When it comes to making an iconic movie, it pays to look at the final months of the year, as both Halloween and Christmas offer the best chances for repeated viewing as TV channels, cinemas, and movie buffs schedule some time to indulge in some on trend watching. Now that we’re fifteen years into the new millennium, though, ignore the classics of the genre and marvel – or watch from behind a cushion or pillow – at 13 of the best scary movies of this century.
Huge advances in computer-generated effects have made it easier than ever to create incredibly elaborate scares, though as the selection below shows, sometimes when it comes to horror movies, an original and creepy idea that’s well executed can turn a low-budget indie into a movie that makes a lasting impact on the scene.
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