8 Horror Movies That Get Better The Deeper You Go

Of course, no list on horror movies that build up their own fascinating mythos to dive into would be complete without Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. The granddaddy of the slasher genre and perfectly constructed scarefest has long been hailed by film students the world over that have to pick through its meticulously pieced together shots, revealing thematic undercurrents that are easy to miss when it's so easy to become wrapped up in Psycho's plot.

Psycho is the story of a Marion Crane on the run, initially, stealing a huge sum of money and stopping off at the Bates Motel as she makes her way out of town. Unfortunately for her, Norman Bates and his mother aren't very hospitable owners, resulting in Marion's death and the consequent search by her family and friends for the missing woman. As the narrative unfolds with each twist and turn, Hitchcock drops sneaky clues that give way to the true nature of the characters he's created on screen - such as Norman's predatory bird collection giving way to his true intentions, and Marion's penchant for mirrors to reflect her duplicitous personality.

Spotting all these moments becomes half the joy of picking through such a seminal movie, since it always feels like there's something new to find no matter how many times one can watch it. And that's why it remains a masterpiece to this day.