prompter: Hey! How are you doing. Can you suggest me some good horror movies? Keep in mind that I am not easily scared. So provide me with the absolute best.

assistant: Sure, here are a few of the scariest horror movies according to IMDB:

1. The Exorcist (1973), directed by William Friedkin.
When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.

2. The Evil Dead (1981), directed by Sam Raimi
Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons.

3. The Changeling (1980), directed by Peter Medak
After the death of his wife and daughter in a car crash, a music professor staying at a long-vacant Seattle mansion is dragged into a decades-old mystery by an inexplicable presence in the mansion's attic.

4. The Sixth Sense (1999), directed by M. Night Shyamalan
A frightened, withdrawn Philadelphia boy who communicates with spirits seeks the help of a disheartened child psychologist.

5. Psycho (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock
A Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother.

6. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), directed by Tobe Hooper
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.

7. Pieces (1982), directed by Juan Piquer Simón 
The co-eds of a Boston college campus are targeted by a mysterious killer who is creating a human jigsaw puzzle from their body parts.

8. Lady in White (1988), directed by Frank LaLoggia
An author tells the story of how, as a young boy growing up in a 1960s small town, he was haunted after witnessing the murder of a little girl.

9. It (1990), TV mini series
In 1960, seven pre-teen outcasts fight an evil demon who poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown.

10. Rosemary's Baby (1968), directed by Roman Polanski 
A young couple trying for a baby moves into an aging, ornate apartment building on Central Park West, where they find themselves surrounded by peculiar neighbors.

prompter: I notice that all of these movies are pretty old, not a single one of them came out in the current millennium. Is there a reason all the movies are old, like a drop off in the quality of movies being produced? What are some popular contemporary horror movies?

assistant: While many classic horror films were made decades ago, there have been plenty of great horror movies made in recent years as well. Here are some popular contemporary horror movies from the 2010s and 2020s that you may enjoy:

1. Get Out (2017), directed by Jordan Peele
A young African American man visits his white girlfriend's family estate, only to become ensnared in a more sinister real reason for the invitation.

2. Hereditary (2018), directed by Ari Aster
After the family matriarch passes away, a grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences, and begin to unravel dark secrets.

3. A Quiet Place (2018), directed by John Krasinski
In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound.

4. Us (2019), directed by Jordan Peele
A family's serene beach vacation turns to chaos when their doppelgängers appear and begin to terrorize them.

5. The Witch (2015), directed by Robert Eggers
A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic, and possession.

6. Midsommar (2019), directed by Ari Aster
A couple travels to Sweden to visit a rural hometown's fabled mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

7. It Follows (2014), directed by David Robert Mitchell
A teenage girl is plagued by disturbing visions and the inescapable sense that something is following her after a sexual encounter.

8. The Babadook (2014), directed by Jennifer Kent
A single mother and her son are tormented by a monster from a children's book that has come to life.

9. The Conjuring (2013), directed by James Wan
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.

10. Train to Busan (2016), directed by Yeon Sang-ho
While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.

These are just a few examples, and there are many other great horror movies from recent years to choose from as well.

assistant: Here are some popular contemporary horror movies that have been released in recent years:

1.    Get Out (2017) - A horror film that deals with racism and social commentary.

2.    A Quiet Place (2018) - A post-apocalyptic horror film about a family who must remain silent to avoid being hunted by monsters.

3.    Hereditary (2018) - A supernatural horror film that explores the effects of grief and mental illness.

4.    It (2017) - An adaptation of Stephen King's novel, which follows a group of children who face off against a shape-shifting monster.

5.    The Conjuring (2013) - A supernatural horror film that follows paranormal investigators as they help a family plagued by a malevolent spirit.

6.    Us (2019) - A horror film that explores duality and the darkness within oneself.

7.    Midsommar (2019) - A folk horror film that follows a group of friends as they travel to a remote Swedish village and experience a terrifying festival.

8.    The Babadook (2014) - A psychological horror film that explores the effects of grief and trauma.

9.    The Witch (2015) - A supernatural horror film set in 17th century New England, about a family that falls victim to a witch's curse.

10.    Train to Busan (2016) - A Korean zombie horror film that takes place on a train traveling from Seoul to Busan.

assistant: Sure, here are some films I think you might enjoy:

- The Exorcist (1973)
A classic horror movie about a young girl who becomes possessed by a demonic entity and the battle between good and evil to save her soul. loved for its intense and disturbing scenes, strong performances, practical effects, and exploration of dark themes. A must-see if you haven't watched it already.

- Alien (1979)
Another classic, this Sci-Fi/Horror thriller from Ridley Scott follows a crew of astronauts aboard the commercial spacecraft Nostromo, who are on a mission to investigate a distress signal from an unknown planet. Well known for its iconic creature design, intense suspense, and strong performances by the cast, especially Sigourney Weaver as the protagonist Ripley. The movie's gritty, claustrophobic atmosphere and clever use of practical effects also contribute to its enduring popularity in the horror genre.

- Hereditary (2018)
A more modern psychological horror movie. The film follows a family that begins to unravel after the death of their secretive grandmother. The film is known for its strong performances and exploration of dark and disturbing themes such as grief, mental illness, and the breakdown of family dynamics. The ideal choice if you enjoy horror movies that delve into psychological and emotional themes and aren't afraid of slow-burn storytelling that leads to a shocking and disturbing conclusion.

-Werckmeister Harmonies (2001)
This Hungarian drama/horror film is set in an anonymous, desolate, isolated small town in Hungary during Communist times and tells the tale of the arrival of a mysterious circus. Notable for its unusual cinematography and its philosophical themes about power and human nature, this film is definitely worth a shot if you can find a copy.

Please let me know your thoughts if you decide to watch any of them.