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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753 +139
10 Cloverfield Lane
2016, in 2 top lists Check -
932 new
Absentia
2011, in 1 top list Check -
661 +39
The Addiction
1995, in 5 top lists Check -
495 -41
Altered States
1980, in 5 top lists Check -
770 -85
American Mary
2012, in 1 top list Check -
221 -10
American Psycho
2000, in 12 top lists Check -
204 -7
The Amityville Horror
1979, in 2 top lists Check -
624 +222
Amityville II: The Possession
1982, in 1 top list Check -
216 +73
Ang-ma-reul bo-at-da
2010 — a.k.a. I Saw the Devil, in 3 top lists Check -
350 +72
Angst
1983, in 6 top lists Check -
223 -18
Antichrist
2009, in 8 top lists Check -
862 new
Apt Pupil
1998, in 1 top list Check -
120 -17
The Babadook
2014, in 4 top lists Check -
171 +18
The Bad Seed
1956, in 5 top lists Check -
373 +20
Bakjwi
2009 — a.k.a. Thirst, in 2 top lists Check -
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 -
421 +22
Batoru rowaiaru
2000 — a.k.a. Battle Royale, in 9 top lists Check -
433 -136
Bedlam
1946, in 1 top list Check -
645 +140
Berberian Sound Studio
2012, in 2 top lists Check -
704 new
La bête
1975 — a.k.a. The Beast, in 4 top lists Check -
924 new
Bijitâ Q
2001 — a.k.a. Visitor Q, in 4 top lists Check -
853 +38
Black Death
2010, in 1 top list Check -
292 +18
Black Swan
2010, in 12 top lists Check -
338 +47
Blue Velvet
1986, in 27 top lists Check -
633 -149
Bubba Ho-Tep
2002, in 3 top lists Check -
793 new
Byzantium
2012, in 1 top list Check -
378 +30
Calvaire
2004, in 2 top lists Check -
72 +25
Candyman
1992, in 1 top list Check -
870 -115
Castle Freak
1995, in 1 top list Check -
652 -54
Cat People
1982, in 1 top list Check -
311 +100
C'est arrivé près de chez vous
1992 — a.k.a. Man Bites Dog, in 12 top lists Check -
286 -26
Christine
1983, in 1 top list Check -
942 -265
A Clockwork Orange
1971, in 37 top lists Check -
801 -159
Count Yorga, Vampire
1970, in 1 top list Check -
525 -105
The Craft
1996, in 2 top lists Check -
619 -171
The Curse of the Cat People
1944, in 1 top list Check -
188 +42
The Curse of the Werewolf
1961, in 1 top list Check -
959 -170
Dans ma peau
2002 — a.k.a. In My Skin, in 2 top lists Check -
695 +148
Dark Water
2005, in 1 top list Check -
213 +48
Dead of Night
1974 — a.k.a. Deathdream, in 1 top list Check -
251 -26
Dead Ringers
1988, in 12 top lists Check -
342 -2
Deliverance
1972, in 15 top lists Check -
206 -11
The Devils
1971, in 11 top lists Check -
657 +106
The Devil's Advocate
1997, in 3 top lists Check -
42 +5
Les diaboliques
1955 — a.k.a. Diabolique, in 21 top lists Check -
556 +97
Donnie Darko
2001, in 21 top lists Check -
37 -3
Don't Look Now
1973, in 17 top lists Check -
511 -198
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1920, in 4 top lists Check -
346 -54
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1941, in 2 top lists Check -
839 -90
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
1968, in 1 top list Check
Last updated on May 10, 2023 by joachimt; source