4. The Shining – This movie was the first horror movie that I remember watching as a kid in 1980. Starring Jack Nicholson, this psychological thriller had me sleeping with my head underneath the covers for many nights. The creepy scenes of dead twin sisters roaming around the Overlook Hotel and Nicholson chasing his wife outside in a snowstorm covered maze with an axe made me a scared cat for a couple of decades. My sister didn’t help the situation either, she was very eager to scare me every chance that she got, especially when my mom and dad were not at home. But as of today I’m happy to say that I’ve persevered and love watching thrillers and horror movies by myself.