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TOP 13 HORROR FILMS OF ALL TIME

12. FRANKENSTEIN - 1931 The Grandaddy of all walking monster flicks, cleverly directed by James Whale starring unknown William Henry Pratt, AKA Boris Karloff, as a result of Bela Lugosi turning down the part. Karloff, as Frankenstein's monster in the iconic Jack pierce makeup, projects a paradoxical mixture of pathos & horror. Excellent cast includes Colin Clive, Edward Van Sloan, Dwight Frye. "IT'S ALIVE!"

11. DRACULA - 1931 Adapted from the N.Y. stage play , the saving grace of this slow-paced, static, creaky old classic is the timeless performance of Hungarian Bela Lugosi. Bela was born to play this part, and will be remembered for it as long as Vampires are biting necks! Directed by Todd Browning (FREAKS - 1932), and contains the usual cast of characters... Jack Pierce's makeup, and co-stars Edward Van Sloan, Dwight Frye, and Helen Chandler. "CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT... WHAT MUSIC THEY MAKE!"

10. MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH - Edgar Allan Poe's allegorical story about aristocrats who hold a costume ball at the height of a virulent plague to keep away DEATH! Vincent Price stars as the wickedly evil Prince Prospero, a sadistic Italian nobleman of the 12th century, surrounded by decadence and deceit in the form of actress Hazel Court, who makes a deal with the Devil. Also co-stars onetime girlfriend of Beatle Paul McCartney, Jane Asher. Highly atmospheric & chilling.

9. THE EXORCIST - William Peter Blatty's horrific novel & screenplay is adapted for the screen by director William Friedkin... While most will remember the nauseating & graphic scenes of Linda Blair (puking pea soup, her head spinning 360 degrees, foul-mouthed blasphemy), it is the religious undertones that make this the scariest film of all time. How does the priest's mother and her death fit in? How did the amulet come to be found by the cop (Lee J. Cobb)? Pay attention to the details and it makes the film even more chilling than at first. Mercedes McCambridge provides the voice of Regan. "YOUR MOTHER SUCKS ... ," ahhhh ... never mind!

8. SUSPIRIA - 1976 One of those films that doesn't make a whole lot of sense but sure keeps you riveted to the screen with its dark, moody, super-spooky atmosphere! Jessica Harper is an American enrolled in a German dance academy that turns out to be a witches coven. Cheap gore thrills have never been better! Directed by Italian horror master Dario Argento, music by rock group GOBLIN!

7. NOSFERATU -THE VAMPYRE - 1979 Here's the end all film when you are looking for a good bite! Funny yet chilling, reverent version of F.W. Murnau's famous 1922 silent classic, offbeat with loads of scenery and a Wagnerian score to match, Klaus Kinski plays the "DRACULA" role in German director Werner Herzog's cult classic. Also stars the beautiful Isabelle Adjani.

6. THE HAUNTING -1963 Ninety-year-old haunted house is the setting for a group of chosen students being introduced to the supernatural, with extremely scary results! The horrors remain unseen and that plays heavier on the imagination than on the visual, making this a truly unique and spooky film. Directed by Robert Wise, starring Julie Harris, Richard Johnson, Clair Bloom, and Russ Tamblin. Don't watch alone!

5. THE BLACK CAT - 1934 One of the strangest films of all time! Has nothing to do with the Edgar Allan Poe story of the same name, Karloff & Lugosi team up in this wacky, polished Universal release that takes on a different meaning with each viewing. The script is as abstract as the architecture in Karloff's "modern" house in this tale of war, necrophilia, devil worship, chess games, sado-masochism, torture, and fear of kitties. Eerie images run rampant throughout this bizarre, enigmatic thriller. The first & best of many BORIS/BELA teaming, also with (DRACULA'S) David Manners.

4. ISLAND OF LOST SOULS - 1933 H.G. Well's story of a mad scientist isolated on a remote island where he performs experiments transforming jungle beasts into half-human creatures. Charles Laughton as the wicked Dr. Moreau is a bit over the top, but watch for the interesting and near brilliant performance of Bela Lugosi as the leader of the half-human monsters. Surprisingly grisly for its time, this one's not for the squeamish ! Watch out for that conclusion! "WHAT IS THE LAW?"

3. THE OMEN - 1976 A supernatural tale of biblical proportions! The Antichrist child, Son of Satan, is born unto a wealthy diplomat, mirroring the prophecy of the Book Revelation in the Christian Bible, and is destined to rise up and pit man against brother, until Man is no more. A whopper of a tale with killer music, imaginative & grisly murders, and great cast starring Gregory Peck & Lee Remick. " NO DADDY NO !!!!"

2. ROSEMARY'S BABY - 1968 Roman Polanski's classic, modern-day spine tingler : Mia Farrow is the unsuspecting mother and wife to John Cassavetes, who becomes involved with Satan worshipers within the apartment building they live in. Ruth Gordon won a best supporting actress for her portrayal of the snooty (Satan worshiping) neighbor, who keeps Rosemary feeding on that "Special Brew" of hers. Farrow is perfect as the young, vulnerable, misunderstood, sympathetic, Manhattan mother-to-be. Produced by schlock horror film director William Castle, also stars Charles Grodin & Ralph Bellamy. "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO MY BABY !"

THE 13 MOST UNDERRATED & OVERLOOKED HORROR FILMS

13. SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON - 1964

12. FRANKENSTEIN: THE TRUE STORY - 1973

11. BROTHERHOOD OF SATAN - 1971

10. THE CONQUEROR WORM - 1968

9. ISLE OF THE DEAD - 1945

8. THE NIGHT STALKER - 1972

7. THE SEVENTH VICTIM - 1943

6. KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS - 1977

5. BLACK SUNDAY - 1960

4. THE DEVIL'S BRIDE - 1968

3. VAMPYR - 1932

2. THIRST - 1979

1. HORROR HOTEL - 1960

TOP 13 WORST HORROR FILMS OF ALL TIME

13. MOTEL HELL - 1980 Rory Calhoun runs the HELLO Motel, but unfortunately the "O" has burned out on the sign. Conveniently located next door is a sausage factory. You got it... Guests check in, but they don't check out! What you have here are tourists buried up to their necks for fattening, & then they are ready for the factory! Absurd & ludicrous!

12. PLAN NINE FROM OUTER SPACE - 1956 Every critics's favorite "worst film of all time," Ed Wood's "Plan Nine" is a testament to mesmerizing awfulness! Bela Lugosi died before filming had even really begun, so a chiropractor/pal filled in, disguising himself as Bela by keeping a handkerchief over his face. Fooled me! A study in ineptitude.

11. THE GIANT CLAW - 1957 The second worse "Monster" ever created for film! (see #3)! Incredibly inane & incompetent, this is truly one of the biggest turkey's of all 1950's schlock films. Jet fighters attack & try to wipe out a giant "Turkey Bird" which is immune to their shots because of a radioactive shield. You'll fall off your seat laughing so hard!

10. FIEND WITHOUT A FACE - 1958 A Canadian Air Force base is the scene where something has gone terribly wrong - Grotesque brain-spine-like creatures are attack by attaching themselves to human heads & sucking out your brains! Some of the strangest "creatures" ever put on film. Blame Canada !

9. BASKET CASE - 1981 Separated at birth has never meant so much as it does in this film, where a mutant blob-like deformity is carried around Times Square New York by his Siamese twin brother, seeking revenge on those who would have had his blob/brother dead. years ago. completely disgusting as well as strangely compelling . Bizarre.

8. JESSE JAMES MEETS FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER - 1966 Doesn't the title tell you everything you need to know? Dr. Frankenstein's brain is implanted into gun-slingin' Jesse by the good Doctor's Daughter! EEGGAAD! This is a laughable disaster that truly bites the dust!

7. FRANKENSTEIN - 1994 The Frankenstein Monster with a New York accent? What they hell was Kenneth Branaugh thinking casting Robert Deniro as Henry's creature? The Shakespearean thespian botched the Mary Shelley story so badly that at any given moment you expect the Monster to look into the camera and say, "YOU LOOKIN' AT ME?" Starts promisingly enough , but deteriorates rapidly before your very eyes.

6. I MARRIED A MONSTER FROM OUTER SPACE - 1958 Not such a bad film, just a really, really, really bad title, which gives it its place on this list.Newlyweds are troubled when the husband-dude starts acting emotionless. Could it be that aliens have taken over his body? Right you are! Good special effects for its time make this an enjoyable flick. Dig those groovy bug-eyed monsters!

5. EXORCIST II - THE HERETIC - 1977 The unnecessary sequel to the EXORCIST was a complete abomination, making no sense, and was certainly Richard Burton's lowest moment! Dicky is a priest trying to unravel the mystery of a demon still living inside of Linda (Pea Soup) Blair. James Earl Jones appears as an African witch doctor. Revoltingly terrible.

4. THE DEVIL WITHIN HER - 1976 A blatant & total ripoff of the EXORCIST, Joan Collins is featured as the mother of the Satanic child., who was hexed into giving birth to the little freak by a sinister dwarf ! Alexis Carrington never had it so baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad !!!!!

3. FROM HELL IT CAME - 1957 1950's schlock stars a radioactive "tree trunk" named "TABANGA "as the monster ! The worst creature ever to appear on a film plods its way through a camp of scientists in the remote jungle, killing anyone who "stands" in its way. Paul Blaisdale plays the tree - bet he was proud to tell the Grand kids that one ! Exceptionally bad, wooden acting from Tina Carver who shows off her ample, shapely limbs, makes this one a Saturday night laugh - fest and a half !!!!!!!

2. WEREWOLVES ON WHEELS - 1971 A motorcycle gang roars through the countryside to the sounds of surf music drinking barrels of beer, staging impromptu orgies, roughing up monks, and turning into werewolves. Sleazy bloodletting & nudity, this is 70's exploitation all the way baby !

1. WOMEN OF THE LOST MESA - 1952 The worst, most laughable, inept, absurd film I have ever had the privilege to witness. Vaguely about a group of people who's airplane becomes stranded on a Mesa, where an evil scientist is injecting spider venom into women to create a super race of Spider Babes ! The soundtrack, acting, storyline, and photography will have you howling !

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