the Global Observatory

Being that it is Friday the 13th, an auspice ex diris that makes an appearance only once in a while, it can only be expected to issue lists of tGO’s favorite and worst 13 horror movies of all time. Mind you, not all of these movies are pure horror, as in the case of Zombieland or the Dr. Phibes series.

To begin with the favorite films:

1. The Exorcist (1973)
2. The Omen (1976)
3. Zombieland (2009)
4. Funny Games (1997)
5. The Birds (1963)
6. Alien (1979)
7. Fido (2006)
8. Psycho (1960)
9. Stygian (2000)
10. The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)
11. Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972)
12. Saw (2004)
13. Halloween (1978)

And the worst:

1. Leeches (2003)
2. The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1994)
3. The Lawnmower Man (1992)
4. Arachnia (2003)
5. Centipede! (2004)
6. Corpses (2004)
7. Dark Asylum (2001)
8. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
9. Queen of the Damned (2002)
10. Bride of Chucky (1998)
11. Midnight Movie (2008)
12. Open Water (2003)
13. Critters 3 (1991)

Enjoy the rest of your Friday the 13th!