I don't think it's being said enough, but 2025 was a killer year for the horror genre. When people go back and have to choose which of these entries will join the best horror movies list, they'll have to pick between massive hits like Weapons, Frankenstein, Sinners, Bring Her Back, 28 Years Later, and The Conjuring: Last Rites. I could list more, but there's an important thing that needs to be addressed.
I love horror movies, and I have to say, the past seven or eight years have really churned out some quality movies that delivered some chills I won't soon forget. That said, I can't help but notice a trend that keeps popping up, and I'm hoping filmmakers exercise caution when incorporating it into upcoming movies in 2026 and beyond.
