MSN'S 10 Movies That Scare Us....

[BGTNJeff]

Carpenter will always be better than Argento.

I don't really think it is fair to compare Carpenter with Argento. We're dealing with two different cultures here. I think the things that frighten Americans are different than the things that frighten non-Americans. That's why "The Ring" had to be altered so drastically from "Ringu;" it had to be manipulated to an American sensibility before we could grasp the concept of "water ghosts."

Carpenter understands the fear behind things moving in the background, out of focus, and lens flares.

Argento understands the fear of illogical nightmares and garish lighting.

If we're going to compare Argento to anyone, it should be Romero. Certainly "Creepshow" and his half of "Two Evil Eyes" show a clear Argento influence, their past dealings on 'Dawn of the Dead" notwithstanding.