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Still Relevant, Here are 7 Old Western Horror Films that are Equally Scary and Thrilling

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Still Relevant, Here are 7 Old Western Horror Films that are Equally Scary and Thrilling Old Western Horror Films (Credit: IMDb)

Kapanlagi.com - Old horror films have their own charm that continues to haunt viewers until now. Despite not having advanced technology and special effects like today, classic horror films still manage to create a chilling atmosphere.

Old Western horror films also have a strong storyline supported by dramatic lighting and thrilling music. Viewers' imagination will be played with in this genre.

Now, if you are looking for old Western horror films that are equally scary and thrilling, let's check out the following information.

1. THE BIRDS (1963)

Rating 7.6/10 IMDb
Durasi 1 hour 53 minutes
Tayang Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Pemain Red Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, etc.

If you are looking for an old western horror film, THE BIRDS could be an option. Can you imagine what would happen if thousands of birds attacked?

Well, this film will provide deep tension and fear through the terror of thousands of birds. The birds become vicious and start attacking humans.

2. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)

Rating 7.8/10 IMDb
Durasi 1 hour 36 minutes
Tayang Prime Video
Pemain Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, etc.

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD is also one of the must-watch old western horror films. This film tells the story of a group of people's struggle to survive amidst a zombie attack. These creatures rise due to radiation from a spaceship explosion returning from Venus.

Somehow, the radiation causes corpses in the United States to rise from their graves and attack humans for food. Even the victims themselves turn into zombies. Interestingly, the film set is very limited, using a studio, a house with a basement, a grass field as a cemetery, as well as some props like cars, chairs, and wooden boards.

3. THE EXORCIST (1973)

Rating 8.1/10 IMDb
Durasi 2 hours 2 minutes
Tayang Netflix, Prime Video
Pemain Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, etc.

Talking about old Western horror films, THE EXORCIST is definitely unforgettable. This film tells the story of Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn), a famous actress who lives with her 12-year-old daughter, Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair). Initially, their lives were normal until Regan started showing strange and increasingly aggressive behavior.

Regan began speaking in an unknown foreign language, performing unnatural body movements, and demonstrating extraordinary physical strength. Doctors were unable to handle the condition.

4. DEEP RED (1975)

Rating 7.5/10 IMDb
Duration 2 hours 7 minutes
Release -
Cast David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, etc.

The next old Western horror film is DEEP RED. In general, this film tells the story of a pianist who witnesses a brutal murder. After the incident, his life is never peaceful. Although the picture quality is not as good as today's films, the story is still interesting to follow, KLovers!

5. THE OMEN (1976)

Rating 7.5/10 IMDb
Duration 1 hour 51 minutes
Release Disney+, Prime Video
Cast Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens, etc.

THE OMEN is also a Western horror film that should not be missed. This film tells the story of Robert Thorn (Gregory Peck), an American diplomat, and his wife, Kathy (Lee Remick). When they live in Rome, Italy, Kathy gives birth to their first child. However, the baby dies without the mother's knowledge.

Robert then adopts another baby boy who was just born in the same hospital, but his mother died. Robert tells Kathy that the baby is their biological child to hide the truth.

6. HALLOWEEN (1978)

Rating 7.7/10 IMDb
Duration 1 hour 31 minutes
Available on Netflix, Prime Video
Cast Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Moran, etc.

Next, there is a horror movie from the past in the West that is equally thrilling. This film tells the story of Michael Myers who escaped from a mental hospital. The event happened 15 years after he killed his sister on Halloween night in 1963. Michael returns to the small town to kill again. Interested in following the suspense?

7. EVIL DEAD II (1987)

Rating 7.7/10 IMDb
Duration 1 hour 24 minutes
Available on Prime Video
Cast Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, etc.

Do you like old Western horror movies that make you jump? EVIL DEAD II could be the answer. In general, this film tells the story of the ghost terror experienced by five students from Michigan State University.

They experience it in a cabin in the middle of the woods. So, how can they escape and survive from the terror?

Well, KLovers, those are a series of thrilling old Western horror movies.

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