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. 753 +139

    10 Cloverfield Lane

    2016, in 2 top lists Check
  2. 932 new

    Absentia

    2011, in 1 top list Check
  3. 661 +39

    The Addiction

    1995, in 5 top lists Check
  4. 495 -41

    Altered States

    1980, in 5 top lists Check
  5. 770 -85

    American Mary

    2012, in 1 top list Check
  6. 221 -10

    American Psycho

    2000, in 12 top lists Check
  7. 204 -7

    The Amityville Horror

    1979, in 2 top lists Check
  8. 624 +222

    Amityville II: The Possession

    1982, in 1 top list Check
  9. 216 +73

    Ang-ma-reul bo-at-da

    2010 — a.k.a. I Saw the Devil, in 3 top lists Check
  10. 350 +72

    Angst

    1983, in 6 top lists Check
  11. 223 -18

    Antichrist

    2009, in 8 top lists Check
  12. 862 new

    Apt Pupil

    1998, in 1 top list Check
  13. 120 -17

    The Babadook

    2014, in 4 top lists Check
  14. 171 +18

    The Bad Seed

    1956, in 5 top lists Check
  15. 373 +20

    Bakjwi

    2009 — a.k.a. Thirst, in 2 top lists Check
  16. 917 -83

    Bat sin fan dim: Yan yuk cha siu bau

    1993 — a.k.a. The Eight Immortals Restaurant: The Untold Story, in 1 top list Check
  17. 421 +22

    Batoru rowaiaru

    2000 — a.k.a. Battle Royale, in 9 top lists Check
  18. 433 -136

    Bedlam

    1946, in 1 top list Check
  19. 645 +140

    Berberian Sound Studio

    2012, in 2 top lists Check
  20. 704 new

    La bête

    1975 — a.k.a. The Beast, in 4 top lists Check
  21. 924 new

    Bijitâ Q

    2001 — a.k.a. Visitor Q, in 4 top lists Check
  22. 853 +38

    Black Death

    2010, in 1 top list Check
  23. 292 +18

    Black Swan

    2010, in 12 top lists Check
  24. 338 +47

    Blue Velvet

    1986, in 27 top lists Check
  25. 633 -149

    Bubba Ho-Tep

    2002, in 3 top lists Check
  26. 793 new

    Byzantium

    2012, in 1 top list Check
  27. 378 +30

    Calvaire

    2004, in 2 top lists Check
  28. 72 +25

    Candyman

    1992, in 1 top list Check
  29. 870 -115

    Castle Freak

    1995, in 1 top list Check
  30. 652 -54

    Cat People

    1982, in 1 top list Check
  31. 311 +100

    C'est arrivé près de chez vous

    1992 — a.k.a. Man Bites Dog, in 12 top lists Check
  32. 286 -26

    Christine

    1983, in 1 top list Check
  33. 942 -265

    A Clockwork Orange

    1971, in 37 top lists Check
  34. 801 -159

    Count Yorga, Vampire

    1970, in 1 top list Check
  35. 525 -105

    The Craft

    1996, in 2 top lists Check
  36. 619 -171

    The Curse of the Cat People

    1944, in 1 top list Check
  37. 188 +42

    The Curse of the Werewolf

    1961, in 1 top list Check
  38. 959 -170

    Dans ma peau

    2002 — a.k.a. In My Skin, in 2 top lists Check
  39. 695 +148

    Dark Water

    2005, in 1 top list Check
  40. 213 +48

    Dead of Night

    1974 — a.k.a. Deathdream, in 1 top list Check
  41. 251 -26

    Dead Ringers

    1988, in 12 top lists Check
  42. 342 -2

    Deliverance

    1972, in 15 top lists Check
  43. 206 -11

    The Devils

    1971, in 11 top lists Check
  44. 657 +106

    The Devil's Advocate

    1997, in 3 top lists Check
  45. 42 +5

    Les diaboliques

    1955 — a.k.a. Diabolique, in 21 top lists Check
  46. 556 +97

    Donnie Darko

    2001, in 21 top lists Check
  47. 37 -3

    Don't Look Now

    1973, in 17 top lists Check
  48. 511 -198

    Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

    1920, in 4 top lists Check
  49. 346 -54

    Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

    1941, in 2 top lists Check
  50. 839 -90

    Dracula Has Risen from the Grave

    1968, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on May 10, 2023 by joachimt; source