The 15 best horror movies released in 2016
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- DirectorBabak AnvariStarsNarges RashidiAvin ManshadiBobby NaderiAs a mother and daughter struggle to cope with the terrors of the post-revolution, war-torn Tehran of the 1980s, a mysterious evil begins to haunt their home.The success of Under the Shadow firstly credits to its very well written screenplay. Yet direction, cinematography and most of the performances are great as well. The best horror film of 2016.
- DirectorRoxanne BenjaminMatt Bettinelli-OlpinDavid BrucknerStarsChad VillellaMatt Bettinelli-OlpinKristina PesicFive interlocking tales of terror follow the fates of a group of weary travellers who confront their worst nightmares - and darkest secrets - over one long night on a desolate stretch of desert highway.A lovecraftian horror anthology of much creepiness and unexpected turns.
- DirectorRobert EggersStarsAnya Taylor-JoyRalph InesonKate DickieA family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession.Roger Eggers made the surprise in 2016 with the ominous Witch. Perhaps it doesn't deserve 100% its hype, but The Witch certainly is a creepy horror tale with an unforgettable finale.
- DirectorDavid FarrStarsClémence PoésyDavid MorrisseyStephen Campbell MooreA couple expecting their first child discover an unnerving difference between themselves and the couple living in the flat below them who are also having a baby.Even if the plot twists aren't always convincing, the screenplay is really impressive while direction, edit, sound design and performances are all first rate. A remarkable debut from David Farr.
- DirectorKaryn KusamaStarsLogan Marshall-GreenEmayatzy CorinealdiMichiel HuismanWhen a man accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, the unsettling past reopens old wounds and creates new tensions.The Invitation is a manipulative psychological thriller which has in store an amazing twist in the last minutes.
- DirectorAli AbbasiStarsEllen Dorrit PetersenCosmina StratanPeter ChristoffersenLouise and Kasper want to become parents but Louise is unable to have children. She seals a pact with her Romanian maid, Elena, to bear Louise's child, but things don't turn out as they planned.A very interesting horror film which mostly leans on building an atmosphere of dread. It makes it successfully thanks to Ali Abassi's neat direction, the exciting cinematography and the well organized editing. The story of Shelley isn't very original but is told through a very elliptical narration. This will begrudge many viewers with limited patience.
- DirectorOz PerkinsStarsEmma RobertsKiernan ShipkaLucy BoyntonTwo girls must battle a mysterious evil force when they get left behind at their boarding school over winter break.Oz Perkins makes a remarkable debut. February is an example on how to create dreadful atmosphere and to scare just by showing as less as possible.
- DirectorNa Hong-jinStarsJun KunimuraHwang Jung-minKwak Do-wonSoon after a stranger arrives in a little village, a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman, drawn into the incident, is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.The rambling screenplay has its issues but direction and editing are truly inspiring (loud example the scene of the battle between the two samans).
- DirectorMike FlanaganStarsElizabeth ReaserLulu WilsonAnnalise BassoIn 1967 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her daughters add a new stunt to bolster their seance scam business by inviting an evil presence into their home, not realizing how dangerous it is.The screenplay has its flaws but it impresses because of the well - written characters and the force of all the performances in order to support them. The direction is atmospheric and in conjunction with the functional editing and the proper use of the special effects, it manages to create some very creepy scenes avoiding the easy and annoying way of the jump scares.
- DirectorCan EvrenolStarsMehmet CerrahogluGörkem KasalErgun KuyucuA squad of unsuspecting cops go through a trapdoor to Hell when they stumble upon a Black Mass in an abandoned building.A morbid, dark film. Visually very similar to Hellraiser's hellish universe.
- DirectorJames WanStarsVera FarmigaPatrick WilsonMadison WolfeEd and Lorraine Warren travel to North London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by a supernatural spirit.Due to me, The Conjuring 2 is superior than its predecessor. It's always a joy to watch these so damn well-directed horror scenes James Wan creates.
- DirectorYeon Sang-hoStarsGong YooJung Yu-miMa Dong-seokWhile a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.Train to Busan is an amazingly enjoyable ride. It's inventive and well executed but it has a tense to melodrama preventing it for a higher rank.
- DirectorS. Craig ZahlerStarsKurt RussellPatrick WilsonMatthew FoxIn the dying days of the old west, an elderly sheriff and his posse set out to rescue their town's doctor from cannibalistic cave dwellers.This is a strange movie. It begins as a character study in the tradition of John Ford with a Tarantino touch. Except that the whole thing ends up in horror and brutality, a climax that resembled, due to me, the Descent.
- DirectorDarren Lynn BousmanStarsJessica LowndesJoe AndersonLin ShayeAn investigative reporter teams up with a police officer to solve the mystery of why a seemingly good man murdered her sister's family.A very interesting, ambitious and also underrated film with biggest advantage its disturbing vintage atmosphere.
- DirectorGregg BishopStarsChase WilliamsonHannah FiermanJustin WelbornA bachelor party becomes a savage fight for survival when the groomsmen unwittingly unleash a fabled predator upon the festivities.This is the full-length version of the short from the VHS. And it's a success due to its gory fun, the satisfying special effects and a haunting climax.