This past year was notably a rough one for blockbusters, as many franchise films and tentpole releases failed to generate expected interest – but for the horror genre, the exact opposite was the case. Scary movies thrived in 2023, as not only was there a clear audience hunger, but filmmakers delivered some exceptional work to both the big screen and streaming services.
I personally ended up watching more than 40 new horror movies this year, and while it was a challenge to rank them, I’ve worked to put together my list of the best of the best. It’s a diverse mix of subgenres and tones, but if you haven’t seen any of them, I recommend them all.
