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5 Horror Films Perfect For Quarantine

There's no better time to watch some pandemic-based horror films than now. Sit back, relax, and keep the hand sanitizer nearby.

Alexandra Marcus

Mar 26, 2020

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Social distancing is making people across the world go stir crazy (including me). On the bright side, there's an entire subgenre of horror film that deals with contagious illness and disease. Pandemic horrors have always been the most terrifying for me because they can go deep into the real, human side of horror while overplaying the fun of science fiction. It's the perfect atmosphere to spend the day in watching these terrifying films, because right now they hit a little bit too close to home.

It Comes At Night (2017)

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Director Trey Edward Shults showcases his mastery of suspense and anxiety in this stomach-dropping post-apocalypse film. It Comes At Night is a slow build that peaks in a raging climax, but the horror is felt throughout its entire runtime. We don't see the 'monster' or know what the 'infection' specifically is, but the unknown is a terrifying thing to contemplate. Watch this if you want a film that will really make you think about the ethics of a potential apocalypse.

28 Days Later (2002)

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28 Days Later is notorious for its fresh take on the zombie genre; these zombies can run at a full sprint rather than stumble and drag their way to their next meal. It's also known for its role in the "waking-up-in-a-hospital-after-the-apocalypse" trend. There's also a healthy dose of romance, untrustworthy government officials, and glorious zombie gore. You may want to spend some of your extra time doing cardio after watching this.

Cabin Fever (2002)

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Eli Roth is one of the most famous directors in the horror genre, and arguably one of the best. This cheesy-but-great film follows a group of college kids who find themselves in a bad situation when they kill a diseased man and then find out he was contagious. Flesh-eating diseases are not ones we often think about when hearing the word "contagious", but these unlucky kids have to bite the bullet and try to survive the rampant infection. Cabin Fever spawned a franchise with two sequels and a 2016 remake, each of varying quality. See for yourself, but remember: don't drink the lake water.

REC (2007)

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REC is a found-footage horror film from Spain that has earned itself a high ranking on most horror fanatics' lists. A cameraman and a news reporter become trapped in a quarantined building with first responders when a sick woman bites one of them. The victims of this infection become violent, bloodthirsty killing machines, leaving the innocent essential workers (hehe) with no way out. An American remake was released in 2008, appropriately titled 'Quarantine'. Hazmat suits seem appropriate after watching this.

Resident Evil (The Whole Dang Franchise)

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Horror movies in times of panic are fun and all, but everyone needs a break from the too-real medical scenarios at some point. Here I present my remedy to your crippling anxiety: the Resident Evil franchise. It's based off of a video game of the same name and follows a woman named Alice, who has superhuman powers and uses them to fight the zombies and their creators, the evil Umbrella Corporation. The zombified creatures and fight scenes are so overdramatic that they become comedic-- but in an awesome way. Also, the films seem to have a recurring fascination with badass female characters, which is always a plus in my book.

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5 Horror Films Perfect For Quarantine

There's no better time to watch some pandemic-based horror films than now. Sit back, relax, and keep the hand sanitizer nearby.

It Comes At Night (2017)

28 Days Later (2002)

Cabin Fever (2002)

REC (2007)

Resident Evil (The Whole Dang Franchise)

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

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11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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