Classic Horror Movies to See Before You Die

1. Dracula (1931) – Bela Lugosi hams it up as the bloodthirsty nobleman of legend. Better vampire movies have been made, but none would have been possible without this one.
2. Frankenstein (1931) – Boris Karloff creates a monster for the ages. Every sequel or remake would pale in comparison.
3. Night of the Living Dead (1968) – The movie which started the entire zombie phenomenon. Holds up well over 40 years later.
4. Freaks (1932) – Both touching and horrifying, this unique classic casts real circus “freaks” as the heroes.
5. The Wolf Man (1941) – Lon Chaney, Jr. stars as a tragic soul cursed to transform into a mindless killing machine. Maria Ouspenskaya is great as the old gypsy woman.
6. Psycho – This Hitchcock masterpiece caused millions to dread taking a shower.
7. The Phantom of the Opera (1925) – Lon Chaney stretches the boundaries of make-up with his role as the Phantom. Even if they haven’t seen the film, his is still the image most associated with the character.
8. Creature from the Black Lagoon – Another of the classic Universal monster movies.
9. The Mummy (1932) – Boris Karloff plays Imhotep, a mummified Egyptian priest searching Cairo for the reincarnation of his lost love.

Zombie Movies to See Before You Die

1. Dawn of the Dead (1978) – Romero uses the undead to comment on society. There’s also plenty of gore for those of you who don’t give a crap about society.
2. The Return of the Living Dead – Zombies battle punks in this wickedly hilarious flick from the ‘80s.
3. Evil Dead – A group of youngsters run afoul of Latin incantations and sexually aggressive trees. A watershed moment in the history of modern horror.
4. Evil Dead II – Bruce Campbell’s back to face more undead shenanigans. A wacky blend of horror and slapstick physical comedy.
5. Dead Alive – Before the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Peter Jackson was making gross-out horror films in New Zealand. This zombie flick is the best of the bunch, as it features a kung-fu-fighting priest and steamy zombie sex.
6. Night of the Living Dead (1990) – Tom Savini directs this excellent zombie remake. Stars genre favorites Tony Todd, Tom Towles and Bill Moseley.
7. Cemetery Man – Rupert Everett battles the undead as the caretaker of a cemetery with some slight resurrection problems. Italian zombie goodness.
8. Shaun of the Dead – Nobody does it better when it comes to combining zombie action and sly British humor.
9. 28 Days Later – Anyone infected with the “Rage Virus” becomes a complete nutjob. Excellent director (Danny Boyle) and superb cast (including Brendan Gleeson).
10. Dawn of the Dead (2004) – Zack Snyder cranks up the action, and the zombies all get around like track stars. Ving Rhames is such a badass.
11. Black Sheep – Zombie sheep! What more could you possibly want from a film?

Werewolf Movies to See Before You Die

1. An American Werewolf in London – While on vacation, an American tourist is attacked by a werewolf. Great music and a memorable transformation scene highlight this John Landis film.
2. The Howling – Rob Bottin’s werewolf effects kick all kinds of ass, plus it’s got Slim Pickens, John Carradine and Dick Miller.
3. Dog Soldiers – Soldiers vs. werewolves. Yes!
4. Ginger Snaps – A morbid goth girl attempts to deal with a nasty case of lycanthropy.

Foreign Horror Movies to See Before You Die

1. Suspiria – This Italian horror film takes place in a German dance academy where girls are dropping dead. The finest work of director Dario Argento.
2. Don’t Look Now – A couple travel to Venice to recover from the death of their child. Meanwhile, a serial killer is on the loose. Do the two stories intertwine? You bet.
3. Audition – A lonely man looks for the new love of his life in this Japanese film. Too bad she’s crazy as a sh*thouse rat.
4. Brotherhood of the Wolf – Just look at what it has to offer: karate fights, killer beasts, political intrigue, one-armed perverts, and Monica Bellucci’s naked flesh.
5. Suicide Club – Japanese schoolchildren are killing themselves in droves, and rolls of human flesh keep winding up at the crime scenes. Bizarre beyond belief.
6. Demons – The tagline reads “They will make cemeteries their cathedrals, and the cities will be your tombs.” That about sums up this demonic Italian opus from Lamberto Bava.
7. Cannibal Holocaust – The message to be learned from this controversial film is “don’t go into the Amazon Rainforest.” And if you do, don’t rape and murder the locals.
8. Marebito – Chained up naked girls who can only survive on blood? Yep, sounds like J-Horror to me.
9. Sheitan – Vincent Cassel is a real hoot as a deranged housekeeper named Joseph in this 2006 French film.
10. Haute Tension – A killer gets a blowjob from a severed head in this nightmarish French horror film.
11. The Cottage – Andy Serkis (aka Gollum) stars in this film which combines elements of comedy, horror and crime. Jennifer Ellison is so hot that it burns.
12. The Wicker Man (1973) – An upright police officer investigates the disappearance of a young girl on an island populated by bizarre locals. The final 15 minutes are filmmaking at its finest.

Vampire Movies to See Before You Die

1. Blood for Dracula – Produced by Andy Warhol, this over-the-top vampire flick has to be seen to be believed. Dracula pukes whenever he drinks non-virgin blood, and a Marxist handyman keeps talking about “the revolution” in between banging all the local noblewomen.
2. Horror of Dracula – Christopher Lee owns the role of Dracula in this classic entry from Hammer.
3. Fright Night – A teen with an overactive imagination believes his neighbor is a vampire. He’s right, of course. Roddy McDowall and Chris Sarandon stand out in this underrated classic from the ‘80s.
4. From Dusk Till Dawn – Half crime drama and half vampire movie. Cheech Marin plays 58 parts, and Salma Hayek looks absolutely stunning with a snake draped across her shoulders.
5. Let the Right One In – Who would’ve thought that Swedish vampires could be so terrifying?
6. Martin – George Romero takes a more realistic look at the vampire phenomenon.
7. The Lost Boys – Before he was whacking terrorists on 24, Kiefer Sutherland was sporting a spiked mullet and getting all bloodthirsty in this ‘80s vampire classic. Also features the powerhouse acting duo of Corey Feldman and Corey Haim.

Stephen King Movies to See Before You Die

1. The Shining – How many Stephen King adaptations are going to make this list? Certainly any which star Jack Nicholson and were directed by Stanley Kubrick.
2. Creepshow – Five tales of terror for the price of one in this horror anthology. Notable stars include Ted Danson, Leslie Nielsen, Hal Holbrook and Ed Harris.
3. Carrie – Stephen King…again. Sissy Spacek kills with her creepy telekinetic powers and takes a bath in pig’s blood.
4. The Dead Zone – Christopher Walken gains the ability to see the future. Along the way, he attempts to stop a serial killer and a politician bent on a nuclear holocaust.
5. Christine (1983) – This tale about an evil car is based on a book by Stephen King and directed by John Carpenter. How can you go wrong with that?
6. Pet Sematary – Sometimes, dead is better. Fred Gwynne (aka Herman Munster) steals the show in yet another film adapted from the works of Stephen King.
7. Misery – Poor Jimmy Caan plays an author held prisoner by “his biggest fan.” The role that made Kathy Bates a star.
8. Children of the Corn – Linda Hamilton takes on creepy religious kids in this 1984 classic. Based on a short story by Stephen King
9. Cujo – Adapted from the Stephen King novel, Cujo is a lovable St. Bernard who goes on a rabies-induced killing spree.

Slasher Movies to See Before You Die

1. Friday the 13th Part 3 – Jason gets his hockey mask in this franchise entry originally shown in 3D.
2. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter – Jason Voorhees vs. Corey Feldman in an epic showdown. Crispin Glover also appears as one of the doomed teens.
3. Halloween (1978) – Jamie Lee Curtis cements her status as a scream queen in this John Carpenter classic which popularized the slasher genre.
4. My Bloody Valentine (1981) – The tender love story of a man and his pickaxe.
5. Freddy vs. Jason – Not a great film, but it’s worth it to see these two screen icons go head-to-head.
6. Tourist Trap – Chuck Connors plays a kindly old man who just so happens to enjoy mannequins and killing young people. This one will give you nightmares for sure.
7. Scream – The movie which helped revive the horror genre (and get Courtney Cox and David Arquette together).
8. Seed – From director Uwe Boll, this under-the-radar gem is about as dark and nihilistic as it gets.
9. Black Christmas (1974) – This film pioneered the killer POV shot later made popular by Halloween. Elizabeth Hussey looks great, even while being terrorized.
10. A Nightmare on Elm Street – Freddy Krueger became a horror icon in this film about a monster who murders teens in their dreams.
11. The Burning – While it never received the attention of Halloween or Friday the 13th, The Burning is a fine example of ‘80s slasher goodness. Includes a young Jason Alexander and Fisher Stevens.
12. Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon – Follows an up-and-coming slasher legend as he prepares for a night of killing. Deftly combines horror with comedy.
13. Botched – We all know the Russians are crazy: this movie proves it. The blood flows freely in this comedy/horror film, and a little romance is worked in for good measure.
14. Child’s Play – A serial killer manages to cheat death and inhabit the body of a child’s doll. It spawned way too many sequels.

Supernatural Horror Movies to See Before You Die

1. The Exorcist – The film that introduced projectile vomiting and crucifix masturbation into American pop culture. Stay away from Captain Howdy!
2. The Exorcist III – Features George C. Scott and plenty of unexpected scares. Cameos by Patrick Ewing and Fabio.
3. Phantasm – Angus Scrimm as The Tall Man, plus zombie dwarves and floating killer spheres. Completely surreal and not to be missed.
4. The Omen – An otherwise happy couple begin to suspect that there’s something wrong with their newborn child. Could it be…..Satan?!
5. Poltergeist – Ghosts come through the television set and menace a suburban California family. Spawned a number of sequels.
6. Re-Animator – If you’ve ever wanted to see a guy’s severed head go down on a girl, then this is your chance. Equal parts maddening and hilarious, Re-Animator revolves around a scientist’s obsession with finding a cure for death.
7. Hellraiser – Clive Barker and Pinhead. What more needs to be said?
8. Angel Heart – Mickey Rourke plays a hard-boiled detective investigating a case for the creepy Louis Cypher (Robert DeNiro).
9. Prince of Darkness – A priest finds Satan locked up in a basement beneath a church. Wanna take any bets on whether or not he stays that way?
10. The Fog (1980) – Something in the fog is killing people in this classic from director John Carpenter.
11. The Blair Witch Project – Made on a budget of $22,000, this story of a filmmaking crew slowly driven mad by ghosts has grossed over $248 million.
12. The Ring (2002) – Naomi Watts must pass along a video or die. Sounds like a new Blockbuster policy to me.

Assorted Other Horror Movies to See Before You Die

1. Willard (2003) – Crispin Glover doesn’t do any karate kicks, but he’s still creepy as a lonely fellow who befriends and trains a legion of killer rats.
2. Alien (1979) – Heavy on atmosphere and suspense, Alien tells the story of a space crew who bring something horrible onto their ship. Excellent cast featuring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Ian Holm and John Hurt.
3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) – An insane family of redneck cannibals hunt down a group of teens in this legendary Tobe Hooper film.
4. The Fly (1986) – Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis are terrific in director David Cronenberg’s best-remembered picture. When he pushes the boundaries of science too far, Seth Brundle (Goldblum) must pay the price…by turning into a fly?!
5. The Hills Have Eyes – Mutant cannibals attack a family stranded in the desert.
6. The Thing (1982) – Kurt Russell battles a shape-shifting alien in Antarctica. The Rob Bottin creature effects were cutting edge for 1982.
7. The Hitcher (1986) – If you see Rutger Hauer trying to hitch a ride, just keep right on driving.
8. Jaws – Responsible for the modern-day summer blockbusters, Jaws tells the story of a boat, three men, and one really big freakin’ shark.
9. Ravenous – The legend of the Wendigo threatens a military outpost in the 1840s. Stars Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle and Jeffrey Jones.
10. Cabin Fever- This debut film from Eli Roth is filled with quality nudity and lots of gore.
11. Frailty – Bill Paxton is a loving father when he’s not busy doing the work of God (i.e. chopping up supposed demons with an axe).
12. House of 1000 Corpses – A group of teens get into big trouble when they go looking for the mysterious Dr. Satan. Never trust a clown.
13. Saw – The movie that launched a franchise. The mysterious serial killer Jigsaw makes people face death so that they’ll appreciate life. Yeah, that makes perfect sense.
14. The Devil’s Rejects – The further adventures of Captain Spaulding, Baby, and Otis.
15. Feast – Expect the unexpected in this cult classic. Horny monsters terrorize an eclectic group at a bar in the middle of nowhere.
16. Hostel – The film which popularized the “torture porn” genre, Hostel teaches that Europeans are not to be trusted under any circumstances.
17. Final Destination – After cheating death, a group of students are hunted down by the Grim Reaper.
18. Grindhouse – Two tales of terror from Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. Get your friends together and have a blast.
19. P2 – An office hottie is stalked by an obsessive security guard during the Christmas holidays.
20. The Signal – When a strange signal is broadcast via television and radio, people are turned into homicidal maniacs.
21. Se7en – A freaking masterpiece, sez I. Morgan Freeman turns in a brilliant performance as a weary cop trying to catch a serial killer. Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey also star
22. Silence of the Lambs – You’ve probably already seen this blockbuster starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, but it’s still worth a mention. Now put the lotion in the basket.

Thanks for visiting our list of 100 horror movies to see before you die.

Science Fiction Movie Blogs

These science fiction movie blogs deal with lasers, lighsabers and all manner of cool fanboy hardware. Science fiction movie blogs are some of the top movie blogs on the Internet.

1. Space Ramblings – Features reviews and thoughts on sci-fi movies, comics, television shows and games.
2. Film Blog – The Guardian, a leading online British newspaper, provides this blog filled with news about science fiction and fantasy movies.
3. Science Fiction Buzz Blog – Blog devoted to science fiction movie news, as well as information on television shows and comic books.
4. SciFi Scanner – American Movie Classics presents this blog which focuses on science fiction movie news and reviews.
5. Suvudu – Science fiction movies, books and games.
6. Biology in Science Fiction – A look at the biology present in current sci-fi movies, television and books.
7. The Wertzone – A British perspective on science fiction movies and television shows.
8. Slice of SciFi – Devoted to all things science fiction, this blog provides news, reviews and forums for the sci-fi fan.
9. Star Wars Fanworks – Features online radio shows, parodies and dramas for fans of the Star Wars franchise.
10. Sci Fi Stuff – Discussions and news about science fiction movies and television shows.

Movie Reviewer Blogs

These blogs are maintained by both professional and amateur movie critics. These are also some of the top movie blogs online.

1. Roger Ebert’s Journal – Roger Ebert, the world’s most famous film critic, offers his opinions on movies and the state of cinema.
2. Movie Reviews by CaptainD – CaptainD reviews new releases and older films, plus provides trailers and other information.
3. Filmsy – Polly offers movie reviews and news in this frequently updated blog.
4. Tassoula’s Movie Review Blog – Movie reviews from Tassoula E. Kokkoris, a Seattle-based film critic.
5. Frame by Frame – Dr. Rus and Sandra offer up movie reviews and commentary with a family-friendly attitude.
6. Connie’s Movie Reviews – Movie reviews from an AV librarian in Lebanon, Indiana.
7. Daily Film Dose – Movie reviews and criticism from Alan Bacchus, a Toronto-based filmmaker, writer and critic.
8. The PetsitUSA.com Blog – Movie reviews of films featuring animals, plus critical reaction from both a human and their pet.
9. Nicholas Chance, Kid Reviewer – Movie, book and video game reviews from a teenager in Florida.
10. Holman’s Movie Review – Joe E. Holman offers timely movie reviews for a wide range of genres.
11. DVD Verdict – At the time of this writing, their site includes almost 16,000 reviews of movies on DVD.

Movie News Blogs

If you’re looking for the latest movie news, you can’t go wrong with these blogs.

1. SpoutBlog – Coverage of the film world ranging from classics and festivals to reviews and pod casts.
2. IndieWire – Movie news items from all over the Internet are pulled together and posted at this blog.
3. Cinematical – Lists the latest movie news, and also offers opinions on each item.
4. MTV Movies Blog – Movie news and interviews, plus celebrity contributors such as Eli Roth and Judd Apatow.
5. Film Junk Blog – This site promises the latest movie news, with a little sarcasm thrown in for good measure.
6. SmartCine – Movie news and reviews, with lots of trailers also included.
7. FilmDrunk – Movie news with an irreverent twist.
8. Chicago Reader On Film – This online version of the popular Chicago newsweekly provides opinions and up-to-the-minute news on happenings in the movie world.
9. Christianity Today Movies Blog – Movie news and opinions from a Christian perspective.
10. Crimespree Cinema – News and reviews for any film or television show featuring criminal activity.
11. Fandango Movie News Blog – “Freshly popped” movie news from the online movie ticket broker service.
12. /Film – Slash Film is without a doubt one of the best movie blogs online. Should be on everyone’s list of movie blog bookmarks, in fact.
13. Movie Nation – From the folks at Boston.com, movie reviews, movie news, and movie gossip.
14. The Weekend Warrior – Focuses on predicting the box office figures for upcoming movies.
15. Film In Focus – A really slick presentation and loads and loads of content.

Horror Movie Blogs

If you’re in the mood to be scared, give these horror movie blogs a try.

1. The Horror Movie Blog – Constantly updated, this blog has reviews, news and opinions on all the latest horror movies.
2. Horror’s Not Dead – News and trailers for both big-budget and independent horror movies.
3. OMG Horror – This blog offers news, reviews, features and videos, all aimed at horror buffs.
4. The Groovy Age of Horror – Formerly devoted only to horror movies and fashion from the 1960s and 1970s, this blog now offers an expanded array of content.
5. Final Girl – Stacie Ponder maintains this blog devoted to the slasher films of the ‘70s and ‘80s (and she‘s pretty cute, too).
6. Zombo’s Closet of Horror – An in-depth blog with all kinds of wonderful horror-related articles.
7. Horror Hype Blog – If it’s related to horror, you’re sure to find it at this movie blog.
8. Horror Asylum – Resident bloggers Faye and Steve weigh-in on the current state of horror.
9. HorrorMovieFans – Horror fans are treated to reviews, opinions, news and interviews at this blog.
10. Death in the Aisle – Reviews of such horror films as Blue Velvet, Let the Right One In, and Friday the 13th.

Classic Movie Blogs

Fans of older films will love these classic movie blogs.

1. The Criterion Collection – Since this comes from the same people who put together the prestigious DVD collection, you can count on some high-quality cinematic discussions and interviews about the classics.
2. Cinema OCD – Random thoughts on old movies from an author of classic film books.
3. Classically Speaking – Blogged by Elizabeth Van Cleve Randolph, this site is dedicated to promoting classic films.
4. The Art and Culture of Movies – An independent filmmaker from Baltimore discusses film history and theory.
5. Old Movie Section – All daily content comes from G.D. Hamann’s books on films and stars of the ‘30s and ‘40s.
6. Hillary’s Classic Cinema – Movie reviews from all eras, but with an emphasis on classic films.
7. Movie Morlocks – Official classic movie blog for Turner Classic Movies.
8. Amy’s Classic Movie Blog – Amy and Jessica review movies and rate them from one to four stars.
9. Out of the Past – A well-written classic film blog by Raquelle from Massachusetts.
10. Another Old Movie Blog – Offers discussions on films from the first half of the 20th century.

Foreign Movie Blogs

From Bollywood to Hong Kong action films, these foreign movie blogs will keep you in the loop.

1. BollyKings – Provides analysis and reviews of Hindi or Bollywood films.
2. Whale of a Tale Productions – While reviews of American movies are also included, this blog from Jonah Lee Walker spotlights Korean, Japanese and Hong Kong cinema.
3. Kollywood News Online – A movie blog devoted to the Kollywood film industry and Tamil movies.
4. Telugu Cinema News – Check out this blog for all your Telugu movie needs.
5. All the Movie – Film news from Hollywood, Bollywood and Kollywood.
6. Ever-green Film Songs – Hear all the hit songs from your favorite Bollywood musicals.
7. Film Asia – Get the latest on movies from India, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
8. Russian Film – News and essays about the Russian film industry.
9. Asian Cinema – While On the Road – Emphasis on Asian actresses and directors.
10. Asian Film Archive – Concerned with preserving and exploring the art of Asian cinema.

Movie Opinion Blogs

If you’re looking for essays and more serious film discussion, give these blogs a try.

1. Pullquote – Detailed and well-written blog which waxes philosophic on all aspects of the movie business.
2. Green Cine Daily – Lots of interviews, plus podcasts from important film festivals such as SXSW.
3. Filmfodder – Features numerous article on pop culture with an emphasis on film.
4. The Movie Blog – While movie news is also available, expect to find plenty of movie opinions on this site.
5. Screenplay Science – Movies and movie screenplays are analyzed by a professional script consultant.
6. Tropic Cinema – A blog where viewers can discuss movies they’ve seen at the Tropic Cinema, a theater in Key West, Florida.
7. Serious Popcorn – Martha Bayles offers serious opinions on new and classic films.
8. Category D – A movie opinion blog devoted to film and media studies.
9. David Bordwell’s Website on Cinema – Provides intriguing observations on film and film art.
10. Cinema Autopsy – Features essays on film, director profiles and movie reviews.
11. Movie Mistakes Blog – Nitpicky stuff, but funny and worth checking out. I’d never notice most of these “mistakes” on my own.
12. Movie Mom – From the fine folks at BeliefNet, a movie mom (Nell Minnow) reviews movies for families with traditional Christian values.
13. Criticker – Movie opinions and community. Some of their latest content includes a list of surreal films and an article which questions whether or not the upcoming Star Trek movie will be better than Watchmen.
14. MilkPlus – The film discussion here is so entertaining and well-written that we’re including it here in spite of their not being any new posts in a month or so.

Filmmaker Blogs

These are blogs which focus on the actual filmmaking side of the movie industry. Jean-Luc Goddard said that the best way to criticize a movie is to make another movie. Maybe that’s what these bloggers are doing.

1. Indie Film Blog – This one is different from  the other blogs on this list, because he’s chronicling his attempt to make an indie film of his own.
2. Filmmaker Blog – The official blog of Filmmaker magazine, which covers independent film in detail.
3. A Moon Brothers Film – Another blog about being an independent filmmaker.
4. Hollywood Elsewhere – The author offers insights and thoughts on film from his own perspective, that of a filmmaker.

Celebrity Gossip Blogs

A favorite of houewives around the globe, these celebrity gossip blogs will keep you updated on the latest scandals and romances.

1. Perez Hilton – The king of online celebrity gossip.
2. Damn I’m Cute – Features celebrity gossip, celebrity pictures and also celebrity fashion.
3. Gossip Girls – Tons of categories cover every single aspect of celebrity gossip.
4. Defamer – Gossip, rumors and a smattering of actual journalism.
5. Hollywood Grind – This site claims to specialize in celebrity scandal.
6. Pink is the New Blog – Hearsay, rumors and celebrity gossip are all fair game at this blog.
7. Celebrity Smack! – Entertainment news as well as celebrity gossip.
8. Hoozie – This blog offers more celebrity gossip than you can shake a stick at.
9. Daily Blabber – Celebrity news and rumors, but also information on health, beauty and style.
10. Diana’s Celebrity Gossip Blog – Diana Mimon offers celebrity gossip for the About.com network.

Specific Celebrity Blogs

Instead of spreading themselves thin, these blogs focus on only one celebrity.

1. Tom Cruise Fan – A blog entirely devoted to Tom Cruise.
2. PittWatch – All the latest on Brad Pitt (and Angelina Jolie).
3. Jennifer Aniston – News and photos all about Jennifer Aniston.
4. Angelina Jolie – The latest celebrity photos and news about Angelina Jolie.
5. Everything Tarantino – This blog keeps track of all current and future projects by director Quentin Tarantino.
6. News Groper: Morgan Freeman’s Blog – Hilarious fake blog supposedly written by the legendary actor.