Horror Franchises

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

The Exorcist is a 1973 supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin, adapted by William Peter Blatty from his 1971 novel of the same name. The film follows the demonic possession of a 12-year-old girl and her mother's desperate attempts to win back her daughter through an exorcism performed by two priests. The film explores the nature of faith in the midst of evil as the priests grapple with the forces of darkness and the power of belief. The film was a box office success and earned 10 Academy Award nominations, winning two for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound. It is often considered to be one of the greatest horror films of all time, and remains a classic of the genre.

From George A. Romero, starring David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, Gaylen Ross
Rated Unrated

Dawn of the Dead is a 1978 horror classic directed by George A. Romero. The film follows a group of survivors who barricade themselves in a shopping mall, surrounded by the ever-growing hordes of the walking dead. As the survivors struggle to maintain their sanity, they must also face off against both the living and the dead, who are drawn to the mall like moths to a flame. Meanwhile, the military attempts to contain the zombie outbreak, with limited success. In the end, the survivors must make a decision to either stay in the mall and face the dangers of the living dead, or risk their lives to escape.

From George A. Romero, starring Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman
Rated Not Rated

Night of the Living Dead is a classic 1968 independent horror film directed by George A. Romero. The film follows a group of people who barricade themselves in an old farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania, when they are attacked by hordes of flesh-eating zombies. The group must fight for their lives as the zombies relentlessly try to break into the farmhouse. As the night progresses, the group's numbers dwindle as they are picked off by the zombies, leading to a tense and suspenseful climax. Night of the Living Dead is widely considered to be one of the most influential horror films of all time, and has since spawned numerous sequels, remakes, and reimaginings.

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

Evil Dead II (1987) is a comedic horror film directed by Sam Raimi. The film is a sequel to Raimi's The Evil Dead (1981) and continues the story of Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell). Ash and his girlfriend, Linda, take a vacation to a cabin in the woods, where they accidentally unleash an evil force. Ash is forced to battle the demons alone while trying to keep Linda safe and find a way to get rid of the evil. The film follows Ash as he uses his ingenuity to fight off the Deadites and survive their attacks. The film's mix of horror, comedy, and special effects make for an entertaining, thrilling, and often comedic ride. While the original film had a darker tone, Evil Dead II is a much more lighthearted and humorous take on the story.

From James Wan, starring Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Danny Glover, Ken Leung
Rated R

Saw is a 2004 horror film directed by James Wan and starring Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, and Tobin Bell. It follows two men, Adam (Elwes) and Dr. Lawrence Gordon (Glover) who awaken in a dilapidated industrial bathroom, both chained to pipes and unable to escape. They soon discover that they are the victims of a sadistic serial killer known as Jigsaw (Bell) who has them both playing a deadly game in order to survive. As the hours tick by, the two men must figure out how to escape Jigsaw's traps and puzzles in order to survive, or face the deadly consequences of their failure. With the help of Lawrence's wife (Potter), the two men must battle against time and Jigsaw's twisted games in order to survive.

From John Landis, starring David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Joe Belcher, Griffin Dunne
Rated R

An American Werewolf in London is a horror-comedy film directed by John Landis in 1981. The film follows American college student David Kessler, who is attacked by a mysterious creature in the Yorkshire Moors. After surviving the attack, David discovers he is slowly turning into a werewolf and must confront his own horror. With the help of his friend Jack and the mysterious Dr. Hirsch and Nurse Price, David must battle his inner beast and find a cure to his growing affliction before it's too late. Along the way, David and Jack uncover the dark secrets of the Moors and the long-lost history of the werewolf. With a blend of horror, comedy, and suspense, An American Werewolf in London is a classic of the genre and a must-see for fans of the horror-comedy genre.

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

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

From Tobe Hooper, starring Marilyn Burns, Edwin Neal, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain
Rated R

From George A. Romero, starring Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato, Jarlath Conroy
Rated Not Rated

From Fede Alvarez, starring Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto
Rated R

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

From Darren Lynn Bousman, starring Donnie Wahlberg, Beverley Mitchell, Franky G, Emmanuelle Vaugier
Rated R

From Chuck Russell, starring Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Craig Wasson, Patricia Arquette
Rated R

From Fede Alvarez, starring Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas, Lou Taylor Pucci
Rated R

From David Gordon Green, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney
Rated R

From Rick Rosenthal, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer
Rated R

From William Peter Blatty, starring George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, Brad Dourif, Jason Miller
Rated R

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Barbara Hershey, Lin Shaye
Rated PG-13

From Wes Craven, starring Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Jf Davis, Miko Hughes
Rated R

From Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Melissa Barrera
Rated R

From Wes Craven, starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Jada Pinkett Smith
Rated R

From Wes Craven, starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Lucy Hale
Rated R

From Marcus Nispel, starring Jessica Biel, Jonathan Tucker, Andrew Bryniarski, Erica Leerhsen
Rated R

From George A. Romero, starring John Leguizamo, Asia Argento, Simon Baker, Dennis Hopper
Rated R