The Best Horror Movies of 2020
Refreshing perspectives and new names… The year in horror!
1. Antebellum
Necessary, distressing, and breath talking, it is a journey through the real horrors and the inequalities of our society, with a central metaphor that is both appalling and alarmingly plausible.
2. His House
His House provides an intriguing metaphor for migration and how difficult it is to leave behind a past of violence and loss. Great casting, subtle cinematography, and an engaging and touching plot make it a great watch.
3. Blood Quantum
Brutal, very graphic at times, but also very grounded and emotional, the movie goes deep into the social commentary roots of the zombie flick and gets out of the depths refreshed, with its unique indigenous approach.
4. The Invisible Man
Exceptional use of an old classic, this version of the invisible man is told through the perspective of his victim. Should people around believe her?
5. The Platform (El Hoyo)
Brutal and subtly political, The Platform is one of those cheap but very creative films.
6. Possessor
Confusion, identity issues, and violent deaths abound in a sea of blood and visually instigating vignettes.
7. The Lodge
The sense of space, claustrophobia, and isolation is almost tangible, and the titular lodge is a central character here. A beautiful and suffocating film to be watched on a big screen.
8. Swallow
Unnerving and well-paced, this subtle body horror is not for everyone. But it delivers good-bizarre moments and fantastic acting, especially with Haley Bennett’s protagonist, Hunter.
9. The Vast of Night
The Vast of Night is built upon odd conversations and very creative cinematography. It keeps you on your toes, with nothing but excellent storytelling.
10. Bacurau
The most dangerous game, and how! Well-paced and properly odd, this is a gem of a weird movie set in the hinterlands of Brazil.
Honorable mentions: Host (accomplishing a lot with just a little, Host takes the idea of an online séance on Zoom gone wrong to some dark consequences. Timely); Bad Hair (fun, with an unbelievable supporting cast, Bad Hair brings a refreshing perspective to an excellent comedy horror with social commentary); I’m Thinking of Ending Things (is it horror? I don’t think so but I saw it in couple of lists. It is sure a great film!); Come to Daddy (come for Elijah Wood’s hair, stay for the crazy twists and turns).
