Horror films are the kind of productions that have a captive audience and are capable of chilling the heart and soul of even the bravest moviegoers. From evil entities to serial killers, haunted houses and amateur tapes, the genre has left its mark on Hollywood with a number of iconic works, as well as the subconscious of moviegoers around the world.
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With this in mind, IndieWire, one of the most respected entertainment sites on the Internet, decided to put together a list of the “75 Best Horror Movies of All Time.” Titles like The Shining and Halloween make the rankings, but the top spot goes to a feature film that not everyone knows.
What is the best horror movie of all time?
Obviously, the term “best horror film in history” is largely personal, with everyone having their own vision on the subject. However, according to IndieWire, Possession (1981), by Ukrainian filmmaker Andrzej Zulawski, is the best film of its kind and they explain why.
According to the website, Possession East “a film both elusive and distant, yet surprisingly raw and intimate“. They also add that the film “never indulges in easy interpretation” and that there are several layers of narration.
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“Many of the films on this list could be described as nightmares; Possession is one of the few that actually feels like a fever dream“, we can also read.
In the plot, we follow the story of Marc, a man who, returning from a trip, only wants to find his wife and son. But upon his arrival in Berlin, he notices that his beloved has radically changed her behavior, and as soon as she can, she files for divorce. The man initially suspects that his wife has been unfaithful to him, but subsequent events take a sinister turn, suggesting a demonic situation.
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Zulawski’s masterpiece is in some ways the definitive horror film, moving from one subgenre to another – from psychological torment to body horror to science fiction – all while fully embodying all the strengths and possibilities that horror is capable of.
Article written in collaboration with our colleagues from I love cinema.
