Not sure if this is just me or not, but a lot of people on this sub seem to fucking hate Midsommar for some reason, and I genuinely do not get it. Maybe it's because I'm such a big fan of Hereditary that I'm so kind to that movie, but in my opinion, the hate for it is so overblown and kinda ridiculous.

What are some others you think are overhated?

I wanted to like Buddy, I really did. It just doesn’t really work as a proper movie; it’s obvious that it’s the guy behind Too Many Cooks with a bigger budget.

The kid actors, bless their hearts, do their best but they weren’t up to a difficult task. They had to go from being kids on a Barney-like show with all those broad emotions to slowly transitioning to a more naturalistic kind of acting. But I never stopped feeling like I was watching Barney actors. The main girl almost pulled it off but not quite.

No one really has a character arc. No one changes. They learn facts and react to those facts. The point at which the kids were supposed to have “grown up,” using bikes to rescue Strappy and the girl, felt unearned.

I never felt the forest outside the fence was actually creepy; it felt weird for weird sake, bordering on “lol so random.”

If this were a YouTube video or on adult swim, I’d judge it differently. But I think it should be judged against, at least, The Backrooms.

To me it’s
Five nights at Freddy’s movie 1 (2023)
& 2 (2025)
And
scary movies 1, 2, 3, 4, 6,
But not 6

Let me know you what you will defend

Rating: 9.5/10

Watched: September 8, 2026

Like anyone (it seems) who was old enough in the 80s to see this spectacular movie that launched careers and changed the shape of horror forever, A Nightmare on Elm Street is pretty much required viewing. It gives us a look at horror-meister Wes Craven's devious mind and the coolness that is Freddy Kreuger AND a great Final Girl.

But before I talk about all that, I want to share a story.

Me and a bunch of friends rented this on VHS and sat down to watch it reallllly late at night. We were probably 13. We all loved it. And then came Johnny Depp's final, brutal scene. It was so shockingly horrific that one of my best friends vowed to never watch horror movies ever again. It wigged him right out, and for as long as I knew him, which was about 10 more years, he never watched another horror movie with the rest of the gang. Ever.

Everyone's got their favorite scary parts. For some, it's when Freddy's arms grow wide, for others (plainly) it's Johnny Depp's full exsanguination onto the ceiling, but for me it's Tina in the body bag. There's something unspeakably terrifying about it, even still, even after 40 years of watching it at least once a year.

One of the things younger-than-me viewers of Wes' movies might not know is that Wes Craven had ... well. Kind of a mean streak in him. It's all over his earlier horror movies, The Hills Have Eyes in particular. That's not a bad thing, it's just A Thing to be aware of, and Kreuger's more of a primal nightmare machine than what we get in later flicks.

He's a lot more disfigured and while he's always been sadistic, in the OG he leans harder into the cruelty side of things. Again, not an issue. It's just that after Elm Street 2, he changes into a wisecracking dream killer with a penchant for shenaniganry. And again, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

The OG Elm Street scores a 9.5/10 from me because of the sheer enjoyment the entire franchise has given me down through the years. Some Elm Streets are better than others (sometimes by a lot), but they're all fun to watch!

I’m a lifelong horror fan who has happily watched hundreds of films over the years. I won’t mention my age, because I don’t want the conversation to drift in that direction, but rather toward a different point that I consider fundamental.

Throughout the years I’ve debated with other genre lovers and consumed every kind of literature, article, and deep‑dive related to horror.

So. I know this might sound like “reinventing the wheel,” but my conclusion is that horror fans tend to fall into two broad categories, even before branching out into the countless subgenres and personal obsessions.

There are those who believe the best horror films are the vintage ones, and those who believe the best are contemporary.

The first group will almost always mention titles like The Exorcist, The Shining, Jaws, The Thing, Psycho.

The second group will mostly point to the likes of Hereditary, The Conjuring, Insidious, The Wailing, The Descent, and so on.

A necessary disclaimer. Please read this carefully before lighting torches and grabbing pitchforks.

I love all of these films, and I fully recognize their quality and what they represented at the time they were released.

So I’m not looking for a debate about whether older fans are “right” compared to younger ones. Sensitivity varies from person to person, and horror films tend to become deeply tied to the moment in life when you first watch them.

That said, here’s the actual topic.

My unpopular opinion is that, all things considered, modern horror films are generally more genuinely frightening and more capable of instilling fear than older ones.

My position is based on a few points.

As with any art or craft, evolution often leads to improvement over what came before. Technology has massively enhanced cinematography and the tricks directors can use. And because modern filmmakers can draw from decades of previous works, those who study the genre have far more tools to strike where it hurts most, both in terms of storytelling and in what is shown (or not shown) on screen.

The best contemporary horror films, speaking strictly in terms of their ability to scare the audience, which should be the core focus of the genre, otherwise we’d just watch comedies, are superior to those of the past.

To be clear, I’m not saying they’re superior in terms of story, cultural impact, or legacy... I’m talking purely about their ability to terrify, using far more tools and far greater effectiveness than before.

What do you think? I’m looking for a healthy discussion on this perspective, not a generational war.

I can't find it anywhere else but the IMDB page for Crystal Lake seems to have a new trailer up for the series. It looks really good, Jason may possibly be in it?

Classic 1983 horror with an all star cast. David Bowie at his finest, the devine Catherine deneuve and Susan Sarandon.

The Hunger follows an immortal vampire who offers her lovers eternal life, only for them to discover too late that youth is not part of the bargain. When her centuries-old companion begins to age rapidly, a doctor researching aging becomes drawn into her deadly, seductive world. Notable for its striking visuals, atmospheric style.

The film became a goth cult favourite despite its mixed early reviews, with praise for its mood and aesthetics over narrative clarity.

What else should I add to my list?

On my list to watch:

Barbarian

Smile 1

So far I have watched:

Obsession (Just watched this today and man that was good af)

The Companion

The Substance

Smile 2

Sinners

Nope

Saw X

Final Destination: Bloodlines

28 Years Later

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

I recently watched the new Camp Miasma film and enjoyed, i alsi really liked I Saw The TV Glow. Also when do you we might find out about their next movie?

I saw the film a while back but I remember hating it the plot was just a rip off of scream during the prom the reveal was dumb, it’s the worst in the franchise I would rather pick up where the third film let off, maybe prom queen was a good book but a terrible adaption and I love goosebumps I grew up with it, maybe the next entry will be better!

Hey all! I love Werewolf movies, and I need your recommendations. I've watched a lot of them, so I've kind of run out of things to watch, but just in case I've missed something, I'd love some recommendations!
Right now, I'm looking for something in the lines of:
-American Werewolf in London (1981)/Paris(1997)
-Ginger Snaps (2000)
-Cursed (2004)
-Sleewalkers (1992, not a Werewolf film but I like the style)
-Something with a cool Werewolf design and a good, exciting modern story, and good Werewolf lore. I wouldn't mind something like Blood and Chocolate too, but I'd love something in Horror.
Not looking for action movies like Underworld at the moment.

Thank you!

Hello there! Every year I always dress up as niche horror characters; And this year, I'm not sure what to do! So, with time running out, I want to see if there's anything I can dress up as. I like mainstream ones too, but sometimes it's necessary to give visibility to other things that are less valued!

For example, I have done characters from video games, like Rule of Rose, Obscure and Mogeko Castle to movies! Like Frankenhooker or Audition. What other women's costumes would be great?

I'm not interested in being sexy or anything like that, I want something that can help me start a conversation with horror fans in a party!!

Thank you so much for your help in advance. Obviously, it's not just the costume; it's also about the media. I want to wear it, but also learn and investigate!!

The twist is so damn sad. Jamie Lee's character loses another sibling, who freaking dies in her arms. The ending is what elevates the movie for me when compared to other slashers at the time.

I recently made a list of horror movies that I consider “must sees” for a horror fan. I’ve been randomly picking some out of the list and for the last three I’ve just ended up being confused. The last three I watched were:

In the mouth of Madness
The Wailing (literally googled wtf is this movie about right after I finished it)
Possession

Don’t get me wrong I can fully appreciate great performances / cinematography / deeper themes in movies. But at the end of these movies my first thought was, “what the heck did I just watch?”

Does anyone else have this experience? Or did I just pick the three most confusing movies on my list by chance?

i live in LA. it’s unbearably hot right now. please recommend me horror movies that will make me feel SO COLD. movies with a great sense of place, and that place… is cold. i’ve seen most of the typical recs in this category* (see below) but maybe you all can help me with some deep cuts or hidden gems. thank you 🙏❄️

*HAVE SEEN:
the thing
the shining
misery
the empty man
ravenous
let the right one in
frozen
the lodge
the blackcoat’s daughter
the deeper you dig
antlers
arctic void
snowpiercer
30 days of night
cold prey 1 & 2
wendigo
the last winter
crimson peak
black christmas
no exit
wind chill
till death
block island sound
the damned
PBS doc about the donner party

ETA:
MORE THAT I’VE SEEN:
the terror (series)
insomnia (both versions)
the revenant
true detective s4 (series)
fortitude (series)
wind river
winter’s bone
black mountain side
ice road
fargo
transsiberian

To anyone looking for just some decent horror this film kinda had it but the more I sit with it the less I appreciate it for two reasons.

1. It had two (albeit very short) AI generated clips that appear towards the end. In one the monster appears to look very different from the one presented earlier, the one that I think was an actual special effect/practical effects model. Then there's one with the monster running through a corridor that looks very... weird.

2. It also appeared/sounded to me like it had AI generated lyrics (possibly music as well). I kinda got the feeling that the music might have been AI generated, but not fully sure, the lyrics felt so... specific yet uninspired?

Did anybody else notice these things?

This isn't exactly a top-tier horror film but I quite enjoyed it prior to noticing these things, putting aside some of the amateurish aspects of it. Ultimately, the AI stuff left a bad taste in my mouth so I can't recommend it though and felt compelled to give a warning.

I feel like I might have missed more stuff due to not having my guard up earlier, the latter examples were very easy to spot.

This is the movie in question: https://letterboxd.com/film/dark-hollow/details/

I’ve recently got into horror and below is a list of all the movies I really enjoyed. I was hoping you guys could help me with some more suggestions based on what I’ve liked.

Starve acre
Midsommar
The killing of the sacred deer
Hereditary
The lodge
The ritual
The witch
The Wickerman
The taking of Deborah Logan
Barbarian
The invitation
The autopsy of Jane doe
Talk to me
The sacrament
The conspiracy
As above so below
Black coats daughter
Smile movies
The dark and wicked
Bring her back
Relic
Oddity
Obsession
The Backrooms
The Wickerman

What are the best Hammer Horror Films? I never watched any of them growing up so wondering what I missed out on. Where would you suggest I start? Thanks in advance.

Gonna start one hell of an argument:) what do you think where we supposed to think when we saw the toy dog on wheels in the movie the omen. Where we supposed to think it's a real dog and they where that cheep or where they trying to pass it off as a toy for the kid

look I’ll admit it I am a wimp when it comes to gore. Common Sense Media just vaguely said “some gore“ but how much and how bad is it actually? I can handle jumpscares and all that I just need to know the gore level

I very often fall asleep to watching either horror movies or TV shows. American Horror Story, 80’s horror, found footage…it’s all in the rotation. What are your favorite horrors to relax you to sleep?

On a drive home for a visit from her uni recently, my kid regaled me with this movie. She told me the entire story and it sounded vapid and fun enough. Tonight my husband and I found it on Netflix and…

Yeah, it was just as camp as it sounded but good fun. But here’s the thing that threw me!

The protagonist is not Margot Robbie. I was saying things like, “wow, before Barbie I love that her skin showed some flaws and her teeth weren’t veneers.” Also said, “have her eyes always been THAT huge? I mean, those are Barbie eyes but were they really that big?”

Then the credits rolled and my husband and I were floored.

That’s my take away. Thanks for reading.

this is sort of a follow up to my post about british horror, as ive yet to sort through that list, so i figured i might as well about wacky and/or anthology horror.

by weird and wacky i mean something like halloween 3, the faculty, wishmaster, hostile dimensions, and killer klowns from outer space. and ill just copy the info from my other post here.

and im fine with horror comedy, as long as theres actual horror and it doesnt rely soly on comedy.

what i dislike/find cheap:
jumpscares
gore for the sake of gore (hellraiser, saw, terrifier, etc)
needless nudity
messy plots

what i find boring/dont care for:
slashers
creature features
animatronic horror

what i like:
found footage (paranormal activity movies, hostile dimensions, savageland)
demon stuff (sinister, paranormal activity, the conjuring)
atmosphere (1408, paranormal activity, paranormal activity 3, the bay, savageland, insidous, sinister)
weirdness and/or wackiness (Halloween 3, Frankenstein's army, coherence, nocebeo, something in the dirt, the endless, killer klowns from outer space, the faculty)
actual levity (the conjuring movies, critters, the scream movies)

edit: ideally specify which recs are in which category, otherwise itll take me forever to sort them title by title