Horror films, when done right, regularly deal with mankind's own dark psychology, the visceral excitement of danger, the ecstatic rush of the shared experience and they have also proven repeatedly that horror is truly a director's genre.
All the films listed here represent the very best of the horror genre, and while some choices are sure to surprise and enrage some readers (this is the internet after all) we urge you to join the discussion and add titles we may have overlooked in the comments section below (be nice!).
Now get ready for some serious scares as we detail the 50 Best Horror Films of the 21st Century!
