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Stephen King's Favorite Horror and Suspense Movies
- Crimson Peak
A visually creative modern gothic tale with a superb cast and an alluring enigma, you don't really need King's seal of approval to know that this is a good horror movie.
- The Duel
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A road rage that went out of control, this movie is so creepy that you'll never wonder why Stephen King recommends this.
- The Final Destination
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Not only is this scary, this movie's gruesome events will be imprinted on your brain and you'll always remember them for the rest of your life.
- The Last House on the Left (1972)
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A cult classic, this chilling movie proves that revenge is best served cold and bitter.
- The Stepfather
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Having a new stepfather is emotionally taxing but if he turns out to be a wanted serial killer, then you'll have to watch this movie to see why Stephen King recommends it.
- The Strangers (2008)
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The scariest thing about this movie is that it could possibly happen in real life.
- The Witch
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If you're feeling lonely at night, just try to watch this movie so you'll never feel alone anymore.
- The Autopsy of Jane Doe
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A bone-chilling movie about the death of an unknown woman with a dark history, The Autopsy of Jane Doe deserves to be praised by Stephen King.
- The Blair Witch Project
Amazon (DVD)
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The movie that changed the rules of the horror genre, Stephen King tells you to not skip this one.
- Dawn of the Dead
Amazon (DVD)
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- Deep Blue Sea
Amazon (Blu-ray)
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Ghosts and monsters are not the only things that are scary. Real animals such as sharks can be a nightmare, too.
- The Descent
Amazon (DVD)
You might want to put your nature trips on hold if you plan to watch this goosebump-inducing film about a cave exploration gone wrong.
- The Hitcher
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- The Mist
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Based on Stephen King's short story, this brilliant adaptation is so thrilling that it will make you afraid of the fog.
- Village of the Damned
Nothing is scarier that innocent children becoming the evil villains who want to kill everyone in their way.
- Event Horizon
A long lost spaceship coming back with someone or something that controls it? This definitely is on Stephen King's lane.
- Les Diaboliques
Amazon (DVD)
Old but gold, this is one diabolical film every horror movie lover should not miss.
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- Night of the Demon (1957)
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- Stir of Echoes
No questions asked why Stephin King recommends this movie, it's so creepy that you'll forget how to breathe.
- The Changeling
This is an excellent haunted house thriller that will put youo on guard at your own house.
- The Ruins
Exploring off the beaten paths may be exciting but remember there's a reason why nobody goes there.