TSZDT's The 1,000 Greatest Horror Films

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Horror is one of the most readily dismissed genres from critics and film buffs, yet is, arguably, the genre with the most avid and steadfast niche following and remains popular with the general public. With horror films aiming to terrify, spook, shock, disturb, repulse, amuse, entertain and more, it's no wonder the genre is so varied, divisive and controversial.

With so many people ignoring or simply not understanding horror, many great films slip under the radar and are relatively unknown to an audience outside of hardcore horror fans. In order to counteract this and bring awareness to the greatness of the genre, this list was created.

Compiled using 2,614 lists taken from various critics/polls/magazines/books/websites/forums/horror fans, They Shoot Zombies, Don't They? is intended to be the ultimate canonical top 1000 horror list. Spanning several decades, countries and sub-genres, and using lists from a wide range of people and publications, the resulting list is quite a diverse spread and representation of the best of horror.

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  1. 857 -104

    10 Cloverfield Lane

    2016, in 2 top lists Check
  2. 935 -3

    Absentia

    2011, in 1 top list Check
  3. 647 +14

    The Addiction

    1995, in 5 top lists Check
  4. 352 +143

    Altered States

    1980, in 5 top lists Check
  5. 821 -51

    American Mary

    2012, in 1 top list Check
  6. 204 +17

    American Psycho

    2000, in 12 top lists Check
  7. 226 -22

    The Amityville Horror

    1979, in 2 top lists Check
  8. 661 -37

    Amityville II: The Possession

    1982, in 1 top list Check
  9. 236 -20

    Ang-ma-reul bo-at-da

    2010 — a.k.a. I Saw the Devil, in 3 top lists Check
  10. 380 -30

    Angst

    1983, in 5 top lists Check
  11. 205 +18

    Antichrist

    2009, in 8 top lists Check
  12. 119 +1

    The Babadook

    2014, in 4 top lists Check
  13. 156 +15

    The Bad Seed

    1956, in 5 top lists Check
  14. 418 -45

    Bakjwi

    2009 — a.k.a. Thirst, in 2 top lists Check
  15. 942 -25

    Bat sin fan dim: Yan yuk cha siu bau

    1993 — a.k.a. The Eight Immortals Restaurant: The Untold Story, in 1 top list Check
  16. 480 -59

    Batoru rowaiaru

    2000 — a.k.a. Battle Royale, in 9 top lists Check
  17. 546 -113

    Bedlam

    1946, in 1 top list Check
  18. 705 -60

    Berberian Sound Studio

    2012, in 2 top lists Check
  19. 960 -36

    Bijitâ Q

    2001 — a.k.a. Visitor Q, in 4 top lists Check
  20. 873 -20

    Black Death

    2010, in 1 top list Check
  21. 257 +35

    Black Swan

    2010, in 12 top lists Check
  22. 258 +80

    Blue Velvet

    1986, in 27 top lists Check
  23. 404 +229

    Bubba Ho-Tep

    2002, in 3 top lists Check
  24. 838 -45

    Byzantium

    2012, in 1 top list Check
  25. 423 -45

    Calvaire

    2004, in 2 top lists Check
  26. 70 +2

    Candyman

    1992, in 1 top list Check
  27. 882 -12

    Castle Freak

    1995, in 1 top list Check
  28. 421 +231

    Cat People

    1982, in 1 top list Check
  29. 328 -17

    C'est arrivé près de chez vous

    1992 — a.k.a. Man Bites Dog, in 12 top lists Check
  30. 309 -23

    Christine

    1983, in 1 top list Check
  31. 536 +406

    A Clockwork Orange

    1971, in 37 top lists Check
  32. 835 new

    The Collector

    1965, in 2 top lists Check
  33. 828 -27

    Count Yorga, Vampire

    1970, in 1 top list Check
  34. 594 -69

    The Craft

    1996, in 2 top lists Check
  35. 659 -40

    The Curse of the Cat People

    1944, in 1 top list Check
  36. 155 +33

    The Curse of the Werewolf

    1961, in 1 top list Check
  37. 959 -

    Dans ma peau

    2002 — a.k.a. In My Skin, in 2 top lists Check
  38. 733 -38

    Dark Water

    2005, in 1 top list Check
  39. 202 +11

    Dead of Night

    1974 — a.k.a. Deathdream, in 1 top list Check
  40. 218 +33

    Dead Ringers

    1988, in 12 top lists Check
  41. 388 -46

    Deliverance

    1972, in 15 top lists Check
  42. 199 +7

    The Devils

    1971, in 12 top lists Check
  43. 690 -33

    The Devil's Advocate

    1997, in 3 top lists Check
  44. 42 -

    Les diaboliques

    1955 — a.k.a. Diabolique, in 21 top lists Check
  45. 612 -56

    Donnie Darko

    2001, in 21 top lists Check
  46. 39 -2

    Don't Look Now

    1973, in 17 top lists Check
  47. 576 -65

    Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

    1920, in 4 top lists Check
  48. 412 -66

    Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

    1941, in 2 top lists Check
  49. 832 +7

    Dracula Has Risen from the Grave

    1968, in 1 top list Check
  50. 492 -53

    Dracula's Daughter

    1936 — a.k.a. Daughter of Dracula, in 1 top list Check
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