Top 10 Over the Top Horror Movies
#10: “The Wicker Man” (2006)
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Considering that “The Wicker Man” stars Nicolas Cage, the movie is already over-the-top. This remake feels like Cage stumbled onto the set and did one take for each sequence. Gradually losing it, his cop character tries to understand the pagan origins of an island that gradually turns him insane. You’ll never expect that a portion of the plot involves the actor running around in a bear suit. At every turn, this one-man-wrecking-crew yells his way through overly-dramatic scenes. There’s also the fact that he becomes a human sacrifice at the end, burning down the entire story along with him.
#9: “The Happening” (2008)
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In this M. Night Shyamalan film, plants start to fight back against the human race. This involves darkly absurd scenes such as someone jumping in front of a lawnmower. What could’ve been terrifying sequences end up becoming punchlines in a wacky movie. At the center of it all, Mark Wahlberg tries desperately to give any of this horror story some legitimacy. The script puts him in outrageous situations that include trying to reason with a plant. In other parts, the script forces Wahlberg and other performers to make sense of an increasingly confusing plot. It’s an unintentional comedy that manages to get people laughing more than it scares anyone.
#8: “Planet Terror” (2007)
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As one-half of the “Grindhouse” double-feature, “Planet Terror” doesn’t set out to win any awards. It does however try to be as gory as humanly possible. This brings out some imaginative scenes full of gleeful violence and horror. Infected people attack victims and become targets for all sorts of weapons. The latter includes a machine gun that Rose McGowan’s character attaches to her leg. On the acting side, there’s also Quentin Tarantino playing one of the most despicable villains ever. Director Robert Rodriguez brings exploitation films into the modern era with this bloody adventure.
#7: “Piranha 3D” (2010)
Bringing this series into the 21st century, “Piranha 3D” doesn’t waste any time in giving the people what they want. The filmmakers start with a nod to “Jaws” and an earthquake. From then on, viewers know that they’re not in store for any ordinary horror movie. Prehistoric piranhas completely take over spring break, leaving absolute pandemonium in their wake. Nothing is sacred as the fish create bloodshed in one excessive kill after another. With complete chaos taking over, the special effects team work overtime to keep up with the destruction. You even get to see the titular creatures tear through somebody’s body in yet another exaggerated death - but we’ll let you witness the full extent of that on your own time. It’s nearly nonstop violence, never slowing down the entertaining journey.
#6: “Society” (1989)
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After hearing a disturbing tape, Bill Whitney begins to suspect that his wealthy family are up to no good. A series of mysterious deaths lead up to the revelation that his home hosts a deadly and debaucherous gathering. While there’s questionable acting and bizarre sights before the end, the final scene completely goes so overboard we can’t even show it in its entirety. The sequence includes all kinds of body horror that will keep you up at night. Partygoers feast upon a victim and end up morphing into unspeakably awful creations. You can’t unsee some of these transformations, many of which seem to defy the laws of physics. Few horror films have such a ridiculous and surprising third act as “Society.”
#5: “Dead Alive” [aka “Braindead”] (1992)
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Before “The Lord of the Rings,” Peter Jackson directed all kinds of movies that include the insanely violent “Dead Alive.” A zombie virus takes over New Zealand in a horror comedy with a rat-monkey. At one point, a swarm of infected come in contact with a lawnmower. This could easily make a list of the bloodiest films ever for this scene alone. There’s also loose body parts, treacherous graveyards, and a finale that defies description. The acting isn’t exactly subtle either, with most of the actors leaning into the absurdity of every moment. Throw in some extra splatter and you’ve got a memorable thrill ride.
#4: “House” (1977)
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A girl visits her aunt’s haunted house with some friends. This could be the plot of any horror movie, but “House” isn’t your average story. The film features some of the most eccentric twists and turns ever. This includes a group of quirky characters and many strange happenings at the spooky home. All kinds of household items come alive to attack the heroes, making for some hilarious and cheesy deaths. You could even call this a bizarro version of “Beauty and the Beast” at times. We didn’t even mention the watermelon or a martial-arts expert named Kung Fu. With some crazy editing, this adventure needs to be seen to be believed.
#3: “Videodrome” (1983)
David Cronenberg’s films are often filled with imaginative and horrifying images. “Videodrome” combines these two elements into a creepy experience you’ll never forget. TV station president Max Renn discovers a foreign broadcast that shows all kinds of violence. This movie is filled with startling images that you can’t look away from, pushing the limits of cinematic makeup. Cronenberg’s trademark body horror even makes an appearance through hallucinations that boggle the mind. The initial plot might seem far-fetched, but then it gets even crazier when the villains reveal their plan to warp people’s minds. The shocking ending - which we won’t spoil here - only solidifies the outlandish and far-reaching ideas of this movie.
#2: “The Cabin in the Woods” (2011)
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Using a cliched setting, the writers of this horror comedy play with the tropes of the genre. What starts as a satirical view of scary movies quickly takes an unexpected turn. Discovering the origins of the cabin, the heroes find out that they’re inside an elaborate conspiracy. The off-the-wall plot could easily make this whole experience insane, but it’s only just the beginning. There’s also several monsters that make an appearance in one of the more violent climaxes ever. This doesn’t even count the ending, which deals with the fate of the entire world. Unafraid to take things to the extreme, “The Cabin in the Woods” completely subverts expectations. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
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#1: “Evil Dead II” (1987)
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Call it a sequel or a remake, but this horror movie really goes for broke. It’s scary, funny, and surprising in almost every way. Ash and his girlfriend Linda hang out at a cabin, but things turn sour as the heroes find themselves fighting off evil forces. This includes scenes where the protagonist has to fight off his own severed hand. With the camera flying everywhere, the filmmakers fill this adventure with manic energy. Actor Bruce Campbell does some of his best work in one of the most expressive and out-of-control performances ever. With Sam Raimi at the helm, “Evil Dead II” is so over-the-top that it feels like a cartoon - but in a good way, of course!
