With Halloween just around the corner, all the industry giants are dusting off their scary movies to release in the upcoming weeks. Whether you’re more of a sucker for a slasher flick or have a fondness for the paranormal, there’s bound to be a feature that tickles your insides (or ejects you from your seat).
In the style of “First and Final Frames,” the team at Plot Point Productions has put together a daunting edition of their own, featuring some of the most unforgettable opening and closing horror movie shots. Beginning with the infamous house in “Halloween” and moving to this year’s terrific “It Follows,” any fan of the genre will be instantly hooked.
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I still imagine Catherine Deneuve’s face from “Repulsion” at times, and who would forget the television static of “Poltergeist”? With obligatory sounds from Ennio Morricone, John Carpenter, and the indelible theme song from “The Thing,” this video should get you into the mood for the witching time ahead.
What’s your favorite horror movie opening shot? Let us know in the comments below.