Horror film director Wes Craven read about a young man who was scared to death by his dreams. His family told him everything would be fine once he got some sleep. The young man nodded off and died in his sleep. The story inspired Craven to write the screenplay that would become
"A Nightmare on Elm Street."
Top 25 Horror Films / Must-own horror movies
From the staff of SoCreepy
Horror films come in all shapes, sizes and levels of gore. Do you prefer Freddy over Jason? Would Michael kick their asses? Or is the argument TOTALLY over when Pinhead yanks them apart, spilling their guts all over the floor and slickening the walls?? Just as horror films differ greatly in substance and style, so too do the movie tastes of horror film fans. Creating a solid list of films that comprise the ultimate horror film collection, therefore, is no easy task. Below is a list of horror films that cover all time periods and appetites and taken together, form the basis for the ultimate horror film collection (plus, they are some of our faves). No fan should be without the following: