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. 474 +72

    Dead End

    2003, in 1 top list Check
  2. 292 +18

    Black Swan

    2010, in 12 top lists Check
  3. 21 -7

    The Evil Dead

    1981, in 8 top lists Check
  4. 556 +97

    Donnie Darko

    2001, in 21 top lists Check
  5. 181 +35

    The Strangers

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  6. 14 +2

    Suspiria

    1977, in 17 top lists Check
  7. 881 +27

    Delicatessen

    1991, in 15 top lists Check
  8. 680 -159

    The Nightmare Before Christmas

    1993, in 16 top lists Check
  9. 224 -9

    Zombieland

    2009, in 2 top lists Check
  10. 664 -192

    Resident Evil

    2002, in 1 top list Check
  11. 121 +7

    Paranormal Activity

    2007, in 3 top lists Check
  12. 92 -20

    Misery

    1990, in 3 top lists Check
  13. 111 +13

    Jacob's Ladder

    1990, in 3 top lists Check
  14. 127 +4

    Ginger Snaps

    2000, in 6 top lists Check
  15. 166 -8

    Gremlins

    1984, in 4 top lists Check
  16. 174 +38

    Final Destination

    2000, in 1 top list Check
  17. 74 +16

    El espinazo del diablo

    2001 — a.k.a. The Devil's Backbone, in 5 top lists Check
  18. 93 +15

    Bram Stoker's Dracula

    1992, in 6 top lists Check
  19. 137 -4

    Drag Me to Hell

    2009, in 2 top lists Check
  20. 762 -249

    What Lies Beneath

    2000, in 3 top lists Check
  21. 529 -103

    Ghostbusters

    1984, in 13 top lists Check
  22. 7 -

    The Thing

    1982, in 20 top lists Check
  23. 816 +41

    Oldeuboi

    2003 — a.k.a. Oldboy, in 34 top lists Check
  24. 87 -37

    Aliens

    1986, in 24 top lists Check
  25. 910 -94

    The Terminator

    1984, in 24 top lists Check
  26. 539 +28

    Predator

    1987, in 9 top lists Check
  27. 282 +41

    Cloverfield

    2008, in 3 top lists Check
  28. 71 +23

    [Rec]

    2007 — a.k.a. REC, in 2 top lists Check
  29. 46 -1

    28 Days Later...

    2002, in 9 top lists Check
  30. 36 -3

    Låt den rätte komma in

    2008 — a.k.a. Let the Right One In, in 14 top lists Check
  31. 184 -30

    El laberinto del fauno

    2006 — a.k.a. Pan's Labyrinth, in 33 top lists Check
  32. 294 +40

    Mulholland Dr.

    2001 — a.k.a. Mulholland Drive, in 26 top lists Check
  33. 291 -59

    Sleepy Hollow

    1999, in 4 top lists Check
  34. 314 +77

    Signs

    2002, in 5 top lists Check
  35. 52 +1

    The Sixth Sense

    1999, in 20 top lists Check
  36. 651 -201

    Jurassic Park

    1993, in 23 top lists Check
  37. 650 +43

    Coraline

    2009, in 3 top lists Check
  38. 933 +11

    Requiem for a Dream

    2000, in 21 top lists Check
  39. 942 -265

    A Clockwork Orange

    1971, in 37 top lists Check
  40. 5 -1

    Alien

    1979, in 30 top lists Check
  41. 16 +1

    The Silence of the Lambs

    1991, in 36 top lists Check
  42. 80 -25

    Se7en

    1995, in 29 top lists Check
  43. 891 -171

    Rear Window

    1954, in 31 top lists Check
  44. 103 -12

    ...E tu vivrai nel terrore! L'aldilà

    1981 — a.k.a. The Beyond, in 4 top lists Check
  45. 753 +139

    10 Cloverfield Lane

    2016, in 2 top lists Check
  46. 375 +27

    1408

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  47. 460 -132

    28 Weeks Later

    2007, in 2 top lists Check
  48. 459 -133

    30 Days of Night

    2007, in 1 top list Check
  49. 892 +25

    4 mosche di velluto grigio

    1971 — a.k.a. Four Flies on Grey Velvet, in 2 top lists Check
  50. 146 +31

    6 donne per l'assassino

    1964 — a.k.a. Blood and Black Lace, in 2 top lists Check
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