10 Best Self Aware Horror Movies

10. The Wolf Of Snow Hollow

Set in a quiet, snowy town where nothing much happens, this film shows the local police force trying to deal with a string of gruesome murders unlike anything they’ve seen before. The murders appear to be the works of some huge animal or even a werewolf. There’s just one problem, in the words of our central Sheriff’s Deputy: “there is no such thing as werewolves!”

The film is acutely aware of how silly it is: with exaggerated, endearing townie-type characters and schlocky blood-stained paw-prints in the snow. Its editing follows along with exactly how you’d think a tacky horror would play out, introducing victims then killing them with mysterious off-screen violence and silhouette shadows.

Quaint cabins full of animal pelts and warm fires, and an outdated small-town station create the perfect backdrop to this fun flick. A love letter of sorts to all snowy slashers of old, this film is certainly worth a watch when taken with a pinch of salt and a warming cup of cocoa.