Video Breaks Down the Most Iconic Horror Movies of the 1970s

If you’re a fan of classic horror, Rhetty for History has put together a great video worth checking out. After diving into the terrors of the 1980s, he’s now gone back another decade to explore the twelve most iconic horror movies of the 1970s, taking viewers through each film’s haunting plot and the dark magic that made them unforgettable.

“The 70s produced some of the most iconic horror films of all time. But which horror movies are the best? In this video we will take a look at the 1970s top horror movies!” he says. It’s a nostalgic journey through a decade that forever changed how we experience fear on screen.

The breakdown includes horror masterpieces like Tales From the Crypt (1972), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), The Amityville Horror (1979), The Omen (1976), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Dawn of the Dead (1978), Carrie (1976), Alien (1979), Halloween (1978), Jaws (1975), and The Exorcist (1973).

From demonic possession to killer sharks and masked slashers, this video celebrates the decade that defined modern horror. Whether you’re revisiting these classics or discovering them for the first time, it’s a killer reminder of why the 1970s remain the golden age of horror cinema.