William Friedkin's iconic horror picture "The Exorcist" debuted in 1973. It is based on William Peter Blatty's book of the same name, which describes the tale of Regan MacNeil, a small child, who is taken over by a demon and her mother's valiant attempts to save her.
Stanley Kubrick's iconic horror film "The Shining" was released in 1980. In the movie, Jack Torrance, a struggling writer, accepts a position as the hotel's winter caretaker in the mountains.
Director Stuart Rosenberg's 1979 classic horror picture "The Amityville Horror" was based on Jay Anson's book of the same name.
The iconic horror movie Poltergeist, which was helmed by Tobe Hooper and released in 1982, has had a profound influence on the genre. The Freeling family, who appear to have an ideal suburban home, is the subject of the movie.
The 2003 horror film A Tale of Two Sisters delves into the issues of mental illness, family, and death. The psychological horror film, directed by Kim Jee-Woon, is about two sisters named Su-mi and Su-yeon who, after a protracted absence, return to their family home.
A Japanese horror film called The Grudge delves into themes of death, the afterlife, and fear of the unknown. The 2002 film, which was directed by Takashi Shimizu, narrates the tale of a mansion that has been afflicted by ghosts.
Gore Verbinski's horror movie "The Ring" from 2002 relates the tale of a cursed videotape that kills viewers seven days after they watch it. The movie is a horror genre classic. It is well-known for its tense ambiance, eerie pictures, and portrayal of the horror that may be caused by technology.
Jennifer Kent's 2014 horror film "The Babadook" is about a single mother named Amelia (Essie Davis) and her son Samuel (Noah Wiseman) who are plagued by a supernatural being known as the Babadook. The film examines the psychological horror that can arise from loss and grief. It is a distinctive and potent horror narrative.
Known for his work in the horror genre, director Scott Derrickson made the scary movie Sinister in 2012. In the movie, Ethan Hawke plays true-crime author Ellison Oswalt, who is having trouble coming up with ideas for his next book.
Well-known for his work in the horror genre, James Wan directed The Conjuring, a horror movie in 2013. Ed and Lorraine Warren, two paranormal investigators called upon to assist a family tormented by a sinister presence in their home, are portrayed in the movie by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.