Iconic FIlms

Alien

Alien was directed by Ridley Scott, with a UK release date of 6th September 1979, it was one of the first sci-fi horror films.

The Shining

The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick released in 1980 with the slogan 'The tide of terror that swept America is here' was one of Jack Nicholsons most memorable films.

The Exorcist

The Exorcist was directed by William Fredkin was released in 1978 and was based on the novel by William Peter Blatly, its slogan was 'The movie you've been waiting for, without the wait'

Blair Witch Project

This was a horror documentary about 3 young students who go missing. Directed by Eduardo Sanchez. Iconic 'real footage' shows antagonist as little as possible to create suspense

The Amityville Horror

This was released in 1979, its about a family who move into a house with a history of murder. Its iconic because it features real life paranormal experiences of the family

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

This was released in 1970 and was based upon a story of a guy who wore peoples in faces in Texas (USA). The iconic chainsaw was one of the first of it's kind as it was the first power tool to be in a horror film

Jason-X

This film has features of iconic films with the use of a mask on the antagonist therefore making them more initimidating

Psycho

The main plot is about a man who owns a motel who murders a woman, its iconic for the famous shower scene