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Midsommar: Sunshine and Screaming
Ari Aster's folk horror epic proves that the most disturbing things can happen in broad daylight.
The Thing: Paranoia Perfected
John Carpenter's The Thing is a flawless exercise in paranoia and practical effects that has only gained appreciation with time.
The Exorcist: Still Terrifying After 50 Years
William Friedkin's adaptation remains the gold standard against which all possession films are measured.
Get Out: Horror as Social Commentary
Jordan Peele's directorial debut is a brilliant fusion of horror and social commentary that changed the genre forever.
Hereditary: The New Face of Family Horror
Ari Aster's debut is a devastating exploration of grief that transforms into one of the most disturbing horror films of the decade.
The Shining: A Masterclass in Atmospheric Horror
Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is a towering achievement in horror cinema that only grows more unsettling with each viewing.
I Saw the TV Glow: Horror as Trans Allegory
Jane Schoenbrun's sophomore feature is a haunting meditation on identity, nostalgia, and the terror of living a life that isn't yours.
Alien: Romulus: The Franchise Returns to Its Terrifying Roots
Fede Álvarez delivers the most purely frightening Alien film since the 1979 original—a back-to-basics creature feature that earns its scares.
Speak No Evil: A Remake That Dares to Fight Back
James McAvoy is terrifyingly magnetic in this Hollywood remake that maintains the original's tension while adding a cathartic twist.