Happy Friday The 13th!
Some people are very superstitious and actually fear this day (19% according to a poll). However, I’m not very superstitious, but I am a little stitcious. Many people in general have a fear of the actual number 13. Of course Hollywood took advantage of this when they created the ultra-popular horror franchise Friday The 13th, starring masked murder Jason Voorhees. In honor of today, I figured I’d list my Top 5 favorite horror movies to get in the mood. Not everyone will agree with my picks, but that’s cool. I could be here all day writing about horror movies, so here’s just a little drip!
In no particular order:
5) The Human Centipede
A lot of people do NOT like this movie, and for obvious reasons. I’m weird, I like it! The story of a deranged plastic surgeon with a crazy concept: to surgically attach 3 humans together, to create a human centipede with one flowing digestive system. I’m not even going to detail the logistics of this, I’ll let you use your imagination. If you like horror movies, I’d recommend it. If you don’t have a strong stomach…I’d pass. There are 2 sequels, the first of which is titled The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence), and is a real piece of work. Shot in black & white, this movie gives off all kinds of vibes…and none of them are comfortable. It’s not so much of a great movie, but does it’s part and makes you feel disgusted and dirty for even watching. One scene in particular stands out that I don’t think my brain will ever let me forget. (You’ve been warned!) And the 3rd and final film, The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence), which was kind of stupid. They jumped the shark with this one.
4) The Strangers (Cover Photo)
A very unsettling movie about a couple staying at an up north cabin, when all of a sudden they are randomly being stalked and attacked by a group or masked strangers. What sets this movie apart from others is that it’s mostly filmed from inside the house, so you actually feel like you’re being stalked and have no idea what’s going on outside – you just know there are some weirdos outside looking in.
3) The Devil’s Rejects
I am a sucker for Rob Zombie’s movies. I own every single one of them. The Devil’s Rejects is the 2nd of 3 in the trilogy that follows the madness and carnage of the Firefly Family. Although this is the “middle child” of the bunch, I find it to be the most put together, with one hell of a final scene. The first in the group is House of 1,000 Corpses, and the third and last is 3 From Hell – all three I highly recommend. As you could probably imagine by now, these are definitely not for the squeamish!
2) A Nightmare on Elm Street
Classic, just pure classic! Even after all these years, this movie still holds up to true old school horror. A dead man who was burned alive and has razor claws for fingers is now haunting your dreams? Yikes. The crazy part about this concept to me is that A) Everyone sleeps. You HAVE to sleep or you’ll die. But once Freddy Krueger get’s his claws on you in your dreams, you don’t want to sleep. You’ll start going crazy and not even be able to tell if you’re dreaming or not. B) DREAMS ARE WILD. At least for me, I have crazy dreams all the time. That means quite literally anything can happen and nothing is out of the realm of possibility. Terrifying. One…Two…Freddy’s coming for you….
1) Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The original 1974 film is a classic, but I might prefer the 2003 version starring Jessica Biel a little more. We’re all familiar with the story. A gross twisted Texas family of cannibals that kidnap, and torture unsuspecting victims. The movie’s most notorious character, Leatherface, is a giant of a man who dons a bloody butcher’s apron, masks made of human flesh from his victims, and swings around a chainsaw like he’s Babe Ruth. The whole story is creepy and horrific as it is, but what’s more insane? It’s based off of a true story. Wait…what’s even more creepy insane? The story it’s based off of is from a man named Ed Gein, and it all happened right here in Wisconsin! (Read here if you want to freak and/or gross yourself out). Sleep tight.
