Satanists, zombies, and the paranormal: 5 classic horror movies that can still scare everyone

Horror movies have always been one of the most exciting and frightening parts of cinema. From the earliest ghost stories to modern psychological thrillers, horror has constantly found new ways to drive viewers crazy with fear again and again.

There are several classic films in the world that have stood the test of time and become cult favorites. Collider tells us about them in more detail .

"Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Director George Romero launched the whole genre of zombie films with his cult movie Night of the Living Dead. The story of a group of people hiding from zombies in a country house has become a classic that defined the rules and tropes of the genre.

The great and now deceased Dwayne Jones played the main character, John, a desperate man forced to lead the group after the dead began to rise from their graves. Even decades after its release, this movie continues to frighten with its ruthless atmosphere.

"Psycho (1960)

No list of classic horror films can be complete without mentioning Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. This movie was revolutionary for its time, showing brutal scenes that shocked the audience. Moreover, even today it is considered one of the best black-and-white horror films of all time.

It tells the iconic story of a secretary who, after stealing from her boss, flees to the countryside and stumbles upon a motel where the mysterious Norman Bates and his equally mysterious mother live.

"Carnival of Souls (1962)

"Carnival of Souls is a low-budget film that has become a cult favorite thanks to its unique atmosphere and masterful direction by Herc Garvey. It is a true cult classic of the horror genre that only gets creepier with age.

The story follows a young woman named Mary Henry who survives a car accident and begins to experience strange and frightening phenomena. She moves to a new city, where she is haunted by ghosts and mysterious visions that lead her to an abandoned amusement park, where even stranger surreal events begin to occur.

"Eyes Without a Face (1960)

This French film directed by Georges Franju is considered one of the most influential horror films of all time. It is undoubtedly the most disturbing film and a masterpiece that still continues to shock viewers with its disgusting scenes.

The plot tells the story of a doctor who tries to restore his daughter's face after a terrible accident by kidnapping young women and transplanting their skin. "Eyes Without a Face" combines elements of science fiction and horror, creating an atmosphere of deep moral concern.

"Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Roman Polanski created a masterpiece based on the novel of the same name by Ira Levin. It will definitely not disappoint the audience with its shocking climax.

The film tells the story of Rosemary Woodhouse, a young woman who suspects that her husband and the new tenants of her apartment are secretly planning to use her unborn child for satanic purposes. The tension in the movie grows with each scene, and Mia Farrow in the title role creates an unforgettable image of a woman trying to protect her child from an unknown evil.

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