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10) "Psycho" (15)
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh and Vera Miles.
Rated: 15.
Running time: 106 minutes.
Out now on DVD and Blu-Ray.
This all time classic took audiences and critics completely by surprise, when it hit theaters in 1960. "Psycho" follows the story of a secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), who after a spell of embezzlement with her employer, decides to hide inside a secluded hotel; run by the disturbing Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins).
Including the infamous 'shower scene', "Psycho" still stands up as one of the most chilling films in cinema history.
9) "28 Days Later" (18)
Director: Danny Boyle.
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Christopher Eccleston, Naomie Harris and Brendan Gleeson.
Rated: 18, for containing very strong language, strong violence and horror.
Running time: 108 minutes.
Out now on DVD and Blu-Ray.
In 2002, Danny Boyle (one of Britain's most famous directors) delivered his fresh take on the zombie apocalypse, with his cult classic "28 Days Later"; a film that really is the definition of frightening.
Set on London's streets, "28 Days Later" tells the story of Jim (Cillian Murphy) who after waking from a coma, realises that the world is not the same as it once was.
Que gore, zombies and plenty of intense sequences; "28 Days Later" really is one of a kind.
8) "The Shining" (15)
Director: Stanley Kubrick.
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Loyd.
Rated: 15 for containing strong violence and language.
Running time: 114 minutes.
Out now on DVD and Blu-Ray.
Arguably Jack Nicholson's finest performance, "The Shining" see's him portray Jack Torrence, a writer who accepts a job to take care of a hotel along with his wife and child. After a snow-storm, the family are trapped inside the hotel and must battle the demons within.
Genuinely frightening, "The Shining" is a dangerous force to be reckoned with.
7) "Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn" (15)
Director: Sam Raimi.
Starring: Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry and Dan Hicks.
Rated: 15.
Running time: 81 minutes.
Out now on DVD and Blu-Ray.
A film that needs no introduction, "Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn" is regarded as not only one of the greatest horror films all time, but also a cult classic.
A trip to a cabin in the woods, takes a complete turn for the worst, as Ash (Bruce Campbell) and his girlfriend Linda (Denise Bixler) must face off hordes of possessive spirits, if they are to survive the night.
Mixing extreme amounts of gore, with classic deadpan humour, "Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn" is a genuine classic. A must see, for anyone and everyone.
6) Dawn Of The Dead (2004 version)
Director: Zack Snyder.
Starring: Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames and Jake Weber.
Rated: 18, for containing strong bloody violence and horror.
Zack Snyder ("Man Of Steel" and "300") proves his directing worth, in possibly the best film of his career so far. Undeniably exciting and enjoyable, the zombie genre is given a new lease of life once more; in an often funny satire.
When a group of survivors take shelter inside a seemingly abandoned mall (to escape a plague of zombies) they realise, that to survive; they must work together.
A fantastic film that not only multitasks on a grand scale, but becomes better, through repeat viewings.
5) "Slither" (15)
Director: James Gunn.
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker and Elizabeth Banks.
Rated: 15 for containing, strong violence, gore and language.
Running time: 92 minutes.
Out now on DVD and Blu-Ray.
James Gunn's directorial debut, wasn't for everyone. It was intended for a select audience, one that was able to connect with it's fantastic film references and subtle satire.
The film follows the destruction of a small American town, after it is invaded by mutated-like slugs which turn people into zombies.
Sounds silly? That's because it is. "Slither" is silly and proud, but still delivers on scale, gore and fantastic laughs. An indie classic.
4) "Sunshine" (15)
Director: Danny Boyle.
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, Chris Evans and Mark Strong.
Rated: 15 for containing, strong violence, horror and language.
Out now on DVD and Blu-Ray.
Set in the near future, a team of scientists from around the globe, are sent on a dangerous mission to re-start the sun. But, danger is lurking around the corner...
A superb piece from the "Trainspotting" director and a return to decent Sci-Fi. Not to be missed.
3) "Shaun Of The Dead" (15)
Director: Edgar Wright.
Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield and Dylan Moran.
Rated: 15 for containing, strong comic violence and language.
Running time: 95 minutes.
Out now on DVD and Blu-Ray.
When Shaun (Simon Pegg) is dumped by his long-term girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield), he decides to get his life back in order. Unfortunately, whilst doing just that; the zombie apocalypse arrives. It's now up to Shaun to step up his game, or end up as dinner for some hungry, hungry zombies.
Insanely smart, sincere and a heck of a lot of fun, "Shaun Of The Dead" is terrific.
2) "Zombieland" (15)
Director: Ruben Fleischer.
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Woody Harrelson.
Rated: 15 for containing, strong language, bloody comic violence, sex references and nudity.
Another "Shaun Of The Dead" style comedy-horror, which is a fantastic reminder, that America can make decent comedies, when they want to.
"Zombieland" follows the story of a shy student, who is making his way to Ohio, to reach his family; after the events of the zombie apocalypse.
Like "Shaun Of The Dead", expect tonnes of gore and fantastic laughs.
1) "Seven" (18)
Director: David Fincher.
Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Rated: 18 for containing, strong bloody violence, horror and threat.
Running time: 122 minutes.
Out now on DVD and Blu-Ray.
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Possibly Fincher's best film, "Seven" delivers an outstanding thriller/horror that is smart, tense and fiendishly brilliant. To tell you anymore would spoil it's many surprises, so just take a look for yourself!Thanks for reading and happy viewing!
Written by Scott Gentry.
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