"Horror Movie Classics" refers to a genre of films that are recognized for their significant contribution to the horror cinema. These movies, often involving elements of suspense, fear, and terror, have stood the test of time and continue to be popular among audiences. This category includes notable slasher films, a sub-genre of horror, characterized by a violent psychopath hunting and killing a sequence of victims in a graphically violent manner. The movies within this category have set standards, influenced the genre, and have become a staple in horror cinema.