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Top Ghost Films of All Time
It is a curious aspect of human nature that we love to scare ourselves silly and when it comes to horror films, for most of us it`s a case of the scarier the better. The history of horror stories can be traced as far back as the beginning of verbal human history and can be found in the myths and legends of the ancient civilisations right up to the urban myths of today. Whether we simply enjoy the thrill of adrenalin that comes from terrifying ourselves or these tales of dark goings on serve a broader social purpose to caution us, the popularity of horror films is unlikely to diminish any time soon.
The top ten ghost films of all time are a varied bunch but they all
have in common the ability to shock and scare. My top ten, in no particular
order, starts off with The Blair Witch Project, a movie that had achieved
cult status before it was even released. This was largely due to the
mock documentary style and low budget effects. Directed by Daniel
Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, the film tells the story of a group of
student filmmakers who disappeared in the woods a year before their
tape, which constitutes the film, was found. Next up is What Lies
Beneath, Robert Zemeckis`s chilling story of an apparently perfect
suburban life with a disturbing secret. What puts this film in the
top ten are the special effects, which really contribute to the scare
factor.
(The Webmaster wishes to express his grateful thanks to Braindash for their very kind gesture in submitting this article to the site.)
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