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. 276 -140

    Grindhouse

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  2. 111 -14

    Inland Empire

    2006, in 10 top lists Check
  3. 124 +39

    Gokseong

    2016 — a.k.a. The Wailing, in 2 top lists Check
  4. 205 +90

    Suspiria

    2018, in 1 top list Check
  5. 63 +8

    Mulholland Dr.

    2001 — a.k.a. Mulholland Drive, in 26 top lists Check
  6. 344 -89

    Shutter Island

    2010, in 8 top lists Check
  7. 51 +1

    It

    2017, in 3 top lists Check
  8. 84 -4

    Bakjwi

    2009 — a.k.a. Thirst, in 2 top lists Check
  9. 334 -183

    Hannibal

    2001, in 2 top lists Check
  10. 366 new

    Death Proof

    2007, in 3 top lists Check
  11. 26 -6

    The Mist

    2007, in 2 top lists Check
  12. 81 +1

    Orphan

    2009, in 1 top list Check
  13. 315 -137

    From Hell

    2001, in 1 top list Check
  14. 387 -101

    Underworld

    2003, in 0 top lists Check
  15. 300 +16

    The Love Witch

    2016, in 3 top lists Check
  16. 247 -26

    Oldeuboi

    2003 — a.k.a. Oldboy, in 34 top lists Check
  17. 125 -7

    La piel que habito

    2011 — a.k.a. The Skin I Live In, in 5 top lists Check
  18. 356 new

    Take Shelter

    2011, in 2 top lists Check
  19. 37 -4

    Kairo

    2001 — a.k.a. Pulse, in 5 top lists Check
  20. 436 new

    The Lost

    2006, in 0 top lists Check
  21. 42 +6

    Busanhaeng

    2016 — a.k.a. Train to Busan, in 4 top lists Check
  22. 466 -89

    Deliver Us from Evil

    2014, in 0 top lists Check
  23. 367 -53

    Los ojos de Julia

    2010, in 0 top lists Check
  24. 296 -127

    The Neon Demon

    2016, in 3 top lists Check
  25. 250 +153

    Split

    2016, in 4 top lists Check
  26. 203 +105

    Annihilation

    2018, in 3 top lists Check
  27. 10 -5

    The Ring

    2002, in 5 top lists Check
  28. 96 -4

    Batoru rowaiaru

    2000 — a.k.a. Battle Royale, in 9 top lists Check
  29. 456 -60

    Nochnoy dozor

    2004 — a.k.a. Night Watch, in 3 top lists Check
  30. 102 -36

    30 Days of Night

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  31. 135 +21

    Donnie Darko

    2001, in 21 top lists Check
  32. 126 +6

    House of Wax

    2005, in 1 top list Check
  33. 237 +65

    We Need to Talk About Kevin

    2011, in 5 top lists Check
  34. 106 +48

    Funny Games

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  35. 361 +84

    The Girl with All the Gifts

    2016, in 0 top lists Check
  36. 209 +137

    Beyond the Black Rainbow

    2010, in 3 top lists Check
  37. 304 -98

    Mirrors

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  38. 44 +19

    Sinister

    2012, in 1 top list Check
  39. 62 -2

    Black Swan

    2010, in 12 top lists Check
  40. 94 +36

    Frontière(s)

    2007 — a.k.a. Frontier(s), in 1 top list Check
  41. 284 -4

    I Spit on Your Grave

    2010, in 1 top list Check
  42. 197 -44

    Saw III

    2006, in 1 top list Check
  43. 329 -62

    The Village

    2004, in 5 top lists Check
  44. 244 -41

    The Cell

    2000, in 1 top list Check
  45. 87 -20

    The Hills Have Eyes

    2006, in 1 top list Check
  46. 342 -5

    Housebound

    2014, in 0 top lists Check
  47. 443 new

    Contagion

    2011, in 1 top list Check
  48. 348 +79

    Insidious: Chapter 2

    2013, in 0 top lists Check
  49. 277 -6

    Jeepers Creepers 2

    2003, in 1 top list Check
  50. 71 +8

    Signs

    2002, in 5 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 10, 2023 by mightysparks; source