A horror film is a film that intends to elicit fear and/or disgust in the audience. Often, horror films fall into one or more genres: the paranormal (ghosts, spirits, vampires, etc.), mystery, and "slasher" films.
Top 10 Horror Movies of the 70s[]
10 The Horror of Frankenstein (1970)
9 Black Christmas (1974)
7 Jaws (1975)
6 The Omen (1976)
5 Carrie (1976)
4 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
3 Halloween (1978)
2 Dawn of the Dead (1978)
1 The Exorcist (1973)
Top 10 Horror Movies of the 80s[]
10 Children of the Corn (1984)
9 Pet Sematary (1989)
7 Hellraiser (1987)
6 Re-Animator (1985)
5 Evil Dead (1981)
2 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
1 The Shining (1980)