Alfred Hitchcock said that the best way to get rid of this or that fear is to make a film about him. However, while watching horror films, and experiencing his fears in cinematic reality, a person is freed from them in real reality.
Connoisseurs of fear and horror made a rating of those films that are definitely worth a look in the psychological thriller genre. So, the top 10 most scary films of all time looks like this
1. Gas light
"Gas Light" with Ingrid Bergman in the title role was shot by one of the directors of "Gone With the Wind" - George Cukor. This is the perfect thriller and detective alliance, shot in a stylish and elegant noir genre. By the way, Bergman was awarded an Oscar for her role in this picture.
2. Psycho
"Psycho" is perhaps the most famous work of the greatest master and classic of the psychological thriller Alfred Hitchcock. The film is distinguished not only by its amazing directing, but also by its magnificent soundtrack and masterly camera work.
3. Wait for the dark
“Wait for the Darkness” by Terence Young was filmed in 1967. The main role in this picture was brilliantly played by Audrey Hepburn, who perfectly got used to the image of a defenseless blind girl.
The tension of the action (which, incidentally, took place within the framework of one tiny apartment) was such that in many cinemas, ambulances were on duty during the “Wait for the Darkness” shows.
4. Radiance
"The Shine" by Stanley Kubrick - one of the best in the history of film adaptations of "horror master" Stephen King. An additional charm to this picture is given by the brilliant play of Jack Nicholson, who played the role of a respectable father of the family, who is very gradually mastered by his own internal demons.
5. Travel companion
Like many thrillers, The Fellow Traveler was remembered primarily for the charisma of the performer of the role of the main villain, Rutger Hauer. The picture laid the foundation for a new subgenre - the road thriller.
6. Cape of fear
The Cape of Fear by Martin Scorsese with Robert de Niro is a remake of the 1962 painting of the same name. The film was coldly received by critics, but among moviegoers it became a cult.
7. The silence of the lambs
"Silence of the Lambs" is a unique phenomenon in the history of cinema. Anthony Hopkins is still considered one of the best movie villains of all time. On screen, Dr. Lecter, in his performance, spent only 16 minutes - which did not stop Hopkins from receiving an Oscar for best actor.
The main female role in Silence of the Lambs was played by Jodie Foster.
8. Seven
The film by David Fincher is made in the neo-noir style. Roles in it were played by Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow.
9. Others
Nicole Kidman tried to abandon the lead role in Alejandro Amenabara's "Other", because it was difficult for her to switch to the "dark heroine" Grace after her previous work in the "Moulin Rouge". Nevertheless, in the end, she managed to create an excellent image that makes you watch the picture intensely from start to finish.
