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The Best Horror Movies of 2015 So Far, Ranked
12 horror flicks worth your time
This year hasn't seen a huge horror hit yet, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few flicks worth your time. We'll start with a remake that may not have been worth a full theater ticket, but it's certainly a decent a rental.
12. Poltergeist
Given that its a pretty loyal remake, there aren't many surprises for those who are familiar with the 1982 original. It lands a spot on the list mainly because its filmmakers make an admirable effort of paying homage to its predecessor. And who doesn't love Sam Rockwell? (Photo: MGM)
11. Insidious: Chapter 3
Pulling its weight at the box office, but with mixed reviews from critics, Insidious's third installment manages to squeak by merely due to its pure entertainment value ... (Photo: Focus Features)
Insidious: Chapter 3: Returning hero
... But or those of you who enjoyed the first two, you'll find Lin Shaye's heroic turn as Elise rewarding, and if you like to be shocked, this one will certainly give you the jumps. (Photo: Focus Features)
10. Unfriended
Welcome to the social media jungle. It's certainly not for the faint of heart in Unfriended. If you're looking for something entirely different from your average film, this one takes place entirely on a teen's computer screen, pop-up chat videos and all. The story also takes place in real-time, which gives it an authentic sense of urgency. (Photo: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment)
9. Let Us Prey
Missing Game of Thrones? You can catch one of its stars, Liam Cunningham (Davos) in this Indie horror flick about an unusual man with supernatural abilities. The man finds himself mysteriously trapped in a jail cell. Script aside, its direction and key performances earn the religious-themed creepfest a place on the list. (Photo: Fantastic Films)
8. The Atticus Institute
The film's docudrama style gives it an eerie realism that transports the viewer back to a 1970s psychology lab, where strange experiments are afoot. The now government-controlled facility in Pennsylvania is home to the only officially confirmed case of possession. But they can't keep it a secret forever. After 40 years of silence, those involved come out of the shadows, and the result is mesmerizing. (Photo: Anchor Bay Entertainment)
7. The House on Pine Street
This unique and poignant socially-conscious tale centers around a pregnant woman who is terrified of becoming a mother. The House on Pine Street is a slow-burning psychological work of art that deserves a viewing. It's kind of Rosemary's Baby meets The Amityville Horror. The film has already been named on many best-of lists for the year. (Photo: E3W Productions)
6. The Gallows
'Found footage' films are still very much in vogue, and this low-budget teen horror flick utilizes its technique to create some truly chilling visuals... (Photo: Warner Bros.)
The Gallows: Found footage done right
Students in small-town USA are putting on an old staged production, but they discover that some things aren't meant to be remade. We just hope they don't say Macbeth three times. (Photo by: Warner Bros.)
5. It Follows
After sex comes...terror! This story has enough mystery to both keep you interested and give you some serious psychological creepy feels. Plus ... (Photo: RADiUS-TWC)
It Follows: A scare for cinephiles
... the cinematography is breathtaking. (Photo: RADiUS-TWC)
4. Maggie
An unlikely family drama turned zombie horror, Maggie is truly unique and heartbreaking ... (Photo: Roadside Attractions)
Maggie: Arnold is actually good
Arnold Schwarzenegger shows a different side of his acting chops as a protective father to a young girl, played by the brilliant Abigail Breslin, who has been infected with the zombie virus. (Photo: Roadside Attractions)
3. Creep
You may be sick of The Blair Witch Project 'found footage' gimmick by now, but Creep manages to steer clear of genre clichés. The lovable Mark Duplass (Safety Not Guaranteed) stars as a father who has terminal brain cancer and wants to document some fond memories on camera for his son. Without spoiling a thing, we'll just say things are not quite what they seem. (Photo: Blumhouse Productions)
2. We Are Still Here
A B-movie that disguises itself as an A-movie is generally pretty notable. While the story's themes are pretty standard, the movie is everything but. Its middle-aged scream queen, Barbara Crampton, gives a truly gripping performance as a grieving mother, and the visual effects give it a raw and horrific realism that lands it at No. 2 on our list. (Photo: Dark Sky Films)
1. The Gift
Released August 7, The Gift is the most recent on the list, but it has also received the most impressive Metacritic stats, with a critics' score of 78 and a user average of 8.2. A happy couple's life is sent into a tailspin when an old acquaintance comes into their life, making them re-evaluate their wedded bliss. Its clever twists and turns will keep even the most cynical movie goer guessing. (Photo: Blumhouse Productions)
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This year hasn't seen a huge horror hit yet, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few flicks worth your time. We'll start with a remake that may not have been worth a full theater ticket, but it's certainly a decent a rental.
12. Poltergeist
Given that its a pretty loyal remake, there aren't many surprises for those who are familiar with the 1982 original. It lands a spot on the list mainly because its filmmakers make an admirable effort of paying homage to its predecessor. And who doesn't love Sam Rockwell? (Photo: MGM)
11. Insidious: Chapter 3
Pulling its weight at the box office, but with mixed reviews from critics, Insidious's third installment manages to squeak by merely due to its pure entertainment value ... (Photo: Focus Features)
Insidious: Chapter 3: Returning hero
... But or those of you who enjoyed the first two, you'll find Lin Shaye's heroic turn as Elise rewarding, and if you like to be shocked, this one will certainly give you the jumps. (Photo: Focus Features)
10. Unfriended
Welcome to the social media jungle. It's certainly not for the faint of heart in Unfriended. If you're looking for something entirely different from your average film, this one takes place entirely on a teen's computer screen, pop-up chat videos and all. The story also takes place in real-time, which gives it an authentic sense of urgency. (Photo: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment)
9. Let Us Prey
Missing Game of Thrones? You can catch one of its stars, Liam Cunningham (Davos) in this Indie horror flick about an unusual man with supernatural abilities. The man finds himself mysteriously trapped in a jail cell. Script aside, its direction and key performances earn the religious-themed creepfest a place on the list. (Photo: Fantastic Films)
8. The Atticus Institute
The film's docudrama style gives it an eerie realism that transports the viewer back to a 1970s psychology lab, where strange experiments are afoot. The now government-controlled facility in Pennsylvania is home to the only officially confirmed case of possession. But they can't keep it a secret forever. After 40 years of silence, those involved come out of the shadows, and the result is mesmerizing. (Photo: Anchor Bay Entertainment)
7. The House on Pine Street
This unique and poignant socially-conscious tale centers around a pregnant woman who is terrified of becoming a mother. The House on Pine Street is a slow-burning psychological work of art that deserves a viewing. It's kind of Rosemary's Baby meets The Amityville Horror. The film has already been named on many best-of lists for the year. (Photo: E3W Productions)
6. The Gallows
'Found footage' films are still very much in vogue, and this low-budget teen horror flick utilizes its technique to create some truly chilling visuals... (Photo: Warner Bros.)
The Gallows: Found footage done right
Students in small-town USA are putting on an old staged production, but they discover that some things aren't meant to be remade. We just hope they don't say Macbeth three times. (Photo by: Warner Bros.)
5. It Follows
After sex comes...terror! This story has enough mystery to both keep you interested and give you some serious psychological creepy feels. Plus ... (Photo: RADiUS-TWC)
It Follows: A scare for cinephiles
... the cinematography is breathtaking. (Photo: RADiUS-TWC)
4. Maggie
An unlikely family drama turned zombie horror, Maggie is truly unique and heartbreaking ... (Photo: Roadside Attractions)
Maggie: Arnold is actually good
Arnold Schwarzenegger shows a different side of his acting chops as a protective father to a young girl, played by the brilliant Abigail Breslin, who has been infected with the zombie virus. (Photo: Roadside Attractions)
3. Creep
You may be sick of The Blair Witch Project 'found footage' gimmick by now, but Creep manages to steer clear of genre clichés. The lovable Mark Duplass (Safety Not Guaranteed) stars as a father who has terminal brain cancer and wants to document some fond memories on camera for his son. Without spoiling a thing, we'll just say things are not quite what they seem. (Photo: Blumhouse Productions)
2. We Are Still Here
A B-movie that disguises itself as an A-movie is generally pretty notable. While the story's themes are pretty standard, the movie is everything but. Its middle-aged scream queen, Barbara Crampton, gives a truly gripping performance as a grieving mother, and the visual effects give it a raw and horrific realism that lands it at No. 2 on our list. (Photo: Dark Sky Films)
1. The Gift
Released August 7, The Gift is the most recent on the list, but it has also received the most impressive Metacritic stats, with a critics' score of 78 and a user average of 8.2. A happy couple's life is sent into a tailspin when an old acquaintance comes into their life, making them re-evaluate their wedded bliss. Its clever twists and turns will keep even the most cynical movie goer guessing. (Photo: Blumhouse Productions)
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