Despite the sci-fi and superhero blockbusters that dominate the landscape today, horror has remained a long-lasting and fan-favorite movie genre. And whether it’s a momentary terrifying jump phobia or a stretched out suspense scene, at least two of the greatest horror movies Hollywood has to offer were critically or commercially the same year. was released to
In Hollywood history, there have been years like 1939, 1967, and 1994 that had the highest consensus. Some years are famous for science fiction projects, like 1982. There was also a share of dominant periods. Dating back almost a century, these are his decade’s best for horror movies.
Ten 1982
As we’ve already mentioned, this was the biggest year ever for sci-fi movies. But two of them were also in horror. Before we get to the most popular titles of the year, it’s definitely worth noting Tobe Hooper’s release effort. Poltergeist (1982).With a filmography filled with high-quality horror movies, Hooper will realize again before the list is complete. Poltergeist is not one of his most important works, but it helped solidify his position as one of the most dominant horror directors Hollywood has ever produced.
But the most talked about horror title of 1982 was arguably case, directed by John Carpenter. Carpenter is probably the first name that comes to every moviegoer’s mind when discussing the most dominant horror directors. The cult classic is probably his second most admired film of all time. To be honest, if not his first.
9 1999
There are three movies worth mentioning here from 1999, and they have run the full gamut of popularity.in the meantime sleepy hollow (1999) by Tim Burton is probably overrated for the value of its name alone. audition (1999) Takashi Miike is the exact opposite.
but there is blair witch project (1999). Thanks to the western popularity of a particular subgenre of found footage films, it is commonly cited among the most influential horror films of all time. blair witch project, showing filmmakers around the world that small budgets and fumbling camerawork can sometimes pay off.And it perfectly balanced the popularity divide between sleepy hollow When auditionall from 1999.
8 1996
Two well-known directors, not necessarily known as giants of the horror genre, released spooky titles this year.Robert Rodriguez received and rendered the script from Quentin Tarantino from dusk till dawn (1996) One of the greatest vampire films of our time, Peter Jackson those who frighten (1996): One of the most underrated titles on this list and definitely the title of that decade.
next, scream (1996). The movie that revitalized the slasher subgenre and arguably saved his category of horror as far as the general popularity of mid-’90s Hollywood is concerned.Throughout this original, Ghostface consistently makes weak attempts to kill Sidney Prescott. scream Along with its many successful sequels, it perfectly promotes the self-referential nature of each film. Halloween (1978), which changed the landscape of the genre forever.
7 1991
in the meantime people under the stairs (1991) matured as one of the often overlooked Wes Craven titles, but was actually well received upon release. It made $31 million in revenue from its budget.
But the films I wrote off most passionately this year belong to the psychological horror subgenre. However, it can also be classified as a thriller in some respects. Silence of the Lambs (1991) by Jonathan Demme, and Cape Fear (1991) Martin Scorsese. Given that neither man is particularly known for horror films, the projects were an anomaly in their respective directors’ filmography.But as for Demi Silence of the Lambs: It’s the most acclaimed horror film of the decade and holds the record for the Academy Awards. Of course, Anthony Hopkins gave the best performance ever as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Nothing else should be said.
6 1980
Two of the most influential horror movies of all time came out at the beginning of this highly iconic decade: Shining (1980) with Stanley Kubrick Friday the 13th (1980) Sean S. Cunningham. The former was much better received by critics, but Friday the 13th It remains a vigorous slasher stint for over 40 years.
in the meantime,
Shining
It’s consistently cited among the best movies the genre has ever seen. Its compelling art, his direction, a major performance by Jack Nicholson, and Stephen King’s original his material on which the film was based—all helped Kubrick piece together this kind of cinematic royalty project. I was.
Five 1997
Two of the biggest stories of the year come from a screenwriter named Kevin Williamson.After writing the manuscript scream (1996), Williamson transitioned directly to a pair of slashers that catapulted his career further into stardom. Scream 2 (1997), for starters.but also i know what you did last summer (1997) – although not as highly regarded as the second scream A movie, it’s still an interesting ride for fans of the subgenre.
devil’s advocate (1997) by Taylor Hackford did well at the box office thanks to stars like Al Pacino, Sharylze Theron and Keanu Reeves. mimic Guillermo del Toro’s (1997) is the most underrated film in the Mexican director’s catalog. However, the biggest story of horror films outside of Williamson’s script was Kyoji Kurosawa’s foreign film. cure (1997). Antagonists are horror personified — you’ll surely be in the minority if you go to bed on your first night of viewing.
Four 1931
At the height of Hollywood’s Golden Age, the horror genre really took off this year thanks to Universal Classic Monsters. Classic Monsters, a series of horror films primarily produced by Universal Pictures, includes mummy, Wolfman, When Invisible Man. However, while these titles were released in separate years throughout this pivotal decade of cinema, the studio’s three most famous monster offerings were released here in 1931, specifically.
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1931), Dracula (1931), and frankenstein (1931) — All three of these famous titles released in the same year prove the necessity of this list. It should be said more that all these films, which spawned numerous sequels and inspired many more original projects, were released in his 1931.
3 1974
One of this year’s releases is one of the most influential horror films ever made. texas chainsaw massacre (1974) by Tobe Hooper. It famously helped popularize the slashing subgenre of horror, and as such remains one of the most culturally influential titles on the list. There was not.
Directed by Bob Clark, who also directed some of the most underrated films. dream of death (1974) released a film this same year, titled black christmas(1974). As far as Slasher is concerned, this is also one of the most underrated him ever made. It follows a group of sorority sisters in a house being stalked by a masked killer. In hindsight, it’s a brilliant and original time setting for a horror movie. plus, black christmas Famous for using the phone to build suspense, this has inspired future films like scream (1996).
2 2022
Clearly the most recent year on the list, our 2022 entry can be fully devoted to a simple list of horror movies released in the last 12 months. people are making movies. And the horror industry is booming right now. One of the biggest stories here is Scream 5 (2022), the long-awaited sequel to the fan-favorite slasher franchise. The original of the franchise was supposed to have been scripted by his writer Kevin Williamson, but a different one was actually written from this year. disease (2022).
However, neither worked for me, as in the following entry. X (2022) and its prequel pearl (2022) was widely praised by critics and audiences alike, thanks to the work of the cast and the brilliance of the script.But it was also No (2022), Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (2022), The Black Phone (2022), smile (2022), and shine endlessly savage (2022). Some fans may not realize it yet, but this year has been absolutely legendary for horror movies.
1 1978
It was the most critically acclaimed year for horror films of all time, and the most obvious films to discuss here are the ones that define John Carpenter’s career, and the ones that define the subgenre. Halloween (1978). However, there is not much that needs to be said in that regard. The series has seen sequels and continuous commercial success over his 40-plus years, but his 1978 original is still the absolute pinnacle. However, his two other influential horror titles released this year are: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Philip Kaufmann, and dawn of the dead (1978) by George A. Romero.
And there are two other underrated and critically acclaimed horror projects worth discussing here. martin (1978) — also directed by the aforementioned George A. Romero, holds a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.But there are also Richard Attenborough horror projects magic (1978). Attenborough, better known for his historical dramas, has shown a penchant for genre films. magicIt’s more underrated than anything on the list and rounds out 1978.
