predecessor of halloween by 4 years, this movie is an excellent example of an early slasher film. this is where the genre began to take shape, with its POV shots and and the idea of a group of people being killed one by one. this movie suprised me with its violence and dark feel. a great movie, but i dont know if it should be this high on the list.

A great, very dark and genuinely scary slasher. The lights and shadows of the house are used perfectly to maintain a creepy atmosphere throughout the film. The ending is the cherry on top of this wonderful movie.

Great slice of 70's horror, ironically directed by the same man who brought us another holiday-themed classic, A Christmas Story.