The 2020s have ushered in a new era of horror, with filmmakers pushing boundaries and blending genres to deliver innovative and terrifying experiences. Horror films are not only designed to scare, but also to explore complex themes such as trauma and societal resilience.

From psychological thrillers to supernatural thrillers, movies from the 2020s reflect the anxieties of the modern world while offering unique twists. They delve into deep issues and use horror to comment on real-world fears like abuse and isolation while maintaining a gripping entertainment value. The best horror films of this decade have redefined the genre through dark humor or chilling atmospheres that offer a blend of terror and thoughtful commentary. The standout films will showcase how horror can entertain and provoke audiences.

  1. Late Night With The Night Devil (2024)
  2. Pearl (2022)
  3. Barbarian (2022)
  4. Host (2020)
  5. Invisible Man (2020)
  6. Terrifier 2 (2022)
  7. Talk To Me (2023)
  8. The Black Phone (2021)
  9. M3GAN (2023)
  10. Nope (2022)
  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.ukOPMEnglish
    5·
    1 month ago

    They present a table of RT scores but it isn’t quite clear what their criteria is or what the cut-off is - Longlegs, The Substance, Strange Darling, Abigail and A Violent Nature could all be contenders (it is a good year for horror). Godzilla Minus One is technically horror too.

    A quick advanced search on IMDb throws up a different list. Nope sneaks in at #25 and The Menu, AQP2 and Prey seem odd oversights.

    • Jo Miran@lemmy.ml
      3·
      1 month ago

      I would not classify Strange Darling as horror. Definitely a thriller, but not horror.

      PS: She better at least get an Oscar nomination.

      • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.ukOPMEnglish
        3·
        1 month ago

        I’m just using the IMDb classification to avoid my own personal bias.

        And yes,I could see it getting a few nominations as it is very well constructed, as well as acted - I felt like you could do an immediate rewatch and get a very different experience once you had a first run through under your belt. That’s a very delicate balancing act they pulled off but I think they nailed it.

  • grte@lemmy.ca
    4·
    1 month ago
    1. Late Night With The Night (2024)

    Haha

    More seriously, a 2020s horror that I feel doesn’t get enough love is The Empty Man. Also Possessor was really good.

  • reddig33@lemmy.world
    46·
    1 month ago

    Haven’t heard of half of these. “Nope” was awful. “Invisible Man” was just passable. Also the 2020s aren’t even half over. What a strange article.