“Be afraid …. Be very afraid,” says one of the protagonists in the 1986 film The Fly.
This science fiction horror movie by David Cronenberg, starring Jeff Goldbaum in the lead role, was a runaway hit. It follows the tale of a scientist who slowly turns into a huge fly when one of his experiments goes wrong.
Yes, it is time to be afraid. The horror genre is among the most popular all over the world. From creature features, to blood and gore fests, suggestive horror, science fiction or psychological games, they raise fear in the minds.
So grab the popcorn and get ready for a chilling rollercoaster ride which will freeze the blood and put the heat rate into the fourth gear. If you don’t have access to these films, you could look for a website similar to ThePirateBay. However if you find you can’t access that site, you could always look at pirateproxy to see if you can download some of these horror films on there.
However you’re planning on watching, here are five films which will give you the creeps.
Horror of Dracula (1958)
Cast: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Michael Gough.
Director: Terence Fisher
Oh, not another Dracula surely. But be assured – this version of the bloodthirsty count still sends the shivers up the spine. Adapted from the Bram Stoker novel Dracula, it thrives on atmosphere. The creepy castle of Count Dracula, the long corridor, scary rooms and huge curtains provide a great backdrop for this tale. The appearances of the Count, brilliantly enacted by the late Christopher Lee, are well-timed and unexpected.
Peter Cushing as Prof Van Helsing proves an admirable counterfoil. Watch it.
From Dusk to Dawn (1996)
Cast: George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis
Director: Robert Rodriguez
This is an action-horror film written by Tarantino, one of his earliest efforts. Expect the usual Tarantino trademarks – blood, gore and more. Rodriguez is a champion of action flicks and he leaves no stone unturned.
The story revolves around two brothers who are fleeing to Mexico after a robbery. They kidnap a family on the way to accomplish their mission of reaching the Dusk to Dawn club on that side of the border. Once there, things change dramatically.
One of the best moments of the film is the brief appearance of a young Salma Hayek, whose snaky dance sends the protagonists and even you in a tizzy.
Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Cast: Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon
Director: Roman Polanski
This is truly a great film written and directed by the master Polanski. It deals with a couple who move into a new neighbourhood and find themselves surrounded by strange people and unusual happenings.
This psychological horror story is handled with subtlety and it chronicles the story of a woman who finds changes in herself after she gets pregnant. The horror creeps upon you before you realise it and the impact at the end is scary.
The film has been hugely acclaimed and has won many awards. Just the right recipe to keep you awake with lights on all night.
The Shining (1980)
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Be warned. The Shining taps an isolated hotel during the winter to heap unspeakable horrors on a couple and their young son. The man, who is entrusted the job of caretaker, wants to use the opportunity to write in solitude. But it doesn’t happen.
The hidden spirits in the house try to influence him and they evoke his violent side. The son is psychic and sees a lot of things which are unexplainable. The climax which sees the son escape through a maze is fantastic.
Kubrick’s direction is exceptional and the film is considered among the best horror films ever made.
Noseferatu the Vampyre (1979)
Cast: Klaus Kinski, Isabella Adjani, Bruno Ganz
Director: Werner Herzog
This is a very stylish adaptation of Stoker’s Dracula. The film plays with shadows and darkness to create a great atmospheric version of the Count’s tale.
Herzog once again collaborates Kinski, who delivers a magnificent performance as Dracula. Kinski’s Dracula is wizened, with long fingernails and sharpened ears. He evokes horror and pity at the same time.
The film was applauded by critics as one of the best in the horror genre. It may be a tad slow but the brilliant cinematography and direction lends a superb touch to the age-old tale.
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