[Top 50] Best Horror Movies of 2016

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Updated:
04 Mar 2020

Perhaps one of the brightest years for horror cinema, 2016 brought about many new and exciting additions to the genre.

Both on the home turf and internationally, horror films released throughout 2016 were a mixed bag of excitement and terror, covering every conceivable topic that has become beloved in the horror community.

From zombie apocalypses to terrifying home invasions, 2016’s various entries raised the bar for the future of horror films, paving the way for the current industry. Without further adieu, here are some of the best horror movies of 2016.

Movie NameWhat's The Movie About?TrailerRelease Date
10 Cloverfield LaneA young woman wakes up to discover she’s trapped in an underground bunker with two men who claim the world has been ravaged by an inexplicable disaster. Trailer December 9, 2016
 1920 London A woman desperately seeks help from a former lover when her husband is possessed by an evil spirit. Trailer May 6, 2016
 Abattoir After her sister’s family is killed, an investigative reporter tries to unravel the mystery behind the killings, leading to a terrifying and gruesome discovery. Trailer December 9, 2016
 The Autopsy of Jane Doe A father and son team of coroners attempt to identify the body of a mysterious young woman, whose corpse harbors supernatural secrets. Trailer December 21, 2016
 Bedeviled Five friends are terrorized by a sinister supernatural entity after downloading a strange phone app called ‘Mr. Bedevil’. Trailer October 22, 2016
 Before I Wake A couple adopts a young boy after the sudden death of their son, only to realize that his dreams manifest into reality when he sleeps. Trailer April 7, 2016
 The Belko Experiment A typical day at work turns to terror as a group of employees are trapped in a social experiment where they are forced to kill each other or risk death. Trailer September 10, 2016
 Better Watch Out A babysitter must defend two children in the midst of a home invasion, only to realize the invasion is far more sinister than she ever could have imagined. Trailer September 22, 2016
 Blair Witch After a tape supposedly featuring the disappearance of his sister is found, a boy and his friends venture into the woods believed to be haunted by the fabled Blair Witch. Trailer September 16, 2016
 The Boy An American nanny discovers that her English ward is a life-sized doll, but inexplicable and disturbing events lead her to believe the doll might be possessed. Trailer January 22, 2016
 Cabin Fever While vacationing in a remote cabin in the woods, a group of friends is inflicted with a horrific flesh-eating disease. Trailer May 13, 2016
 Child Eater A babysitter and a young boy must struggle to survive after learning that a monster lives in the boy’s closet. Trailer October 28, 2016
 The Conjuring 2 Paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to England to investigate a haunting involving a single mother and her four children. Trailer June 10, 2016
 A Cure For Wellness A young executive is sent to fetch his company’s CEO from a wellness retreat, only to discover the spa’s treatment plan isn’t quite what it seems. Trailer December 10, 2016
 Don't Breathe A group of friends breaks into the home of an elderly blind man with intent to rob him, only to find themselves in a desperate fight for survival when the man begins hunting them down. Trailer August 26, 2016
 Don't Knock Twice After knocking on the door of a supposedly haunted house, a mother and her troubled daughter become entangled with a deadly entity. Trailer September 22, 2016
 The Evil In Us While on vacation on the Fourth of July, a group of six friends are transformed into bloodthirsty cannibals. Trailer August 19, 2016
 The Faith of Anna Waters When her sister dies of seemingly demonic circumstances, a young woman travels to Singapore to unravel the truth. Trailer May 6, 2016
 Friend Request A popular college student struggles against a malevolent entity after she unfriends a mysterious girl online. Trailer January 7, 2016
 Gehenna: Where Death Lives A group of researchers stumble upon an abandoned World War II bunker, where something evil has been waiting for years to be set free. Trailer October 6, 2016
 The Girl With All The Gifts When the world is plagued with a deadly infection, a teacher and a scientist struggle for survival alongside a powerful girl named Melanie. Trailer August 3, 2016
 The Haunted House on Kirby Road In a moment of deadly curiosity, a group of friends investigates an abandoned and supposedly haunted house to discover if the rumors of supernatural entities are true. Trailer October 14, 2016
 Here Alone A young woman struggles for survival when a sudden epidemic wipes out most of humanity and forces her into the harsh and unforgiving wilderness. Trailer April 15, 2016
 Holidays An anthology of horrific and twisted tales centered around some of the most beloved holidays. Trailer April 15, 2016
 Hush Living in a remote area, a deaf and mute writer must fight for survival against a masked killer who breaks into her home. Trailer April 8, 2016
 Hypersomnia An actress rehearsing for a role in a play about human trafficking begins to experience nightmares that may be linked to an alternate reality. Trailer November 18, 2016
 Inside A woman in the middle of her third trimester of pregnancy is stalked by an unknown woman in black obsessed with her unborn child. Trailer October 7, 2016
 The Invitation A man accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, only to discover that she and her friends have a mysterious and terrifying agenda. Trailer April 8, 2016
 Let's Be Evil Three chaperones are recruited to watch over an advanced learning program, in which children are equipped with augmented reality glasses to better their education. Trailer August 5, 2016
 Lights Out After the sudden death of their father, a family is haunted by a wicked entity that can only attack them in the darkness. Trailer July 22, 2016
 Lost Creek On Halloween night, three friends venture into the woods to face off against a creature born from their nightmares. Trailer July 17, 2016
 Morgan A risk management specialist must make the difficult decision whether or not to destroy an artificial human being when she proves to be growing smarter and more dangerous than the average person. Trailer September 2, 2016
 The Monster After breaking down on the side of the road, a mother and her young daughter fight to survive against a monster that stalks them. Trailer October 6, 2016
 The Neon Demon An aspiring model’s mysterious beauty sparks fascination and jealousy among her friends in the fashion community. Trailer June 24, 2016
 Night of Something Strange A group of friends on vacation are rerouted to an isolated motel where a strange infection turns the living into bloodthirsty monsters. Trailer November 22, 2016
 The Other Side of the Door When her young son is killed in a tragic accident, a woman seeks a ritual to bring him back for a final goodbye, disrupting the balance between life and death. Trailer March 4, 2016
 Ouija: Origin of Evil A widowed mother and her young daughters summon a wicked spirit to bolster their seance scam, not realizing the danger that comes from their ritual. Trailer October 21, 2016
 Pandemic In a dystopian world where a deadly virus has transformed most of humanity into infected beasts, the surviving humans try to thrive amidst the chaos. Trailer April 1, 2016
 Pet A young woman is held captive beneath an animal shelter by a deranged man who once had a crush on her. Trailer December 2, 2016
 The Purge: Election Year In this addition to the Purge series, a Presidential candidate must survive the night where all crime, including murder, is legal after she claims to want to eliminate the practice. Trailer July 1, 2016
 Raw After consuming a rabbit kidney as part of a hazing ritual, a vegetarian working to become a veterinarian suddenly finds herself with an insatiable craving for human flesh. Trailer May 14, 2016
 Siren A simple bachelor party turns to chaos when a group of friends accidentally unleashes an irresistible and bloodthirsty monster on the festivities. Trailer December 2, 2016
 The Shallows A young surfer must struggle for survival after she is attacked by a shark and stranded away from shore. Trailer June 24, 2016
 Shut In A child psychologist lives in isolation with her unresponsive stepson, until the arrival of a mysterious young boy brings something sinister to light. Trailer November 11, 2016
 Terrifier On a horrific Halloween night, two friends find themselves the objects of obsession for a killer clown’s sadistic wiles. Trailer October 15, 2016
 Train to Busan When a zombie apocalypse suddenly breaks out in South Korea, survivors struggle to stay alive aboard a train from Seol to Busan. Trailer July 20, 2016
 Under the Shadow When a mother and daughter attempt to piece their lives back together in the midst of war-torn Tehran, an evil creature begins to haunt their home. Trailer October 7, 2016
 Viral After a deadly virus wipes out most of humanity, a young woman documents her family’s new life in quarantine and the mental toll it takes on them. Trailer July 29, 2016
 The Wailing After a stranger arrives in a small village, a mysterious illness plagues the villagers, leading the local police into a desperate attempt to unravel the mystery. Trailer June 3, 2016
 Wolves at the Door What begins as a fun going-away party quickly turns to terror as four friends are hunted down and tormented by intruders mimicking the Manson Family. Trailer October 21, 2016

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