TOP 5 HORROR MOVIES

1.Hereditary (2018)

Hereditary is a 2018 American supernatural horror film directed by Ari Aster and starring Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, Ann Dowd, and Alex Wolff. The movie follows a family who begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry, leading to an inheritance they will never expect. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and atmosphere, and was widely considered one of the best horror films of 2018.

Hereditary was noted for its exploration of themes such as grief, mental illness, and trauma, as well as its slow-burning, psychological horror style.

2.Get Out (2017)

Get Out is a 2017 American horror-thriller film directed by Jordan Peele and starring Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, and Bradley Whitford. The movie follows a young African-American man who visits his white girlfriend's family estate, only to find out that the seemingly perfect family has a dark secret and that he is at the center of a series of horrifying events. Get Out received widespread critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its blend of horror and social commentary.

The film was a commercial success and earned Peele the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, among other awards. It is considered as a modern classic horror film, and it's themes of racism, exploitation and the microagressions are still relevant today.

3.A Quiet Place (2018)

A Quiet Place is a 2018 American science fiction horror film directed by John Krasinski, who also stars in the film alongside his wife, Emily Blunt. The movie is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a family must live in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound. The film was praised for its suspenseful atmosphere, strong performances, and effective use of silence and sign language as a storytelling device.

A Quiet Place was a commercial success, grossing over $340 million worldwide on a budget of $17 million, and was also well-received by critics. It was nominated for several awards and considered as one of the best horror films of 2018 by many critics.

4.The Witch (2015)

The Witch is a 2015 American supernatural horror film directed by Robert Eggers and starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, and Harvey Scrimshaw. The movie follows a devout Christian family living on the edge of a vast wilderness in 1630s New England, as they face increasing threats from an unseen evil force, which they believe to be a witch. The Witch received widespread critical acclaim for its historical accuracy, atmosphere, performances, and its exploration of themes such as religious extremism, family dynamics, and the fear of the unknown.

The film was a commercial success and considered as one of the best horror films of the decade by many critics. The Witch's slow-burning, atmospheric horror style and it's use of authentic early modern English set it apart from other horror films and made it a unique and memorable experience for many viewers.

5.Us (2019)

Us is a 2019 American psychological horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele, who also served as the film's producer. The film stars Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, and Tim Heidecker. The movie follows a family whose serene vacation turns to chaos when a group of doppelgängers, known as the "Tethered", appear and begin to terrorize them. Us received widespread critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and its blend of horror and social commentary.

The film was a commercial success and earned numerous award nominations. The film is known for its clever use of symbolism, and its exploration of deeper themes such as duality, class struggle, and the "American Dream." It's also praised for its suspenseful, thought-provoking and unpredictable story-line.

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