The Best Horror Movies Since 2000
Mostly Foreign Films...But Totally Worth The Watch. Ranked Best to Worst.
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- DirectorDavid Robert MitchellStarsMaika MonroeKeir GilchristOlivia LuccardiA young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter.Style to spare and an original and compelling story. Easily one of the most polarizing movies of recent memory (just like The Babadook) because of its slow burn nature. But if you can look deeper and appreciate the fine detail and aesthetics of the movie, you will find this movie more than enjoyable. 9/10
- DirectorPascal LaugierStarsMorjana AlaouiMylène JampanoïCatherine BéginA young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.The Less you Know about This Movie, The Better, Don't Read into this Movie before you See It. The Drastic Turn half Way Through is Profound. 9/10
- DirectorsAlexandre BustilloJulien MauryStarsAlysson ParadisJean-Baptiste TabourinClaude LuléFour months after the death of her husband, a woman on the brink of motherhood is tormented in her home by a strange woman who wants her unborn baby.Hands Down, The Best French Horror Movie of the Movement. Béatrice Dalle Makes this Movie. 10/10
- DirectorJennifer KentStarsEssie DavisNoah WisemanDaniel HenshallA single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home.'The Babadook' is the tale of sadness and grief, and it's spun in away that makes it absolutely terrifying. One of the scariest movies of recent memory, 'Babadook' is a deeply psychological movie worth of the title of Best Horror Movie of 2014. The movie packs an abundant amount of emotion into it's 90 minute run time and it has no problem laying down a terrifying story with strong acting. Simply Amazing 9/10
- DirectorTomas AlfredsonStarsKåre HedebrantLina LeanderssonPer RagnarOskar, an overlooked and bullied boy, finds love and revenge through Eli, a beautiful but peculiar girl.Easily one of the Best Vampire Movies of All Time. "Let Me In" Is Just as Good. Very Unique Story for such a Tired Genre. Pulls you Right In With Its Innocence. 8/10
- DirectorBill PaxtonStarsBill PaxtonMatthew McConaugheyPowers BootheA mysterious man arrives at the offices of an FBI agent and recounts his childhood: how his religious fanatic father received visions telling him to destroy people who were in fact "demons."Great Acting, Great Story/Development, and Definitely Thought Provoking. This is the Type of Movie that stays in the Back of your Mind a while. And that's a Great Thing. 9/10
- DirectorJ.A. BayonaStarsBelén RuedaFernando CayoRoger PríncepA woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage for handicapped children. Before long, her son starts to communicate with an invisible new friend.One of the Most Intriguing Mystery/Horror Movies of Recent Memory. It Captures the Viewers Attention Immediately. 9/10
- DirectorSam RaimiStarsAlison LohmanJustin LongRuth LivierA loan officer who evicts an old woman from her home finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse. Desperate, she turns to a seer to try and save her soul, while evil forces work to push her to a breaking point.Sam Raimi makes Horror Fun once Again. Funny, Scary and a growing Sense of Dread push this Movie Ahead of the Rest. 8/10
- DirectorNeil MarshallStarsShauna MacdonaldNatalie MendozaAlex ReidA caving expedition goes horribly wrong, as the explorers become trapped and ultimately pursued by a strange breed of predators.Great Atmosphere and Cinematography! The Original Ending is One of the Best Horror Movie Endings Of All Time. 8/10
- DirectorsJustin BensonAaron MoorheadStarsLou Taylor PucciNadia HilkerFrancesco CarneluttiA young man in a personal tailspin flees from US to Italy, where he sparks up a romance with a woman harboring a dark, primordial secret.
- DirectorDrew GoddardStarsKristen ConnollyChris HemsworthAnna HutchisonA group of kids go to a remote cabin in the woods where their fate is unknowingly controlled by technicians as part of a world-wide conspiracy where all horror movie clichés are revealed to be part of an elaborate sacrifice ritual.Its not the Cabin Scenes that Pull you in, its whats going on Behind the Camera that grabs your Attention. 8/10
- DirectorSean ByrneStarsXavier SamuelRobin McLeavyJohn BrumptonWhen Brent turns down his classmate Lola's invitation to the prom, she concocts a wildly violent plan for revenge.Torture Porn? Yes. Dark Humor? Yes. But this is a Slightly new take on the Genre with a Disturbing, yet welcomed Twist. 8/10
- DirectorsJustin BensonAaron MoorheadStarsPeter CilellaVinny CurranEmily MontagueA man imprisons his estranged junkie friend in an isolated cabin in the boonies of San Diego to force him through a week of sobriety, but the events of that week are being mysteriously manipulated.A movie with so much going on under the surface. This is a slow, slow burn with a bunch of hidden clues and meanings which you will either appreciate or despise. One of the best meta-horror movies out there. 8/10
- DirectorDavid SladeStarsPatrick WilsonElliot PageSandra OhHayley's a smart, charming teenage girl. Jeff's a handsome, smooth fashion photographer. An Internet chat, a coffee shop meet-up, an impromptu fashion shoot back at Jeff's place. Jeff thinks it's his lucky night. He's in for a surprise.One of the most exciting psychological thrillers in decades! This is a movie that doesn't rely on gore, but instead it packs so much suspense in the movie, it has plenty to spare. The acting is crazy good, it features the two leads for 95% of the movie and they arise to the challenge. If you are looking for a very interesting story without the gore, this is a must see! 8/10
- DirectorKim Jee-woonStarsLim Soo-jungYum Jung-ahKim Kap-suAfter being institutionalized in a mental hospital, Su-mi reunites with her sister, Su-yeon, and they return to live at their country home. But strange events plague the house, leading to surprising revelations and a shocking conclusion.A Creepy South Korean Psychological movie. My Favorite Asia Horror Movie. Great Eerie Atmosphere! 8/10
- DirectorRobert EggersStarsAnya Taylor-JoyRalph InesonKate DickieAn isolated Puritan family in 1630s New England comes unraveled by the forces of witchcraft and possession.Production Design in spades! A tad slow at times, but the ending is blissfully sinister!
- DirectorJames WanStarsCary ElwesLeigh WhannellDanny GloverTwo men awaken to find themselves on the opposite sides of a dead body, each with specific instructions to kill the other or face consequences. These two are the latest victims of the Jigsaw Killer.The Sequels destroy the Spirit of This Film. Holds your Attention with its Puzzling Narrative. Though some of the Camera Work is a bit Too Shaky. 8/10
- DirectorAlexandre AjaStarsCécile de FranceMaïwennPhilippe NahonBest friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.Slightly Overrated but Still a solid Amount of Suspense maintained throughout. A Conclusion that won't be soon Forgot...which is Not Necessarily a Good Thing. 7/10
- DirectorJames WatkinsStarsKelly ReillyMichael FassbenderTara EllisWhen a couple goes to a remote lake for a romantic getaway, their quiet weekend is shattered by an aggressive group of kids. Rowdiness quickly turns to rage as the teens terrorize them, and a weekend outing becomes a battle for survival.A very 'gritty and raw' horror movie. Its intensity lies in the brutality of the adolescent children that take part in the horrendous acts. The filming makes the movie feel real and the gore certainly is tasteful! Another hidden gem in the horror genre, with a very interesting ending. 8/10
- DirectorKaryn KusamaStarsLogan Marshall-GreenEmayatzy CorinealdiMichiel HuismanWhen a man accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, the unsettling past reopens old wounds and creates new tensions.
- DirectorRobert RodriguezStarsRose McGowanFreddy RodríguezJosh BrolinAfter an experimental bio-weapon is released, turning thousands into zombie-like creatures, it's up to a rag-tag group of survivors to stop the infected and those behind its release.A Modern Classic, the 70s' Grindhouse Style is an added bonus! One of those Dark Comedy, Zombie Spoofs. A True Midnight Movie. A Large Cast, But each Character Plays their Part Perfectly! 8/10
- DirectorMike FlanaganStarsKaren GillanBrenton ThwaitesKatee SackhoffA recently released inmate from a mental asylum learns from his sister that the murders he was convicted of committing were actually orchestrated by a supernatural entity, the Lasser Glass mirror.An Extremely Psychologically Rich Horror Film. Very unique film with an Extremely Impressive Score. The mixing of Reality vs Illusion works great, it Really Pulls The Viewer in. Also the Ominous, "Power" of the Mirror is another Haunting effect that the Director takes full advantage of! Very Engrossing Horror Movie! 8/10
- DirectorMichael DoughertyStarsAnna PaquinBrian CoxDylan BakerFive Halloween stories: A principal has a secret life, a virgin is looking for her first time, a group of kids pull a prank, a woman who loathes Halloween does not respect the rules and a mean old man meets a demonic trick-or-treater.This movie gives Hope to the Anthology type of Story Telling. Each story comes Together perfectly. If Only there Were More Scenes with Sam. 7/10
- DirectorJim MickleStarsConnor PaoloNick DamiciKelly McGillisIn a world of vampires, an expert vampire hunter and his young protégé travel toward sanctuary.Similar to 'Zombieland', But with Less Obvious Humor and With Vampires Instead of Zombies. Fun story, a Few Good Surprises. Just When you Think Its Slowing Down, It Picks Right Back Up. The Only Down Side is the Abrupt Ending/Few Unresolved Questions. 8/10
