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Originally Posted by Rince

need suggestions of movies for the purpose of introducing the action/horror genres to a 12y.o. girl.

We thought Gremlins would be good: no, "too boring".
We thought the original "Die Hard" - no, "too boring".
True Lies was a success, even though there were a few scenes she had to cover up her eyes because she had no faith in Arnie saving the day.....

So the problem is she wants to watch some of these movies, but she is either too scared, or too bored..... bah!

any suggestions?

Well my first horror film was Suspiria (at about 6 or 7) and it got me addicted, but I'm not sure that would appeal to the younger set these days.

I would recommend

Rated PG-13 (at initial US/UK release or up to M here in NZ)

Hot Fuzz
Drag Me To Hell
Army of Darkness
Arachnophobia
The Lost Boys
Tremors
The Frightners
Fido
Shaun of the Dead
Black Sheep
Cloverfield

Rated M to R16 (but I'd consider these to be "non emotionally scarring")
Braindead
Trick R' Treat
Idle Hands
Final Destination
Poltergeist
Candyman
Dead Birds
Ginger Snaps
Evil Dead 2
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane
The Faculty
Dance of the Dead
Return of the Living Dead
The Mist
Aliens
Scream
Abandoned
Jeepers Creepers
From Within
Sorority Row