CRAIG'S TOP 10 GENRE SERIES - HORROR

"The historical drama is a film genre in which stories are based upon historical events and famous persons. Some historical dramas attempt to accurately portray a historical event or biography, to the degree that the available historical research will allow."

#1. PSYCHO - 1960

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh

#2. THE EXORCIST - 1973

 Director: William Friedkin

Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Max Von Sydow, Jason Miller, Linda Blair

#3. THE BIRDS - 1963

 Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Lange

#4. THE SHINING - 1980

 Director: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall

#5. POLTERGEIST - 1982

 Director: Tobe Hooper

Starring: Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke

#6. ALIEN - 1979

 Director: Ridley Scott

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Ian Holm, John Hurt

#7. THE THING - 1982

Director: John Carpenter

Starring: Kurt Russell

#8. CARRIE - 1976

Director: Brian DePalma

Starring: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, John Travolta

#9. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? - 1962

 Director: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford

#10. THE OMEN - 1976

 Director: Richard Donner

Starring: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick

Of all the major categories, horror has always been my weakest genre though there are some quality films on show here. I've never liked horror (yes I'm a wimp lol) but at least I've managed to get round to watching these in the last few years. Though Psycho isn't technically horror, it still has its suspense and shocks hence its win on this list. Exorcist wasn't far off. Singing next with Musicals.