How Horror Movies Changed in the 2010s (With 5 Examples)
Here are the major factors that led to a distinct shift in the horror movie genre between the 2000s and 2010s.
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Step aside, family-friendly witches! These movies feature the kinds of occult witchcraft that will keep you up at night.
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The multiverse concept is one of the most intriguing ideas in cinema. Not many films can pull it off, but when they do, the result is incredible.
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The 10 Best Horror Movie Opening Scenes of All Time, Ranked
A great opening intro scene sets the mood and expectations, which is why they're so important for horror movies.
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Sleep (or the lack of it) is such an interesting subject for cinema, especially with how it can affect characters in many ways.
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The 10 Best Horror Movie Final Girls of All Time, Ranked
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The 10 Best Modern Horror Comedy Movies Since 2000, Ranked
Nothing goes together like horror and comedy—and modern movies have been nailing this hybrid since the turn of the millenium.
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The 15 Most Creative Deaths in Horror Movies, Ranked
Sometimes we watch horror movies for character drama, and sometimes we watch to be surprised—and impressed—by creativity.
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The 9 Best Horror Movies on Netflix With Jump Scares
Most jump scares are cheap, but these horror movies earn their shocks—and you can watch them on Netflix.
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The 6 Best Scenes From the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Films, Ranked
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise has had its ups and downs, but its best scenes are most memorable to this day.
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The 5 Best Horror Movies of the 2000s, Ranked
Horror movies can often feel derivative. However, the 2000s gave us several unique and well-crafted horror films that stand out!
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The 10 Best Horror Movie Directors of All Time, Ranked
Perhaps more so than any other genre, horror movies live or die by the brilliance of their directors. Here are our favorite horror directors.
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The 31 Best Modern Horror Movies, Ranked (Since 2000 and Later)
Planning to do a month-long horror movie marathon? Here are our favorite modern horror movies that deserve to be part of it.
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The 15 Best Escape Room Movies That’ll Make You Think
Can't get enough escape room fun? These movies will scratch a similar itch. Check out these claustrophobic suspense thrillers!
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The 10 Best Slasher Movies of All Time, Ranked
Slasher movies are one of the most popular in the horror genre. Here are the best slasher horror movies of all time.
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The 10 Best Found Footage Movies Worth Watching
Found footage movies feel the most "real" when it comes to film, but only when they're done well. Here are the best found footage films.
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The 10 Best Movies Where Characters Were Dead All Along
"They were dead all along" is a well-worn plot twist that's eye-rollingly bad when lazily written... but great when it's done right.
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10 Low-Key Creepy Movies That Are Actually Pretty Disturbing
Non-horror movies can definitely be creepy—sometimes even creepier than most horror flicks. Here are our favorite examples.
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The 8 Most Common Horror Movie Tropes and Cliches, Explained
Most horror movies rely on several common tropes to successfullly deliver the horror film experience. Here are the most common ones you'll encounter.
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The 10 Scariest Cursed and Haunted Items in Horror Movies
Paranormal horror movies often involve at least one haunted or cursed item—and these tend to be the scariest.
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