Now that 2015 is over it’s time to reflect on the films I watched and reviewed over the past year. 2015 was a great year for horror. There were so many great films that came out. I wish there had been more time to watch them all, but of the ones I watched there were definitely some stand outs. My New Year’s resolution is to make more time to watch the horror films coming out in 2016. Here is my list of my 5 favorite horror films that came out in 2015 (in no particular order):

It Follows

 

This was one of the more polarizing films of 2015. Most people either loved it or hated it. Personally, I thought it was a unique concept that was beautifully shot. It was almost like watching a piece of art. Probably my favorite aspect of this film was actually the score. The score was so amazing that it will likely go down in horror history as one of the best.

Full Review: https://thebloggingbanshee.com/2015/03/29/it-follows/

What We Do in the Shadows

Horror comedy is one of my favorite horror sub-genres. What We Do in the Shadows did not disappoint. It was such a bizarre concept that came together so well. You always see vampires as these grand, regal, ancient creatures. This film made you see vampires in a different light and kept you laughing from start to finish.

Full Review: https://thebloggingbanshee.com/2015/08/04/what-we-do-in-the-shadows/

The Final Girls

This may be my absolute favorite horror film that I saw in 2015. It was hilarious, the story was familiar and original at the same time, the acting was phenomenal, and it had some gorgeous visual effects. What makes this film stand out is because it relentlessly makes fun of the classic 80’s slasher film, while paying homage to it all at the same time. It also did a superb job of portraying what it would be like if you were trapped in a horror movie, which is saying a lot given the likelihood of that happening. If you don’t laugh your ass off while watching this film, you might be broken.

Full Review: https://thebloggingbanshee.com/2015/10/12/the-final-girls/

The Hive

This film was quite a surprise for me. I hadn’t heard much about it beforehand, but recognized Kathryn Prescott from a couple TV shows. I had liked her in her previous work so I thought I would give this film a try. It blew me away. The plot immediately drew me in and kept me interested all the way through to the credits. These days, that is quite a feat. The Hive also has some great acting and used some intriguing visuals to catch your attention.

Full Review: https://thebloggingbanshee.com/2015/11/16/the-hive/

Krampus

I love writer/director Michael Dougherty.  This film showcased everything I love about his work; it used a classic piece of holiday mythology, it was creepy, it was funny, and there was never a time when I was bored. Something that I feel many horror films lack these days is character development, but Krampus definitely made sure you knew the characters before things turned South. My favorite aspect of this film, and other works by Dougherty, is that he manages to makes creatures that are adorable and terrifying at the same time.

Full Review: https://thebloggingbanshee.com/2015/12/05/krampus/