The Ultimate Top 100 Best Horror Films of All Time

Introduction

Horror films have been a staple of the film industry for decades, captivating audiences with their ability to evoke fear, suspense, and thrills. From classic monster movies to modern-day psychological thrillers, the horror genre has something to offer everyone. This comprehensive article presents a definitive ranking of the top 100 best horror films of all time, as determined by a panel of expert critics and industry professionals.

Methodology

The ranking process was based on a combination of factors, including critical acclaim, box office success, cultural impact, and enduring popularity. The panel of experts considered a wide range of films from different eras, countries, and subgenres to ensure a diverse and inclusive list.

Top 100 Best Horror Films

1. The Exorcist (1973)
2. Psycho (1960)
3. The Shining (1980)
4. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
5. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
6. The Sixth Sense (1999)
7. The Conjuring (2013)
8. Hereditary (2018)
9. The Babadook (2014)
10. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
11. The Thing (1982)
12. Alien (1979)
13. The Witch (2015)
14. Paranormal Activity (2007)
15. Sinister (2012)
16. The Descent (2005)
17. The Amityville Horror (1979)
18. The Ring (2002)
19. Cabin Fever (2002)
20. The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
21. Candyman (1992)
22. The Conjuring 2 (2016)
23. 28 Days Later (2002)
24. The Evil Dead (1981)
25. The Grudge (2004)
26. Saw (2004)
27. The Others (2001)
28. The Blair Witch Project (1999)
29. REC (2007)
30. The Exorcist III (1990)
31. The Birds (1963)
32. The Babadook (2014)
33. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
34. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
35. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
36. Sinister 2 (2015)
37. The Thing (2011)
38. Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009)
39. Final Destination (2000)
40. The Evil Dead II (1987)
41. The Fly (1986)
42. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 2 (1986)
43. American Psycho (2000)
44. The Human Centipede (2009)
45. The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
46. Wolf Creek (2005)
47. You're Next (2011)
48. The Woman in Black (2012)
49. Creep (2014)
50. The V/H/S/ (2012)
51. Unfriended (2014)
52. The Wicker Man (1973)
53. Lake Mungo (2008)
54. Hellraiser (1987)
55. Martyrs (2008)
56. The Nun (2018)
57. Annabelle (2014)
58. The Bad Seed (1956)
59. The Blob (1958)
60. Carnival of Souls (1962)
61. The Haunting (1963)
62. Repulsion (1965)
63. Rosemary's Baby (1968)
64. The Shining (1980)
65. Poltergeist (1982)
66. The Evil Dead 2 (1987)
67. Candyman (1992)
68. Scream (1996)
69. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
70. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
71. The Conjuring (2013)
72. Hereditary (2018)
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