The Best Horror Movies of the 1960s

When it comes to horror films, no decade was better than the spooky ’60s. So turn on the lights and grab someone you trust to clutch wildly. Because the best 1960s horror movies are not here to mess around…

Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

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The tagline for this film is, “Pray for Rosemary’s baby.” And when you watch this thing, that is exactly what you will be doing. The paranoia-drenched thriller stars Mia Farrow as a new mom, and a bunch of actors as her unusual neighbors. The film’s influence is pervasive. Jordan Peele recently name-checked it as a direct inspiration for “Get Out.”

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