The Exorcist (1973)
The original possession story with ample iconic moments
that helped sprung the exorcism subgenre
The Shining (1980)
Stanley Kubrick proves that sometimes less is more with this slow
paced film that is the standard for all psychological thrillers
The Birds (1963)
Alfred Hitchcock masterfully turns something as innocent
as birds into a terrifying flock of creatures
North by Northwest (1959)
A suspenseful spy thriller that showcases aesthetically
significant cinematography
Psycho (1960)
The original shocker horror film- from the main
character's early dismissal to the twist ending