The Shining named scariest horror film ever
Stanley Kubrick's classic 1980 movie The Shining has been named the scariest horror film of all time, by a team of movie experts.
Rosemary's Baby, by controversial director Roman Polanski came in second place, while British cult classic The Wicker Man, famous for Britt Ekland’s naked dancing, was third.
The Shining stars Jack Nicholson and is based on a story by Stephen King. It tells the story of a frustrated writer who tries to murder his family in an isolated hotel where they are snowed in for the winter.
While it received mixed reviews on its release, its reputation has grown over the years, subsequent generations have picked the flick as their Halloween movie of choice.
The mfilm is possibly best know for the often quoted and much parodied phrases “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy,” and “Here’s Johnny!” … which most of us can only hear Homer Simpson saying now.
Rosemary's Baby, by controversial director Roman Polanski came in second place, while British cult classic The Wicker Man, famous for Britt Ekland’s naked dancing, was third.
The Shining stars Jack Nicholson and is based on a story by Stephen King. It tells the story of a frustrated writer who tries to murder his family in an isolated hotel where they are snowed in for the winter.
While it received mixed reviews on its release, its reputation has grown over the years, subsequent generations have picked the flick as their Halloween movie of choice.
The mfilm is possibly best know for the often quoted and much parodied phrases “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy,” and “Here’s Johnny!” … which most of us can only hear Homer Simpson saying now.
A spokesperson for Totalscifionline.com, who produced a list of the top 10 scariest horror films, said:
"Nearly 30 years after its initial release, The Shining remains an unparalled study in isolation, madness and paranoia.
"The expansive sets, surreal visuals, and an intense performance from Jack Nicholson add up to a film guaranteed to give viewers a sleepless night."
Scariest Horror Movies – The Top Ten
1) The Shining (1980)
2) Rosemary's Baby (1968)
3) The Wicker Man (1973)
4) Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
5) Psycho (1960)
6) Alien (1979)
7) Night of the Living Dead (1968)
8) The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
9) Halloween (1978)
10) Jaws (1977)
LINKS
Totalscifionline.com
"Nearly 30 years after its initial release, The Shining remains an unparalled study in isolation, madness and paranoia.
"The expansive sets, surreal visuals, and an intense performance from Jack Nicholson add up to a film guaranteed to give viewers a sleepless night."
Scariest Horror Movies – The Top Ten
1) The Shining (1980)
2) Rosemary's Baby (1968)
3) The Wicker Man (1973)
4) Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
5) Psycho (1960)
6) Alien (1979)
7) Night of the Living Dead (1968)
8) The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
9) Halloween (1978)
10) Jaws (1977)
LINKS
Totalscifionline.com
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