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The Top 31 Horror Movies of All Time

The definitive 31, all time.

Led by The Silence of the Lambs☠ 8.7

The Top 13 Horror Movies of 2026

The year's best in blood — 2026.

Led by Obsession☠ 8.2

The Top 31 Horror Series of All Time

The greatest horror TV, all time.

Led by Dexter: Resurrection☠ 9.0

The Top 31 Horror Movies of the 2020s

Defining horror of the 2020s.

Led by Obsession☠ 8.2

The Top 31 Horror Movies of the 2010s

Defining horror of the 2010s.

Led by In Search of Darkness☠ 8.2

The Top 31 Horror Movies of the 1980s

Defining horror of the 1980s.

Led by Aliens☠ 8.5

The Top 31 Classic Horror Movies (Pre-1970)

Horror's golden age — before 1970.

Led by Psycho☠ 8.7

The 31 Worst Horror Movies of All Time

The all-time hall of shame.

Worst: Manos: The Hands of Fate☠ 1.5

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Mermaid Chronicles Part 1: She Creature

Mermaid Chronicles Part 1: She Creature

R2001 · Horror, Fantasy, TV Movie · 91m · Rufus Sewell, Carla Gugino, Jim Piddock

Two carnies (Sewell and Gugino) abduct a mermaid in Ireland, circa 1900, and decide to transport her to America. As their ship loses its way and heads towards the mythical Forbidden Islands, the mermaid begins to display its deadly side.

IMDb 5.8🍅 38%TMDB 5.8☠ 5.6

Howling VI: The Freaks

Howling VI: The Freaks

R1991 · Horror · 102m · Brendan Hughes, Michele Matheson, Sean Sullivan

A villainous carnival owner traps a young werewolf to include in his growing menagerie of inhuman exhibits.

IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.5☠ 4.7