swept the Oscars, making it one of the most decorated horror films of all time. Hopkins’ portrayal of Hannibal Lecter might be the greatest depiction of a villain in film history. He actually makes you root for Lecter to escape, which is the best praise I can think of for an obviously horrifying character. Foster is brilliant in the role of FBI cadet Clarice Starling. The scenes with Lecter and Starling are the best, with dialogue that is witty and scary at the same time.

3. Psycho (1960)

Stars: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

The shower scene is not only one of the greatest scenes in horror film history, it’s also one of the greatest scenes in all of film history. The searing music, the angle showing the silhouette coming in the door, the quick cuts that mask the fact that the viewer doesn’t even see the knife enter skin, all come together perfectly. Many people took baths for months after seeing Psycho in the theater. Audiences in 1960 were shocked by the brutality of the material – tame by today’s standards, but the characters remain

2. The Shining (1980)

Stars: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall

Director: Stanley Kubrick

Very close to calling this one the greatest of all time. The main reason it is ranked this high is Stanley Kubrick. It was a scary story when Stephen King wrote it, but Kubrick took it to the next level. His patented symmetrical shots; the quiet menace of the set; the methodical build to the climax – Kubrick is in rare form. Nicholson gives an all-time performance as he is coming unglued as Jack, the dull boy.

1. The Exorcist (1973)

Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair

Director: William Friedkin

The Exorcist gets the nod at number 1 simply for sheer terror. Some of the scenes are hard to watch even as an adult. William Friedkin was famously difficult to work with and hard on his cast, but the results are inarguable. He used interesting tactics to get the desired reactions from the actors, including shooting guns to get jump scares, and even slapping actors to get them riled up. Simply put, it stands the test of time and gets our vote for number 1.

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