10 Best Horror Movies Of 2001

Horror movies in 2001 were a mixed bag of late-‘90s leftovers, early-2000s experimentation, and a dash of franchise fatigue. You had your psychological creepers like The Others, ghostly J-horror imports like Pulse, and the obligatory meta-commentary still echoing from Scream's success. Basically, horror in 2001 was trying to be classy, moody, and introspective—and we also had Jason X. 10. Joy Ride Director: John Dahl Stars: Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski 9. From Hell Directors: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes Stars: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm 8. Sleepless (Non ho sonno) Director: Dario Argento Stars: Max von Sydow, Stefano Dionisi, Chiara Caselli 7. Pulse (Kairo) Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa Stars: Haruhiko Katô, Kumiko Asô, Koyuki 6. Jeepers Creepers Director: Victor Salva Stars: Gina Philips, Justin Long, Jonathan Breck 5. 13 Ghosts (Thir13en Ghosts) Director: Steve Beck Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Shannon Elizabeth, Embeth Davidtz 4. Session 9 Director: Brad Anderson Stars: David Caruso, Stephen Gevedon, Paul Guilfoyle 3. The Devil’s Backbone (El Espinazo del Diablo) Director: Guillermo del Toro Stars: Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi 2. Frailty Director: Bill Paxton Stars: Bill Paxton, Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe 1. The Others Director: Alejandro Amenábar Stars: Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan HONORABLE MENTIONS: Jason X Director: James Isaac Stars: Kane Hodder, Lexa Doig, Jeff Geddis Valentine Director: Jamie Blanks Stars: Denise Richards, David Boreanaz, Marley Shelton Brotherhood of the Wolf Director: Christophe Gans Stars: Samuel Le Bihan, Mark Dacascos, Jérémie Renier Scary Movie 2 Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans Stars: Anna Faris, Marlon Wayans, Antony Acker Dagon Director: Stuart Gordon Stars: Ezra Godden, Francisco Rabal, Raquel Meroño Bones Director: Ernest R. Dickerson Stars: Snoop Dogg, Pam Grier, Michael T. Weiss Ring 0: Birthday Director: Norio Tsuruta Stars: Yukie Nakama, Seiichi Tanabe, Kumiko Asô Children of the Corn: Revelation Director: Guy Magar Stars: Claudette Mink, Kyle Cassie, Michael Ironside Earth vs. the Spider Director: Scott Ziehl Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Devon Gummersall, Amelia Heinle She Creature Director: Sebastian Gutierrez Stars: Rufus Sewell, Carla Gugino, Jim Piddock Ghosts of Mars Director: John Carpenter Stars: Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Pam Grier Elvira's Haunted Hills Director: Sam Irvin Stars: Cassandra Peterson, Richard O'Brien, Mary Scheer Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell Director: Chris Angel Stars: Jason Connery, A.J. Cook, Tobias Mehler The Happiness of the Katakuris Director: Ben Stassen Stars: Jasper Steverlinck, Kyoko Baertsoen, Harry Shearer Horrorvision Director: Danny Draven Stars: Brinke Stevens, Len Cordova, Maggie Rose Fleck Mimic 2 Director: Jean de Segonzac Stars: Alix Koromzay, Bruno Campos, Will Estes Tremors 3: Back to Perfection Director: Brent Maddock Stars: Michael Gross, Shawn Christian, Susan Chuang Trouble Every Day Director: Claire Denis Stars: Vincent Gallo, Tricia Vessey, Béatrice Dalle Don’t forget to like, comment your favorite 2001 horror moment, and subscribe for more retro horror chaos!