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. 36 -3

    Låt den rätte komma in

    2008 — a.k.a. Let the Right One In, in 14 top lists Check
  2. 76 +17

    Martyrs

    2008, in 7 top lists Check
  3. 282 +41

    Cloverfield

    2008, in 3 top lists Check
  4. 287 +37

    Pontypool

    2008, in 3 top lists Check
  5. 901 -51

    Tôkyô zankoku keisatsu

    2008 — a.k.a. Tokyo Gore Police, in 2 top lists Check
  6. 777 +68

    The Burrowers

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  7. 668 +88

    The Children

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  8. 871 -8

    The Cottage

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  9. 965 new

    Dance of the Dead

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  10. 802 -113

    Deadgirl

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  11. 300 +2

    Eden Lake

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  12. 807 new

    I Sell the Dead

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  13. 368 +113

    Lake Mungo

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  14. 389 +327

    Linkeroever

    2008 — a.k.a. Left Bank, in 1 top list Check
  15. 660 -66

    The Midnight Meat Train

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  16. 948 -133

    Mirrors

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  17. 662 +202

    Quarantine

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  18. 833 +122

    Repo! The Genetic Opera

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  19. 469 +68

    The Ruins

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  20. 361 -6

    Splinter

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  21. 181 +35

    The Strangers

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  22. 488 +120

    Vinyan

    2008, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on May 10, 2023 by joachimt; source