Scary Movies From The 90s

From Jonathan Demme, starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Lawrence A. Bonney, Kasi Lemmons
Rated R

The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 psychological horror film based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Thomas Harris. The film follows Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee, as she seeks the advice of the imprisoned Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer, to catch another serial killer known as "Buffalo Bill". As their relationship develops, Lecter provides her insight into the killer's motives and modus operandi as well as his own twisted psychology. In the end, Clarice must confront Buffalo Bill in a thrilling and suspenseful climax. The film is acclaimed for its performances, direction, cinematography, writing, and atmosphere; it won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

From James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick
Rated R

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a 1991 science fiction action film directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, and Robert Patrick. It is the sequel to Cameron's 1984 film The Terminator, and the second installment in the Terminator franchise. The film follows cyborg assassin, the Terminator (Schwarzenegger), as he is sent back in time to protect a young John Connor (Furlong) from a more advanced and sophisticated Terminator (Patrick). As the two Terminators fight, Sarah Connor (Hamilton) trains John to help him prepare for the future war against the artificial intelligence system Skynet. Meanwhile, John and the Terminator must contend with the human forces of the present that are trying to capture or kill them. Terminator 2: Judgment Day was a commercial and critical success and won four Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects and Best Sound. It grossed over $520 million worldwide and is the highest-grossing film of the franchise, as well as one of the highest-grossing films of all time. It is also considered by many to be one of the greatest action films of all time.

From Rob Reiner, starring James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen
Rated R

Misery is a psychological horror-thriller film directed by Rob Reiner and released in 1990. It is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, and stars James Caan and Kathy Bates. The film follows novelist Paul Sheldon (Caan) after he is rescued from a car crash by an obsessive fan, Annie Wilkes (Bates). Wilkes forces Sheldon to write a novel for her, and tortures him when he does not follow her orders. As Sheldon attempts to escape, the two engage in an intense psychological battle. Ultimately, Sheldon manages to overcome Wilkes, and reclaim his freedom.

From Adrian Lyne, starring Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven
Rated R

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis
Rated R

From Ron Underwood, starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross
Rated PG-13

From David Cronenberg, starring Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm, Julian Sands
Rated R

From Tom Savini, starring Tony Todd, Patricia Tallman, Tom Towles, McKee Anderson
Rated R

From Clive Barker, starring Craig Sheffer, David Cronenberg, Anne Bobby, Charles Haid
Rated R

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

From Frank Marshall, starring Jeff Daniels, Julian Sands, John Goodman, Harley Jane Kozak
Rated PG-13

From Joel Schumacher, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Julia Roberts, William Baldwin
Rated R

From Directors: Joe Dante, Chuck Jones, starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Howie Mandel, Tony Randall
Rated PG-13

From Sam Raimi, starring Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake
Rated R

From Wes Craven, starring Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, A.J. Langer
Rated R

From Todd Haynes, starring Edith Meeks, Larry Maxwell, Susan Norman, Millie White
Rated R

From Stephen Hopkins, starring Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Kevin Peter Hall, Rubén Blades
Rated R

From John Harrison, starring Debbie Harry, Matthew Lawrence, Christian Slater, David Forrester
Rated R

From Directors: Dario Argento, George A. Romero, starring Adrienne Barbeau, Harvey Keitel, Ramy Zada, Bingo O'Malley
Rated R

From John Lafia, starring Alex Vincent, Jenny Agutter, Gerrit Graham, Christine Elise
Rated R

From Richard Stanley, starring Dylan McDermott, Stacey Travis, John Lynch, Carl McCoy
Rated R

From Directors: Mark Herrier, Alan Ormsby, starring Jill Schoelen, Tom Villard, Dee Wallace, Derek Rydall
Rated R

From Robert Resnikoff, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Tracy Griffith, Jeff Kober, Mykelti Williamson
Rated R

From William Friedkin, starring Jenny Seagrove, Dwier Brown, Carey Lowell, Brad Hall
Rated R

From Jack Bender, starring Justin Whalin, Perrey Reeves, Jeremy Sylvers, Travis Fine
Rated R