20 Artists Share Their Favorite Horror Movies

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It’s that time of year again when horror films truly shine. We asked 20 artists to share their favorites, and you can let us know yours in the comment box below.

2. Sergio Trevino (Buxton)

Favorite Horror Movie:
Event Horizon

When did you first experience the movie?
17

What’s the scariest scene?
When Sam Neil rips his eyes out (at this point I only knew him as the doctor from Jurassic Park.)

Are there any personal fears that resonate with you in this movie?
I guess isolation. I refuse to watch it again, can’t say why.

Why is this scarier than any other horror movie out there?
I think it just caught me in a vulnerable position. And it always throws me for a whirl when the protagonist becomes the antagonist. It’s like “Hey I like this guy. Wait, no I don’t….what happened to his eyes? We’re not in Jurassic Park anymore!”

Photo by James Rexroad

3. Aaron Beam (Red Fang)

Favorite Horror Movie:
The Shining

When did you first experience the movie?
I was probably 13 or 14 when I first saw pieces of it, but I never made it all the way through until I was maybe 24. Too scary!

What’s the scariest scene in the movie?
Probably when the kid goes into the bathroom to see what is in the bathtub.

Are there any personal fears that resonate with you in this movie?
Discovering a mutilated body.

Why is this better than any other horror movie out there?
Because it was made by a true master of cinema and does not rely solely on suspense or horror movie gimmicks. Rather, it explores basic human fears and makes them corporeal. It is more about mental illness and its effects on relationships than cheap thrills.