The best horror of the year. Volume 9 The year’s horror landscape was defined by a return to primal fears and a rejection of safe tropes. From claustrophobic family tragedies to cosmic anomalies that defy logic, these films pushed the boundaries of the genre. Here are the definitive standouts of the year.
The Masterpiece: LonglegsA decaying, atmospheric procedural that feels like a cursed transmission. Maika Monroe delivers a chillingly restrained performance, but it is Nicolas Cage’s transformative, high-pitched mania that lingers in the brain. It doesn’t just show you horror; it makes you breathe it. The best horror of the year. Volume 9
Stopmotion: A harrowing look at artistic obsession through unsettling animation. The best horror of the year
This year proved that horror is at its best when it is uncompromising. Whether through the lens of a camera or the eyes of a monster, these films found new ways to make us afraid of the dark. Here are the definitive standouts of the year
The Quiet Dread: OddityProving that you don't need a massive budget to create nightmare fuel, this Irish supernatural thriller centers on a blind medium and a terrifying wooden mannequin. Its mastery of "the jump scare" is unparalleled, using silence and timing to create genuine jolts that feel earned rather than cheap.