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Night of the Living Dead (1968)

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Director: George A. Romero

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Night of the Living Dead (1968)

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Character Names: Ben, Barbara, Harry Cooper

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Night of the Living Dead (1968)

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Villain Name: Zombies (referred to as ‘ghouls’ in the movie)

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Night of the Living Dead (1968)

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Actors: Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea, Karl Hardman

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Night of the Living Dead (1968)

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Fun Fact: Set the standard for the modern zombie genre and introduced social commentary by casting an African American lead in a period when this was uncommon.

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Night of the Living Dead (1968)

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Famous Quote: ‘They’re coming to get you, Barbara!’

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The Exorcist (1973)

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Director: William Friedkin

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The Exorcist (1973)

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Character Names: Regan MacNeil, Father Merrin, Father Karras

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The Exorcist (1973)

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Villain Name: Pazuzu (the demon)

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The Exorcist (1973)

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Actors: Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow

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The Exorcist (1973)

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Fun Fact: Considered cursed, with multiple accidents on set, including a fire that delayed production.

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The Exorcist (1973)

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Famous Quote: ‘The power of Christ compels you!’

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

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Director: Tobe Hooper

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

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Character Names: Sally Hardesty, Franklin Hardesty, Leatherface

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

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Villain Name: Leatherface (and the Sawyer family)

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

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Actors: Marilyn Burns, Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

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Fun Fact: Due to its low budget, the cast and crew worked under intense, often dangerous conditions.

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

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Famous Quote: ‘Who will survive and what will be left of them?’

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The Witch (2015)

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Director: Robert Eggers

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The Witch (2015)

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Character Names: Thomasin, William, Katherine

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The Witch (2015)

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Villain Name: The Witch

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The Witch (2015)

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Actors: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie

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The Witch (2015)

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Fun Fact: Set in 1630s New England with authentic period dialogue for a chilling atmosphere.

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The Witch (2015)

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Famous Quote: “What does thou want?”

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It Follows (2014)

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Director: David Robert Mitchell

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It Follows (2014)

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Character Names: Jay Height, Hugh, Greg

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It Follows (2014)

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Villain Name: The Entity

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It Follows (2014)

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Actors: Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Olivia Luccardi

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It Follows (2014)

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Fun Fact: Revolves around a sexually transmitted curse, unique commentary on intimacy and fear.

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It Follows (2014)

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Famous Quote: “It’s always in the background.”

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Director: James Wan

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Character Names: Ed Warren, Lorraine Warren, Carolyn Perron

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Villain Name: The Witch (Bathsheba)

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Actors: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Lili Taylor

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Fun Fact: Based on real-life paranormal investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren.

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Famous Quote: “The power of God is in me.”

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The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

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Director: Drew Goddard

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The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

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Character Names: Dana, Marty, Jules

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The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

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Villain Name: The Creatures (various)

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The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

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Actors: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison

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The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

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Fun Fact: Deconstructs horror tropes while maintaining a thrilling atmosphere.

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The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

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Famous Quote: “It’s all part of the plan.”

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Ready or Not (2019)

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Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett

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Ready or Not (2019)

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Character Names: Grace, Daniel, Charity

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Ready or Not (2019)

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Villain Name: The Le Domas Family

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Ready or Not (2019)

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Actors: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Andie MacDowell

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Ready or Not (2019)

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Fun Fact: Combines horror and dark comedy, explores class and family dynamics.

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Ready or Not (2019)

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Famous Quote: “In the end, you’re just playing a game.”

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Psycho (1960)

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Director: Alfred Hitchcock

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Psycho (1960)

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Character Names: Marion Crane, Norman Bates, Sam Loomis

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Psycho (1960)

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Villain Name: Norman Bates (influenced by his mother’s persona)

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Psycho (1960)

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Actors: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles

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Psycho (1960)

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Book Adaptation: Yes, based on the novel Psycho by Robert Bloch

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Psycho (1960)

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Fun Fact: The shower scene took seven days to film, using 70 different camera setups.

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Carrie (1976)

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Director: Brian De Palma

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Carrie (1976)

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Character Names: Carrie White, Margaret White, Sue Snell

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Carrie (1976)

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Villain Name: Carrie White (unleashed by bullying and trauma)

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Carrie (1976)

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Actors: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving

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Carrie (1976)

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Book Adaptation: Yes, based on Carrie by Stephen King

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Carrie (1976)

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Fun Fact: Sissy Spacek insisted on being buried in dirt for the iconic ending scene.

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Alien (1979)

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Director: Ridley Scott

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Alien (1979)

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Character Names: Ellen Ripley, Ash, Dallas

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Alien (1979)

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Villain Name: Xenomorph

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Alien (1979)

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Actors: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Ian Holm

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Alien (1979)

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Book Adaptation: No

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Alien (1979)

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Fun Fact: The chestburster scene was kept secret from the cast for genuine reactions.

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The Shining (1980)

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Director: Stanley Kubrick

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The Shining (1980)

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Character Names: Jack Torrance, Wendy Torrance, Danny Torrance

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The Shining (1980)

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Villain Name: Jack Torrance (influenced by the Overlook Hotel)

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The Shining (1980)

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Actors: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd

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The Shining (1980)

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Book Adaptation: Yes, based on The Shining by Stephen King

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The Shining (1980)

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Fun Fact: Stephen King disliked this adaptation for its differences from the novel.

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

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Director: Roman Polanski

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

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Character Names: Rosemary Woodhouse, Guy Woodhouse, Minnie Castevet

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

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Villain Name: Satanists/Cult

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

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Actors: Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

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Book Adaptation: Yes, based on Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

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Fun Fact: Mia Farrow was served divorce papers on set by her then-husband Frank Sinatra.

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An American Werewolf in London (1981)

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Director: John Landis

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An American Werewolf in London (1981)

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Character Names: David Kessler, Jack Goodman

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An American Werewolf in London (1981)

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Villain Name: The Werewolf

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An American Werewolf in London (1981)

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Actors: David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter

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An American Werewolf in London (1981)

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Book Adaptation: No

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An American Werewolf in London (1981)

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Fun Fact: The transformation scene won an Academy Award for makeup and is considered a landmark in practical effects.

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Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

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Director: Francis Ford Coppola

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Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

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Character Names: Count Dracula, Mina Harker, Jonathan Harker

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Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

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Villain Name: Dracula

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Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

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Actors: Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves

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Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

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Book Adaptation: Yes, based on Dracula by Bram Stoker

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Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

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Fun Fact: Coppola insisted on using in-camera effects and no CGI, resulting in visually stunning sequences.

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Candyman (1992)

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Director: Bernard Rose

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Candyman (1992)

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Character Names: Helen Lyle, Candyman (Daniel Robitaille)

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Candyman (1992)

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Villain Name: Candyman

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Candyman (1992)

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Actors: Tony Todd, Virginia Madsen

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Candyman (1992)

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Book Adaptation: Yes, based on The Forbidden by Clive Barker

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Candyman (1992)

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Fun Fact: Tony Todd agreed to have real bees in his mouth for a scene, receiving a bonus per sting.

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Cloverfield (2008)

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Director: Matt Reeves

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Cloverfield (2008)

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Character Names: Rob Hawkins, Beth McIntyre, Marlena Diamond

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Cloverfield (2008)

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Villain Name: The Cloverfield Monster

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Cloverfield (2008)

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Actors: Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller, Michael Stahl-David

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Cloverfield (2008)

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Book Adaptation: No

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Cloverfield (2008)

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Fun Fact: The marketing campaign for Cloverfield used Alternate Reality Games to tease the plot.

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Jaws (1975)

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Director: Steven Spielberg

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Jaws (1975)

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Character Names: Chief Brody, Quint, Hooper

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Jaws (1975)

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Villain Name: Great White Shark (‘Bruce’ is the nickname)

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Jaws (1975)

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Actors: Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw

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Jaws (1975)

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Fun Fact: The mechanical shark used in filming was notoriously unreliable.

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Jaws (1975)

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Famous Quote: ‘You’re gonna need a bigger boat.’

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Carrie (1976)

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Director: Brian De Palma

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Carrie (1976)

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Character Names: Carrie White, Margaret White, Sue Snell

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Carrie (1976)

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Villain Name: Carrie White (unleashed by bullying and trauma)

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Carrie (1976)

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Actors: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving

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Carrie (1976)

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Fun Fact: Sissy Spacek insisted on being buried in dirt for the iconic ending scene.

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Carrie (1976)

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Famous Quote: ‘They’re all going to laugh at you!’

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Halloween (1978)

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Director: John Carpenter

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Halloween (1978)

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Character Names: Laurie Strode, Dr. Loomis, Michael Myers

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Halloween (1978)

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Villain Name: Michael Myers (‘The Shape’)

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Halloween (1978)

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Actors: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Nick Castle

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Halloween (1978)

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Fun Fact: The mask used for Michael Myers is a modified Captain Kirk mask from Star Trek.

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Halloween (1978)

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Famous Quote: ‘Laurie, you can’t kill the boogeyman!’

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Halloween (1978)

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Modern Horror Masterpieces

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Friday the 13th (1980)

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Director: Sean S. Cunningham

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Friday the 13th (1980)

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Character Names: Alice Hardy, Pamela Voorhees, Steve Christy

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Friday the 13th (1980)

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Villain Name: Pamela Voorhees (Jason’s mother)

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Friday the 13th (1980)

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Actors: Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Kevin Bacon

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Friday the 13th (1980)

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Fun Fact: Jason Voorhees doesn’t appear as the killer until the sequel, Friday the 13th Part 2.

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Friday the 13th (1980)

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Famous Quote: ‘Kill her, mommy!’

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

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Director: Wes Craven

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

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Character Names: Nancy Thompson, Glen Lantz, Freddy Krueger

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

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Villain Name: Freddy Krueger

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

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Actors: Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

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Fun Fact: Freddy’s character was inspired by news articles about sudden deaths in Southeast Asian refugees’ sleep.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

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Famous Quote: ‘Welcome to my world, bitch!’

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The Blair Witch Project (1999)

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Directors: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez

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The Blair Witch Project (1999)

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Character Names: Heather Donahue, Michael Williams, Joshua Leonard

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The Blair Witch Project (1999)

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Villain Name: The Blair Witch (unseen force)

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The Blair Witch Project (1999)

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Actors: Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua Leonard

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The Blair Witch Project (1999)

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Fun Fact: Much of the dialogue was improvised, and the actors were genuinely scared during production.

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The Blair Witch Project (1999)

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Famous Quote: ‘I’m so scared.’

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Scream (1996)

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Director: Wes Craven

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Scream (1996)

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Character Names: Sidney Prescott, Dewey Riley, Gale Weathers, Billy Loomis, Stu Macher

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Scream (1996)

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Villain Name: Ghostface (multiple killers behind the mask)

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Scream (1996)

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Actors: Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, ***** Ulrich, Matthew Lillard

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Scream (1996)

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Fun Fact: The Ghostface mask was inspired by Edvard Munch’s painting The Scream.

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Scream (1996)

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Famous Quote: ‘Do you like scary movies?’

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Saw (2004)

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Director: James Wan

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Saw (2004)

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Character Names: Dr. Lawrence Gordon, Adam Stanheight, John Kramer (Jigsaw)

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Saw (2004)

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Villain Name: Jigsaw (John Kramer)

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Saw (2004)

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Actors: Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Tobin Bell

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Saw (2004)

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Fun Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days and spawned a major horror franchise.

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Saw (2004)

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Famous Quote: ‘I want to play a game.’

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The Descent (2005)

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Director: Neil Marshall

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The Descent (2005)

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Character Names: Sarah, Juno, Rebecca, Sam

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The Descent (2005)

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Villain Name: Crawlers (humanoid cave-dwelling creatures)

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The Descent (2005)

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Actors: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid

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The Descent (2005)

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Fun Fact: The ending was altered for American audiences to be less bleak.

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The Descent (2005)

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Famous Quote: ‘We have to keep moving.’

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The Babadook (2014)

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Director: Jennifer Kent

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The Babadook (2014)

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Character Names: Amelia, Samuel, Mr. Babadook

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The Babadook (2014)

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Villain Name: Mr. Babadook

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The Babadook (2014)

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Actors: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney

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The Babadook (2014)

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Fun Fact: Explores themes of grief, motherhood, and mental illness.

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The Babadook (2014)

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Famous Quote: ‘If it’s in a word or it’s in a look, you can’t get rid of the Babadook.’

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Get Out (2017)

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Director: Jordan Peele

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Get Out (2017)

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Character Names: Chris Washington, Rose Armitage, Walter

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Get Out (2017)

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Villain Name: The Armitages (family)

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Get Out (2017)

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Actors: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford

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Get Out (2017)

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Fun Fact: Satirizes racism in America, won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

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Get Out (2017)

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Famous Quote: “Get out!”

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A Quiet Place (2018)

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Director: John Krasinski

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A Quiet Place (2018)

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Character Names: Evelyn Abbott, Lee Abbott, Regan Abbott

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A Quiet Place (2018)

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Villain Name: The creatures (blind monsters that hunt by sound)

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A Quiet Place (2018)

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Actors: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds

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A Quiet Place (2018)

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Fun Fact: Characters must remain silent to survive, praised for tension and emotional depth.

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A Quiet Place (2018)

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Famous Quote: “Who are we if we can’t protect them?”

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Hereditary (2018)

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Director: Ari Aster

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Hereditary (2018)

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Character Names: Annie Graham, Peter Graham, Charlie Graham

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Hereditary (2018)

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Villain Name: Paimon (demon)

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Hereditary (2018)

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Actors: Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro

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Hereditary (2018)

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Fun Fact: Toni Collette’s performance highly praised, despite being snubbed at the Oscars.

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Hereditary (2018)

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Famous Quote: “I don’t want to put my hands up.”

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Midsommar (2019)

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Director: Ari Aster

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Midsommar (2019)

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Character Names: Dani Ardor, Christian Hughes, Pelle

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Midsommar (2019)

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Villain Name: Hårga (the cult)

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Midsommar (2019)

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Actors: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, Will Poulter

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Midsommar (2019)

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Fun Fact: Set in Sweden with bright daylight, creating a uniquely unsettling atmosphere.

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Midsommar (2019)

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Famous Quote: “You’re not going to leave me.”

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The Invisible Man (2020)

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Director: Leigh Whannell

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The Invisible Man (2020)

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Character Names: Cecilia Kass, Adrian Griffin, James Lanier

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The Invisible Man (2020)

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Villain Name: Adrian Griffin (Invisible Man)

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The Invisible Man (2020)

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Actors: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Harriet Dyer

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The Invisible Man (2020)

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Fun Fact: Inspired by H.G. Wells’ novel, focuses on abuse and trauma with Elisabeth Moss performing stunts.

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The Invisible Man (2020)

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Famous Quote: “I can’t see you, but I can hear you.”

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The Haunting of Hill House (2018) - Series

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Director: Mike Flanagan

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The Haunting of Hill House (2018) - Series

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Character Names: The Crain Family (Hugh, Olivia, Shirley, Theo, Luke, Nell)

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The Haunting of Hill House (2018) - Series

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Villain Name: The Ghosts of Hill House

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The Haunting of Hill House (2018) - Series

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Actors: Michiel Huisman, Mckenna Grace, Elizabeth Reaser

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The Haunting of Hill House (2018) - Series

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Fun Fact: Based on Shirley Jackson’s novel, focuses on family trauma and grief.

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The Haunting of Hill House (2018) - Series

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Famous Quote: “The things that haunt us are the things that we cannot see.”

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Saint Maud (2019)

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Director: Rose Glass

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Saint Maud (2019)

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Character Names: Maud, Amanda

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Saint Maud (2019)

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Villain Name: The Devil

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Saint Maud (2019)

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Actors: Morfydd Clark, Jennifer Ehle

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Saint Maud (2019)

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Fun Fact: Explores faith, obsession, and mental illness with a haunting psychological twist.

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Saint Maud (2019)

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Famous Quote: “I’m not a bad person. I’m not.”

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Sinister (2012)

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Director: Scott Derrickson

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Sinister (2012)

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Character Names: Ellison Oswalt, Tracy, Ashley

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Sinister (2012)

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Villain Name: Bughuul (Mr. Boogie)

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Sinister (2012)

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Actors: Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone

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Sinister (2012)

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Fun Fact: Inspired by a nightmare after watching The Ring.

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Sinister (2012)

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Famous Quote: “The boogeyman is real, and you found him.”

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The Lighthouse (2019)

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Director: Robert Eggers

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The Lighthouse (2019)

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Character Names: Thomas Wake, Ephraim Winslow

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The Lighthouse (2019)

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Villain Name: Madness (and possibly supernatural elements)

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The Lighthouse (2019)

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Actors: Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe

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The Lighthouse (2019)

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Fun Fact: Shot in black-and-white with a nearly square aspect ratio for a claustrophobic atmosphere.

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The Lighthouse (2019)

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Famous Quote: “Why’d ya spill yer beans?”

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The Descent (2005)

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Director: Neil Marshall

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The Descent (2005)

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Character Names: Sarah, Juno, Beth

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The Descent (2005)

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Villain Name: The Crawlers

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The Descent (2005)

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Actors: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid

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The Descent (2005)

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Fun Fact: Set in a claustrophobic cave system, all cave scenes shot on studio sets.

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The Descent (2005)

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Famous Quote: “This is not good, guys.”

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REC (2007)

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Directors: Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza

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REC (2007)

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Character Names: Ángela, Pablo, Manu

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REC (2007)

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Villain Name: The Infected

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REC (2007)

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Actors: Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Jorge-Yamam Serrano

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REC (2007)

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Fun Fact: Found-footage horror film shot in real-time, considered one of the best in its genre.

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REC (2007)

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Famous Quote: “We have to record everything.”

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The Ring (2002)

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Director: Gore Verbinski

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The Ring (2002)

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Character Names: Rachel, Noah, Samara

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The Ring (2002)

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Villain Name: Samara Morgan

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The Ring (2002)

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Actors: Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Daveigh Chase

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The Ring (2002)

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Book Adaptation: Yes, based on Koji Suzuki’s novel Ring

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The Ring (2002)

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Fun Fact: This American remake popularized ‘J-horror’ remakes in the early 2000s.

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The Others (2001)

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Director: Alejandro Amenábar

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The Others (2001)

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Character Names: Grace, Anne, Nicholas

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The Others (2001)

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Villain Name: The Ghosts

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The Others (2001)

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Actors: Nicole Kidman, Alakina Mann, James Bentley

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The Others (2001)

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Book Adaptation: No

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The Others (2001)

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Fun Fact: The film’s atmosphere is built on eerie tension and psychological horror.

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The Orphanage (2007)

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Director: J.A. Bayona

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The Orphanage (2007)

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Character Names: Laura, Simón, Benigna

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The Orphanage (2007)

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Villain Name: The Spirits (Tomás and other children)

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The Orphanage (2007)

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Actors: Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep

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The Orphanage (2007)

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Book Adaptation: No

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The Orphanage (2007)

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Fun Fact: Known for emotional depth and haunting visuals.

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Director: James Wan

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Character Names: Ed Warren, Lorraine Warren, Carolyn Perron, Roger Perron

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Villain Name: Bathsheba (the witch), Annabelle (the doll)

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Actors: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Book Adaptation: No, based on true events from the Warren’s case files

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The Conjuring (2013)

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Fun Fact: The real-life Lorraine Warren made a cameo appearance in the film.

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It (2017)

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Director: Andy Muschietti

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It (2017)

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Character Names: Bill Denbrough, Beverly Marsh, Richie Tozier, Pennywise

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It (2017)

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Villain Name: Pennywise the Dancing Clown

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It (2017)

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Actors: Jaeden Lieberher, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Bill Skarsgård

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It (2017)

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Book Adaptation: Yes, based on It by Stephen King

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It (2017)

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Fun Fact: Bill Skarsgård, who played Pennywise, had a natural ability to contort his eyes and lips into the disturbing smile.

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Us (2019)

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Director: Jordan Peele

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Us (2019)

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Character Names: Adelaide Wilson, Red, Gabe Wilson

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Us (2019)

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Villain Name: The Tethered (doppelgängers)

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Us (2019)

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Actors: Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss

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Us (2019)

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Book Adaptation: No

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Us (2019)

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Fun Fact: Lupita Nyong’o created a unique, guttural voice for her character Red, inspired by a rare medical condition.

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956 & 1978)

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Directors: Don Siegel (1956), Philip Kaufman (1978)

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956 & 1978)

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Character Names: Dr. Miles Bennell, Becky Driscoll, Matthew Bennell (1978)

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956 & 1978)

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Villain Name: Pod People

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956 & 1978)

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Actors: Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter (1956); Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams (1978)

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956 & 1978)

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Book Adaptation: Based on The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956 & 1978)

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Fun Fact: The 1978 version’s ending is one of the most chilling in horror history.

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The Thing (1982)

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Director: John Carpenter

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The Thing (1982)

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Character Names: R.J. MacReady, Blair, Childs

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The Thing (1982)

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Villain Name: The Thing (alien life form)

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The Thing (1982)

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Actors: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David

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The Thing (1982)

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Book Adaptation: Loosely based on Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell Jr.

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The Thing (1982)

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Fun Fact: Initially a box office disappointment, it became a cult classic for its special effects.

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Predator (1987)

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Director: John McTiernan

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Predator (1987)

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Character Names: Dutch, Dillon, Blain, Mac

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Predator (1987)

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Villain Name: The Predator (Yautja)

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Predator (1987)

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Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura

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Predator (1987)

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Book Adaptation: No

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Predator (1987)

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Fun Fact: The Predator’s iconic sounds were created by Peter Cullen.

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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Director: Jonathan Demme

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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Character Names: Clarice Starling, Hannibal Lecter, Buffalo Bill

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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Villain Name: Hannibal Lecter, Buffalo Bill

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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Actors: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Ted Levine

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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Book Adaptation: Based on The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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Fun Fact: Anthony Hopkins won an Academy Award for a short screen time.

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Suspiria (1977)

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Director: Dario Argento

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Suspiria (1977)

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Character Names: Suzy Bannion, Miss Tanner, Madame Blanc

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Suspiria (1977)

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Villain Name: Helena Markos (witch)

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Suspiria (1977)

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Actors: Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini

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Suspiria (1977)

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Book Adaptation: No

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Suspiria (1977)

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Fun Fact: Known for vivid colors and surreal atmosphere, with an iconic Goblin soundtrack.

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The Fly (1986)

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Director: David Cronenberg

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The Fly (1986)

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Character Names: Seth Brundle, Veronica Quaife

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The Fly (1986)

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Villain Name: Brundlefly

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The Fly (1986)

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Actors: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis

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The Fly (1986)

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Book Adaptation: Based on The Fly by George Langelaan

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The Fly (1986)

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Fun Fact: Transformation scenes symbolize disease, particularly AIDS.

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The Haunting (1963)

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Director: Robert Wise

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The Haunting (1963)

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Character Names: Eleanor Lance, Dr. John Markway, Theo

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The Haunting (1963)

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Villain Name: Hill House (the house itself)

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The Haunting (1963)

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Actors: Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson

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The Haunting (1963)

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Book Adaptation: Based on The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

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The Haunting (1963)

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Fun Fact: Creates dread without showing supernatural entities.

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Them! (1954)

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Director: Gordon Douglas

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Them! (1954)

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Character Names: Dr. Harold Medford, Robert Graham

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Them! (1954)

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Villain Name: Giant Mutant Ants

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Them! (1954)

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Actors: James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, Joan Weldon

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Them! (1954)

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Book Adaptation: No

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Them! (1954)

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Fun Fact: One of the first nuclear-monster movies and a classic of the genre.

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Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

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Director: Michael Dougherty

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Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

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Character Names: Sam, Laurie, Mr. Kreeg

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Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

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Villain Name: Sam (the Halloween spirit)

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Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

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Actors: Anna Paquin, Dylan Baker, Brian Cox

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Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

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Book Adaptation: No

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Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

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Fun Fact: An anthology tied together by the Halloween spirit, Sam.

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House of 1000 Corpses (2003)

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Director: Rob Zombie

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House of 1000 Corpses (2003)

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Character Names: Captain Spaulding, Otis Driftwood, Baby Firefly

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House of 1000 Corpses (2003)

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Villain Name: The Firefly Family

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House of 1000 Corpses (2003)

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Actors: Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon Zombie

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House of 1000 Corpses (2003)

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Book Adaptation: No

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House of 1000 Corpses (2003)

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Fun Fact: A modern tribute to 1970s exploitation and grindhouse horror.

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House of Wax (1953 & 2005)

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Directors: Andre DeToth (1953), Jaume Collet-Serra (2005)

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House of Wax (1953 & 2005)

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Character Names: Professor Henry Jarrod (1953), Carly Jones, Bo Sinclair (2005)

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House of Wax (1953 & 2005)

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Villain Name: Sculptors turning victims into wax figures

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House of Wax (1953 & 2005)

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Actors: Vincent Price (1953), Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray (2005)

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House of Wax (1953 & 2005)

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Book Adaptation: Loosely based on The Wax Works by Charles Belden

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House of Wax (1953 & 2005)

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Fun Fact: The 1953 film was one of the first horror films made in 3D.

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The Wolf Man (1941)

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Director: George Waggner

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The Wolf Man (1941)

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Character Names: Larry Talbot, Gwen Conliffe, Sir John Talbot

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The Wolf Man (1941)

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Villain Name: Werewolf (Larry Talbot)

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The Wolf Man (1941)

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Actors: Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, Evelyn Ankers

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The Wolf Man (1941)

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Book Adaptation: No

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The Wolf Man (1941)

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Fun Fact: Transformation was a groundbreaking special effect for the 1940s.

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Paranormal Activity (2007)

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Director: Oren Peli

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Paranormal Activity (2007)

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Character Names: Katie, Micah

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Paranormal Activity (2007)

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Villain Name: Demon

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Paranormal Activity (2007)

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Actors: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat

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Paranormal Activity (2007)

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Book Adaptation: No

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Paranormal Activity (2007)

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Fun Fact: Made on a $15,000 budget, grossed over $193 million worldwide.

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Re-Animator (1985)

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Director: Stuart Gordon

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Re-Animator (1985)

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Character Names: Herbert West, Dan Cain, Dr. Hill

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Re-Animator (1985)

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Villain Name: Dr. Hill (zombified version)

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Re-Animator (1985)

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Actors: Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton

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Re-Animator (1985)

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Book Adaptation: Based on Herbert West–Reanimator by H.P. Lovecraft

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Re-Animator (1985)

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Fun Fact: Originally intended as a stage play before becoming a movie.

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Pet Sematary (1989)

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Director: Mary Lambert

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Pet Sematary (1989)

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Character Names: Louis Creed, Rachel Creed, Gage Creed

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Pet Sematary (1989)

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Villain Name: Reanimated Gage, Wendigo

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Pet Sematary (1989)

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Actors: Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, Miko Hughes

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Pet Sematary (1989)

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Book Adaptation: Based on Pet Sematary by Stephen King

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Pet Sematary (1989)

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Fun Fact: Stephen King made a cameo as a minister in the movie.