Horror movies have been around for quite a while now, and classics like Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm St, and The Thing have inspired multiple other contemporary horror film franchises. In contrast, Halloween and Scream and others have seen a resurgence drawing fans back to the theatre — so much that we had to ask ourselves which ones are our favorites and what are the favorites of the readers on IGN?
Welcome back for another edition of Let's Talk About. Today's topic is all about our favorite contemporary horror movies. With Nope releasing last week, we thought it would be a great time to discuss your and our opinions on the recent horror movies and whether they can create the same thrill, suspense, and jump scares that films of the past were known for.
So what is your favorite contemporary horror movie? Who are your favorite horror filmmakers currently? Do you remember how you felt when first watching classics like Halloween, Scream, or Alien? Have any classic franchises that have seen a second resurgence reached the same level of horror or excitement for you? Which series would you like to make a comeback? Is there a franchise that came back that you wish would have stayed dormant? Which generation do you think had the best horror movies? How do movies like Nope, Umma, and Scream 5 stand up to your favorites from last year? Let us know in the comments.
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