The Good

1. “The Shining”

This Stephen King novel turn classic film deserves every ounce of praise it has received — and that’s a lot. A true classic, “The Shining” is truly and profoundly scary without relying on jump scares. Its atmosphere and brilliant score combined with its timeless story make this film a must-see well deserving of its critical acclaim.

2. “It Follows”

This movie is the epitome of everything a modern horror film can and should be. “It Follows” focuses on a girl plagued by an STD like no other. This film combines breathtaking cinematography with a couple of common fears to create the stuff of nightmares (no Freddy Krueger involved).

3.  “The Descent”

Featuring an all-female cast, this 2005 horror flick follows a group of spelunking enthusiasts who are trapped deep underground in an unmapped cave system. Claustrophobia, psychological horror and — of course — subterranean monsters, this film will make you never want to step foot underground ever again.

4. “The Phantom of the Opera (1925)”

One of the first horror films ever created, Lon Chaney’s adaptation of the novel “The Phantom of the Opera,” written by Gaston Leroux, is the original classic. The story obviously has no trouble catching its audience’s imagination. To date, the film has spawned countless remakes, including the hit musical and around fifteen films.

5. “28 Days Later”

Zombies have taken over the world –- of film. It may be hard to find a quality zombie flick these days, however “28 Days Later” stands out among the undead horde. Offering up both a hauntingly realistic view of post-apocalyptic civilization and zombies that can actually run, this movie is a must-see for any horror fan.

The Bad

1. “The Wicker Man” (2006)

If the birth of the Nicholas Cage bee meme is not enough of a turn-off, the plot is. This horror flick follows the misogynistic tale of one man on a mission against a village of women to save his daughter. Somehow, this remake of the classic “Wicker Man” (1973) has not only become a parody of itself, but also the worst horror movie of all time.

2. Anything after the first Saw

While the Saw franchise is always a point of contention when discussing the horror genre, there is no doubt that nothing could live up to the thrill of the original “Saw.” After the mediocre sequel, the entire series simply fell into a cycle of grotesque torture scenes and mindless plots.

3. “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Terror”

The title is pretty self-explanatory.

4. “Redneck Zombies”

Filmed entirely on videotape, this zombie flick is a cautionary tale of why one should never use a mysterious barrel of radioactive material they find in the woods to make moonshine. It is estimated this film had a budget of only $10,000, and given the quality of the film, we would say they still spent too much — it’s that bad.

5. “Leprechaun: Back 2 tha’ Hood”

What do you get when you combine offensive Irish stereotypes and racism? The prequel to one of the worst horror movie franchises ever made and the final bad horror film of our list.