Top 10 horror movies 2023

In 2023, the horror genre has seen some standout films. "M3GAN," a horror hit released early in the year by Blumhouse, quickly crowned actress Jenna Ortega as the new scream queen, especially after her success in "Scream VI" in March. This guide ranks the best horror movies of 2023 week by week, highlighting notable releases such as "Knock at the Cabin" by M. Night Shyamalan, Brandon Cronenberg's "Infinity Pool," and the intriguing "Skinamarink."

April brought the return of "Evil Dead" with "Rise," and May featured yet another Stephen King adaptation, "The Boogeyman." However, the film that critics have their eyes on this year is Mexico's "Huesera: The Bone Woman," directed by Michelle Garza Cervera, which delves into body horror.

The summer heated up with "Talk to Me," an A24 breakout from Australia, while major studios contributed with "Haunted Mansion," "Insidious: The Red Key," and "The Blackening."

Looking ahead in the horror calendar for 2023, we anticipate more from "The Conjuring" universe with "The Nun 2" in September, "Saw X" on September 29, David Gordon Green's "The Exorcist: Believer" in October, and "Five Nights at Freddy's" set to release on Halloween weekend.

Be sure to check back weekly as we rank the best new horror movies of 2023, with Certified Fresh films leading the way, followed by Fresh selections, and finally the less favorably reviewed ones.

Recently added to the horror lineup are: "The Nun II," "It Lives Inside," "Slotherhouse," "No One Will Save You," "Satanic Hispanics," and "Beaten to Death."

Here is a list of the best Top 10 horror movies 2023:

1. Evil Dead Rise

A sequel to the 2013 Evil Dead reboot, Evil Dead Rise follows two sisters who must protect their children from a demonic presence that has possessed their mother. The film has been praised for its brutal gore and intense scares.

2. Beau Is Afraid

A surreal horror film from director Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar), Beau Is Afraid stars Joaquin Phoenix as a man who must confront his deepest fears. The film has been shrouded in secrecy, but it is sure to be one of the most talked-about horror films of the year.

3. Skinamarink

A low-budget horror film that has taken the internet by storm, Skinamarink is a slow-burn psychological thriller that follows two young children who wake up to find their parents missing. The film has been praised for its disturbing atmosphere and unsettling imagery.

4. Knock at the Cabin

M. Night Shyamalan returns with another suspenseful thriller in Knock at the Cabin, which follows a family who is held hostage by four strangers who claim that the apocalypse is coming. The film has been praised for its strong performances and Shyamalan's trademark twists and turns.

5. Scream VI

The iconic slasher franchise returns with a new installment, Scream VI. The film follows the survivors of the previous film as they are targeted by a new Ghostface killer. Scream VI has been praised for its self-awareness and its return to the franchise's roots.

6. Infinity Pool

A sci-fi horror film from director Brandon Cronenberg (Possessor), Infinity Pool follows a wealthy couple who travel to a remote island and discover that they can clone themselves and get away with murder. The film has been praised for its stunning visuals and its disturbing premise.

7. The Pope's Exorcist

A supernatural horror film inspired by the true story of Father Gabriele Amorth, the chief exorcist of the Vatican, The Pope's Exorcist follows a priest who is called upon to perform an exorcism on a young girl who is possessed by a powerful demon. The film has been praised for its chilling atmosphere and its realistic depiction of exorcism.

8. M3GAN

A sci-fi horror film from director James Wan (The Conjuring, Aquaman), M3GAN follows a robotics engineer who creates a life-like AI doll that becomes obsessed with protecting its young owner. The film has been praised for its innovative concept and its terrifying visuals.

9. Talk to Me

A supernatural horror film from A24, Talk to Me follows a young woman who becomes possessed by a spirit after she downloads a mysterious app. The film has been praised for its unique premise and its unsettling atmosphere.

10. The Boogeyman

An adaptation of the Stephen King short story of the same name, The Boogeyman follows a young boy who is haunted by the creature that his therapist told him was lurking in his closet. The film has been praised for its suspenseful build-up and its terrifying climax.

This is just a small sample of the many great horror movies that have been released in 2023 so far. Be sure to check out some of these films if you're looking for a good scare!