Horror films occupy a special place in the history of cinema, attracting fear lovers with their exciting plots and unique atmosphere of tension. Every year the genre is successfully developing (despite the pessimistic forecasts of many critics), giving rise to new masterpieces that invariably cause delight and awe among the public.
So 2023 was no exception, giving the world many stories, among which there were both exemplary representatives of the movement and low-budget films that left behind mixed impressions. In this regard, Variety decided to compile its own rating of the latest horror films, which in their opinion are the most worthy. Let's see who ended up in it.
"Brooklyn 45" - 11th place
Country: USA
Global film critics rating: 7.2
“Nobody will save you” - 10th place
Country: USA
Global film critics rating: 7.1
“Deliver us. Obsessed" - 9th place
Country: USA, Estonia
Worldwide film critics rating: 6.3
“In My Mother’s Skin” – 8th place
Country: Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan
Worldwide film critics rating: 6.7
"Thanksgiving Day" - 7th place
Country: USA, Canada, Australia
Worldwide film critics rating: 6.3
"Rise of the Evil Dead" - 6th place
Country: Ireland, New Zealand, USA
Global film critics rating: 7.1
“Endless Pool” - 5th place
Country: Canada, Croatia, Hungary
Worldwide film critics rating: 6.2
“All Bo’s Fears” - 4th place
Country: USA, UK, Finland, Canada
Worldwide film critics rating: 6.8
"Possessed by Evil" - 3rd place
Country: Argentina, USA
Worldwide film critics rating: 7.9
“Two, three, demon, come!” - 2nd place
Country: Australia, UK
Worldwide film critics rating: 7.7
"Paranormal activity. Skinamarink" - 1st place
Country: Canada
Worldwide film critics rating: 6.3
You can view a complete list of the best new horror films according to Variety on the publication’s website. It is quite possible that you will find your favorites in it that were not mentioned above.