There was a time when the horror genre was synonymous with monsters and zombies, blood and gore. But the 2010s gave birth to a new crop of films that redefined what makes a film truly horrific. Now, expertly-written supernatural and psychological thrillers have managed to dig into our darkest fears, custom-tailored to those we experience in the 21st century.

These 13 films prove that you don’t need to be a “horror fan” in order to leave the theater feeling fully creeped out. There’s truly something for everyone.

13 Scary Movies that Revitalized the Horror Genre

 

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