'Extreme heebie-jeebies': writers on their scariest movies of all time

The article features various horror movie reviews and recommendations from several critics and writers. Here's a concise summary of their opinions on some classic and modern horror films:

1. **M (1931)**: Fritz Lang's film is considered the proto-procedural crime drama, with its expressionist style and suspenseful atmosphere.
2. **The Shining**: Stanley Kubrick's film is one of the scariest movies of all time, with a relentless build-up of tension and anticipation that makes it impossible to relax while watching.
3. **The Thing (1982)**: John Carpenter's sci-fi horror film is a masterclass in paranoia and suspense, with its shape-shifting alien threat that makes the audience feel vulnerable and trapped.
4. **M**: Fritz Lang's 1931 classic is a must-watch for fans of horror and suspense, with its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful plot that keeps viewers on edge.
5. **The Descent (2005)**: Neil Marshall's film combines claustrophobia and cave monsters to create a visceral and agonizing horror experience that's both brutal and bleak.

Some specific quotes from the article include:

* "The Shining has one of the lowest body counts for a horror movie – two to be exact." - Radheyan Simonpillai
* "Nobody dies on screen in Fritz Lang's M, and you don't even see any blood. Still, believe me when I warn you: watch this one with the lights on." - Alaina Demopolous
* "The Descent is such a visceral jolt that even talking about it gives me the shivers, 20 years later." - Richard Lawson

Overall, these reviews and recommendations highlight the timeless appeal of horror movies, particularly those that focus on suspense, tension, and psychological unease.
 
OMG 🀯, I'm so down for some good old-fashioned scares! You know what's crazy? How some classic movies like M (1931) can still give us chills to this day. And I completely agree with Alaina Demopolous about Fritz Lang's M - watching it in the dark would be super spooky indeed πŸ’‘. As for The Descent, I've seen that one before and it literally made my heart skip a beat 🀯! Richard Lawson's review of it gave me chills just reading it 😱. What do you think is the key to making a horror movie truly terrifying? Is it all about building suspense or something more complex? πŸ€”
 
πŸŽƒοΈ I'm loving this list of classic horror faves! πŸ™Œ The Thing (1982) is like my all-time fave - it's just so masterfully creepy and paranoid-inducing 😱. And I have to agree with the reviewer about M (1931), it's like a totally different beast from modern horror, but in a good way? Like, Lang's direction and expressionism are just so ahead of their time 🀯. The Descent (2005) is also a personal fave - that claustrophobic cave setting is just pure torture 😩...in the best possible way. But seriously, what's with the lack of blood in M? Like, doesn't even show any? Still can't recommend it enough πŸŽ₯.
 
I watched The Shining like 3 times last week 🀯 and I'm still getting chills down my spine every time... literally! My anxiety levels are through the roof after those intense scenes with the Overlook Hotel 😨. My bf thinks I'm crazy for being so scared of hotel rooms, but honestly, it's just Kubrick's masterclass in building tension that freaks me out πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. Anyway, after watching The Shining, I've been on edge all week... my friends even noticed πŸ™ˆ!
 
omg i am totally with these critics on m (1931) its like the OG suspense movie πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ and i know exactly what they mean about the shining - once you see it you cant unsee it and it still gives me chills to this day 😱, also the thing is so masterfully done its not just scary but also super paranoid which makes it even more terrifying πŸ‘€, and the descent? ugh thats just too much 😩 i had nightmares after watching it.
 
I think what really stands out here is how these classic horror films continue to hold up today πŸ•·οΈ... I mean, it's not just about jump scares or gore – it's about building this sense of unease and vulnerability in the viewer. Like, have you ever watched a movie that makes you feel like you're literally stuck down there with the characters? 🚧 The Descent does that to me, man. It's like, you're right there with them, feeling every bit of fear and claustrophobia.

And I think that's what makes horror movies so powerful – they tap into our deepest fears, but in a way that's both thrilling and cathartic πŸŽƒ. They let us face our anxieties head-on, but from the safety of our seats (or at least, with some popcorn between us πŸ˜‚).

So yeah, these classic horror films might be old, but they're still teaching us valuable lessons about how to confront our fears, and how to appreciate the thrill of being scared in a good way πŸŽ₯.
 
I don't get why everyone's so obsessed with The Shining πŸ€”. I mean, it's just a dude who gets possessed by an evil spirit and stuff. It's not even that scary. And two deaths? That's basically nothing compared to some of the horror movies out there now. Like, have you seen Sinister? Now that's some intense stuff 😱. I'm still waiting for The Descent to top my list of favorite horror movies... but it never does πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. Classic horror like M is where it's at in my opinion – the atmosphere and suspense are what make those old movies truly terrifying πŸ’€.
 
OMG u no like when they talk bout M 1931? its so old lol but still super creepy n suspenseful πŸŽƒοΈ I just watched The Shining n I had to turn off the lights rn πŸ˜… alrigh alrigh I know what ur thinkin what's the diff b/w classic horror & modern horror I think its bc classic ones r more like u feel the fear inside ur head kinda thing whereas modern ones r more out loud like u see the monster n run away πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ
 
omg i'm so down for some good scare fest vibes πŸ˜±πŸŽƒπŸ‘»! i think what's crazy is how these older classics like M (1931) still hold up today 🀯. the suspense and atmosphere in The Shining are still giving me chills to this day πŸŒͺ️. and can we talk about The Thing (1982)? it's like, the ultimate paranoid movie πŸ€–πŸ’€. i'm adding all of these to my watchlist ASAP πŸ‘!
 
OMG I just watched The Shining in class last week 🀣 and I'm still shook it's like Kubrick knew exactly how to build up the tension and suspense... I was literally on the edge of my seat the whole time 😱 and yeah nobody dies on screen which is super weird but also kinda genius? And I love how some movies like The Descent can be so visceral and brutal even years after you've seen them... it's like they leave a lasting impression 😳
 
Wow 😱 I'm so down for some old-school horror like M (1931) right now! I've heard great things about Fritz Lang's direction and it's amazing how much influence his films have had over the years πŸŽ₯ Interesting that The Shining is still considered one of the scariest movies ever made, I mean, who hasn't seen those iconic shots of the Overlook Hotel? 😲 And yeah, The Thing (1982) is like the ultimate paranoia fest - I can see why it's a masterclass in suspense! 🀯
 
You know I'm all for getting your scare fix on! πŸŽƒοΈ These classic flicks are still giving us chills today. I mean, have you seen The Shining? That Kubrick masterclass is the real deal - it's like he took all our deepest fears and put them on screen 😱. And Fritz Lang's M, man... that one's like a masterclass in suspense. It's like watching a horror movie without even seeing any blood - still creepy as hell! 😲 The Descent? Forget about it... those claustrophobic cave scenes are insane! But honestly, the ones that stand out to me are the more psychological stuff. Like, have you seen The Thing? That paranoia is real 🀯.
 
omg u guys have to watch The Descent!!! 🀯 i had the worst experience watching it in a dark room... literally couldn't sleep for days after πŸ˜‚ but in all seriousness its like 20 yrs later and still gets me freaked out... that cave scene tho πŸ’€πŸ˜¨
 
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