10 Best Horror Films of 2011
Although perhaps not quite up to the level of 2010, there are some very worthwhile highlights, thanks in large part to some significant borderline entries. However, more obscure genre films take several years to come out in this day and age, so perhaps the verdict is not over. From here on, the lists might need some revising after some time has passed. As it stands, this is a solid collection.
Notable Films sometimes labelled as horror:
The Grey, Killer Joe, Contagion, Super 8, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Melancholia
Notable Films that didn't make the cut:
The Awakening, Scream 4, Red State, The Woman, Juan of the Dead, The Innkeepers, Paranormal Activity 3, The Thing, The Rite, Final Destination 5, Detention, Grave Encounters, Some Guy Who Kills People, Hobo with a Shotgun, Silent House, The Resident, The Enemy, Intruders, The Caller, The Tunnel, The Divide, The Darkest Hour, The Whisperer in Darkness, Chillerama, Livid, Apollo 18, Red Riding Hood, Twixt, Priest
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Notable Films sometimes labelled as horror:
The Grey, Killer Joe, Contagion, Super 8, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Melancholia
Notable Films that didn't make the cut:
The Awakening, Scream 4, Red State, The Woman, Juan of the Dead, The Innkeepers, Paranormal Activity 3, The Thing, The Rite, Final Destination 5, Detention, Grave Encounters, Some Guy Who Kills People, Hobo with a Shotgun, Silent House, The Resident, The Enemy, Intruders, The Caller, The Tunnel, The Divide, The Darkest Hour, The Whisperer in Darkness, Chillerama, Livid, Apollo 18, Red Riding Hood, Twixt, Priest
Jump Back to 10 Best Horror Films of 1900 & 1901
Jump Back to 10 Best Horror Films of 1911
Jump Back to 10 Best Horror Films of 1921
Jump Back to 10 Best Horror Films of 1931
Jump Back to 10 Best Horror Films of 1941
Jump Back to 10 Best Horror Films of 1951
Jump Back to 10 Best Horror Films of 1961
Jump Back to 10 Best Horror Films of 1971
Jump Back to 10 Best Horror Films of 1981
Jump Back to 10 Best Horror Films of 1991
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