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. 206 +29

    10 Cloverfield Lane

    2016, in 2 top lists Check
  2. 298 +51

    Absentia

    2011, in 1 top list Check
  3. 221 -59

    American Mary

    2012, in 1 top list Check
  4. 43 -2

    American Psycho

    2000, in 12 top lists Check
  5. 349 -18

    The Amityville Horror

    2005, in 0 top lists Check
  6. 41 +13

    Ang-ma-reul bo-at-da

    2010 — a.k.a. I Saw the Devil, in 3 top lists Check
  7. 45 -7

    Antichrist

    2009, in 8 top lists Check
  8. 453 new

    Arpointeu

    2004 — a.k.a. R-Point, in 0 top lists Check
  9. 16 -1

    The Babadook

    2014, in 4 top lists Check
  10. 84 -4

    Bakjwi

    2009 — a.k.a. Thirst, in 2 top lists Check
  11. 96 -4

    Batoru rowaiaru

    2000 — a.k.a. Battle Royale, in 9 top lists Check
  12. 483 new

    The Battery

    2012, in 0 top lists Check
  13. 163 +34

    Berberian Sound Studio

    2012, in 2 top lists Check
  14. 292 +107

    Bijitâ Q

    2001 — a.k.a. Visitor Q, in 4 top lists Check
  15. 268 -34

    Black Death

    2010, in 1 top list Check
  16. 62 -2

    Black Swan

    2010, in 12 top lists Check
  17. 460 -14

    Black Water

    2007, in 0 top lists Check
  18. 157 -52

    Bubba Ho-Tep

    2002, in 3 top lists Check
  19. 236 +77

    Byzantium

    2012, in 1 top list Check
  20. 88 -4

    Calvaire

    2004, in 2 top lists Check
  21. 492 new

    Carrie

    2013, in 0 top lists Check
  22. 373 +52

    Carriers

    2009, in 0 top lists Check
  23. 379 -98

    Constantine

    2005, in 1 top list Check
  24. 443 new

    Contagion

    2011, in 1 top list Check
  25. 440 new

    Contracted

    2013, in 0 top lists Check
  26. 310 -110

    Dans ma peau

    2002 — a.k.a. In My Skin, in 2 top lists Check
  27. 188 +26

    Dark Water

    2005, in 1 top list Check
  28. 486 -50

    Dead Set

    2008, in 0 top lists Check
  29. 135 +21

    Donnie Darko

    2001, in 21 top lists Check
  30. 316 -71

    Dread

    2009, in 1 top list Check
  31. 7 +2

    El espinazo del diablo

    2001 — a.k.a. The Devil's Backbone, in 5 top lists Check
  32. 36 -8

    El laberinto del fauno

    2006 — a.k.a. Pan's Labyrinth, in 33 top lists Check
  33. 11 +2

    El orfanato

    2007 — a.k.a. The Orphanage, in 3 top lists Check
  34. 380 -38

    Excision

    2012, in 0 top lists Check
  35. 69 +20

    The Exorcism of Emily Rose

    2005, in 1 top list Check
  36. 340 -34

    The Eyes of My Mother

    2016, in 0 top lists Check
  37. 115 +20

    Fido

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

    Frailty

    2001, in 1 top list Check
  39. 302 -136

    Fritt vilt

    2006 — a.k.a. Cold Prey, in 1 top list Check
  40. 445 new

    Fritt vilt II

    2008 — a.k.a. Cold Prey 2, in 0 top lists Check
  41. 130 +83

    Frozen

    2010, in 1 top list Check
  42. 106 +48

    Funny Games

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  43. 113 +30

    Gau ji

    2004 — a.k.a. Dumplings, in 2 top lists Check
  44. 433 +31

    The Gift

    2000, in 0 top lists Check
  45. 60 +9

    Gin gwai

    2002 — a.k.a. The Eye, in 2 top lists Check
  46. 19 +3

    Ginger Snaps

    2000, in 6 top lists Check
  47. 270 -33

    The Girl Next Door

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  48. 361 +84

    The Girl with All the Gifts

    2016, in 0 top lists Check
  49. 144 -10

    Gokudô kyôfu dai-gekijô: Gozu

    2003 — a.k.a. Gozu, in 2 top lists Check
  50. 407 -156

    Grace

    2009, in 0 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 10, 2023 by mightysparks; source