The original Nightmare on Elm Street and Hereditary are the only movies I can think of that make me feel like a kid again when I watch them in the dark alone. Saw Nightmare when I was way too young and while I don't lose sleep over it like I did then, Freddy still gets to me. Can't believe how much Hereditary ***** with my head and makes me feel like a little *****. I know a lot of people think it's kind of goofy or silly and I can see where they're coming from but it still manages to get under my skin.
The first Halloween is probably the closest thing to a perfect horror/slasher you'll find. Stands the test of time and proves good horror is simple and doesn't need a bunch of CGI and other bells and whistles. All you need is a terrifying monster, straightforward simple plot and building tension. The episode on Movies That Made Us on Netflix is definitely worth a watch. Crazy how a group of young filmmakers with minimal experience made such an iconic movie with hardly any money or resources.
Don't want to do a whole write up on each movie but The Witch, the original Wicker Man, and It Follows are ones I've watched somewhat recently and really enjoyed.
