These lists includes films that we have seen for the first time in 2017, though they tend to include films released within that year they are not limited too or controlled by that rule. That’s why my lists also tend to preview a film you likely haven’t been able to see yet. Though that’s not probably to happen this year since I haven’t had a chance to see The Endless, Death House, and Tragedy Girls yet. But, I have every reason to believe they would have landed pretty high on this list. Well know for sure come next years list. That said, it is always a pleasure to debut films like Raw on these lists in the hopes that you will see them and enjoy them as I have. Speaking of Raw, the cannibal veterinarian from France is strongly dominating many of the lists you see out there this year. See, I told you it was worth it.
For myself, the real surprise with this list is how many are mainstream films and the inclusion of a film by a director I notoriously profess to despise. Don’t worry, there is plenty of off the wall, cerebral, psychological, eccentric horror on this list. This last year was one of the most prolific for horror and our lists were a challenge to create, but create we must! With no further argument (unless you choose to do so in the comments below) here is Jeff’s Top 13 Horror Films of 2017
1. The Devil's Candy
Yes, metalheads have weaknesses, and The Devil’s Candy is most likely the greatest.
2. IT
This is a love letter to the master of written horror and Andy Muschietti doesn’t hold back on the homage.
3. Samara Weaving
She stormed into the horror genre as Heather in the first season of Ash vs Evil Dead. With this years number threes she's made the genre her own...
Mayhem
The violence and humor is cranked up to eleven and Weaver is hilarious as she lets herself get swept up into the insanity.
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The Babysitter
This movie is a brilliant mix of Home Alone, The Craft, Adventures in Babysitting, and drenched with blood and dark humor.
4. The Girl With All the Gifts
This is a very original zombie film that toys with all the questions about humanity, what it is, what it may become, and how we factor into the evolution.
5. The Killing of a Sacred Deer
The film is a piece of disturbing art that forces you to make moral decisions that, no matter the outcome, will damn you to hell.
6. It Comes at Night
Isolation and distrust of others are the real monsters here and there’s just enough outside force to keep the tension palpable.
7. Get Out
There is march darker and sinister plot at play here that while recognizes the stereotypes, sinks much lower inter the realm of a mad scientist.
8. The Lure
The Lure should be ripping out throats and hearts everywhere.
9. A Cure for Wellness
A Cure for Wellness marks a triumphant return for gothic style horror.
10. Better Watch Out
An introduction to a twisted manipulative killer we hope to see more of.
11. Eloise
Eloise is definitely a character unto itself and filming it there is only the frosting on the cake.
12. Split
The film was gripping, tense, and mind-bending, McAvoy’s brilliant portrayal of the quintessential psychotic antagonist is what put this film on our list.
13. The Monster Project
It’s a fun film that delivers exactly what you expect from the convoluted storyline to relatively clean in camera graphics.
Honorable Mentions:
Never Hike Alone
Great acting, avoiding cheesy effects, and storylines, with a love for the details and dedication to production values that adds to the mythos in ways one never could have imagined.
Mosaic
Soderbergh may be understating the artistic aspect of Mosaic, but that’s okay since it seems to defy standard conventions.
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