The Thing from Another World 1951

Pretty complete list with over 2,000 entries. All are in alphabetical order, order of release or to be watch in a sequence as part of the so called "universe", like for instance the Conjuring-universe, or part of an anthology or serie. Anything missing or to add, please let me know.
*Last update 06/03/2024

Well over a century has passed since the Lumière brothers frightened the life out of Parisians with The Arrival of a Train at a Station, and well over a million titles have since been recorded - if the Internet Movie Database is anything to go by.

Out of these million-plus movies, our team of experts has picked what we believe is the essential 1,000 - those that best sum up the dazzling achievement and variety of the movies.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/series/1000-films-to-see-before-you-die

My horror films

Since its explosion in the 1950s, science fiction has become one of the most popular film genres, with numerous dedicated fan conventions, academic conferences, websites, magazines, journals, book clubs, memorabilia and collectibles. Once relegated to B budget status, today's science fiction films are often blockbuster productions, featuring major stars.

Despite its high profile, science fiction is notoriously difficult to define. In his introduction to 100 Science Fiction Films, Barry Keith Grant explains the genre's complexities, while also providing an overview of its history, suggesting that the cinema is an ideal medium for conveying the 'sense of wonder' that critics have argued is central to the genre. From Georges Melies's Le Voyage dans la lune (1902), to the blockbusters of the 1970s that dramatically changed Hollywood, to the major releases of the past few years, the films featured in this book represent a range of periods, countries and types (including alien invasion, space travel, time travel, apocalypse, monsters and anime), and cover the key directors and writers.

100 Science Fiction Films provides a lively and illuminating guide to the genre from the beginning of film history to the present, taking the reader on a comprehensive tour through the rich and varied alternate universe of sci-fi cinema.

Source: http://shop.bfi.org.uk/100-science-fiction-films-book.html#.Wg3hHmhSzIU

The They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? 1,000 greatest films list is primarily compiled by using over 6000 individual critics' and filmmakers' best-films-of-all-time lists/ballots. The resulting list is very diverse and spans virtually all movie-producing decades and countries.

Source: http://www.theyshootpictures.com/gf1000.htm

Source: IMDB
Filter: Votes >= 10000
Order: Votes Descending
Date: 2014-08-23

Horror is one of the most readily dismissed genres from critics and film buffs, yet is, arguably, the genre with the most avid and steadfast niche following and remains popular with the general public. With horror films aiming to terrify, spook, shock, disturb, repulse, amuse, entertain and more, it's no wonder the genre is so varied, divisive and controversial.

With so many people ignoring or simply not understanding horror, many great films slip under the radar and are relatively unknown to an audience outside of hardcore horror fans. In order to counteract this and bring awareness to the greatness of the genre, this list was created.

Compiled using 2,614 lists taken from various critics/polls/magazines/books/websites/forums/horror fans, They Shoot Zombies, Don't They? is intended to be the ultimate canonical top 1000 horror list. Spanning several decades, countries and sub-genres, and using lists from a wide range of people and publications, the resulting list is quite a diverse spread and representation of the best of horror.

Source: http://theyshootzombies.com/

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The theme of alien invasion in movies revolves around the idea of extraterrestrial beings from other planets or galaxies coming to Earth with hostile intentions or a desire to conquer or manipulate humanity. This theme often explores the tension and fear that arise from the unknown, the clash of civilizations, and the vulnerability of our planet and species.

There are different variations of alien invasion scenarios. The "War of the Worlds" style portrays large-scale destruction and conflict, emphasizing the chaos and devastation caused by a direct assault. On the other hand, the "Invasion of the Bodysnatchers" approach delves into psychological horror and the idea that anyone could be an imposter, leading to paranoia and mistrust. Some stories use comedy to subvert the seriousness of the invasion theme and exaggerate the tropes or use humor to highlight the absurdity of the situation.

This list comprises movies that I consider worth watching and exemplify the trope across various genres.

No animation, superhero, comic, battle mech, or post-apocalyptic movies allowed on this list.

I included a few edge cases that, technically, are not invasion movies but align closely with the overarching theme.

Last Update: 2023/23/08

Grindhouse movies from 1950 to 1959. Source: The Grindhouse Cinema Database
*Last update 21/11/2023

Movies mentioned by Para-Medic during the save codec calls in MGS3.
"When the going gets tough, movies can save your life. It's always good to be able to look at things from a different perspective when you get in a jam. That's the magic of movies."

Movies/shows based around Halloween

All movies showcased as segments or referenced with footage within this 80s horror movie documentary listed in order of first appearance.

A list of every film mentioned in the documentary In Search of Darkness.
UPDATED to include the films mentioned in the follow-up documentary In Search of Darkness: Part II.

List by hotsake

An list of all the movies discussed on The Incomperable podcast.

Note: I have excluded the movies that are mentioned on episodes that talk about more than three movies such as the Harry Potter and Film Festival episode.

Movies of the 50's, Jürgen Müller (ed.) Taschen.

https://www.timeout.com/london/film/the-100-best-sci-fi-movies-how-many-have-you-seen

From the Ken & Robin Talk About Stuff podcast. Their list of essential horror movies tracing the development of the genre.

Chillers & Thrillers & Horrors & some fun
I made this list for Halloween. This is my level of 'Scary', I can't even look at the covers of the really creepy, scary movies. Suspenseful, Chillers & Thrillers.
I try to keep this updated.

HALLOWEEN COLLECTION LISTS:
~ HALLOWEEN the HOLIDAY
https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/halloween-the-holiday?sort=rank,asc
~ HALLOWEEN: CHILLERS, THRILLERS, ALIENS, HORRORS (2 of 4)
https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/chillers-thrillers-alien-horrors-for-halloween?sort=title,asc
~HALLOWEEN CREATURE FEATURES 3 of 4
https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/creature-features?sort=title,asc
~ HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT ~ Family Friendly Movies (4 of 4)
https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/trick-or-treat-family-halloween-movies?sort=rank,asc

FANTASY COLLECTION LISTS:
FANTASY ~ Sci-Fi ~ ACTION ~ HORROR ~ UNDEAD ~ MONSTERS (1of4)
https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/fantasy-sci-fi-action-horror-zombies-1of4?sort=rank,asc
FANTASY SCI-FI ADVENTURE, COMEDY, DRAMA (2of4)
https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/fantasy-sci-fi-adventure-drama-comedy-2of4?sort=title,asc
FANTASY~ SCI-FI ~ SPACE - ALIENS ~ THRILLERS (3of4)
https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/fantasy-sci-fi-space-aliens-thrillers-3of4?sort=title,asc
FANTASY SCI-FI: SUPERNATURAL & UNDERWORLD (4of4)
https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/fantasy-sci-fi-supernatural-underworld-4of4?sort=title,asc

OTHER RELATED LISTS:
~ALFRED HITCHCOCK DIRECTOR OF MYSTERY, HORROR https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/alfred-hitchcock-director-of-mystery-horror?sort=rank,asc
~ TWILIGHT SAGA https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/twilight-saga-the?sort=released,asc
~ ALIEN, PREDATOR, & BLADE RUNNER sharing the same Universe https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/alien-predator-and-blade-runner-share-the-same-universe?sort=rank,asc
~Resident Evil Franchise
https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/resident-evil-franchise?sort=released,asc
TERMINATOR
https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/terminator-franchise?sort=released,asc

HollyWood Movies based on Popularity

Movies released during the 1950s to watch