The 21st Century’s Most Acclaimed Horror Films

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This the fourth (2023) edition of the They Shoot Zombies, Don't They? companion list specifically for films of the 21st century.

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  1. 135 +21

    Donnie Darko

    2001, in 21 top lists Check
  2. 63 +8

    Mulholland Dr.

    2001 — a.k.a. Mulholland Drive, in 26 top lists Check
  3. 62 -2

    Black Swan

    2010, in 12 top lists Check
  4. 247 -26

    Oldeuboi

    2003 — a.k.a. Oldboy, in 34 top lists Check
  5. 344 -89

    Shutter Island

    2010, in 8 top lists Check
  6. 366 new

    Death Proof

    2007, in 3 top lists Check
  7. 96 -4

    Batoru rowaiaru

    2000 — a.k.a. Battle Royale, in 9 top lists Check
  8. 56 +8

    Cloverfield

    2008, in 3 top lists Check
  9. 181 +79

    I Am Legend

    2007, in 5 top lists Check
  10. 8 -2

    Saw

    2004, in 6 top lists Check
  11. 12 -4

    The Cabin in the Woods

    2011, in 4 top lists Check
  12. 111 -14

    Inland Empire

    2006, in 10 top lists Check
  13. 103 -35

    28 Weeks Later

    2007, in 2 top lists Check
  14. 71 +8

    Signs

    2002, in 5 top lists Check
  15. 276 -140

    Grindhouse

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  16. 26 -6

    The Mist

    2007, in 2 top lists Check
  17. 25 -2

    Drag Me to Hell

    2009, in 2 top lists Check
  18. 279 -98

    Hard Candy

    2005, in 3 top lists Check
  19. 10 -5

    The Ring

    2002, in 5 top lists Check
  20. 11 +2

    El orfanato

    2007 — a.k.a. The Orphanage, in 3 top lists Check
  21. 387 -101

    Underworld

    2003, in 0 top lists Check
  22. 329 -62

    The Village

    2004, in 5 top lists Check
  23. 334 -183

    Hannibal

    2001, in 2 top lists Check
  24. 315 -137

    From Hell

    2001, in 1 top list Check
  25. 237 +65

    We Need to Talk About Kevin

    2011, in 5 top lists Check
  26. 197 -44

    Saw III

    2006, in 1 top list Check
  27. 494 new

    Secret Window

    2004, in 0 top lists Check
  28. 264 +159

    Monsters

    2010, in 3 top lists Check
  29. 443 new

    Contagion

    2011, in 1 top list Check
  30. 356 new

    Take Shelter

    2011, in 2 top lists Check
  31. 168 -24

    Freddy vs. Jason

    2003, in 1 top list Check
  32. 102 -36

    30 Days of Night

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  33. 186 -3

    Final Destination 2

    2003, in 1 top list Check
  34. 125 -7

    La piel que habito

    2011 — a.k.a. The Skin I Live In, in 4 top lists Check
  35. 312 -

    Saw IV

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  36. 158 -

    Identity

    2003, in 1 top list Check
  37. 456 -60

    Nochnoy dozor

    2004 — a.k.a. Night Watch, in 3 top lists Check
  38. 239 -47

    Final Destination 3

    2006, in 1 top list Check
  39. 30 +4

    Trick 'r Treat

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  40. 402 -31

    Snakes on a Plane

    2006, in 0 top lists Check
  41. 84 -4

    Bakjwi

    2009 — a.k.a. Thirst, in 2 top lists Check
  42. 16 -1

    The Babadook

    2014, in 4 top lists Check
  43. 153 -1

    The Wolfman

    2010, in 1 top list Check
  44. 119 -3

    Bug

    2006, in 1 top list Check
  45. 38 -8

    Frailty

    2001, in 1 top list Check
  46. 106 +48

    Funny Games

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  47. 79 -29

    The Grudge

    2004, in 3 top lists Check
  48. 87 -20

    The Hills Have Eyes

    2006, in 1 top list Check
  49. 51 +1

    It

    2017, in 3 top lists Check
  50. 203 +105

    Annihilation

    2018, in 3 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 10, 2023 by mightysparks; source