Jesse James
The past decade has been interesting in terms of horror films. We’ve seen quite a change in the genre over the past few decades, but there has been a significant shift as of late. With Halloween right around the corner, today we take a look at the top 5 horror films of the decade. The horror genre has evolved past cheap thrills, offering haunting and thought-provoking films in the process.
This decade has seen a barrage of art-house films disguised as horror movies, which has changed the game. Films such as Hereditary and Get Out have transformed the genre, offering must-see films in the process. The five films below certainly changed the game, pushing the genre forward while providing some intense entertainment in the process.
Check out our picks for the top five horror films of the decade below and give us your picks while you’re at it. Be sure to keep it locked with The Culture Curators for more from the entertainment world coming soon.
The Top 5 Horror Films of The Decade!
Get Out
Get Out was a game-changer in a number of ways. The psychological horror relies on social constructs and social commentary, building its plot and fear with themes of racism. The film is intense; it’s relatable and deep. It’s certainly one that will be spoken about for years to come!
IT
This one brought back a legendary villain and took Stephen King’s novel down a darker path. The film became the top-grossing horror film of all time, making $700 million USD on a $35 million USD budget. It also capitalized on the decade’s ’80s nostalgia addiction, providing a decade-defining horror figure in the process.
Halloween
This iconic original made its return, doing so with one of the most successful box office openings yet. Halloween’s opening weekend was massive, even leading Jamie Lee Curtis to tweet about its accomplishments. The film has since become the third biggest horror movie opening following the debut of IT: Chapter 2. It’s still one of the best of the decade and one worth checking out if you haven’t already done so.
Cabin in the Woods
Cabin in the Woods is one of the older films on the list. It arrived at a time when we thought we had seen it all. The film is fun, intense, exciting, and suspenseful. Its self-referential humor plays perfectly along the way, breaking all of the conventions of horror in the process. If you haven’t seen this, you’re missing out!
Hereditary
Hereditary is something incredible. It’s a tight story with a classic setup, offering a provocative, relatable story. With a focus on family drama and inherited mental illnesses, the film uses dread and sorrow to build its fearful moments. The film is also the most successful A24 film of all time.
