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Silence of the Lambs - The most visceral fear comes from one's own mind, and this one is the king of the psychological thrillers. Se7en - So disturbing to the psyche it has its own rating category on Reel Reviews. I wonder if FedEx would really make that delivery! King Kong (1930) - Despite the flickering gorilla fur, this one frightened a whole generation of new moviegoers.
The Ring - A ringing phone scared me for days after seeing this one. A clean change of underwear anyone? Halloween (1978) - So scary it spawned no fewer than 8 direct sequels, not to mention numerous acknowledgements in other Hollywood productions. Frankenstein (1931) - Combines a beautifully simplistic tale with the potent topic of man vs. nature to create a horrific fairy-tale that continues to mesmerize more than seven decades after its release
Carrie (1976) - Mixes telekinetic powers with our innate fear of being ridiculed to create a classic horror masterpiece. Bad Ronald (1974) - An ABC, made-for-TV movie. The premise alone is the star of the show and is guaranteed to keep you awake for a few nights. Difficult to watch however, as it's not yet out on DVD, but you can pick up a copy here. Jaws (1975) - Forced a whole generation to stay out of the water. Is it safe to go back yet? Night of the Living Dead (1968) - The Royal King Father of all zombie movies. That reminds me, I'm hungry!
The Birds (1963) - The film's tagline alone says it all: "Suspense and Shock Beyond Anything You Have Seen or Imagined!" Ooooo, scary! The Blair Witch Project (1999) - Although it turned out to be the biggest sham in filmmaking history, it was scary nonetheless. The Changeling (1980) - I'll never see a wheelchair the same again! Friday the 13th (1980) - Must be scarier than Halloween because it spawned more sequels! Signs (2002) - Crop circles, Shyamalan and Aliens, Oh My! Paranormal Activity (2007) - Works on the often overlooked idea that what you don't see is scarier than what you do. It’s scary, and it’s unsettling. And besides, you’ve been getting too much restful sleep lately anyway. Alien (1979) - Ever wonder about that indigestion you get from time to time?. The Descent (2005) - The translucent-skinned humanoids resemble a creepy cross between Gollum, Spock, and Vladislaus Dracula's naked, flying-monkey devil-brides featured in Van Helsing. A descent into madness in more ways than one. The Devil's Rejects (2005) - Sequel to House of 1000 Corpses. One of the few instances of a sequel surpassing the original. Also contains some of the best one-liners in a horror movie.
Videodrome (1983) - Cronenberg horror that relates the troubles of society to television. A visionary? The Thing a.k.a John Carpenter's The Thing (1982) - This remake of the 1951 original was largely dismissed by critics and audiences when it first came out, probably because Spielberg's E.T. had just been released two weeks prior. A great example of how characters should be written in horror movies. Quarantine (2008) - Undoubtedly, one-hour martinizers and upholstery cleaning companies around the world will make a fortune laundering soiled trousers and wet theater seats. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - The 1974 Tober Hooper version, not the 2003 version. Another film "based on" the life of Ed Gein. Wait Until Dark (1967) - Yes, Audrey Hepburn can do "scary." A great example of how to leave it up to the audience to unravel the mystery. Freaks (1932) - Not so much scary as disturbing. Ever seen anybody with no arms or legs roll a cigarette? The Blob (1958) - When viewed with a nostalgic attitude and with one corner of your mind thinking back of sitting in the tuck-and-roll seats of a '57 Chevy parked at the drive-in theater, The Blob will endear itself to classic sci-fi fans more and more each time it is viewed. 
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