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Dread Unleashed Top 2023 Horror Films

Dread Unleashed Top 2023 Horror Films

Unveiling the Terrifying Triumphs: 2023's Most Haunting Horror Films That Redefine Fear and Suspense - Dread Unleashed Top 2023 Horror Films

Dread unleashed top 2023 horror films – In the ever-evolving landscape of horror cinema, 2023 emerged as a chilling showcase of terror-inducing tales that sent shivers down the spines of audiences worldwide. Delving into the darkest recesses of storytelling, this year’s cinematic offerings were an eclectic mix of fear, suspense, and spine-tingling narratives that left an indelible mark on the genre. To curate the definitive list of the top horror films for 2023 would be impossible, so we selected a few of our faves.

Beyond mere scares, these films included narrative prowess and originality, delving deep into the storylines that both captivated and haunted viewers. Some silly, some terrifyingly realistic. Acting performances that conveyed an authentic sense of dread and desperation played a pivotal role in determining our favorite standout features of these cinematic nightmares.

Moreover being huge music lovers, the soundtrack, an often understated but essential component of horror’s atmosphere, is always a huge player because it has the ability to heighten tension, evoke primal fears, or add to the camp of the film. The amount of gore, utilized strategically to shock and disturb, is always assessed within the context of each film’s creative intent.

But perhaps most crucially, it was the innovative and inventive plotlines and kills that set these films apart, ushering audiences into uncharted territories of fear with fresh and imaginative twists on established horror tropes. Together, these elements forged a collection of the most compelling and unforgettable horror experiences that defined the terror landscape of 2023.

We have included a few notes of what we loved most about each of these films.

When Evil Lurks

When Evil Lurks movie summary taken from the IFC Films website: “The residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape before the evil is born, but it may be too late.”

United Comic Universe: Raw, unnerving, terrifying… When Evil Lurks is an amazing horror film. A 96 rating.

Talk To Me

Talk to Me movie summary from the A24 website: “When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.”

United Comic Universe: Talk to me was by far one of our favirte horror films of 2023. A solid 94 rating on this one across the board.

Megan

Megan movie summary from the Universal Pictures website: “From James Wan, the producer of Annabelle, and Blumhouse, the producer of The Black Phone, comes a fresh new face in terror. M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a lifelike doll that’s programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. Designed by Gemma (Allison Williams, Get Out), a brilliant roboticist, M3GAN can listen, watch, and learn as it plays the role of friend, teacher, playmate, and protector. When Gemma becomes the unexpected caretaker of her 8-year-old niece, she decides to pair the girl with a M3GAN prototype, a decision that leads to unimaginable consequences.”

United Comic Universe: Megan was a terrifying and sometimes oddly funny look at AI gone wrong in the most murderous of ways. We loved every freaky little second of it. A 92 rating.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving movie summary from the Sony Pictures Entertainment website: After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts – the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan. Will the town uncover the killer and survive the holidays…or become guests at his twisted holiday dinner table?

United Comic Universe: Thanksgiving had the full package when it comes to great horror films: loads of creative and unique gore, great plot twists and turns, an amazing soundtrack, and a throwback DIY vibe creatively throughout. A 100 rating.

Totally Killer

Totally Killer summary from the Blumhouse TV website: When the infamous “Sweet Sixteen Killer” returns 35 years after his first murder spree to claim another victim, 17-year-old Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) accidentally travels back in time to 1987, determined to stop the killer before he can start.

United Comic Universe: We love the campy 80’s vibe mixed with a bit of comical time travel and of course the gore horror. A 89 rating.

Evil Dead Rise

Evil Dead Rise summary from the Evil Dead Rise official website: Moving the action out of the woods and into the city, “Evil Dead Rise” tells a twisted tale of two estranged sisters, played by Sutherland and Sullivan, whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.

United Comic Universe: The Evil Dead frnachise has been one of our faves since the very first film in 1981. It is gore galore with an style of campiness that is all its own. So much so you could use it to decribe other films. There’s always the off chance that as franchises extend tou might get a bad film or two in there but for us ‘Rise’ didn’t disappoint, especially the full circle moment at the end. An easy 94 rating.

No One Will Save You

No One Will Save You summary from the 20th Century Studios website: “No One Will Save You” is an action-packed face-off between Brynn and a host of extraterrestrial beings who threaten her future while forcing her to deal with her past.

United Comic Universe: This one might veer from horror and fall more in to the thriller /sci-fi categories, but none the less this film had us on the edge of our f*&king seat the entire time with NO DIALOGUE! The value in seeing how they pulled off an absolutely engaging film with no dialogue is reason enough to watch this thriller. An 89 rating.

Saw X

Saw X summary from the Lionsgate official Saw website: John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most disturbing installment of the SAW franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s most personal game. Set between the events of SAW I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.

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The Nun II

The Nun II summary from the official Nun website: 1956 – France. A priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The Nun II follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun.

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