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From Stanley Kubrick, starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers
Rated R

The Shining is a psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name. Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) is a recovering alcoholic and aspiring writer who takes a job as the winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. His wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and son Danny (Danny Lloyd) accompany him, with Danny having psychic abilities commonly referred to as “the shining,” which helps him to see the hotel’s horrific past. As Jack begins to succumb to the supernatural forces within the hotel, Wendy and Danny struggle to survive and escape the madness. The Shining is considered to be one of the greatest horror films of all time and is recognized for its eerie atmosphere, its intense use of music, and its intense performances by Nicholson and Duvall.

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Ivana Baquero, Ariadna Gil, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú
Rated R

"Pan's Labyrinth" is a dark fantasy set in Spain in the year 1944, five years after the Spanish Civil War. It follows the story of Ofelia, a young girl who is moved to a rural area with her pregnant mother to be with her new stepfather, a sadistic military officer. Ofelia discovers a labyrinth and meets a mysterious faun creature who tells her that she is a legendary lost princess. He assigns her a series of dangerous tasks to prove her royalty, while in the real world her stepfather grows increasingly abusive. As the story progresses, Ofelia must choose between the world of fantasy and the harsh reality of the real world. Ultimately, she discovers the power of her own courage and imagination.

From William Friedkin, starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb
Rated R

The Exorcist is a 1973 psychological horror film directed by William Friedkin, based on the 1971 novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty. It tells the story of a young girl named Regan, who is possessed by a demonic entity and the two priests who attempt to exorcise the demon from her. The film follows the priests as they attempt to save Regan from the demon’s influence, which includes intense physical and psychological effects on Regan, as well as supernatural occurrences in and around the house. As the situation becomes more and more dire, the priests must draw on faith and determination to save Regan from the demonic forces. The Exorcist was a highly controversial and popular film upon release, and has since become a horror classic that is widely considered one of the greatest horror films ever made.

From Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Kassie Wesley DePaiva
Rated R

Evil Dead II is a 1987 American horror comedy film directed by Sam Raimi. The film is a sequel to the 1981 cult classic The Evil Dead, and is the second installment in the Evil Dead franchise. The film follows Ash Williams, who is once again forced to battle the forces of the dead. After being transported back in time to 1300 AD, Ash finds himself in a cabin in the woods with his possessed girlfriend, a wickedly possessed Henrietta, and his long-dead possessed father. With the help of a few mystical artifacts, Ash must find a way to destroy the evil that has been unleashed upon his world and rid himself of it once and for all. Along the way, he must fight off Deadites and other evil forces while trying to survive the night. The film was a critical and commercial success, and is now considered one of the most influential cult films of all time. It has since spawned two sequels, Army of Darkness and a reboot, Evil Dead.

From Jordan Peele, starring Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Catherine Keener
Rated R

Get Out is a horror-thriller film written and directed by Jordan Peele, released in 2017. The film follows the story of Chris, an African-American man who visits his white girlfriend's family estate. While initially welcomed with warmth and hospitality, he soon begins to experience a series of disturbing and increasingly sinister events. As the weekend progresses, Chris uncovers a shocking conspiracy and must fight for his survival. Get Out is a psychological horror that examines issues of racism, bigotry, and ultimately, the struggle to survive.

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor
Rated R

The Conjuring is a 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan. The film centers around paranormal investigators and authors Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are called upon to help the Perron family, who are experiencing increasingly disturbing events in their farmhouse in Rhode Island in 1971. After the Warrens witness the supernatural presence in the house, they work together with the family to rid the house of the evil spirits. As the family’s story becomes more harrowing, the Warrens must do all they can to protect the family from the malevolent entities that inhabit their home. The Conjuring is a chilling tale of terror and suspense, as the Warrens uncover secrets of a dark and sinister past.

From John Krasinski, starring Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe
Rated PG-13

In A Quiet Place (2018), a family must live in silence in order to survive in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by creatures that hunt by sound. When the Abbott family -- Lee (John Krasinski), Evelyn (Emily Blunt), Regan (Millicent Simmonds), Marcus (Noah Jupe), and Beau (Cade Woodward) -- are forced to navigate their lives in silence to avoid the vicious monsters that hunt by sound, they find solace and strength in their love for one another. After witnessing the death of their youngest, the family must find a way to survive in a world where any sound could mean death. As they struggle to adapt to their new reality, they must come together and find creative ways to communicate without making a sound. Ultimately, they must confront their fears to save their family, and the future of humanity.

From Danny Boyle, starring Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Alex Palmer
Rated R

"28 Days Later..." is a 2002 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Set in Great Britain, it follows the story of Jim (Cillian Murphy), a young man who wakes up from a coma in a deserted hospital to find the world abandoned and overrun by the “Infected” – mindless, murderous humans driven by rage. Along with a group of survivors, Jim sets out to find out what has happened and ultimately discovers the cause of the infection: a virus released by animal rights activists during a lab raid gone wrong. With the clock ticking, Jim must make a choice between survival and saving the human race.

From Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker
Rated NC-17

From Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert, Ian Abercrombie
Rated R

From Directors: Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza, starring Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Jorge-Yamam Serrano, Pablo Rosso
Rated R

From James Wan, starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe, Frances O'Connor
Rated R

From Ari Aster, starring Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff
Rated R

From Andy Muschietti, starring Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Martell, Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis
Rated R

From Neil Marshall, starring Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder
Rated R

From Vincenzo Natali, starring Nicole de Boer, Maurice Dean Wint, David Hewlett, Andrew Miller
Rated R

From John Krasinski, starring Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Cillian Murphy, John Krasinski
Rated PG-13

From Dan Trachtenberg, starring John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr., Douglas M. Griffin
Rated PG-13

From Gore Verbinski, starring Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox, David Dorfman
Rated PG-13

From Drew Goddard, starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz
Rated R

From Jaume Collet-Serra, starring Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder
Rated R

From Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, starring Jeremy Renner, Rose Byrne, Robert Carlyle, Harold Perrineau
Rated R

From Scott Derrickson, starring Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone, Fred Thompson
Rated R

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye
Rated PG-13

From Jennifer Kent, starring Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall, Hayley McElhinney
Rated Not Rated