“I wanna play a game.”
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
What it's about: A pregnant woman begins to fear her husband has joined forces with their questionable new neighbors, and her paranoia starts to take over.
Why it's essential: "I thought I knew of great cult films, but then I saw this one. The controversial conception scene is forever burned into my mind! Easily one of the best, a classic."
Submitted by nicolec4be56055d
Paramount Pictures
It (1990)
What it's about: Though It is for the most part seen in the form of Pennywise the Clown, It has the ability to appear in the form of everyone's worst fears, and uses those fears to exploit its victims.
Why it's essential: "Pennywise was everyone's childhood worst nightmare."
Submitted by Karla Garcia, Facebook
Warner Bros. Television
Poltergeist (1982)
What it's about: A suburban California family's life spirals out of control when their home is invaded by ghosts who want to take their daughter. What makes this movie even more terrifying is that terrifying events happened off camera as well.
Why it's essential: "This movie is terrifying. I still can't believe it's only rated PG."
Submitted by jbrown378
MGM
