8. The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari (1920)
Another technique utilized to excellent effect in Sam Ramis 1981 Evil Dead is the Dutch Angle a style of framing wherein the camera is tilted and positioned at an unnaturally low or high point in relation to the scene. Yet the first use of the Dutch Angle actually preceded him by a good 60 years, being heavily featured in Robert Wienes German-Expressionist horror masterpiece, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - a film which was a huge influence of Tim Burton's style. Even today the Dutch Angle is a go-to shot for filmmakers trying to suggest an air of disquiet to the audience, making it an instantly recognizable horror staple.