Variety Names the Best Horror Movies of 2026

Variety has published its ranking of the best horror films released this year, with Curry Barker’s “Obsession” taking the top spot.

The film arrived in May and has grossed more than $500 million worldwide, against a budget of just $750,000. Its story follows a music store employee (Michael Johnston) who buys a magic wand and wishes for his coworker Nikki (Inde Navarrette) to fall in love with him. His wish sets off devastating consequences for them both.

It’s a simple story, but thanks to its unexpected scares and Inde Navarrette’s superb performance, the fear sinks deep into the audience’s psyche. The hair-raising scenes have been talked about for months, and the bleak ending makes the film unforgettable long after you’ve left the theater,

— Variety’s writers say of “Obsession.”

The list includes 14 horror films in total. Among the others are “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” “Hokum,” “Resident Evil,” “Her Private Hell,” “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” and “Behind the Veil of Reality.”

Source: Film.ru