The Best Horror Movies Of 2021
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1Sadie Sink, Emily Rudd, Ryan SimpkinsFear Street Part Two: 1978 takes us back in time, following the cursed town of Shadyside amidst a gruesome summer camp slaughter. As the follow-up to Fear Street Part One: 1994 in the trilogy based on R.L. Stine's horror books, the film dives into the origins of the town's malevolent presence. Camp Nightwing becomes the battleground between sunny Sunnyvale and sinister Shadyside, home to a vengeful witch's curse that triggers a violent massacre. With its mix of teen angst and slasher tradition, this throwback thriller hooks viewers with its eery storytelling and adept cast - including Sadie Sink, who delivers a compelling performance in the thick of blood-soaked terror.- #50 of 79 onThe Best Teen Horror Movies Of All Time
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2Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent SimmondsFollowing the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.- #78 of 164 onThe Best Movie Sequels Ever Made
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3Fear Street: 1994
Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin FloresIn Fear Street: 1994, Shadyside, a seemingly ordinary town, is plagued by a chilling curse that dates back centuries. The story revolves around Deena Johnson (Kiana Madeira), her brother Josh (Benjamin Flores Jr.), and their friends who stumble upon the horrifying truth behind their town's misfortunes. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they find themselves in a deadly game against time and an immortal evil force. This horror flick, part of a trilogy based on R.L. Stine's best-selling book series, masterfully combines elements of slasher films with supernatural terror. Despite its modern setting, it pays homage to classic horror motifs from the 90s, offering viewers an intriguing blend of past and present.
4Kiana Madeira, Ashley Zukerman, Gillian JacobsFear Street Part Three: 1666 concludes the horror trilogy by transporting viewers to a 17th-century settlement gripped by a witch hunt, revealing the origins of Shadyside's curse. The film follows Deena (Kiana Madeira), who experiences visions of the town's sinister past, embodying Sarah Fier (Elizabeth Scopel), the woman at the center of the curse's lore. As dark secrets and the true nature of the curse come to light, Deena and her friends in 1994 must put an end to the cycle of violence that has plagued their town for centuries. The movie brings together themes of persecution and injustice.- #255 of 371 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
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5Nicolas Cage, Beth Grant, Caylee CowanWilly's Wonderland (aka Wally's Wonderland) is a 2021 American comedy horror film directed by Kevin Lewis. A quiet drifter (Nicolas Cage) is attacked by eight animatronic characters after he agrees to work as a night-shift janitor at Willy's Wonderland, a once-successful family entertainment center.More Willy's Wonderland
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6Nita-Josee Hanna, Owen Myre, Adam BrooksIntergalactic assassins converge on a small town after two siblings unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord.
7Andi Matichak, Emile Hirsch, Luke David BlummSon is a 2021 Irish horror thriller film directed by Ivan Kavanagh. When a young boy falls ill to a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.More Son- #5 of 81 onThe Best Shudder Original Movies
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8Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, George YoungParalyzed by fear from shocking visions, a woman's torment worsens as she discovers her waking dreams are terrifying realities.More Malignant
9Graham McTavish, Dominic Purcell, Peri BaumeisterWhen a group of terrorists hijacks an overnight transatlantic flight, a mysteriously ill woman must unleash a monstrous secret to protect her young son.
10Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Anthony Michael HallThe nightmare isn't over as unstoppable killer Michael Myers escapes from Laurie Strode's trap to continue his ritual bloodbath. Injured and taken to the hospital, Laurie reunites with Tommy Doyle, the boy she was babysitting on the night Michael began his reign of terror. As Laurie continues to fight through the pain, Tommy leads an angry mob of vigilantes to rise up against Myers and destroy the evil once and for all.More Halloween Kills- Dig Deeper...19 Reactions To 'Halloween Kills' And The Lady Who Brought An Iron To Fight Michael Myers
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11Yahya Abdul-Mateen, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-JarrettCandyman, the 2021 spiritual sequel to the 1992 horror classic, directed by Nia DaCosta and produced by Jordan Peele, delves back into the urban legend of a supernatural killer haunting Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing projects. The film follows visual artist Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), as he becomes obsessed with the Candyman mythos, unwittingly unleashing a wave of violence. The film also features Anthony's girlfriend, Brianna Cartwright (Teyonah Parris), an art gallery director. The film explores themes of gentrification and racial injustice. Candyman creates a chilling narrative that questions the role of art in society - and the cyclical nature of trauma.More Candyman- #83 of 117 onThe Best Horror Movie Sequels
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12Stephen Lang, Madelyn Grace, Brendan SextonBlind veteran Norman Nordstrom has been hiding out for several years in an isolated cabin. He lives with a young girl and has recreated the family stolen from him by a drunken driver. Their quiet life together is soon shattered when a group of unseemly criminals kidnaps her. Norman is now forced to tap into even darker and more creative instincts in an effort to save her.More Don't Breathe 2- #122 of 167 onThe 160+ Scariest Psychological Thrillers
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- #30 of 34 onThe 30+ Best Date Movies Out Now
13Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin McKenzie, Matt SmithLast Night in Soho is a 2021 psychological thriller directed by Edgar Wright. The film follows Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), an aspiring fashion designer, who mysteriously finds herself transported back to 1960s London. In this time warp, she encounters Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy), an enigmatic wannabe singer portrayed. As Eloise becomes increasingly entangled in Sandie's life, the glamour of the past unravels into a darker reality of twisted fate and murder. The film investigates themes such as nostalgia's allure and the sinister underbelly of showbiz. Sandie's love interest, Jack (Matt Smith) also features prominently in the film.More Last Night in Soho- #148 of 167 onThe 160+ Scariest Psychological Thrillers
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- #56 of 62 onThe 60+ Best Supernatural Teen Movies
14Matthew Modine, Charlotte Vega, Emma DumontWrong Turn (aka Wrong Turn: The Foundation) is a 2021 German-American slasher film directed by Mike P. Nelson, a reboot and the seventh installment of the Wrong Turn film series. Friends hiking the Appalachian Trail are confronted by 'The Foundation', a community of people who have lived in the mountains for hundreds of years.More Wrong Turn- #71 of 79 onThe Best Teen Horror Movies Of All Time
- #20 of 148 onThe 100+ Best New & Recent Horror Movies, Ranked
- #169 of 173 onThe 150+ Best Slashers Of All Time
15Antlers
Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. ThomasA small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, discover that a young student is harboring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences.More Antlers
16Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Samuel L. JacksonWorking in the shadow of his father, Detective Ezekiel "Zeke" Banks and his rookie partner take charge of an investigation into grisly murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city's gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer's morbid game.More Spiral- #109 of 117 onThe Best Horror Movie Sequels
- #12 of 15 onThings We Kind Of Like In The Garbage Trend Of ‘Requels’
- #9 of 10 onThe Best 'Saw' Films, Ranked
17Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ruairi O'ConnorParanormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one of the most sensational cases of their careers after a cop stumbles upon a dazed and bloodied young man walking down the road. Accused of murder, the suspect claims demonic possession as his defense, forcing the Warrens into a supernatural inquiry unlike anything they've ever seen before.
18Rebecca Hall, Sarah Goldberg, Vondie Curtis HallThe Night House is a psychological horror film that unfurls around the grief-stricken Beth (Rebecca Hall), who delivers a performance steeped in turmoil and suspense. Following the unexpected suicide of her husband, Beth is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her, where she begins to uncover unsettling secrets about the man she thought she knew. The film deftly explores themes such as the manifestation of grief, the unknown aspects of loved ones, and the thin veil between the supernatural and reality. As Beth encounters disturbing visions and uncovers a disconcerting symmetry with a mysterious house across the lake, the film builds a chilling atmosphere that culminates in a haunting exploration of the hereafter and the echoes we leave behind.More The Night House- #33 of 35 onThe Scariest Cabin Horror Movies
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- 19Anna Hopkins, Christian Potenza, Kyal LegendV/H/S/94 is the fourth installment in the found-footage horror anthology series, V/H/S. In a night of terror, a SWAT team discovers a sinister cult with a collection of VHS tapes that reveal horrifying tales. The film is a collection of gory segments pieced together to form a nightmarish tapestry. Each segment is directed by different filmmakers, such as Simon Barrett and Timo Tjahjanto. The main themes include the corruption of technology and the voyeuristic nature of video. The gruesome narratives and supernatural encounters harken back to the raw aesthetics of 90s horror.More V/H/S/94
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20Sam Richardson, Milana Vayntrub, George BasilWerewolves Within brings the video game of the same name to life as a comedic horror film with a whodunit twist. Set in the snowbound town of Beaverfield, the story follows forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson), as he navigates through a series of bizarre and bloody events with the quirky townsfolk. When a snowstorm traps the residents together, they must discover which among them is a werewolf. The film, directed by Josh Ruben, embraces themes of community and suspicion. It also stars Milana Vayntrub and relies heavily on an ensemble cast's chemistry and comedic timing to deliver a fresh take on the monster genre.More Werewolves Within- #33 of 42 onThe Best Snowy Thriller Movies, Ranked
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21Army of the Dead
Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari HardwickAfter a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries takes the ultimate gamble by venturing into the quarantine zone for the greatest heist ever.More Army of the Dead- #35 of 125 onThe Top 100+ Zombie Movies Of All Time
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22Censor
Niamh Algar, Michael Smiley, Nicholas BurnsA British film censor links a disturbing horror movie to her sister's mysterious disappearance.More Censor- #130 of 167 onThe 160+ Scariest Psychological Thrillers
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23Evan Marsh, Amber Goldfarb, Ari MillenA horror film critic finds himself in a sticky situation when he stumbles into a self-help group for serial killers.
24Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Indya MooreSix people unwittingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive -- and discovering they've all played the game before.- #123 of 167 onThe 160+ Scariest Psychological Thrillers
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25Harry Shum, Anthony E. Cabral, Richard CotovskyIn the late 1990s, a video archivist unearths a series of sinister pirate broadcasts and becomes obsessed with uncovering the conspiracy behind them.
26Jennifer Ehle, Morfydd Clark, Lily FrazerSaint Maud is a 2021 British psychological horror film directed by Rose Glass. Hospice nurse and recent Roman Catholic convert, Maud (Morfydd Clark) is concerned that she may be possessed when she becomes infatuated with Amanda (Jennifer Ehle), a former dancer in her care.More Saint Maud- #2 of 12 onThe Best British Movies Streaming on Hulu
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27Lonnie Chavis, Ezra Dewey, Kristin BauerBobby tries to save himself and his best friend when they are kidnapped on their way home from school.
28Krysten Ritter, Winslow Fegley, Lidya JewettScary story fan Alex must tell a spine-tingling tale every night, or stay trapped with his new friend in a wicked witch's magical apartment forever.More Nightbooks- #34 of 35 onThe 35 Best Scary Movies For Kids
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29Annes Elwy, Nia Roberts, Julian Lewis JonesThe Feast is a Welsh-language horror film that digs into eerie folklore and environmental themes. The story unfolds during a lavish dinner party in the Welsh countryside, where a mysterious young woman named Cadi serves as the evening's waitress. The affluent hosts and their guests are unaware of the impending darkness that Cadi brings with her. As the night progresses, gruesome secrets surface, culminating in a series of disturbing and supernatural events. The Feast uses atmospheric tension and unsettling imagery to depict themes of excess and greed. The film's narrative is accentuated by the stark contrast between the opulence of the dinner party and the malevolent forces at play.
30Dave Davis, Fred Melamed, Menashe LustigTerror strikes when an Orthodox Jewish man agrees to watch over the dead body of a community member in a dilapidated Brooklyn home.More The Vigil- #107 of 110 onThe Best Intelligent Horror Movies
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