1. Two women kill samurai and sell their belongings for a living. While one of them is having an affair with their neighbor, the other woman meets a mysterious samurai.
2. ‘Whom God wishes to destroy, he first turns mad.’ For many years both director and viewer have shared an attraction to watching ongoing battles between characters.

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RIGHT NOWHalloween wouldn't be complete without a bevy of scary movies to put you in the mood. The trouble is, finding a whole bunch of spooky new films each year, especially when you're on a budget, can be a bit challenging. After all, you could wind up with a series of duds and spend the season feeling like you wasted your money on a wave of underwhelming slasher fare, or feel like you simply got overwhelmed by zombies while nothing else really interesting actually happened. Luckily for you, we're here to help.

After devoting time to exploring the world of free silent horror classics last year, this year we're simply looking at classic horror films of all shapes and sizes that are completely free to watch this Halloween season. That's right, all of the nearly two dozen films you'll find below are available online right now to watch whenever you want, for free. Days of Halloween series of features. Paranorman Full Movie In English here. Watch Gothic Tube Free on this page. The Evil Dead (1.

It's Sam Raimi's original low- budget chill- fest, and though a remake was recently generated, the original still packs plenty of punch. Hellraiser (1. 98. Clive Barker's directorial debut, based on his novella The Hellbound Heart, features plenty of pleasantly gross practical effects, and introduces the horror icon known as Pinhead. I Spit On Your Grave (1. If revenge films are more your speed, check out this ultraviolent cult classic that remains controversial decades after its release. Children of the Corn (1. Though it might not have the same classic status of some of its compatriots, this Stephen King adaptation still packs plenty of amusing scares. Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1.

Though the original is certainly worth watching, director Sam Raimi and star Bruce Campbell really hit their stride with this classic horror comedy. If you still haven't seen it, now is definitely the time. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1. OK, so this is more of a cult classic than an actual classic, but how can you resist a very pure dose of Elvira this Halloween? Night of the Living Dead (1. It honestly seems impossible that any horror fan hasn't seen George A.

Romero's zombie classic by now, but if you're one of the unlucky few who's still left out, here's your chance to fix that. The Little Shop of Horrors (1. Though the musical version might be considered the best these days, the original Roger Corman version still holds plenty of entertainment value these days.

Inferno (1. 98. 0)Suspiria might be considered by many to be Italian horrormeister Dario Argento's crowning achievement, but he definitely still managed some serious creepiness with this thematic sequel. The Beyond (1. 98. The "Godfather of Gore" Lucio Fluci is known for a number of powerfully gross horror films, but along with the classic Zombi 2, this is one of the most famous. Horror Express (1. Though it might not be the best film any of them ever produced, this chiller does unite the likes of Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Telly Savalas, so it's worth a look. Kuroneko (1. Though he's best known for his terrifying Onibaba, director Kaneto Shindo also produced this particularly haunting Japanese ghost story based on a classic tale. The Living Skeleton (1. This is yet another creepy, atmospheric Japanese revenge tale, but this time you also get a dose of pirates.

The Terror (1. 96. This film, starring Boris Karloff and directed by legendary shoestring filmmaker Roger Corman, is famous for its use of the sets of other films, but it also manages at least a little Halloween originality. Dreamscape (1. This critically acclaimed release is an intriguing blend of science fiction and horror, but fans of either genre will find something to love.

Dementia 1. 3 (1. Though he eventually became world- famous for re- inventing gangster films with The Godfather, director Francis Ford Coppola first made his reputation with this chilling, Roger Corman- produced classic. House on Haunted Hill (1. The legendary Vincent Price made a number of very spooky films, but few are more memorable than this classic haunted- house tale. Audition (1. 99. 9)If you want a film that's simply a dose of grueling psychological terror, look no further than this now- infamous film from Takashi Miike. White Zombie (1. 93. If you love zombie films, take some time to view this one, often considered the first feature- length tale of the walking dead, and savor star Bela Lugosi's chilling presence.

Carnival of Souls (1. There's a reason this film is a cult classic. It's ominous, creepy and instantly memorable, and it's a true must- watch of the horror genre.

The White Bat (1. This odd and somewhat implausible tale is one of the best examples of Bela Lugosi's work as he began to descend into lower- budget films, and it's definitely worth a look. The Last Man on Earth (1.

This Vincent Price- starring film about a man left alone in a world of monsters is actually the very first big- screen adaptation of Richard Matheson's I Am Legend.

The 2. 5 Best Films About Character’s Descent Into Madness « Taste of Cinema‘Whom God wishes to destroy, he first turns mad.’ For many years both director and viewer have shared an attraction to watching ongoing battles between characters and their subconscious, with the latter more often than not, the victor. Losing one’s mind is one of the most frightening prospects as within this; we lose our perception of the world around us, thus setting up a confusing and sometimes disturbing journey to those dark places. The following films, in chronological order, all contain a character that at some point takes a turn to madness, some more than others. Some viewers may be disappointed that One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest is not included but for this reviewer, it was rather too obvious an inclusion. So read on and enjoy the ride. M (Fritz Lang, 1.

Easily one of the most widely known and influential films of all time, Fritz Lang’s M is a German crime thriller released in 1. Concerning a psychopath child- killer at large in the streets of Berlin, M illustrates the panic and hysteria throughout the public, as not just police are forced into searching but fellow offenders too. The film is also noted as not only being regarded as Fritz Lang’s finest but also his first ‘talkie’ film. The film opens to regular, run of the mill goings on, such as a woman setting the table, a man at work, children playing in the street, then a wanted poster for a serial killer who is targeting children. When the media generate a craze of rage, pressure mounts on local authorities, forcing them to aggravate the criminal underworld, in turn causing them to coordinate a manhunt of their own. Watch Halloween 5 Online Hulu. Soon, as the hunters close in on the killer, we monitor how desperate he becomes, a bitter, weak man who just can’t control himself. As the film progresses, mob mentality escalates and with our mentally- ill killer helplessly cornered, a dramatic, momentous climax follows.

Widely thought of as one of the best thrillers of all time, M is full of subtle horrors and haunting images that leave the viewer to interpret the gruesomeness of the killer’s actions. Discussed as one of the most incredible acting performances in cinematic history, Peter Lorre is spellbinding as our horrid and sickly child- killer.

Overall, M is an intelligent, dark and exciting film that is light years ahead of its time. Black Narcissus (Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger, 1. Released in 1. 94.

Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, first time viewers could be forgiven for not expecting much from Black Narcissus. After all, with the general summary describing how a group of nuns deal with conflict in a remote Himalayan convent, who could blame them? However, throw in themes of romance, tension and violence along with superb performances from Deborah Kerr, Kathleen Byron and Flora Robson and you end up with an emotional and erotic psychological drama that has achieved critical acclaim. Clodagh, The Sister Superior (Kerr) and her group of nuns travel to a Palace built high in the Himalayan Mountains, in order to set up a school and hospital for the locals. With the fact that we are told an order of Brothers had an already failed attempt at the same task, we feel a certain sense of mystery, surrounding the location. Why did they fail?

When they arrive, the nuns are introduced to the local British agent, Mr Dean (David Farrar) and are left to their own devices in the beautiful and sensual Palace. Surprisingly, it is not before long, that the nuns find themselves seduced by not only Mr Dean but possibly by the surroundings as well, which ultimately releases repressed and destructive emotions with disastrous results. We watch attentively as Sister Ruth’s (Byron) mental state deteriorates rapidly, whilst Sister Clodagh single- handedly tries to keep the sinking ship afloat. Visually vibrant and with remarkable settings and cinematography, Black Narcissus is a deeply touching yet haunting experience, depicting a fragile nun painstakingly lose her grasp on reality. I live in Fear (Akira Kurosawa, 1. Whilst probably, one of Kurosawa’s lesser known classics, I Live in Fear is certainly not any less influential. Kurosawa regular, Toshiro Mifune, stars as an elderly businessman whose detrimental fear of a nuclear attack prompts him to sell his business and move his entire family to Brazil.

Released in 1. 95. Bikini Atoll, infamously exposing a Japanese fishing boat to radioactive ash, reportedly killing eleven. Nakajima (Mifune), being convinced that Japan will be hit with a nuclear attack, decides that the only option of survival is to relocate to an area beyond the range of war, in Brazil. When his family hear of his intentions, they cry foul and propose to the courts that Nakajima is mentally incompetent and should be committed to an asylum. With the children refusing to move for fear of giving up their comfortable lifestyle and their inheritance, his descent into madness deepens when explained that even in Brazil, he would not be immune from the fallout.

A chilling, dark and harrowing drama, I Live in Fear is a rather unsubtle display of a world in which the most atrocious dangers were revoked as standard procedure. A masterful performance once again from the ever reliable Mifune in this thought- provoking, metaphor- free, tale of tragedy. The Exterminating Angel (Luis Bunuel, 1. Directed by Spanish film master Luis Bunuel, The Exterminating Angel is a 1. Regarding a group of Bourgeois guests inexplicably finding they are unable to leave a dinner party, a surreal and claustrophobic atmosphere looms, as feelings of isolation and imprisonment overwhelm the diners. After a night out at the opera, the party return to the extravagant mansion home of Edmundo Nobile for a dinner party catered by servants. Despite appearing to be the only people left in the building, bar the butler, the party move themselves into the music room, where one of the women plays the piano.

As morning approaches, the group mysteriously find it impossible to leave and now feel hostage to this plush but joyless estate. As time continues to pass, they become argumentative and hostile to each other, resorting to desperate measures in order to survive. A delicious, surrealist fantasy, The Terminating Angel is loaded with Bunuel’s distinct swipes at both the upper classes of society and indeed the church itself. A film best summarised by Bunuel himself in, ‘the best explanation of this film is that, from the standpoint of pure reason, there is no explanation’. Shock Corridor (Samuel Fuller, 1. Already known for his usually low- budget and controversial material, director Sam Fuller added his new project to this list in 1. With his mystery- thriller Shock Corridor, he created an unsettling, disturbing and at times outrageous cult favourite.

A film clearly well ahead of its time, it can be noted as being the inspiration behind several other psychological drama’s such as One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Shutter Island. Following a man feigning mental illness to get institutionalized in order to solve a murder, we look on as the closer he gets to cracking the case, the further away he detaches from his own mental disposition. Johnny Barrett (Peter Breck) is an ambitious journalist, hell- bent on winning the Pulitzer Prize, and he figures that uncovering the details of a murder in a mental hospital is his sure- fire way in achieving his goal. He masterminds a plan that will enable him to be admitted to the hospital as a patient, talk to the three witnesses to the murder, thus solving the crime and collecting his award. However, as Johnny’s greed and aggression gets the better of him, it soon becomes a race against time to accomplish his task before insanity catches up and results in much more than just a so called ‘act’ of madness. Despite essentially thought of as a B- movie, Shock Corridor is a visually brilliant and shocking expedition into a man’s willingness to achieve his dream at any cost. Onibaba (Kaneto Shindo, 1.