30 Horror Movies That Are Over 90% On Rotten Tomatoes
The term "advanced horror," generally used to refer to a thriller of a "higher quality" than the genre it's known for, gets a bad rap among the genre's biggest fans. And here's why: It's only logical that classic slasher films like Halloween or A Nightmare on Elm Street don't deserve to be put on the same page as recent award-winning horror films like The Babadook or Behind It.' .
What if I told you that all four games have a Rotten Tomatoes rating of over 90%? In fact, there are many other excellent horror films in different styles and tones that fall into the same percentage range that have earned the right to the same standard under the critical review aggregator rules. Let's just take a look at 30 of our favorite examples, shall we?
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) - 96%
You've probably never seen a vampire movie (or a horror movie in general) quite like A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night , which was praised by 96% of critics for its extremely unique performance. Filmed in black and white and deftly incorporating traditional horror elements into a calm and realistic tone, Iranian director Anna Lily Amirpour traces the development of a relationship between a troubled young man (Arash Marandi) and a mysterious woman (Sheila Bhand).
Aliens (1979) - 98%
Viewers could (and should) debate forever whether the first installment of the long-running Alien film franchise and Sigourney Weaver's debut as Ellen Ripley was sci-fi or horror. Still, at least most critics (98% out of 132 on RT) agree that any way you look at it, it's a very effective Ridley Scott atmospheric thriller in which an interplanetary commercial cargo ship pursues a beast. - Of course, it's scary.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - 95%
Writer-director Wes Craven's story of dreamy, dreamy, hideously ugly teenager (Heather Langenkamp) Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) opens one of the most beloved horror franchises of all time. However, the original A Nightmare on Elm Street is the series with the best reviews and the only one close to the 90% range.
A Quiet Place (2018) - 96%
Fans of NBC's The Office and movie critics won't look at Jim Halpert any differently after starring alongside actor John Krasinski in the horror classic A Quiet Place . With an impressive 96% positive rating out of 387 on RT, critics seem to have a lot to say about this groundbreaking and touching drama about a world forced to live in silence. Hunt your prey by detecting sounds.
The Babadook (2014) - 98%
On RT, 98% of critics praise Australian writer-director Jennifer Kent as a modern horror masterpiece, not just for its stunningly dark tone and gruesome gore, but for what it actually is. The titular creature, The Babadook , one of the greatest villains of modern horror, is a symbolic representation of widowed single mother Amelia's (A.K. Davis) own grief and the increasingly unstable tendencies that follow, but is still effortlessly terrifying in its basis.
The Birds (1963) - 94%
Proof that Alfred Hitchcock's mastery of suspense has stood the test of time is RT's 94 percent rating for The Birds , which includes nearly every review since 2000. Most agree that this tale of a Coastal village is about a destructive, goosebump-inducing creature that preys on various breeds of an unlikely winged enemy.
Frankenstein (1931) - 94%
Although the story is very different from the one told in Mary Shelley's groundbreaking novel, it's easy to see why James Whale's Frankenstein was the way it is.
The final presentation of this instructive story about challenging nature. 94% positive reviews RT was particularly impressed with Boris Karloff's performance as arguably the classic monster and jewel in the crown of the interconnected universe as creator-in-chief Colin Clive.
Bride of Frankenstein (1935) - 98%
James Whale returns to the world of Mary Shelley's classic with an all-original new chapter that's 98% ready for RT, better than its iconic predecessor. Bride of Frankenstein is also the perfect date movie for horror fans, starring the brilliantly maligned Elsa Lanchester, who is forced by Henry Frankenstein to become the romantic partner of Karloff the monster.
the office of Dr. Caligari (1919) - 96%
Robert Wayne's surreal silent masterpiece "The Office of Dr. Wayne". Caligari is considered the first true horror film, and its major influence on the genre can only be seen in its critical reception. With 96% on RT, critics seem to be in awe of this extraordinary example of the evocative power of German Expressionism, in which Caesar (Konrad Widt) is forced to kill his hypnotized slave (Werner Krauss).
Monsters (1932) - 95%
Tod Browning's gruesome tale of revenge, featuring real circus performers, was controversial at the time due to its naturalistic portrayal of some truly incredible acts. However, Freaks has since become one of the most acclaimed thrillers of all time with a 95% positive rating from 56 reviews on RT.
Exit (2017) - 98%
Jordan Peele went from one of comedy's biggest stars to one of the most respected horror writers after releasing this instant noir horror classic, which is poignantly and persistently thought-provoking about modern racism. Oscar winner Exit was holding on to 100% until professional troll Armand White analyzed the national reviews and brought it up to an impressive current score of 98% from 404 reviews.
Halloween (1978) - 96%
The film that made Jamie Lee Curtis a true scream queen, terrorized the world with an unstoppable Michael Myers, and John Carpenter's best film remains the highest rated slasher on Rotten Tomatoes with a 96% critic rating. The audience rating and rating is 89%. It makes sense, then, that the masterfully suspenseful Halloween would be considered the film that laid the foundation for an enduring subgenre, not to mention the greatest film of all time.
Your House (2020) - 100%
A rare example of a horror film (or film of any genre) that is 100% Rotten Tomatoes compliant is the Netflix original horror film His House . This is not just the story of a couple of Sudanese refugees (Sope Dsiru, Unmi Mosaku) struggling to start a new life in England. From writer/director Remy Weeks, the haunted house thriller features bold social commentary that goes even further. Disturbing as are its supernatural elements.
The Host (2020) - 99%
Perhaps the most famous Homecoming theme comes from the overwhelming success of The Host , which was developed, shot and released exclusively on Shadder during the Covid-19 pandemic. Director Rob Savage's excellent Video Call Horror has only one negative review out of 97 reviews on RT.
Attack of the Body Snatchers (1956) - 98%
Jack Feeney's paranoid tale of humans being tricked into being replaced by near-perfect alien counterparts has inspired several live-action adaptations over the decades. However, the band's first film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, directed by Don Siegel, received the best reviews ever, with 98% of critics raving about the witty social commentary.
Then It Comes (2015) - 95%
Writer-director David Robert Mitchell deftly amps up one of the horror genre's most infamous clichés with a deft depiction of sex and saving grace in Mickey Monroe 's Jay . Even some of RT's 270 critics who (for some reason) didn't find its titular shape-shifting entity particularly horrifying can't deny that the dreamlike atmosphere, soundtrack and '80s aesthetic are unforgettable experiences.
Jaws (1975) - 97%
Many of Steven Spielberg's best movies are in the 90% range on Rotten Tomatoes, with the top three: Time Out at 99% , Schindler's List at 98% and this highly influential animal movie at 97%. The surprising success of Jaws , which briefly topped the list of the highest-grossing films of all time, created the modern definition of a summer blockbuster and scared the hell out of a nation, wasn't its aura of high-performance mystery. By design, but also by necessity, as the film had many technical problems with the main antagonist: the great white shark.
King Kong (1933) - 96%
A 96% Rotten Tomatoes score for one of the most influential monster movies of all time is further proof that (in most cases) you can't outdo the original. Since then, the titular creature , King Kong, has appeared in countless films, most recently 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong , but no film (not even Peter Jackson's excellent remake) has had the same critical success as the thrilling adventure that began in 1933.
La Lalona (2020) - 96%
It seems that at least some user reviews are confusing this exclusive shader with the similarly titled The Conjuring (which only got 28% on RT), which explains its 62% views. However, most critics who have seen Bustamante's Golden Globe-nominated Lerona, directed by Bustamante, consider it an unforgettable film that uniquely combines elements of the traditional Spanish legend that inspired it with the real-life events of the political upheaval in Guatemala.
Let The One In (2008) - 98%
Jon Oswid Lindqvist's novel Let the Faithful , about a tormented boy (Kare Hedebrandt) who meets a mysterious, unusual and unusual girl, rarely deals with vampirism in a haunting and soulful way. Matt Reeves' secret dangerous friend will be an impressive sight for English-language moviegoers in 2010's Let Me In , but Thomas Alfredsson's Swedish coming-of-age drama scored 10% on RT.
Night of the Living Dead (1968) - 96%
George A. There are few other examples of great zombie fiction besides Romero's long-running Dead franchise, but the one that started it remains the best in the eyes of critics. Night of the Living Dead was a revolutionary moment in the horror genre, introducing our modern definition of zombies and starring a black actor (Dwayne Jones) in the lead role, leaning heavily on the underlying social commentary that Den of Geek , its writer and director claimed it was never intentional.
Nosferatu (1922) - 97%
Universal's original 1931 film Dracula , directed by Bela Lugosi, also holds a 94% best horror film rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but it's not as high as the first true stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic. On RT, 97% of critics recognized German director FW Murnau 's Nosferatu as not only one of the scariest vampire films of all time (with a special nod to Max Schreck's Count Orlock), but also one of the greatest silent film masterpieces. movie time. .
Psycho (1960) - 96%
While not the highest-rated horror film on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest-rated horror film on the site (96% rating from 111 reviews and a strong audience rating based on ratings from 100,000 users) is Psycho . It's easy to see why this brilliant psychological thriller cemented Alfred Hitchcock's title as a master of suspense, from the superb performances of Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh to the iconic shower scene.
Rosemary's Baby (1968) - 96%
Perhaps the three rotten reviews that dropped Rosemary's Baby to 96% on Rotten Tomatoes were written by critics who didn't understand the perils of parenthood. Others hailed director Roman Polanski's foreboding nightmare starring Mia Farrow as a masterclass in slow-build relentless dread.
Ringu (1998) - 98%
अरो मूलधारार, रुज्ञान अधिन्यारा with The Ring 2002 — 2002 71% compared to last year. 98% on RT Hideo Nakata's Ringu रे टड़ आ कर्बे... हय ়टो एक स्टेवण।
(1991) - 95%
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Train to Busan (2016) - 94%
at a time when George A. See More 94% on RT Not one of the best horror films to come out of Korea , one of the most realistic zombie movies in recent memory, one of the most heart-warming movies of all time. - boringly mormantic.
Under the Shadow (2016) - 99%
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The Vampire (1932) - 98%
1930-1930 AD. आलो चकडेर मन जाय करा Dracula रात्र र आणी थिल्य न आ। 98% शुर्ण करे -- अंत्रमुगग धकर, पराबास त्ब अ बंग श आत्ल गवाला में करा का जाई का जाई.
The Welling (2016) - 99%
Watch more - Watch more on RT 99%, அக்கை பர்பிப்பிக்கிர் ந) அர்மைம்ம்மை ஆச க, கக் வா் dark comedy, and அக்கு அஙு ஶ புர்கு र உ பக்கத்தர, ுக்கு ரும்ப்பிக்கிக்கு அக்குக்கு. Paranoia
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