What’s not to love about slashers?

But, if only the Oscars recognized some of that brilliance, too.

Deep Redis widely considered Argento’s masterpiece.

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It’s a near-flawless film with great direction, sharp writing, and decent performances.

The horror movie tracks a ravenous zombie creature as it makes its way through a secluded forest.

Released in 1960, it predated other classics likeThe Texas Chainsaw Massacreand evenPsychoby a few months.

Kate Siegel as Maddie on her laptop while a masked man stands behind her in Hush

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This very early slasher was a game changer that continues to heavily influence horror today.

It’s competently shot, lighted, and makes great use of different camera angles.

Xhas become one of 2020’s biggest standoutsfor how incredibly well-shot and acted it is.

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Next is another of his films,Pearl, a prequel toX, once again starring Mia Goth.

It’s a film and a role that’ll constantly be praised despite not lifting off during award seasons.

Screamchanged slasher movies for the better.

Tony Todd in ‘Candyman’ (1992) with bees coming out of his mouth

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It can’t be understated how significant this masterpiece is to cinema.

It’s a masterclass in suspense and atmosphere that forever changed the face of horror.

Everything about this slasher classic is iconic.

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It’s simplya must-watch for all horror fansfor how incredibly made and scored it was.

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A creepy smiling doll in Dario Argento’s ‘Deep Red’

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The shocking yoga death scene from In a Violent Nature (2024).

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The horror movie tracks a ravenous zombie creature as it makes its way through a secluded forest.

Karlheinz Bohm filming one of his victims in Peeping Tom

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Mia Goth does a “shush” motion while being lit by a dull red light in ‘X.'

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Pearl closing her eyes praying in ‘Pearl’ (2022)

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Courteney Cox, Jamie Kennedy, and Neve Campbell in the bloody ending of Scream (1996).

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Gunnar Hansen as Leatherface wielding a chainsaw outside in Texas Chain saw Massacre

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A frightened Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) doesn’t know Michael Myers is standing behind her in Halloween (1978).

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