Horror films are always a gamble. For every instant-classic scarefest that makes you curl up in fright, there are a couple of forgettable flicks that fade into time. Horror, as a genre, relies heavily on jump scares and creepy atmospheres, and disturbing visuals to terrify the audience. So when a new director dives into the ring for their first feature horror film, the results can be hit or miss. However, some debut directors have shown great skill and used the gift to craft some of the most unnervingly scary stories. They've shown that they understand how horror works. By tapping into deep-seated anxieties, human vulnerabilities, and social themes, they have created films that have become culturally and aesthetically significant works of art. So, without further ado, Here are MovieWeb's pics as the greatest horror movies made by first time directors.
