The Best Horror Movies of 2026: A Ranked List of the Year's Standout Scares
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William Earl
Summary
A ranking and review of the best horror movies released in 2026, covering standout films like 'Obsession,' 'Backrooms,' and 'Hokum,' while also critiquing unnecessary sequels such as 'Scream 7' and 'The Strangers – Chapter 3.' The article notes that 2026 has been a surprisingly strong year for horror, with both low-budget hits and major studio releases delivering quality scares.
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VarietyThe Best Horror Movies of 2026: A Ranked List of the Year's Standout Scaresvariety.comKey quotes
· 2 pulled2026 has already been a wild year for horror, from low-budget box office hits ('Backrooms,' 'Obsession') to sequels the world could have lived without ('Scream 7,' 'The Strangers – Chapter 3').
In a year loaded with scary movies, many of them were good-to-great, a welcome surprise that kept multiplexes busy.
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