Horror has long been a genre that has captivated humankind. We like to be scared, there's no way around it. The rush, the jump, the hands over your eyes, the edge of your seat; all are sought after feelings which keep many people coming back for more. If you're one of those people who doesn't like horror movies because they scare you then you are missing the point entirely. That is what they are supposed to do! You wouldn't say, I don't like comedies because they make me laugh right? At the end of the day, a horror movie that doesn't scare you or at least leave you feeling a little uneasy is a BAD HORROR MOVIE. That being said, there have been quite a few INCREDIBLE horror films over the course of the last 15 years since we left the slasher flicks of the 80's and 90's behind in favor of more subtle, nuanced fright fests. AV Club has compiled their picks for the 25 best horror films since the year 2000 and I have to say, the list is pretty great. Many are foreign, because in case you didn't know, they are almost always better than American made horror as they rarely conform to the intense capitalist agenda that holds sway over everything in this country. My point is their focus isn't as entirely set on making the next breakout hit. From zombie sleeper hits like
28 Days Later and it's sequel to period pieces like
The Others (Nicole Kidman's best film in my opinion) to monster movies like
The Host the list is a comprehensive overview of the best of the best. Yes, hits like
Saw,
Insidious, and
Paranormal Activity are left off but that is purposeful. The point is that while those films are great, there is gold out there beyond what Hollywood spends millions on to market. So check out some of these sleeper hits and obscurities. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Best Horror Films Since 2000
