More than films about monsters and ghosts, stalker movies have to be some of the scariest movies out there. When I was a little girl and used to ask my mother to check under the bed for monsters as I clung to my blanket like a shield, my mom would remind me that there’s no bigger monster than a human being. So I mustn't worry about ghosts, demons, or monsters. Today, as I have lived my fair share of life on this Earth, I hate to admit that she is indeed right. For those who don’t believe me, here are some of the creepiest stalker films that are sure to change your mind. You have no idea how addictive and fatal voyeurism can be! And no, it’s not exclusive to serial killers!Creepiest Stalker Movies Ever1. Peeping Tom (1960) The pioneer of the genre, Peeping Tom, was vehemently criticized for its gore and intense exploration of the voyeuristic, stalker mentality. It became such a huge controversy that director Michael Powell had to retire as a filmmaker, as the film industry had literally banned him. We seriously owe an apology to Powell for shunning a masterpiece, only to call it the best of its kind, a few decades later. The narrative centers on a ruthless serial killer (and self-acclaimed filmmaker), Mark Lewis (Karlheinz Böhm), who records the dying moments of his victims (who are females) as he tortures them to death, to keep as a souvenir. Peeping Tom features a stalker and...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 23 September