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The scariest new horror films

The scariest horror films from this year and last, ranked as the ratings come in.

It Ends (2026) is number one on this list, with a Scare Scale score of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 rating. It's followed by Obsession (2026) and Twisted (2026).

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About this list

What is the scariest new horror film?
It Ends (2026) is number one on this list, with a Scare Scale score of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 rating. It's followed by Obsession (2026) and Twisted (2026).
How is this list put together?
Rated horror films released in the last 2 years, ranked by overall Scare Scale score, highest first. Every score is the average of ratings from people who've watched the film, out of 10, and the list updates as new ratings come in.