Classic Horror Films that must be seen

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The Shining [DVD] [1980]
1.  The Shining [DVD] [1980] DVD ~ Jack Nicholson
The list author says:
  "The Shining - Jack at his best.  This film as breath taking visuals. A must have film for every horror buff's collection. All the cast put in outstanding performances. I can watch this over and over."
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Special Edition [DVD] [1974]
2.  The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Special Edition [DVD] [1974] DVD ~ Marilyn Burns
The list author says:
  "A true classic for all horror buffs ... and much better than the latest copy! Why do they have to try and reproduce classics like this. The crittyness adds to the overall effect of this great!"
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Dawn of the Dead (Un-Cut) [DVD] [1980]
3.  Dawn of the Dead (Un-Cut) [DVD] [1980] DVD ~ David Emge
The list author says:
  "This special edition is a must have - I LOVE this film! You can see Argento's influence he co-produced and co-wrote this fantastic film! Re-make is good but the original film RULES!!"
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The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973]
4.  The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973] DVD ~ Edward Woodward
The list author says:
  "A Classic must have for your collection ... Christopher Lee RULES! Avoid plot spoilers if you haven't seen this film."
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A Nightmare On Elm Street [DVD]
5.  A Nightmare On Elm Street [DVD] DVD ~ Englund Robert
The list author says:
  "The first and the best  of the series ... a must have for Freddy Fans! Also Johnny Depp's debut!"
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Don't Look Now [DVD] [1973]
6.  Don't Look Now [DVD] [1973] DVD ~ Julie Christie
The list author says:
  "A creepy and well made film set in Venice... building up to a crescondo that will haunt you!!!"
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Suspiria [1976] 2 Disc Special Edition [DVD]
7.  Suspiria [1976] 2 Disc Special Edition [DVD] DVD ~ Jessica Harper
The list author says:
  "A visually stunning film and eery fantastic soundtrack (Goblin) build the suspense with lots of Argento's trademark gore! A great intro to the Italian Horror Master for the uninducted."
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Witchfinder General [DVD]
8.  Witchfinder General [DVD] DVD ~ Vincent Price
The list author says:
  "Ian Ogilvy's finest hour ... what more can I say apart from Vincent Price plays a fantastic Matthew Hopkins!!!"
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Rosemary's Baby [1968] [DVD]
9.  Rosemary's Baby [1968] [DVD] DVD ~ Mia Farrow
The list author says:
  "From the brilliant book by Ira Levin, great cast particularly Mia Farrow as Rosemary and Ruth Gordon as Minnie Castevets, although all the cast are amazingly good and accurate"
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Jacob's Ladder [DVD] [1991] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
10.  Jacob's Ladder [DVD] [1991] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Tim Robbins
The list author says:
  "Hauntingly good, Tim Robbins is excellent in this fantastic, eery and unforgettable film"
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The Hitcher [1986] (Special Edition) [DVD]
11.  The Hitcher [1986] (Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Rutger Hauer
The list author says:
  "The great think about this film is If you think you know what's going to happen next ... you really won't! Great performances all round!"
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Profondo Rosso [DVD]
12.  Profondo Rosso [DVD] DVD ~ David Hemmings
The list author says:
  "From the great horror master Dario Argento .... some say his finest work."
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Scanners [DVD]
13.  Scanners [DVD] DVD ~ Jennifer O'Neill
The list author says:
  "A true Cronenberg classic.... watch out for the exploding head!"
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Carrie - Special Edition [DVD] [1976]
14.  Carrie - Special Edition [DVD] [1976] DVD ~ Sissy Spacek
The list author says:
  "Another Stephen King classic, Sissy Spacek is fantastic"
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Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn [1987] [DVD]
15.  Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn [1987] [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Evil Dead 1 & 2  a must have for any horror buff's collection"
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Fright Night [DVD]
16.  Fright Night [DVD] DVD ~ Chris Sarandon
The list author says:
  "An 80's classic and Roddy McDowell is fantastic! A must have for Vampire fans!"
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An American Werewolf in London [Special Edition] [DVD]
17.  An American Werewolf in London [Special Edition] [DVD] DVD ~ David Naughton
The list author says:
  "Another great classic and the inspiration for Michael Jackson's Thriller"
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The Exorcist - Director's Cut [DVD] [1974]
18.  The Exorcist - Director's Cut [DVD] [1974] DVD ~ Ellen Burstyn
The list author says:
  "A classic .. brilliant film .. love it. All the cast put in fantastic performances, a horror fan must own this."
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Poltergeist [DVD] [1982] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
19.  Poltergeist [DVD] [1982] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ JoBeth Williams
The list author says:
  "Another classic and I HATE that damn clown!"
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The Omen [DVD] [0000]
20.  The Omen [DVD] [0000] DVD ~ Gregory Peck
The list author says:
  "Great film version of the brilliant book by David Seltzer, special features interesting especially the eery events surrounding filming"
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Terror At The Opera [1988] [DVD]
21.  Terror At The Opera [1988] [DVD] DVD ~ Cristina Marsillach
The list author says:
  "Another from the master Dario Argento!! Not sure about the final scene but this is well worth watching! All his trademark gore!"
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Phenomena [DVD] [1986]
22.  Phenomena [DVD] [1986] DVD ~ Jennifer Connelly
The list author says:
  "For the first time in a long time I was truly creeped out! Critics may not have thought this as stylish as his earlier work but i can see why it was his favourite!"
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Halloween (25th Anniversary Edition) [DVD]
23.  Halloween (25th Anniversary Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Donald Pleasence
The list author says:
  "Watch this late at night and on your own for a good scare. Classic horror."
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Tenebrae (Full Uncut Version) [DVD] [1983]
24.  Tenebrae (Full Uncut Version) [DVD] [1983] DVD ~ Anthony Franciosa
The list author says:
  "Fantastic film from Argento, really great with some fantastic extras on this full uncut version including interviews and commentary from Dario himself.  Excellent purchase & excellent film. LOVE IT!"
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The Kingdom [DVD] [1996]
25.  The Kingdom [DVD] [1996] DVD ~ Ernst-Hugo Järegård
The list author says:
  "Genuinely creepy!"
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