10 Most Terrifying Horror Movies Released In 2023 So Far
2023 has truly brought the scares!
It's safe to say that cinema is in a rather delicate position right now. The big screen has been plagued by surprising flops, strikes, recycled tropes, and (besides the sheer immensity of Barbieheimer) a general lack of hype as of late. However, one genre that has stayed strong throughout this period is horror.
The horror genre has been booming in recent years, with plenty of releases scoring great at the box office and getting viewers' attention all over. Watching terror come to life on the big and small screens has never been better, and 2023 has added to this pile of epic terror with some truly excellent titles.
When looking back on what fans have been given so far, it's safe to say that the scare factor has remained high, as many of these flicks are enough to give even the stoutest horror nut sweaty palms.
The following ten movies have proven that horror will never slow down, terrifying audiences all over the globe and leaving the haters in the dust. Although, a word to the wise, be careful when watching these films, as you might struggle to sleep afterward.
10. The Boogeyman
Everyone, young and old, big and small, knows of The Boogeyman. This terrifying monster of legend has been used to keep kids in line - or, more accurately, traumatise them into behaving - for decades. So, it is no surprise that the legendary Stephen King's take on the iconic spirit is bone-chilling.
Based on King's short story of the same name, The Boogeyman tells the tale of a family grieving the loss of their mother/wife. As the two sisters and father struggle to move on, a deranged man enters their life and brings a twisted supernatural entity with him, the titular Boogeyman.
This movie is hardly anything you haven't seen before, as it tells a standard Boogeyman story. However, the amount of dread and atmosphere in this flick makes it stand tall above many other adaptations of this terrifying folkloric figure. It's got tension, good pacing, a great design for the creature, and some stellar acting to carry the weight of the narrative.
It also comes jam-packed with freaky jump scares that leave you dreading every dark corner, and oh boy, there sure are a lot of those. You'll be on edge the whole time you watch it, and there will be no respite.