The author then shares a list of his favorite horror films, which includes classics like "Jaws", "The Thing (1982)", "Aliens", "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Halloween (1978)", and "The Shining", as well as more recent films like "Hereditary" and "The Descent". He provides brief commentary on each film, highlighting memorable scenes, soundtracks, and performances. The list was later edited to include "Friday the 13th Part - IV: The Final Chapter" at the suggestion of his friend John.
Key takeaways:
- The author shares a list of his favorite scary movies, including classics like "Jaws", "The Thing (1982)", "Aliens", and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre".
- He also includes more recent films like "Hereditary" and "The Descent", highlighting their unsettling and shocking elements.
- The author reminisces about his childhood experiences of renting VHS tapes and watching scary movies with his friends and family.
- He expresses a sense of nostalgia for the physical experience of renting and watching VHS tapes, which he feels his children are missing out on.