“I think every film I make that puts characters in jeopardy is me purging my own fears, sadly only to re-engage with them shortly after the release of the picture. I’ll never make enough films to purge them all.”
Steven Spielberg, born 65 years ago today.
- The Shining // dir. Stanley Kubrick
- Rosemary’s Baby // dir. Roman Polanski
- Alien // dir. Ridley Scott
- Psycho // dir. Alfred Hitchcock
- Jaws // dir. Steven Spielberg
- The Exorcist // dir. William Friedkin
- The Thing // dir. John Carpenter
- Halloween // dir. John Carpenter
- Poltergeist // dir. Tobe Hooper
- A Nightmare on Elm Street // dir. Wes Craven
My ten favorite horror films. On the rare occasions when it’s done right, horror is my absolute favorite genre.
