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. 220 -1

    Salem's Lot

    1979, in 1 top list Check
  2. 874 -300

    Grindhouse

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  3. 480 -20

    Inland Empire

    2006, in 10 top lists Check
  4. 524 +163

    Gokseong

    2016 — a.k.a. The Wailing, in 2 top lists Check
  5. 751 new

    Suspiria

    2018, in 1 top list Check
  6. 294 +40

    Mulholland Dr.

    2001 — a.k.a. Mulholland Drive, in 26 top lists Check
  7. 657 +106

    The Devil's Advocate

    1997, in 3 top lists Check
  8. 265 +18

    It

    2017, in 3 top lists Check
  9. 373 +20

    Bakjwi

    2009 — a.k.a. Thirst, in 2 top lists Check
  10. 325 -52

    Lost Highway

    1997, in 10 top lists Check
  11. 242 +17

    Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

    1992, in 6 top lists Check
  12. 105 +9

    What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

    1962, in 15 top lists Check
  13. 569 -152

    Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte

    1964, in 3 top lists Check
  14. 457 +45

    The Ninth Gate

    1999, in 1 top list Check
  15. 453 -79

    Cape Fear

    1991, in 5 top lists Check
  16. 651 -201

    Jurassic Park

    1993, in 23 top lists Check
  17. 80 -25

    Se7en

    1995, in 29 top lists Check
  18. 163 -25

    Le locataire

    1976 — a.k.a. The Tenant, in 7 top lists Check
  19. 141 -18

    The Mist

    2007, in 2 top lists Check
  20. 568 -52

    Tesis

    1996 — a.k.a. Thesis, in 4 top lists Check
  21. 9 -

    Jaws

    1975, in 28 top lists Check
  22. 367 +37

    Orphan

    2009, in 1 top list Check
  23. 968 -232

    From Hell

    2001, in 1 top list Check
  24. 937 new

    The Love Witch

    2016, in 3 top lists Check
  25. 683 -125

    Manhunter

    1986, in 6 top lists Check
  26. 816 +41

    Oldeuboi

    2003 — a.k.a. Oldboy, in 34 top lists Check
  27. 526 -2

    La piel que habito

    2011 — a.k.a. The Skin I Live In, in 4 top lists Check
  28. 426 +156

    La sindrome di Stendhal

    1996 — a.k.a. The Stendhal Syndrome, in 2 top lists Check
  29. 185 -7

    Kairo

    2001 — a.k.a. Pulse, in 5 top lists Check
  30. 218 +51

    Busanhaeng

    2016 — a.k.a. Train to Busan, in 4 top lists Check
  31. 16 +1

    The Silence of the Lambs

    1991, in 36 top lists Check
  32. 929 -226

    The Neon Demon

    2016, in 3 top lists Check
  33. 825 new

    Split

    2016, in 4 top lists Check
  34. 251 -26

    Dead Ringers

    1988, in 12 top lists Check
  35. 520 +35

    Frenzy

    1972, in 7 top lists Check
  36. 971 new

    Jaws 2

    1978, in 3 top lists Check
  37. 749 new

    Annihilation

    2018, in 3 top lists Check
  38. 563 +56

    Dust Devil

    1992, in 1 top list Check
  39. 50 +11

    Ôdishon

    1999 — a.k.a. Audition, in 11 top lists Check
  40. 77 -6

    The Ring

    2002, in 5 top lists Check
  41. 678 -212

    Wolfen

    1981, in 1 top list Check
  42. 631 +173

    Alien³

    1992, in 1 top list Check
  43. 421 +22

    Batoru rowaiaru

    2000 — a.k.a. Battle Royale, in 9 top lists Check
  44. 459 -133

    30 Days of Night

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  45. 348 -63

    Angel Heart

    1987, in 4 top lists Check
  46. 556 +97

    Donnie Darko

    2001, in 21 top lists Check
  47. 530 +30

    House of Wax

    2005, in 1 top list Check
  48. 335 +30

    Psycho II

    1983, in 1 top list Check
  49. 499 +114

    Straw Dogs

    1971, in 11 top lists Check
  50. 934 new

    Patrick

    1978, in 2 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 10, 2023 by joachimt; source