the horror genre has had its fair share
of busts but these films turn skeptical
viewers into fanatics welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top 10 horror
movies that were surprisingly good you
can see everything coming did that
surprise you
before we begin we publish new videos
every day
so be sure to subscribe for more great
content for this list we’re looking at
horror films that for one reason or
another were not expected to be good but
we’re actually more than enjoyable
number 10 The Cabin in the Woods are you
even listening a horror movie about a
group of friends who spend the night in
a cabin in the woods
featuring lesser-known actors and Chris
Hemsworth’s talk about cliche and in the
fact that it’s more of a parody in
clever deconstruction of the genre than
a straight-up horror flick and you’ve
got a recipe for disaster only it isn’t
[Applause]
in fact the film has a terrific 92%
fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with
critics praising its ability to be scary
and funny at the same time Joss Whedon
and drew Goddard’s writing is especially
impressive as it plays on multiple
cliches while simultaneously adding
unique twists and turns just remember
that guy with the trowel what have you
been up to number 9
Halloween h2o 20 years later what do we
do try to live the seventh film in the
Halloween franchise this movie came out
20 years after the original obviously
however it actually acts as the third
film in the series since it takes place
after the events of Halloween – while
erasing the fourth to sixth installments
from Canon although some critics were
skeptical of this decision many have
since called h2o the best of the sequels
praising both the script and the acting
this film also features the return of
iconic scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis
which alone makes it worth watching
I guess everyone is entitled to one good
scare I’ve had my share number 8 Eden
Lake
turn around in one of his first roles on
the silver screen Michael Fassbender is
terrific in this gruesome tale depicting
the horrors of broken Britain as is his
co-star Kelly Reilly although the film
features several horror movie cliches
it remains genuinely scary all the way
down to its bloody ending but he just
get me out while it is in the same vein
as several other films depicting the
dangers of teen gangs in Britain it
receives strong critical praise with
some considering it to be one of the
best British horror films ever made
number seven dead silent they were found
without that comes considered one of the
best horror film directors out there
today James Wan is perhaps best known
for saw and the conjuring but back in
2007 he gave us this little gem one does
a nice job of making it a more
lighthearted horror film in comparison
to his other works you might not get
scared to death but you are guaranteed
to scream and laugh until the very end
while it’s not a critical standout this
is the perfect film to throw on if you
feel like watching a horror movie with a
group of friends
whatever happens don’t scream
number 6 slither that’s known today for
directing the guardians of the galaxy
films James Gunn got his start with this
horror comedy back in 2006 although this
movie actually lost money at the box
office it since established a cult
following and was a critical success
particularly for its omage to classic B
movies of old and for its excellent
casting okay so it’s not necessarily
scary per se but it is extremely
disturbing drama everywhere as such it’s
probably a good idea to avoid snacking
on popcorn when watching just come to
negative often that’s every day number
five Evil Dead
singing evil the original Evil Dead
trilogy is one of the most popular
series among horror fans which meant
that the 2013 remake was guaranteed to
receive a lot of scrutiny from critics
and fans alike but unlike most classic
horror remakes this one delivered
[Music]
focusing more on the horror and less on
the camp Evil Dead is truly a terrifying
experience full of grotesque scenes that
will have you watching the screen
through your fingers evidently audiences
felt the same way as the film made
nearly 100 million dollars at the box
office on just a 17 million dollar
budget
this motherfucker number for scream 4 he
forgot the first rule dream 8 still
don’t with the original the final
feature directed by Wes Craven before
his death
this film was released more than a
decade after scream 3
considering the lackluster reception the
third flick received the excitement for
this movie was muted to say the least
well it doesn’t capture the spirit of
the original the fourth installment is
significantly better than the third with
critics praising Cravens direction and
Kevin Williamson script the last person
you’re ever gonna see online the
combination of original cast members
with new additions like Emma Roberts was
also affected to bring the screen
franchise into a new decade new movie
new franchise number three Wes Craven’s
new nightmare until mommy gets back to
policy while technically part of the
Nightmare on Elm Street franchise this
film doesn’t follow the series
continuity rather it features a more
sinister Freddy Krueger who interacts
with the people behind the movies
including Heather Langenkamp and Wes
Craven himself gonna have to make a
choice
country and I hate wanting to play Nancy
on last this unique take on the
character and the franchise was
well-received by critics who praised
Craven for bringing horror films into
reality the return of a vicious Freddy
and multiple plot twists make this a
must watch for any horror fans okay
what a wuss right yes number two Weegee
origin of evil Harry we invite you into
our circle considering how poorly the
original film Ouija was received
expectations for this prequel were
extremely low but a focused plot line
and better character development made
this an intriguing story for audiences I
believe she is channeling powers and
forces we do not understand critics
agreed with several praising the film
for its combination of haunted house
horror and a skillfully made period
piece while this movie doesn’t reinvent
the exorcism genre it is significantly
better than its predecessor and features
solid acting as well as some genuinely
terrifying scenes
before we unveil our number one pick
here are some honorable mentions number
one get out the directorial debut of
comedian Jordan Peele is largely
considered to be one of the best movies
of 2017 and to say this as surprising is
an understatement
get out has a remarkable 99% fresh
rating on Rotten Tomatoes
and it’s easy to see why with terrific
acting clever storytelling and broader
commentary on race in America this movie
is a fan favorite he wasn’t driving
I didn’t ask who was driving I asked to
see his ID yeah why that doesn’t make
any sense
Pele demonstrates an ability to create
tension by building the horror
methodically throughout the piece rather
than relying on cheap jump scares it
also features a gory ending for horror
fans who crave blood and guts all in all
we’re convinced this film will go down
as one of the classics of the genre in
years to come
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
[Music]
of busts but these films turn skeptical
viewers into fanatics welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top 10 horror
movies that were surprisingly good you
can see everything coming did that
surprise you
before we begin we publish new videos
every day
so be sure to subscribe for more great
content for this list we’re looking at
horror films that for one reason or
another were not expected to be good but
we’re actually more than enjoyable
number 10 The Cabin in the Woods are you
even listening a horror movie about a
group of friends who spend the night in
a cabin in the woods
featuring lesser-known actors and Chris
Hemsworth’s talk about cliche and in the
fact that it’s more of a parody in
clever deconstruction of the genre than
a straight-up horror flick and you’ve
got a recipe for disaster only it isn’t
[Applause]
in fact the film has a terrific 92%
fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with
critics praising its ability to be scary
and funny at the same time Joss Whedon
and drew Goddard’s writing is especially
impressive as it plays on multiple
cliches while simultaneously adding
unique twists and turns just remember
that guy with the trowel what have you
been up to number 9
Halloween h2o 20 years later what do we
do try to live the seventh film in the
Halloween franchise this movie came out
20 years after the original obviously
however it actually acts as the third
film in the series since it takes place
after the events of Halloween – while
erasing the fourth to sixth installments
from Canon although some critics were
skeptical of this decision many have
since called h2o the best of the sequels
praising both the script and the acting
this film also features the return of
iconic scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis
which alone makes it worth watching
I guess everyone is entitled to one good
scare I’ve had my share number 8 Eden
Lake
turn around in one of his first roles on
the silver screen Michael Fassbender is
terrific in this gruesome tale depicting
the horrors of broken Britain as is his
co-star Kelly Reilly although the film
features several horror movie cliches
it remains genuinely scary all the way
down to its bloody ending but he just
get me out while it is in the same vein
as several other films depicting the
dangers of teen gangs in Britain it
receives strong critical praise with
some considering it to be one of the
best British horror films ever made
number seven dead silent they were found
without that comes considered one of the
best horror film directors out there
today James Wan is perhaps best known
for saw and the conjuring but back in
2007 he gave us this little gem one does
a nice job of making it a more
lighthearted horror film in comparison
to his other works you might not get
scared to death but you are guaranteed
to scream and laugh until the very end
while it’s not a critical standout this
is the perfect film to throw on if you
feel like watching a horror movie with a
group of friends
whatever happens don’t scream
number 6 slither that’s known today for
directing the guardians of the galaxy
films James Gunn got his start with this
horror comedy back in 2006 although this
movie actually lost money at the box
office it since established a cult
following and was a critical success
particularly for its omage to classic B
movies of old and for its excellent
casting okay so it’s not necessarily
scary per se but it is extremely
disturbing drama everywhere as such it’s
probably a good idea to avoid snacking
on popcorn when watching just come to
negative often that’s every day number
five Evil Dead
singing evil the original Evil Dead
trilogy is one of the most popular
series among horror fans which meant
that the 2013 remake was guaranteed to
receive a lot of scrutiny from critics
and fans alike but unlike most classic
horror remakes this one delivered
[Music]
focusing more on the horror and less on
the camp Evil Dead is truly a terrifying
experience full of grotesque scenes that
will have you watching the screen
through your fingers evidently audiences
felt the same way as the film made
nearly 100 million dollars at the box
office on just a 17 million dollar
budget
this motherfucker number for scream 4 he
forgot the first rule dream 8 still
don’t with the original the final
feature directed by Wes Craven before
his death
this film was released more than a
decade after scream 3
considering the lackluster reception the
third flick received the excitement for
this movie was muted to say the least
well it doesn’t capture the spirit of
the original the fourth installment is
significantly better than the third with
critics praising Cravens direction and
Kevin Williamson script the last person
you’re ever gonna see online the
combination of original cast members
with new additions like Emma Roberts was
also affected to bring the screen
franchise into a new decade new movie
new franchise number three Wes Craven’s
new nightmare until mommy gets back to
policy while technically part of the
Nightmare on Elm Street franchise this
film doesn’t follow the series
continuity rather it features a more
sinister Freddy Krueger who interacts
with the people behind the movies
including Heather Langenkamp and Wes
Craven himself gonna have to make a
choice
country and I hate wanting to play Nancy
on last this unique take on the
character and the franchise was
well-received by critics who praised
Craven for bringing horror films into
reality the return of a vicious Freddy
and multiple plot twists make this a
must watch for any horror fans okay
what a wuss right yes number two Weegee
origin of evil Harry we invite you into
our circle considering how poorly the
original film Ouija was received
expectations for this prequel were
extremely low but a focused plot line
and better character development made
this an intriguing story for audiences I
believe she is channeling powers and
forces we do not understand critics
agreed with several praising the film
for its combination of haunted house
horror and a skillfully made period
piece while this movie doesn’t reinvent
the exorcism genre it is significantly
better than its predecessor and features
solid acting as well as some genuinely
terrifying scenes
before we unveil our number one pick
here are some honorable mentions number
one get out the directorial debut of
comedian Jordan Peele is largely
considered to be one of the best movies
of 2017 and to say this as surprising is
an understatement
get out has a remarkable 99% fresh
rating on Rotten Tomatoes
and it’s easy to see why with terrific
acting clever storytelling and broader
commentary on race in America this movie
is a fan favorite he wasn’t driving
I didn’t ask who was driving I asked to
see his ID yeah why that doesn’t make
any sense
Pele demonstrates an ability to create
tension by building the horror
methodically throughout the piece rather
than relying on cheap jump scares it
also features a gory ending for horror
fans who crave blood and guts all in all
we’re convinced this film will go down
as one of the classics of the genre in
years to come
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
[Music]
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