2. JAWS
Memorable quote: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”
Synopsis: JAWS is a 1975 thriller direct by Steven Spielberg based on Peter Benchley’s novel. The movie is the standard for the prototypical summer thriller blockbuster. The story is based on a giant man eating great white shark that terrorizes beachgoers on Amity Island. The movies constant build of terror based on the animals possible appearance tied in with the music is classic. Once you have seen this film you will surely freak out anytime something brushes against you in the water.
And Topping The Scary Movies List… The Exorcist
Memorable quote: “The power of Christ compels you! The power of Christ compels you!”
Synopsis: The Exorcist is a 1973 supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin from the 1971 novel of the same name. The plot is inspired by the 1949 exorcism case of Roland Doe, which deals with the demonic possession of a 12-year-old girl. The priest’s attempts to win the girl back from demonic clutches have left people horrified for generations. The movie was an instant success, grossing over 440 million and was named the scariest movie of all time by Entertainment Weekly.
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