10 Horror Movies That Wage War On Your Senses
1. Suspiria (1977)
Despite some strong competition, the undisputed champion of sensory horror is Dario Argento's magnum opus Suspiria.
A true audio-visual feast in every sense of the word, Suspiria is a film that prioritises eye-bleeding, visceral terror over spinning a complex narrative.
Its simple yarn sees American dancer Susie Banyon attend a German ballet school, only to find it playing host to a coven of murderous witches that don't appreciate people snooping on their affairs.
The tissue-thin plot aside, it's a beautifully realised nightmare that's crafted with so much love and affection that every single frame could be auctioned off as a painting. Each set-piece murder and foray down dimly lit corridors is beautiful in its own right, and perfectly complimented by one of the most iconic soundtracks ever recorded - courtesy of the Italian prog-rock band Goblin.
The absolute pinnacle of gore-soaked eye candy, Suspiria is undeniably one of the most striking and unforgettable horror films ever put to celluloid. Even when compared to some of the more 'out there' entries on this list, it still comes out on top for being a complete audio-visual assault - the kind of which has never been replicated since.