The horror genre has played host to some of the most iconic cinematic images of all time; images that are burned permanently into the collected minds of the audience from the second they hit the screen.
With horror, of course it is isn't just about the visual image, it's the components that go with it. A truly iconic image is complimented by the atmosphere of the film, the score and the feelings the audience associate with seeing it for the first time.
Horror is perhaps so popular because it has images that can be so easily remembered. Many will know Freddy Kruger without ever seeing A Nightmare On Elm Street and the Scream mask is a permanent staple at Halloween every year.
That alone proves the power of the perfect shot as a truly iconic image, like the 20 below, can have an impact on society and culture without even being seen in true context.
20. The Exorcist
When you think of The Exorcist, there's a good chance that this image immediately springs to mind.
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It remains as shocking and as provocative as the year it was first released.