When you think about it; most horror movies at their core about slaying monsters, defeating evil. Of course, movies vanquishing these metaphorical menaces can lead to a thrilling psychological ride, but nothing is more empowering than watching a film with a protagonist going toe-to-toe with very real monsters. There's something ridiculously satisfying about a third act showdown between our hero and their foe, where we (and usually the character) learn what they are truly made of as they defeat the monster.
10. ANACONDA (BAIT & SWITCH!)
9. PUMPKINHEAD (OVERCOME YOUR GRIEF)
8. THE EVIL DEAD MOVIES (DESTROY THE BOOK AT ALL COSTS, INCLUDING AN ARM)
7. SLITHER (LIGHT IT ON FIRE…ALL OF IT!)
6. MEN IN BLACK (TEAMWORK!)
5. ERNEST SCARED STUPID (UNCONDITIONAL LOVE?)
4. JAWS 2 (WATER + ELECTRICITY)
3. THE MEG (GO FOR THE EYE!)
2. SWEETHEART (STUDY YOUR OPPONENT)
1. PREDATOR (EVEN THE PLAYING FIELD)
