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The Shining (1980) Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece has been described as “a film made to hurt people”. The events that take place at the isolated Overlook Hotel are made all the more frightening via clever camerawork and spacial discrepancies that seem to defy all logic. (1/31)pic.twitter.com/UeyFTR3eza

Verónica (2017) A recent Spanish horror film based on a 1991 case where a girl mysteriously died after using a Ouija board. Formulaic and disappointing; only watch if you want to practice your Spanish. Read the actual report from the Vallecas case for a creepier story. (2/31)pic.twitter.com/uTMsKg8Fq6

Night of the Living Dead (1968) George Romero’s most famous work is notable for its graphic violence and gore, which were rare in films at the time. A subversive and nihilistic take on the genre, Night of the Living Dead is the reason zombies are a mainstay in horror cinema.pic.twitter.com/R51pgvPn4U

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) What the Castlevania Original Netflix Animation should have been. Striking, Gothic visuals that any fan of Bloodborne will appreciate. The plot and action are reminiscent of Ninja Scroll (1993), but with much higher production values. (4/31)pic.twitter.com/MOSKz1I3Ab

Paranormal Activity 4 (2012) The weakest numbered entry in the best new horror franchise of the last ten years (1 > 3 > 2 > 4). The Paranormal Activity formula is stale by this fourth entry in the series, but it still provides diehard fans with a few clever scares. (5/31)pic.twitter.com/beihD0JHQc

Frankenstein (1931) Arguably the best film of the Universal Classic Monsters, Frankenstein is the progenitor of many horror tropes still seen to this day. Frankenstein holds up better than Dracula, The Mummy, etc. and is worth a watch if you’re into older horror films. (6/31)pic.twitter.com/kRrkLCwq8l

Let the Right One In (2008) A highly regarded Swedish take on the vampire sub-genre with impressive acting and visuals, but little in the way of actual horror. Honestly failed to see what all the hype was about and can’t recommend it over more traditional vampire films. (7/31)pic.twitter.com/ZZKXf7WNyQ

Europa Report (2013) Found-footage film that follows several astronauts on a mission to Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons and a scientifically plausible location to host extraterrestrial life. Legitimately cool movie but don’t expect much in the way of horror or depth. (8/31)pic.twitter.com/N2nGbB56LL

Event Horizon (1997) A rescue crew searches a derelict spaceship in decaying orbit around Neptune, only to find themselves in a hellish dimension in which the ship itself is possessed. Despite the great premise, it ultimately doesn’t live up to “The Shining in space”. (9/31)pic.twitter.com/S8qlMlDgoU

Alien (1979) The first half of this film is an absolute masterwork of suspense. The second half relies too heavily on slasher tropes, but it doesn’t detract from the overall experience. Alien is still the gold standard of science fiction horror for a very good reason. (10/31)pic.twitter.com/wMeBq8yOlc

Perfect Blue (1997) The best psychological horror anime of all time. Perfect Blue is a story about obsession, perception, and identity in the early age of the Internet; presented in a narrative reminiscent of a modern day Hitchcock film. Satoshi Kon can do no wrong. (11/31)pic.twitter.com/CH2LcJYZA9

Wolf Creek (2005) A rare Australian horror film that’s a cut above your typical slasher fare. It’s a particularly violent and bleak film with many similarities to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), only set in the Outback and featuring a deranged Aussie serial killer. (12/31)pic.twitter.com/96aAYsYc9m

The Babadook (2014) Another rare Australian horror film and one of the most critically acclaimed in recent history. The Babadook is slower and more mature than most horror films, and focuses on both psychological and supernatural horror. Genuinely frightening at times. (13/31)pic.twitter.com/uYVDcF21qP

The Wailing (2016) A more thoughtful horror film from South Korea that explores the concept of faith. The ending is subject to interpretation and initially comes off as confusing. Would have liked more supernatural elements; the shaman scenes are a particular highlight. (14/31)pic.twitter.com/IoqdUdVYbW

Grave Encounters (2011) Patient zero of the epidemic of low-effort, formulaic found footage films that plagued the horror genre in the early 2010s. You may have not watched Grave Encounters, but you’ve already seen everything it offers. Gives found footage a bad name. (15/31)pic.twitter.com/8A0067AT0h

The Blair Witch Project (1999) Easily the most significant horror film of the last twenty years; most notable for popularizing the found footage genre and its clever early internet guerrilla marketing campaign. A modern classic that oddly works as a 90’s period piece. (16/31)pic.twitter.com/pEOhXh8Rrt

REC (2007) One of the few great found footage films and a solid entry into the horror genre. Watch it if you found The Blair Witch Project to be lacking in demonic possession and people screaming in Spanish. Pairs well with its sequel, which occurs immediately after. (17/31)pic.twitter.com/iW7dUBzBff

Cloverfield (2008) Godzilla meets found footage horror. Good for fans of giant monster movies, great for fans of Godzilla (1998). Cloverfield is skillful with its implementation of suspense, but falls prey to the “shaky camera” phenomenon prevalent in found footage. (18/31)pic.twitter.com/jcg4MJ6Z8g

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) A film as gruesome as it sounds. One of the most influential entries in the horror genre and the progenitor of many slasher tropes. Director Tobe Hooper called it “a film about meat”, a quote that’s to blame for making many vegetarian. (19/31)pic.twitter.com/vj1ZhQTUV3

Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil (2017) A cool, atmospheric adaptation of an old Basque folk tale about a mad blacksmith who makes a deal with a devil and escapes Hell. A short but very enjoyable film that’s sure to be a favorite with the Catholics on here. (20/31)pic.twitter.com/5CJxjmyKdu

Dracula (1931) The most famous adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel, most notable for Bela Lugosi’s role. Many of the latter Dracula adaptions surpass this film, as does the Spanish language version filmed at the same time. However, its historical signifance is unmatched. (21/31)pic.twitter.com/U6ZT5B5opz

House of 1000 Corpses (2003) An edgy, ultra-violent exploitation film that marked the directorial debut of Rob Zombie. Great cast of villains. Definitely more style than substance, but if you like Quentin Tarantino or movies like From Dusk till Dawn you’ll like this. (22/31)pic.twitter.com/2b7PTTvVkg

Inisidious (2010) Another ordinary family living in a haunted house fare with the addition astral travel and alternate dimensions. The sound design is decent and there’s one good jump scare, but the film somehow manages to be more mediocre than even The Conjuring. (23/31)pic.twitter.com/ajmPpNzVTv

Battle Royale (2000) The film that launched one thousand third-person shooter multiplayer games. A group of students are forced to fight to the death on a secluded island. It’s about the closest thing you can get to watching anime without actually watching anime. (24/31)pic.twitter.com/5TKysY9qbT

Antichrist (2009) Lars von Trier’s finest work and a strong contender for the /woke/est film ever made. Set almost entirely in a deep forest, the film explores psychological trauma and the true nature of woman in a particularly gruesome and haunting fashion. (25/31)pic.twitter.com/Mtj7yoo5Wi

Halloween (1978) The grandfather of slashers and the reason I still check the backseat of my car before driving. Almost everything you know about slashers comes from Halloween. Far superior to Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, and its own many, many sequels. (26/31)pic.twitter.com/cYKegltbs5

Mulholland Drive (2001) A better horror movie than most horror movies. The diner scene alone puts it above the rest. Mulholland Drive is hard to put into words, but no other film besides The Neon Demon gives you a better look at the demonic underbelly of Los Angeles. (27/31)pic.twitter.com/MMZ4UDQxyG

28 Days Later (2002) A post-apocalyptic horror film with a new take on zombies. It’s a popular film, but it doesn’t live up to the hype. The premise sounds cooler than it is. This movie is probably the reason neckbeards get mad when you refer to “infected” as “zombies”. (28/31)pic.twitter.com/ui8AHPheqV

Hereditary (2018) By far the most requested film to review this year. Hereditary is a strange film that’s a chore to get through. However, the last 20 minutes make it oddly compelling. Though the first half is terribly boring, stick around for the bizarre ending. (29/31)pic.twitter.com/IgxZeU9YeV