The 10 Most Cited Horror Movies of All Time

“Silence of the Lambs” (1991)

Silence of the Lambs rare film. Not only was it critically acclaimed and a box office success, it won five Academy Awards in every major category. Hannibal Lector (English)Anthony Hopkins) politely speaking to Clarice (Jodie Foster), “Once a census taker tried to check me. I ate his liver with beans and a good chianti,” sets the tone for the excited masterpiece.

In second place for memorable quotes is Buffalo Bill (Ted Levin) lowers the basket of lotion to the girl in the pit, barking haughtily: “He rubs the lotion into the skin.” The villain’s callousness and nonchalance make viewers fear him more than Lector, who is as much of a hidden danger as Buffalo Bill is on the loose.

‘Scream’ (1996)

Quote: “What’s your favorite horror movie?” evokes not only the line, but also the voice that accompanies it. scream the franchise has included this line, or iteration of it, in almost all of its films. It was faked by the movie Horror and became part of pop culture.

The film has had many memorable lines over the years. Whether it’s RandyJamie Kennedy) and its rules or Stew (Matthew Lillard) dark jokes, it entered the cultural zeitgeist as one of the most cited horror films of the twentieth century.

‘Poltergeist’ (1982)

Television interference is a thing of the past, but snow-covered screens are reminiscent of history’s most iconic moments. poltergeist. The Freeling family realizes something sinister is going on when their daughter Carol Ann (Heather O’Rourke), who was talking to the TV static, announces, “They’re here.”

The film remains one of the most popular horror films ever made, and its quote made it to the American Film Institute’s Top 100 Quotes list. This line has been parodied in everything from Scary Movie to Family Guy and remains one of the most recognizable in film history.

‘Shine’ (1980)

Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece is memorable in many ways. Not only was it visually disturbing, but it remains one of the most cited films of all time. Jack Nicholson’s crazy Here Comes Johnny remains a moment referenced and parodied in the forty years since the film’s release.

“Here Comes Johnny” and the equally cited “Jack’s work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” have been quoted and parodied in everything from The Simpsons To Finding Nemo.

“The Sixth Sense” (1999)

Sixth Sense was a cultural phenomenon. The film marked the beginning of a directorial career. M. Night Shyamalan and is one of the highest rated films on his resume. Scary Cole (Hayley Joel Osment), whispering the phrase “I see dead people”, is considered one of the most memorable quotes of all time.

Osment said that no one knew that neither the line nor the film would become as popular as they were. The phrase has been repeated and parodied since the film’s release, and more recently has become a source of internet memes.

“Army of Darkness” (1992)

Dark army this is the third film in Evil Dead trilogy, but perhaps the most cited. It gets funnier with every movie. Dark army leaning towards Ash WilliamsBruce Campbell) misogynistic incompetence. Although the line “Groovy” first appeared in evil dead 2he repeats this to much more comedic effect in the sequel.

From “That’s… My Broom” to “Long Live the King, Baby,” the film is constantly packed with campy one-liners. The film continues to attract a new audience that appreciates the combination of funny humor with horror, and remains a cult classic.

‘Frankenstein’ (1931)

Universal’s classic monster movie remains one of the most popular films of all time. Frankenstein’s monsterBoris Karloff) continues to be one of the most recognizable horror icons and has inspired numerous parodies and parodies.

The line “He’s alive! He is alive! is one of the most quoted of the film. This was most notably repeated in Mel Brook’s film. Young Frankenstein and Tim Burton frankenweenie. The quote not only continues to be popular in the context Frankenstein but spawned derivative content of its own, such as the 1974 film. It’s alive and the 1979 live album The Ramone.

‘Fly’ (1986)

“Be afraid. Be very afraid” is so ingrained in popular culture that many viewers don’t realize it’s a line from the movie. Fly. The line is a warning Geena Davis’ in the film, but was also used as the film’s slogan when it was sold.

The line itself is repeated in Addams Family Values And Doctor Who. It has been parodied in Dexter’s Laboratory And Mystery Science Theater 3000.

‘Exorcist’ (1973)

exorcist remains one of the scariest films of all time. When Father DamienJason Miller) and Father Merrin (Max von Sydow) an attempt to implement a demon from Reagan (Linda Blair), they repeat the line: “The power of Christ compels you!” The repetitiveness and high stakes of the scene make it the most memorable in the film.

The line has been parodied Ghostbusters,This is the end,And Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Mefor many years. But despite the humor, the line evokes the film’s horrific imagery.

‘Psycho’ (1960)

Psycho is one of the most influential films of all time. Norman Bates (English)Anthony Perkins) is one of the most iconic slasher films in the history of cinema. His lines “A boy’s best friend is his mother” and “We all get a little crazy sometimes” are some of the most quoted lines in the film.

Both quotes perfectly illustrate Bate’s state of mind. The line has been quoted especially in scream when the identity of Ghostface’s killer is revealed.