The 15 - Horror Films 3 of 5
Poltergeist
This 1982 thriller, directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg, tells the story of a suburban family haunted by- you guessed it- poltergeists. The film and its sequels are often themselves said to be cursed, as a number of actors involved with the series died prematurely.
The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense made M. Night Shyamalan a household name. In it a young boy with an affinity for seeing the dead is befriended by a troubled child psychologist who tries to help him with his burdensome talent. The film's twist ending captivated audiences and helped garner six Academy Award nominations.
Friday the 13th
Playing off of society's superstitious fear of the number 13, this 1980 film takes place at an abandoned summer camp with a group of teenagers who are working to reopen the site after a young boy drowned in the lake. However, one by one the teens fall victim to a mysterious killer. Maybe they should have ditched the whole "let's reopen this camp" idea...
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