''The 100 Scariest Movie Moments'' is an American television documentary

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that aired in late October 2004 on

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have determined as the 100 most frightening and disturbing moments in the history of movies.Moylan, Brian
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'' ''Decider'' site called the series "the single best primer on horror cinema that has ever aired on TV."Reid, Joe (18 October 2016)
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Summary

The countdown included 100 films, mainly from the 1970s to 2000s, although films from the 1960s and earlier are also featured. While the list mainly comprises horror and thriller films, science fiction films such as ''

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'' and ''

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'' are included. Even children's films such as '' The Wizard of Oz'' and ''

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory ''Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'' is a 1971 American musical fantasy film directed by Mel Stuart and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. It is an adaptation of the 1964 novel ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' by Roald Dahl. The film ...

'' made their way onto the countdown. The top five films included on the list were predominantly from the 1960s and 1970s. * ''

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' is a 1974 American horror film produced and directed by Tobe Hooper from a story and screenplay by Hooper and Kim Henkel. It stars Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow and Gunnar Hansen, w ...

'' ranked fifth for the scene in which

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bashes Kirk's skull in with a sledgehammer. * '' Psycho'' ranked number four for the death scene of the private investigator Arbogast. * ''

The Exorcist ''The Exorcist'' is a 1973 American supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin and written for the screen by William Peter Blatty, based on his 1971 novel of the same name. It stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty W ...

'' ranked third for the scene where the possessed

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sequence. * ''

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'' was placed at the number one spot for the opening scene in which the unseen shark devours Chrissie Watkins during a midnight swim.

List

British 100 Greatest Scary Moments

In 2003

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polled the British public for their "Greatest Scary Moments" as part of their 100 Greatest (TV series). On October 25 and 26 2003, the results were broadcast and presented by comedian

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. The list included entries from not just films, but TV programs, advertising and music videos as well.

Sequels

Produced by

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, ''30 Even Scarier Movie Moments'', a two-part sequel to this title, aired on Bravo and

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in October 2006, with ''

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'' topping the list. This was followed by Sharp Entertainment's ''13 Scarier Movie Moments'' which aired in October 2009."13 Scarier Movie Moments." 2009.

. Bravo Cable.

References

External links

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