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camusunder's Top 50 Horror Movies of All Time

Horror, when done well, is probably my favorite genre of film. Wide swathes of horror films and subgenres are often derided as "low-brow" by critics, while in fact, horror films that are intelligent and meticulously made aren't actually that uncommon.. Of course, acting, scripts and plotting all vary wildly across the genre, but there are definite highlights and standouts in this regard. In all honesty, in the end, I can't precisely pinpoint why horror is important and cathartic for me. Maybe being scared makes me feel alive, and that's something. Feelings of disquiet are an essential part of being human. There's still a ton I need to explore, especially older horror movies, so I'd love suggestions! Here are my favorites. 50. Spring  ||  Dir. Justin Benson / Aaron Moorhead  ||  2014  ||  Romance, Low Fantasy, Body Horror  ||  8/10 49. The Cabin in the Woods  ||  Dir. Drew Goddard  ||  2011  ||  Sup...

camusunder's Top 25 Favorite Cosmic Horror Films

Cosmic horror is probably my favorite horror subgenre. It relies heavily on the morbid and terrifying unknown. Often characters descend into madness as the unthinkable horrors of an uncaring universe move about them (and us). This list is of my favorites in the genre. Let me know if there are any you like that aren't present; it's an underrated genre with relatively scarce examples. 25. The Whisperer in Darkness  ||  Dir. Sean Branney  ||  2011  ||  Science Fiction, Cosmic Horror 24. The Void  ||  Dir. Jeremy Gillespie / Steven Kostanski  ||  2016  ||  Body Horror, Cosmic Horror, Supernatural Horror 23. Glorious  ||  Dir. Rebekah McKendry  ||  2022  ||  Cosmic Horror, Horror Comedy, Chamber Film 22. AM1200  ||  Dir. David Prior  ||  2007  ||  Cosmic Horror 21. Prometheus  ||  Dir. Ridley Scott  ||  2012  ||  Scienc...