The only true scary movies, are the ones that absorb you into the characters, you feel their drama and their struggle. The only way this is accomplished, is by very good story telling, intricate direction and good performances.
The only movies to have ths effect on me are Alien, The Thing, The Descent, Shutter and Pulse (Kairo). These 5 movies are the most perfect horror movies ever made.
While they are not as good, I also liked The Ring/Ringu, The Last Excorsism, Splinter and The Village








