'Silence of the Lambs' and other scary movies from the 90s

It had a budget of just 60.000 dollars but earned a global revenue of 250 million dollars. This 'found footage' movie was an innovative way of telling a horror story. The film scared the world, made a big profit, and caused some people to be scared of going into the forest.

'The Silence of the Lambs' is in the top 3 of the most influential movies of the decade. Anthony Hopkins masterfully played one of the most macabre villains in cinema, Hannibal Lecter, and Jodie Foster forever changed the role of women in detective movies. A piece of art on so many levels.

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'Seven' has everything you wanted to see in the '90s: Action, mystery, gore, and an exceptional villain, Kevin Spacey. The detective couple of Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman is a match made in heaven, but the best thing about the film is, of course, the ending.

After 'Twin Peaks', nobody would have imagined that the director could do something even weirder and more intriguing, but David Lynch was up for the challenge. This asphyxiating and disturbing film begins when a normal couple is being filmed inside their own home.

The scene where Sharon Stone crosses her legs is one of the most iconic images in the history of cinema. But besides any erotic hints, Paul Verhoeven's film is a sensational thriller where a wonderful Michael Douglas delivers a great performance.

This daring movie was a psychological thriller that surprised the audience and left everybody with something to think about. The main characters of the movie, James Spader and Holly Hunter, were a passionate couple who try to revive their complicated marriage.

This movie revolutionized the horror genre and left us with the iconic phrase: "I see dead people". This absolutely terrifying premise has a surprising ending (no spoilers here) and amazing performances by Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, and Toni Collette.

Brendan Frasier starred in the perfect action and adventure film mixed with horror and romance. The chemistry between Frasier and Rachel Weisz is iconic, and after 30 years, it's totally worth the rewatch.

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This movie marked a before and after in science fiction films. 'Matrix' surprised us with never-before-seen action scenes, an unusual hero, and a philosophical message that blew everyone's minds. And of course, Neo, Trinity, Morfeo, and Agent Smith became iconic characters.

Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, beaches, surf, and action. This thriller already had everything it needed to succeed, but Kathryn Bigelow knew how to turn it into a cult film.

This movie brought back the enchantment of slasher films (that had been so prominent in the '80s) to a new teen generation. Apart from its quality, 'Scream' left us with iconic moments like Drew Barrymore's cameo in the beginning or Ghostface's mask. The film was directed by Wes Craven who had smashed it in the '80s thanks to Freddie Krueger.

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