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Hollywood's Best Horror: Controversy Over Recent Picks

7/24/2025

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The Hollywood Reporter unveiled its list of the 25 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century, spotlighting chilling gems like "Under the Skin" and "Get Out." However, the selection ignited controversy, with critics pointing out a recent bias—17 films from the last decade—and leaving out classics such as "The Descent" and "Frailty."

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The Hollywood Reporter unveiled its list of the 25 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century, spotlighting chilling gems like "Under the Skin" and "Get Out." However, the selection ignited controversy, with critics pointing out a recent bias—17 films from the last decade—and leaving out classics such as "The Descent" and "Frailty."