Top Horror Films

25. Hostel (2005) - Directed by Eli Roth. Starring Jay Hernandez.
These films aren't as smart as the Saw films, but they're more gruesome. After the laugh-less first 20 minutes, this film finally gets going. It may have plot holes and some below average acting, but it's very entertaining. This is a top-notch torture film.

24. House of 1000 Corpses (2003) - Directed by Rob Zombie. Starring Sid Haig, Bill Moseley.
This is an extremely weird horror film. I've never seen anything quite like it. The sequel is actually unbelievably boring, but that's neither here nor there. There are some very creepy performances from Haig and Moseley.

23. Trick 'r Treat (2009) - Directed by Michael Dougherty. Starring Dylan Baker, Brian Cox.
One of the best Halloween films ever. Dylan Baker's character is so awesome! Although it may not be entirely scary, it's got a lot going for it. An absolute must-see Halloween flick.

22. Hostel: Part II (2007) - Directed by Eli Roth. Starring Lauren German.
A rare sequel that's much better than the original. We get an inside look into the whole process. Films like these keep people away from eastern Europe. Roth focused more on the storyline and less on T 'n A, which was a good idea.

21. The Last Exorcism (2010) - Directed by Daniel Stamm. Starring Patrick Fabian, Ashley Bell.
This film grew on me. The performances are so good and never ring false. Bell is terrific, and in many ways, outdoes Linda Blair (The Exorcist). I'm definitely looking forward to seeing it another time.

Trick 'r Treat

Comments

  1. JordonOctober 26, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't "Trick 'r Treat" a 2009 movie?

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  2. Jack Ryan TuthillOctober 26, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    IMDB says its 2007, but it was released on DVD in 2009. Just a mundane detail, but I will fix it.

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