Horror Movies
Things that go bump in the night, the monster in the closet, the shadow on the wall and the shape under the bed are all part of our subconcious fears that stem from childhood... the fear of the unknown. Horror films tap into that fear and serve up fright-filled nightmares that keep us screaming for more... For that one man cottage industry of fear and suspense, Stephen King films can be found through the 'Special Interest' link, under 'Based on...' or by using the 'Stephen King' link on any of his adaptations. See also 'Classic Horror'.
Ginger Snaps II: Unleashed (2003)
Director: Brett Sullivan
Starring: Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, Tatiana Maslany
Brigitte (Emily Perkins) has escaped the confines of Bailey Downs but she's not alone. Another werewolf is tailing her closely and her sister's spectr... Read more
Housebound (2014)
6.8/10
Director: Gerard Johnstone
Starring: Rima Te Wiata, Ryan Lampp, Mick Innes, Morgana O'Reilly, Glen-Paul Waru, Ross Ha...
Funny, suspenseful and freighted with fright bombs, Housebound could easily be the most energising fun youve ever had at a New Zealand movie. Its a... Read more
The Witch (2015)
6.8/10
Director: Robert Eggers
Starring: Kate Dickie, Ralph Ineson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, Lu...
A Puritan family in 1630 New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession in this superbly crafted immersion in perio... Read more
Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
5.4/10
Director: Ellory Elkayem
Starring: David Arquette, Kari Wuhrer, Doug E Doug, Eileen Ryan, Tom Noonan, Scarlett Joha...
David Arquette is a mining engineer who returns to his small Arizona town only to be thrust into action when a chemical spill turns hundreds of spider... Read more
Deep Red (1975)
7.7/10
Director: Dario Argento
Starring: David Hemmings, Gabriele Lavia, Macha Meril, Daria Nicolodi
Aka "Profondo Rosso". Considered by many to be terror maestro Dario Argento's true masterpiece, "Deep Red" stars David Hemmings as an American jazz pi... Read more
Fright Night (1985)
7.1/10
Director: Tom Holland
Starring: Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse
What would you do if you thought your new next door neighbour was a vampire, and his next victim could be you? An entertaining, old-fashioned horror o... Read more
Stephen King's The Shining (1997)
Director: Mick Garris
Starring: Rebecca De Mornay, Melvin Van Peebles, Steven Weber, Courtland Mead, Pat Hingle,...
This 'more faithful' 4 1/2 hour mini-series adaptation of Stephen King's novel had the author's seal of approval. He even has a cameo as the band con... Read more
Eko Eko Azarak: Wizard of Darkness (1995)
6/10
Director: Shimako Sato
Starring: Kimika Yoshino, Miho Kanno, Naozumi Takahashi, Mio Takaki
Misa has just transferred to a new school, unfortunately for her it's in the process of being taken over by evil supernatural forces. Fortunately for... Read more
Hostel (2005)
5.9/10
Director: Eli Roth
Starring: Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Eythor Gudjonsson, Jan Vlasak, Barbara Nedeljak...
Two American college graduates on a debauched back-packing trip through Europe meet up with an Icelander of similar mind in Amsterdam and all three he... Read more
Insidious (2010)
6.8/10
Director: James Wan
Starring: Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins
"The Exorcist" meets "Paranormal Activity" in this horror tale that follows loving parents Josh and Renai as their oldest son falls into a mysterious... Read more