"Movie theaters - still, by far, the best place to enjoy a proper fright night - have been absolutely loaded with quality offerings essentially all year. They've come in all sorts of chainsaw-sharp shapes and sizes, from straight-up gorefests and slow-brewing supernatural thrillers to silly-scary sci-fi and disturbingly romantic body horror (if, indeed, there is such a thing). Some of these films were grand cinematic achievements, while others were breathtaking indie-success stories."
"We went with 13, for obvious reasons, and have listed them in order of greatness. ( Also make sure to read our list of the five most disappointing horror movies of 2025.) Here are the Top 13 Horror Movies of 2025: 1. "Weapons" It's as perfect a film - from any genre - as we've seen in 2025, a remarkably visionary piece that succeeds on so many levels and seems destined to be referred to as an all-time horror-movie classic for decades to come."
"Director Zach Cregger - having already stormed the castle with the directorial-screenwriting debut of "Barbarian" in 2022 - takes his game to an even higher level with this follow-up epic that utilizes multiple interrelated storylines to tell the complex tale of a group of grade-school children who go missing one night. Everything about the film pulls you in,"
Movie theaters remain the best place to experience horror and hosted an exceptional selection throughout 2025. The films spanned gore, slow-burn supernatural, sci-fi, and romantic body horror, combining grand cinematic achievements and indie successes. Sequels and prequels often equaled or surpassed expectations. Horror continues to lead film creativity and execution over the last five-plus years. The list ranks thirteen standout films chosen for quality and variety, timed for Halloween viewing and widely available across streaming services. The top film, Weapons, delivers visionary storytelling using interrelated storylines about missing grade-school children. The director's elevated craft and bold visions anchor several of the year's most memorable entries.
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