Movies for the Winter

Here in South-Africa winter is starting to creep up on us, which means a lot of rain and cloudy days. I figured I’d make a list of some great movies to watch at home when it’s dark, cold and wet.

Also here is a reason to watch more scary movies; Research suggests that while people watch horror flicks, the brain secretes neurotransmitter dopamine, glutamate and serotonin. Thus, increased brain activity gets the state of mind alert for a while. Additionally, threat signals that pass through the hypothalamus (in the brain) will stimulate the adrenal glands to produce adrenaline and opiates which has an anaesthesia like effect. After watching the movie for half an hour, the system of the body will be calm and the defence system will become more powerful. Thus the immune system in the body will be stronger for a while.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-19/health/30336701_1_horror-movies-brain-activity

So here is my list:

1. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
2. The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
3. Quarantine (2008)
4. Dawn of the Dead (2004)
5. The Grudge (2004)
6. Hostel (2005)
7. Paranormal Activity (2007)
8. The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)
9. What Lies Beneath (2000)
10. The Uninvited (2009)
11. The Sixth Sense (1999)
12. Martyrs (2008)
13. The Amityville Horror (2005)

(Listed randomly)

These are pretty great movies. If I missed some classics, let me know. If any of you have some great movies to share or stories to tell just comment below.