Nice call on the Exorcist, Rob. I can’t believe I didn’t include the Exorcist! Okay, that should be #2, definitely, and push Poltergeist off the list. Being a “church-going” and God believing young lad, I was completely fascinated and frightened by that movie. The Exorcist challenged much of my then Evangelical beliefs and instigated a borderline unhealthy interest in the occult and demons and spiritual warfare.
And yes, I really love M. Night’s movies. I just love his style and sense of character. His last few haven’t been as good, but I still love how he makes a movie.
Another good call on the original Night of the Living Dead, Matt. Definitely could be included in such a list and I should have included it in the “also considered” line.
My problem is I don’t really research this stuff … I’m kinda coming up with these movies off the top of my head … which is why the Exorcist really should have been on there.
Peace.