I make lists for three reasons: declaration, recommendation, and self-entertainment. The latter reason is self-explanatory (I really enjoy making lists), the other two may need some expansion. The first reason refers to expressing my opinions and thoughts on personal interests, such as film. Lists provide a great way to organize my thoughts and convey them in an easy to understand format (particularly since I decline to use any rating system for film reviews). The other reason, recommendation (or disparagement for worst-of lists), indicates my desire to open readers to new films they may enjoy, but haven’t seen due to false trailers, initial disinterest, or being under the radar. The latter happens to the majority of low-budget, foreign, and independent films—getting swept aside by the year’s major blockbusters. Just last week, after reaching my goal of seeing one hundred 2015 films, I discovered—by complete accident—two unique, highly acclaimed 2015 films I hadn’t even heard of:
The Lobster and
The Diary of a Teenage Girl (both which will be considered leftovers for 2016). If I can miss two very intriguing films despite searching diligently all year-round for under the radar cinema, then there’s certainly a few hidden gems the average movie goer missed too—which is where my lists can help out.
DA RULES:
- Assume everything I write is my opinion alone unless stated otherwise.
- Only 2014 leftovers and 2015 releases are eligible for placing.
Here are the five best horror-themed films of 2015 (ordered in alphabetical order). If you’re a fan of horror, I highly recommend checking out these films. Links are provided in each title to their respective review.
