May 17, 2024, 12:12 PM IST
Ask any millennial, and they would tell you driving behind a truck carrying logs is a bad idea. The reason? This movie. This film introduced the concept of death as an unavoidable force, with elaborate and gruesome deaths following a group of teens who escape an accident.
This chilling film revolves around a cursed videotape that brings death to its viewers within seven days. The eerie image of Samara crawling out of the TV became a cultural phenomenon and a source of nightmares for many.
Freddy Krueger, the scarred killer who attacks teenagers in their dreams, became a symbol of terror for millennials. Ironically, the idea of being vulnerable even while asleep was nothing short of a nightmare.
This low-budget horror movie made a huge impact with its minimalist approach, using home video footage to depict a couple haunted by a malevolent presence in their house.
Combining courtroom drama with exorcism horror, this film's realistic depiction of possession and demonic influence left a lasting impression, making viewers question the nature of evil.