TSZDT's The 1,000 Greatest Horror Films

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Horror is one of the most readily dismissed genres from critics and film buffs, yet is, arguably, the genre with the most avid and steadfast niche following and remains popular with the general public. With horror films aiming to terrify, spook, shock, disturb, repulse, amuse, entertain and more, it's no wonder the genre is so varied, divisive and controversial.

With so many people ignoring or simply not understanding horror, many great films slip under the radar and are relatively unknown to an audience outside of hardcore horror fans. In order to counteract this and bring awareness to the greatness of the genre, this list was created.

Compiled using 2,614 lists taken from various critics/polls/magazines/books/websites/forums/horror fans, They Shoot Zombies, Don't They? is intended to be the ultimate canonical top 1000 horror list. Spanning several decades, countries and sub-genres, and using lists from a wide range of people and publications, the resulting list is quite a diverse spread and representation of the best of horror.

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  1. 460 -132

    28 Weeks Later

    2007, in 2 top lists Check
  2. 459 -133

    30 Days of Night

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  3. 892 +25

    4 mosche di velluto grigio

    1971 — a.k.a. Four Flies on Grey Velvet, in 2 top lists Check
  4. 146 +31

    6 donne per l'assassino

    1964 — a.k.a. Blood and Black Lace, in 2 top lists Check
  5. 631 +173

    Alien³

    1992, in 1 top list Check
  6. 954 new

    Altered

    2006, in 1 top list Check
  7. 387 +75

    Alucarda, la hija de las tinieblas

    1977 — a.k.a. Alucarda, in 1 top list Check
  8. 481 +70

    Amer

    2009, in 1 top list Check
  9. 624 +222

    Amityville II: The Possession

    1982, in 1 top list Check
  10. 637 -4

    Anatomie

    2000 — a.k.a. Anatomy, in 2 top lists Check
  11. 943 new

    And Soon the Darkness

    1970, in 1 top list Check
  12. 348 -63

    Angel Heart

    1987, in 4 top lists Check
  13. 749 new

    Annihilation

    2018, in 3 top lists Check
  14. 862 new

    Apt Pupil

    1998, in 1 top list Check
  15. 355 +2

    Arachnophobia

    1990, in 2 top lists Check
  16. 949 new

    As Above, So Below

    2014, in 1 top list Check
  17. 120 -17

    The Babadook

    2014, in 4 top lists Check
  18. 373 +20

    Bakjwi

    2009 — a.k.a. Thirst, in 2 top lists Check
  19. 421 +22

    Batoru rowaiaru

    2000 — a.k.a. Battle Royale, in 9 top lists Check
  20. 433 -136

    Bedlam

    1946, in 1 top list Check
  21. 225 +55

    Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

    2006, in 1 top list Check
  22. 645 +140

    Berberian Sound Studio

    2012, in 2 top lists Check
  23. 756 new

    Beyond the Black Rainbow

    2010, in 3 top lists Check
  24. 79 -25

    Black Christmas

    1974, in 3 top lists Check
  25. 292 +18

    Black Swan

    2010, in 12 top lists Check
  26. 440 +163

    Blacula

    1972, in 2 top lists Check
  27. 209 +19

    The Blob

    1958, in 5 top lists Check
  28. 794 +55

    Body Parts

    1991, in 1 top list Check
  29. 110 -6

    The Body Snatcher

    1945, in 2 top lists Check
  30. 407 +310

    Bride of Chucky

    1998, in 1 top list Check
  31. 516 +4

    Bug

    2006, in 1 top list Check
  32. 777 +68

    The Burrowers

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  33. 218 +51

    Busanhaeng

    2016 — a.k.a. Train to Busan, in 4 top lists Check
  34. 88 +1

    The Cabin in the Woods

    2011, in 4 top lists Check
  35. 453 -79

    Cape Fear

    1991, in 5 top lists Check
  36. 809 -139

    The Car

    1977, in 1 top list Check
  37. 458 -33

    La casa dalle finestre che ridono

    1976 — a.k.a. The House with Laughing Windows, in 4 top lists Check
  38. 992 new

    La casa sperduta nel parco

    1980 — a.k.a. House on the Edge of the Park, in 2 top lists Check
  39. 28 +16

    Cat People

    1942, in 15 top lists Check
  40. 841 -69

    Cat's Eye

    1985, in 1 top list Check
  41. 810 -7

    The Cell

    2000, in 1 top list Check
  42. 668 +88

    The Children

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  43. 178 +3

    Child's Play

    1988, in 2 top lists Check
  44. 813 +108

    Child's Play 2

    1990, in 1 top list Check
  45. 936 new

    Child's Play 3

    1991, in 1 top list Check
  46. 443 -62

    The City of the Dead

    1960, in 1 top list Check
  47. 282 +41

    Cloverfield

    2008, in 3 top lists Check
  48. 602 -113

    The Collector

    2009, in 1 top list Check
  49. 232 -1

    Communion

    1976 — a.k.a. Alice Sweet Alice, in 1 top list Check
  50. 580 -102

    The Crazies

    2010, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on May 10, 2023 by joachimt; source