Horror movies are favourite of many poeple. They’re fun to watch, and they help me get over my fear of the dark. But there’s a difference between being scared just enough to make you uneasy and being terrified so much that you can’t sleep for days after watching it, especially if you would have got a chance to watch these movies in a movie cinema in Christchurch. For those of us who enjoy getting a little freaked out from time to time, here are five scary movies that will definitely give you nightmares:
- The Shining
The Shining is based on Stephen King’s 1977 novel of the same name. It was directed by Stanley Kubrick, who previously worked with Nicholson on 1975’s The Last Detail. The film follows Torrance as he becomes possessed by spirits inside his isolated mountain retreat—including his wife and son—and descends into madness.
Kubrick’s direction makes this horror movie both frightening and memorable. His creative use of camera angles, lighting and sound effects make the film truly shine. For example, you’ll always remember those twins that appear in a bathroom mirror at the exact moment Jack (Nicholson) hears a woman talking in another room—and they’re not even real!
Stanley Kubrick directed all but one scene himself, making sure every shot looked exactly right before moving on to the next scene; this attention to detail ensures that each shot has meaning within the narrative arc of The Shining’s story. And because he wanted everything to be perfect (which it was), filming took over 200 days for just 70 minutes worth of footage!
- The Exorcist
The Exorcist is a 1973 horror film about the demonic possession of a young girl. The movie was inspired by the real-life exorcism of Anneliese Michel, a German woman who was reportedly possessed by Satan in 1967. The film was banned in movie cinema Christchurch in several countries due to its graphic content, but it still became one of the highest-grossing films of all time, with over $400 million at the box office. It also won 2 Academy Awards and was nominated for 10 others, including Best Picture.
The Exorcist is considered one of the scariest films ever made because it uses psychological terror instead of cheap jump scares or gore effects to scare audiences—and it works!
- Sinister
Sinister is a 2012 American supernatural horror film directed by Scott Derrickson and written by C. Robert Cargill from a story by Derrickson. The film stars Ethan Hawke as Ellison Oswalt, a true crime novelist who moves his family into a house where an old crime occurred, only to discover that it is haunted. Its plot was inspired by The Legend of Hillbilly John, the first instalment of American folk tales collected with others in The Bloody Chamber and other stories (1979). The film’s producer Jason Blum described it as “the scariest movie [he has] ever seen in [his] life”.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2012. It was released theatrically on October 5 of the same year; it received positive reviews from critics who praised its atmosphere and acting but criticized its plot twist ending, which some reviewers believed was too obvious.[
- The Babadook
The Babadook is a 2014 Australian-American psychological horror film written and directed by Jennifer Kent in her directorial debut. It is the story of a single mother who experiences a series of terrifying events after the mysterious appearance of an ancient children’s book within her home. The film stars Essie Davis as Amelia, Noah Wiseman as Samuel and Daniel Henshall as Mr Babadook
- The Blair Witch Project
The Blair Witch Project is a 1999 horror film directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez. It tells the story of three student filmmakers who disappeared after travelling into the woods in Maryland to shoot a documentary about the Blair Witch, a local legend. Three years later, their footage was found and released as a feature film that became one of the most profitable independent films in history.
The movie was filmed in its entirety on handheld camcorders, giving it an authentic feeling of documentary footage as well as making it seem like you’re watching something that could actually have happened. The filmmakers used real names for all their characters, including Heather Donahue (who died from a heroin overdose), Joshua Leonard (who has been busy doing acting work since then) and Michael Williams (who has also done some acting work). They even went out into the woods with only what they needed for filming—one camera per person—and no snacks!
Conclusion
When it comes to horror movies, some are more frightening than others, especially in movie cinema Christchurch. This list highlights five of the terrifying films ever made. While there are many different types of scary movie tropes that make a film scary, such as ghosts and zombies, these movies stand out because they all have something unique about them that makes them especially terrifying for audiences. Some may just be too scary for some audiences but if you’re looking for something new to watch this Halloween season, then try one of these titles!
