10 French Horror Movies You Need To Watch

10. Ils (Them)

Loosely based on a true story, Ils follows Clementine, a teacher living in Romania with her husband Lucas. One night, the couple awaken to learn their car has been stolen and their electrics have been disconnected. After a group of unseen figures begin terrorising them, Clementine and Lucas do everything they can to get to safety.

What makes Ils stand out over other slashers is its simplicity. Instead of putting on extravagant costumes and masks, the killers wear hoodies and trainers. Also, these assailants don't bother with banter or concocting theatrical methods to toy with their prey. They're just there to slaughter their victims as succinctly as possible.

Despite being released while the New French Extremity was in full swing, Ils favours atmosphere over gratuitous violence, and the tension never dips once the invaders show up. And since Clementine and Lucas are the only real characters in the story, it feels like the killers' identities won't have much of an impact. However, seeing the stalkers' faces during the climax is sure to rattle anyone to their core.