00:008 Classic Horror Movies You Should Binge ASAP Before Halloween Season Ends
00:05The horror movie genre has evolved from monster films to psychological thrillers.
00:10Influenced by technology and realism, 21st century horror often features race, gender, and class themes,
00:17making classic films' atmospheric tension and psychological dread refreshing.
00:22Rosemary's Baby
00:24A suspenseful 1968 classic involving betrayal and paranoia unfolds when a woman in New York City suspects a satanic cult conspiracy around her, chillingly timeless.
00:35The Exorcist
00:37This 1973 film is central to horror culture and a pop phenomenon.
00:42A girl exhibits paranormal behavior and levitates, prompting an exorcism.
00:46Remarkably, it's based on Roland Doe's real 1949 exorcisms.
00:51Available on YouTube TV, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV Plus, and Amazon Prime Video.
00:57Halloween
00:59This slasher classic is set on Halloween in 1978.
01:02Jamie Lee Curtis' Laurie Strode epitomizes the final girl horror archetype perfectly.
01:08Carrie
01:09If you're a Stephen King fan, this is definitely a movie to add to your watchlist, and it came out in 1976.
01:15Carrie's supernatural powers unleash at prom.
01:19Psycho
01:21Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece set the stage for the horror genre with shocking twists and nerve-wracking suspense.
01:27Its iconic shower scene and Anthony Perkins' chilling portrayal of Norman Bates redefines psychological horror.
01:34Watch on Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Apple TV Plus.
01:39The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
01:41This 1974 film blurred reality and nightmare.
01:45Shot in a gritty style, it follows friends encountering a cannibal family, highlighting Leatherface's horrifying presence.
01:51Its disturbing imagery and pacing make it terrifying.
01:55Dracula
01:57Bela Lugosi's 1931 portrayal of the infamous vampire is still haunting to this day.
02:03Gothic sets and Lugosi's captivating performance made Dracula a horror icon.
02:09Where to Watch, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Apple TV Plus.
02:14Night of the Living Dead
02:16George A. Romero's 1968 low budget classic invented the modern zombie genre.
02:22Its terrifying imagery and social commentary on race, violence, and survival significantly influenced horror films and pop culture.
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