I’m a horror genre lover and a somewhat particular one at that. There’s something to be said for camp horror for sure, but camp is what it is and bad writing is just bad writing. I’ll leave you to decipher the difference between the two. However, no matter what, these movies are a must-see for any horror fan.

1. The Abandoned (Die Verlassenen)
2. The Orphanage (El Orfanato)
3. Let the right one in (Låt den rätte komma in)
4. 28 days later
5. Below
6. Ghost Story

I note these movies as being particularly good for either their story, cinematography or both. One that I will point out as being particularly brilliant is 28 days later, possibly the most recognizable of the group. It is, in my mind, the single best horror film in the last 30 years (The Shining gets top spot from me) and might be the defining film for the zombie genre. Yes, I know they weren’t technically zombies but let’s not split hairs, 28 days later is brilliant. The story is brilliant, the cinematography is excellent, the acting is great and the score/soundtrack are right on. Keep in mind none of these are for the squeamish, they’re not bloody slasher pics but they don’t exactly pull their punches.