David F. Sandberg, Don Mancini and 20 Other Horror Icons Tell Us What Horror Movies Scare Them!

As horror fans we feed on brilliant cinema, and that often leaves us looking up to certain filmmakers, actors and writers. When you look up to someone you admire, it becomes an impossibility to avoid wondering what makes these guys tick.

What scares these polished professionals who’ve made a living out of scaring us, the audience?

That’s a question I wanted an answer to, so I went out of my way to reach out and get a few quick opinions on the matter. To my delight, the individuals I reached out – the individuals I look up to – were happy to shine a light on the nasty critters that live within their closets.

A lot of the picks you’re about to read won’t ring as surprising. A few however, will. Just sit back, relax and spend a few minutes reading about the movies that make beloved genre contributors a little uncomfortable!

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