Nothing modern, all classic... the best horror

A Listmania! list by B. Evans "a_evans_1190" (South Wales, United Kingdom)
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Carrie - Special Edition [DVD] [1976]
1.  Carrie - Special Edition [DVD] [1976] DVD ~ Sissy Spacek
The list author says:
  "The film which made Spacek famous, it's a good story of how a girl fights back against the bullies by using her telekinetic powers."
£3.49   Used & New from: £0.60
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Omen [DVD] [0000]
2.  The Omen [DVD] [0000] DVD ~ Gregory Peck
The list author says:
  "Little Damien, the Devil's son. Genuinely creepy at times."
£5.00   Used & New from: £0.48
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Hills Have Eyes (2 Disc Special Edition) [1977] [DVD]
3.  The Hills Have Eyes (2 Disc Special Edition) [1977] [DVD] DVD ~ Susan Lanier
The list author says:
  "Shot on grainy film with a low budget, this film is unsettling at times. One of the most underrated horror movies ever. A good release by Anchor Bay."
Used & New from: £0.47
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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An American Werewolf in London [Special Edition] [DVD]
4.  An American Werewolf in London [Special Edition] [DVD] DVD ~ David Naughton
The list author says:
  "The best werewolf film ever, it contains the perfect mixture - gore, laughter, suspense, anguish and romance. Very funny in places!"
£9.99   Used & New from: £0.29
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

Halloween (25th Anniversary Edition) [DVD]
5.  Halloween (25th Anniversary Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Donald Pleasence
The list author says:
  "You could call this the birth of slasher flicks, so it is superior to the sequels which followed."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (138 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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When A Stranger Calls [DVD]
6.  When A Stranger Calls [DVD] DVD ~ Carol Kane
The list author says:
  "Not specifically horror, but close enough. It is based on the urban legend of the babysitter recieving threatening phonecalls which are coming from inside the house."
£14.99   Used & New from: £4.79
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Shining [DVD] [1980]
7.  The Shining [DVD] [1980] DVD ~ Jack Nicholson
The list author says:
  "The best horror. Set in a cavernous hotel in a blizzard, a deranged Jack Nicholson is menacing to say the least. Acted well by all, this is a must for anyone."
£3.77   Used & New from: £0.49
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

The Exorcist - 25th Anniversary Edition [DVD] [1973]
8.  The Exorcist - 25th Anniversary Edition [DVD] [1973] DVD ~ Ellen Burstyn
The list author says:
  "Recently voted one of the scariest horror movies of all times, I have to agree that it is quite frightening. It is also unsettling, but is not one to be missed."
£4.85   Used & New from: £0.57
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews) | 6 customer discussions

The Hitcher [1986] (Special Edition) [DVD]
9.  The Hitcher [1986] (Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Rutger Hauer
The list author says:
  "Well-made horror/thriller, this sees a man chased across never-ending roads by a psychopathic killer."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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Alien [DVD] [1979]
10.  Alien [DVD] [1979] DVD ~ Sigourney Weaver
The list author says:
  "Entertaining sci-fi/horror with Sigourney Weaver putting in a good performence."
£3.87   Used & New from: £0.68
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Psycho (1960) [DVD]
11.  Psycho (1960) [DVD] DVD ~ Anthony Perkins
The list author says:
  "Alfred Hitchcock's best, this weird movie about a crazy guy who worships his mother has left a lasting impression on today's horror industry."
£12.49   Used & New from: £1.44
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews) | 7 customer discussions

The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973]
12.  The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973] DVD ~ Edward Woodward
The list author says:
  "This interesting film about Pagan worship is the greatest British horror ever. Not gory, but it gets under your skin."
Used & New from: £0.46
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Night Of The Living Dead [1968] [DVD]
13.  Night Of The Living Dead [1968] [DVD] DVD ~ Judith O'Dea
The list author says:
  "The first in the Living dead trilogy, it brings together social issues in 60s America such as the fight for racial equality. A must see."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Dawn of the Dead (Un-Cut) [DVD] [1980]
14.  Dawn of the Dead (Un-Cut) [DVD] [1980] DVD ~ David Emge
The list author says:
  "Second in the Living Dead series, and a bit of a gore-fest!"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Day Of The Dead [DVD] [1986]
15.  Day Of The Dead [DVD] [1986] DVD ~ Joseph Pilato
The list author says:
  "Third in the series. Not as good but still watchable."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

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Suspiria [1976] 2 Disc Special Edition [DVD]
16.  Suspiria [1976] 2 Disc Special Edition [DVD] DVD ~ Jessica Harper
The list author says:
  "Creepy horror, and another good DVD release by Anchor Bay."
Used & New from: £5.98
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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The Birds [DVD]
17.  The Birds [DVD] DVD ~ Rod Taylor
The list author says:
  "Another great Hitchcock movie."
£4.00   Used & New from: £0.17
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Eraserhead [DVD]
18.  Eraserhead [DVD] DVD ~ Jack Nance
The list author says:
  "A very wierd but highly original piece of work. Very underrated."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

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Jaws (Anniversary Edition) [1976] [DVD]
19.  Jaws (Anniversary Edition) [1976] [DVD] DVD ~ Roy Scheider
The list author says:
  "Jaws is one of the best non-horror movies ever. The special effects are great, so is the acting."
Used & New from: £3.32
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (123 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Jaws 2 [DVD]
20.  Jaws 2 [DVD] DVD ~ Roy Scheider
The list author says:
  "The follow-up is easily as good as the first."
£2.97   Used & New from: £0.49
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Friday The 13Th [DVD] [1980]
21.  Friday The 13Th [DVD] [1980] DVD ~ Betsy Palmer
The list author says:
  "Another good slasher, a unique and original film."
£3.00   Used & New from: £0.47
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

Hammer House Of Horror - Complete Collection [DVD] [1980]
22.  Hammer House Of Horror - Complete Collection [DVD] [1980] DVD ~ Hammer House of Horror
The list author says:
  "Hammer horror was a British institutuion, and many of the episodes are neatly presented here in a 4-disc box set."
£10.97
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Asylum [DVD] [1972]
23.  Asylum [DVD] [1972] DVD ~ Peter Cushing
The list author says:
  "Good British horror with The Wicker Man's Britt Ekland and Peter Cushing. A must see for any Hammer fan."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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The Fog (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1979]
24.  The Fog (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1979] DVD ~ Adrienne Barbeau
The list author says:
  "Well-made late 70s horror thriller."
Used & New from: £2.08
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

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Carry on Screaming [DVD] [1966]
25.  Carry on Screaming [DVD] [1966] DVD ~ Kenneth Williams
The list author says:
  "And finally some comedy. The Carry On gang put on a great show with the usual predictable jokes, which are funny no matter how many times you've seen them!"
£19.97   Used & New from: £0.39
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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