2020 was a strange year—and horror reflected that tension in all the right ways.
From psychological slow-burns to high-concept thrillers, these films captured isolation,
paranoia, and dread with style. If you’re building your next watchlist, start here.
1) The Invisible Man (2020)
A sharp modern rework that turns trauma and control into pure suspense. Tense, smart, and relentlessly paced.
2) His House (2020)
A haunting story that blends supernatural horror with grief and displacement. Atmospheric and emotionally heavy.
3) Possessor (2020)
Cold, violent, and hypnotic—sci-fi horror with a brutal edge. Not for the faint-hearted, but unforgettable.
4) Host (2020)
A clever “screenlife” horror built around a Zoom séance. Short, effective, and surprisingly scary.
5) Saint Maud (2019/2020)
Psychological horror with a slow, unnerving descent. A haunting performance and an ending that hits hard.
6) Relic (2020)
A deeply human horror film about family, aging, and what we inherit. Subtle, eerie, emotionally grounded.
7) The Platform (El Hoyo)
More dystopian thriller than classic horror, but its tension and social bite make it a must-watch.
Quick Picks (By Mood)
- Psychological & unsettling: Saint Maud, Relic
- High tension thriller-horror: The Invisible Man
- Concept-driven & intense: Possessor, The Platform
- Fast, fun scare: Host
Final Note
If you’d like, we can keep this as a living watchlist—adding new picks and expanding with sub-genres
(psychological, creature features, folk horror, etc.).
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