6. Night Of The Living Dead/ The Evil Dead
Back to darker territory. While both of these films feature some form of evil presence form beyond the grave they offer two very interesting takes on the subject. Night of the Living Dead is the archetype for the modern zombie movie but really it's much more than that. George A. Romero accidentally made quite a profound social statement with a film that was considered filth and relegated to the grindhouse theaters upon first release. The Evil Dead doesn't carry any of the political undertones but it does offer the evolution of extreme gore and violence that Night of the Living Dead started 20 years prior. These films can be enjoyed as two examples of classic horror movies but also as two milestones in independent cinema.