Suspiria by Dario Argento – 1977
This is one of the finest horror-suspense movies from the trilogy of the horror-thriller master Dario Argento. Part of the film trilogy “Three Mothers”, Suspiria was release during the peak hours of Argento’s career with releases like Uccell Dalle Piume Di Cristallo, L and Tenebre. This Italian thriller Suspiria starts with... More
Les Diaboliques by Henri-Georges Clouzot – 1955
This Black & White murder mystery is one of the finest movies in world cinema. This is not a horror movie, but a French thriller directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. This is a movie of the 50’s and if you like b/w movies, then Les Diaboliques should not be missed. In 1996, this movie has been remade with the title Diabolique... More
The Amityville Horror by Stuart Rosenberg – 1979
Yet another horror movie purportedly based on real events. The Amityville Horror is inspired from the massacre which actually took place in the early 70’s. Director Stuart Rosenberg has linked the incident of the shotgun murder of the entire family of six by twenty three years old Ronald DeFeo in November, 1974 with this horror... More
Les Yeux Sans Visage by Georges Franju - 1960
After the release of Les Yeux Sans Visage (English Title: Eyes without a Face), this French thriller faced a heavy criticism for the content of the movie. In simple words, it was quickly rejected by the critics. Georges Franju, with his directorial skills was unable to make the critics understand his own peculiar source of inspiration... More
The Car by Elliot Silverstein - 1977
The Car, directed by Elliot Silverstein has been ranked among “The Top 100 Most Enjoyable Bad Movies Ever Made” in the Golden Raspberry Award. Sounds funny? This horror movie of the 70’s was never made with a target of winning the Oscar. What can you really expect from a movie in, which a possessed car runs down random peoples?... More
Dial M for Murder by Alfred Hitchcock - 1954
Grace Kelly came into limelight after winning a nomination of Academy Award for her role in Mogambo (1953), a John Ford’s drama about romance and adventure. But she has proved her acting skills and it took her to a new level after her performances in movies of Alfred Hitchcock. Hitchcock introduced Kelly Grace as a complete package... More
Repulsion by Roman Polanski – 1965
Polanski’s first step towards the world of English psychological horror/thriller movie started with Repulsion. This is also this first English movie made by him in England. Considering the time it was made, the movie is quite thrilling. You cannot avoid the goose bumps. Young and beautiful Carol Ledoux (Catherine Deneuve), a beauty... More
The Last House on the Left by Wes Craven - 1972
“Last House on the Left” left me in confusion. For a certain period of time I was really wondering whether to like this movie or not. Directed by Wes Craven, this movie seems to have been disliked by many. Nothing much can be expected from such a movie which is full of unpleasantness. A feeling of hopelessness and claustrophobia... More
Black Christmas by Bob Clark - 1974
Black Christmas was directed by Bob Clark and undoubtedly considered as one of the few good classic horrors, which can even be remembered today. It is a murder-slasher movie and every incident takes place on eve of the Christmas. A psycho enters the attic of a Canadian house and begins to terrify those girls living in the house obscene... More
Rope by Alfred Hitchcock - 1948
A classic masterpiece by the classic director Alfred Hitchcock, Rope is still one of most watched creations by him. This creation of Hitchcock is the adaptation of a play by Patrick Hamilton. The story of Rope is based inside an Apartment. Brandon Shaw (John Dall) and Phillip Morgan (Farley Granger), both Manhattan intellectual decide... More
Rosymary’s Baby by Roman Polanski - 1968
Rosemary’s Baby is an intense horror film and known to be director Roman Polanski’s one of the finest movies of the Apartment Trilogy. Rosemary’s Baby had been really blended well with bits of drama and romance too apart from the expected horror element; and the end result is the birth of a fantastic movie. This... More
Psycho by Alfred Hitchock - 1960
Psycho is a landmark in the history of thriller films. Directed by the renowned Alfred Hitchcock, this black & white movie has been ranking top in various charts all across the globe for several years. It is still considered as one of finest thriller movie ever made. In spite of few remakes and sequels, this movie still holds... More
The Shining by Stanley Kubrick - 1980
Adapted from the 1977 horror novel of Stephen King, The Shining is one of the finest masterpiece in the history of movie making and no doubt that this horror movie is regarded as one of the most thrilling and scary movies till today. King did a great job in the novel, but director Stanley Kubrick has put life into the pages of the... More
Uccell Dalle Piume Di Cristallo, L by Dario Argento - 1970
The Girl With Crystal Plumage is an Italian thriller directed by Dario Argento. The Italian title of the movie is “Uccello dalle piume di cristallo, L’” and was released in 1970. The story goes like this. An American writer Sam Dalmas (Tony Musante), who lives in Paris with his girlfriend Julia (Suzi Kendall), one... More
