8 Horror Movies Twice As Terrifying On The Second Watch

4. Marathon Man

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Although more of a thriller than a horror film, there's no denying that one of the genuinely horrific scenes in cinema occurs in this movie. And for everyone who has seen it, I can summon unpleasant shivers with one simple question.

Is it safe?

Few films build tension as effectively as Marathon Man, and Dr. Szell's interrogation of Babe is an absolute master class in drawing out every iota of tension and emotion possible, then releasing it in one horrifying whir of a drill bit.

Factor in the grim truth and paranoia evoked by Babe seemingly being the only decent person in an otherwise corrupt and conniving world, and you've got the makings for a film where the second viewing is more harrowing and engrossing than the first.

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