The 21st Century’s Most Acclaimed Horror Films

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This the third (2021) edition of the They Shoot Zombies, Don't They? companion list specifically for films of the 21st century.

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    Låt den rätte komma in

    2008 — a.k.a. Let the Right One In, in 13 top lists Check
  2. 2 +2

    The Descent

    2005, in 4 top lists Check
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    28 Days Later...

    2002, in 9 top lists Check
  4. 4 +5

    Shaun of the Dead

    2004, in 12 top lists Check
  5. 5 +15

    The Ring

    2002, in 4 top lists Check
  6. 6 +29

    Saw

    2004, in 6 top lists Check
  7. 7 -5

    Get Out

    2017, in 13 top lists Check
  8. 8 +6

    The Cabin in the Woods

    2011, in 4 top lists Check
  9. 9 +2

    El espinazo del diablo

    2001 — a.k.a. The Devil's Backbone, in 5 top lists Check
  10. 10 +20

    The Others

    2001, in 8 top lists Check
  11. 11 +5

    Martyrs

    2008, in 6 top lists Check
  12. 12 +10

    [Rec]

    2007 — a.k.a. REC, in 3 top lists Check
  13. 13 +2

    El orfanato

    2007 — a.k.a. The Orphanage, in 3 top lists Check
  14. 14 -7

    It Follows

    2014, in 4 top lists Check
  15. 15 -7

    The Babadook

    2014, in 4 top lists Check
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    The VVitch: A New-England Folktale

    2015 — a.k.a. The Witch, in 4 top lists Check
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    The Conjuring

    2013, in 3 top lists Check
  18. 18 +9

    Haute tension

    2003 — a.k.a. High Tension, in 3 top lists Check
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    Janghwa, Hongryeon

    2003 — a.k.a. A Tale of Two Sisters, in 5 top lists Check
  20. 20 +13

    The Mist

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  21. 21 +45

    Paranormal Activity

    2007, in 3 top lists Check
  22. 22 +2

    Ginger Snaps

    2000, in 5 top lists Check
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    Drag Me to Hell

    2009, in 3 top lists Check
  24. 24 -12

    À l'intérieur

    2007 — a.k.a. Inside, in 4 top lists Check
  25. 25 +43

    Dawn of the Dead

    2004, in 1 top list Check
  26. 26 +104

    Ju-on

    2002 — a.k.a. Ju-on: The Grudge, in 3 top lists Check
  27. 27 +22

    Session 9

    2001, in 3 top lists Check
  28. 28 +47

    El laberinto del fauno

    2006 — a.k.a. Pan's Labyrinth, in 31 top lists Check
  29. 29 +28

    May

    2002, in 2 top lists Check
  30. 30 +43

    Frailty

    2001, in 1 top list Check
  31. 31 +13

    Insidious

    2010, in 1 top list Check
  32. 32 -19

    The House of the Devil

    2009, in 3 top lists Check
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    Kairo

    2001 — a.k.a. Pulse, in 5 top lists Check
  34. 34 +25

    Trick 'r Treat

    2007, in 1 top list Check
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    Hereditary

    2018, in 5 top lists
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  36. 36 +67

    Dog Soldiers

    2002, in 2 top lists Check
  37. 37 +74

    Hostel

    2005, in 2 top lists Check
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    Antichrist

    2009, in 8 top lists Check
  39. 39 +21

    Wolf Creek

    2005, in 4 top lists Check
  40. 40 +16

    The Devil's Rejects

    2005, in 2 top lists Check
  41. 41 +22

    American Psycho

    2000, in 11 top lists Check
  42. 42 +41

    Final Destination

    2000, in 1 top list Check
  43. 43 +120

    Zombieland

    2009, in 3 top lists Check
  44. 44 -8

    The Strangers

    2008, in 1 top list Check
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    Gwoemul

    2006 — a.k.a. The Host, in 12 top lists Check
  46. 46 +112

    Jeepers Creepers

    2001, in 1 top list Check
  47. 47 +15

    Honogurai mizu no soko kara

    2002 — a.k.a. Dark Water, in 2 top lists Check
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    Busanhaeng

    2016 — a.k.a. Train to Busan, in 3 top lists Check
  49. 49 +197

    Shutter

    2004, in 1 top list Check
  50. 50 +112

    The Grudge

    2004, in 3 top lists Check