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Kiyomi McCloskey, guitarist/vocalist of Canadian rock n’ roll band Hunter Valentine, was kind enough to send us a list of her favorite horror movies! It’s about time that we get a woman’s perspective! You can check the list after the jump.

Hunter Valentine is a three-piece, all girl band hailing from Canada. They recently relocated to Brooklyn, NY in support of their new album, ‘Lessons From The Hard Life’, which is set to be released May 11th via Tommy Boy Records. 

I am certainly no connoisseur of the horror genre, but every now andthen I do like to scare the shit out of myself with one of these greatfilms. Some of them, I know are cheesy, but others are classics andwill be passed on from generation to generation of sleepover/slumberparties.
1) The shining:This film is a classic. I love it because of it’s iconic imagery. Thecreepy twins will stick in my mind forever as something that isdirectly tied to this film.
2) Let the right one in:
I never liked vampire movies before this film. I love that it showsthe human side of a vampire. The lead vampire is a young girl, whichautomatically makes you more sympathetic towards her. It also showsthat vampires can lead a very lonely life, which I thought wasinteresting.
3) Scream:
Although it seems like a bit of a cheesy choice, I think the timing ofwhen it came out has more to do with this one being a fave. Screamcame out when I was a punkass teenager. Teenagers love horror movies.I probably went with my boyfriend of the week, it was probably in someshitty mall theatre and I lost likely spent the entire movie makingout. I do remember it being good though..the movie that is.
4) The fly:
It’s gross in a weird almost sexual way.
5) Hostel:
The concept of this movie really freaks me out. The idea that therecould be a club out there, where you sign up to simply torture andkill someone is a frightening thought.
6) Silence of the Lambs:
I am not sure if this falls directly under the genre of horror, but Iknow it’s the most horrifying film I have EVER seen. The scene whereJodie Foster is in pitch black looking for the killer still makes mecringe when I watch it.
7) Friday the 13th:
A simple concept: Cute girl running away (most of the time in thewrong direction) from psycho killer. Works every time!
8) The Exorcist:
Have you ever seen a religious cross used in that mannor? It’s horrifying dude!

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