As important to the genre as the ' 70s, '80s, and '90s were, the 21st century has been pivotal for horror movies. Since the year 2000, some of the best horror films ever made were released, spanning subgenres covering slashers, witchraft, psychological terror, supernatural tales, and more.

Picking out the very best horror movies from the past 25 years can be difficult . Most are critically acclaimed horror films, with some even nominated for Oscars . Others are downright terrifying, while some managed to start lucrative, long-running franchises. Either way, they are all must-see projects for horror fans, especially if you've somehow never seen them before.

Saw (2004)

Two men look at a dead body on the floor in Saw

In terms of critcal reception, Saw has the worst among the mov

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