Horror movies, according to yours truly.

In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.

This film has an incredibly realistic and likeable core cast, who get killed in some really disgusting and unconventional ways. West also explores the fear we all have of getting older and not achieving the life we want, while challenging the conventional moral code of traditional slashers.

Now that Chris and his girlfriend, Rose, have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway with Missy and Dean. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries leads him to a truth that he never could have imagined.

As Peele’s, an acclaimed comedian, directorial debut- he created a cinematic masterpiece. While adding signature dark humor, the psychological threats our protagonist faces are absolutely horrifying. These scares also work double-duty as digestible, yet nuanced, depictions of race conflict in America during the first Trump term. This is one of, if not my absolute, favorite films of all time.

When a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game goes awry in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends, and one party gone very, very wrong.

This movie is so funny because it succeeds in keeping the dialogue super grounded in reality. Rachel Sennot is an absolute comedic genius and she stands out so greatly in this film. The story also explores many problems in the upper class and with young people today, but does so without feeling too preachy.

When a demon takes possession of her, high-school hottie Jennifer (Megan Fox) turns a hungry eye on guys who never stood a chance with her before. While evil Jennifer satisfies her appetite for human flesh with the school's male population, her nerdy friend, Needy (Amanda Seyfried), learns what's happening and vows to put an end to the carnage.

Although the beast in this one is technically demonic, I would also define Jennifer as a vampire by definition. This film was ahead of its time, as it created a sexy and violent story that explores the female experience so artfully. It also feels like an important part of queer cinema, and is undeniably fun to watch.

When the matriarch of the Graham family passes away, her daughter and grandchildren begin to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry, trying to outrun the sinister fate they have inherited.

Ari Aster has created some of the most disturbing films ever made in my opinion. This one is no exception, as it tells the story of a family dealing with grief and inherited mental illness- and then being tormented by a demonic cult. The story is artfully put-together and, is shown in such a artful and psychologically terrifying way.