The 10 Best Horror Movies of All Time, According to Roger Ebert

There's no shortage of horror movies that garnered the wrath of a Roger Ebert review. The worst horror movies lacked substance and justifiable violence. Where the undeserving failed, the best horror movies produced psychological and emotional experiences fueled by a cinematic vision that extended past the ticket stub. The genre is saturated with gory geek shows and popcorn thrillers, but the top-tier movies in Ebert's opinion, desired to achieve more. These Oscar nominees and winners, cult classics, and controversial features push the boundaries while setting the precedent. The canon of best horror withstand the test of time, some losing the scares that garnered visceral reactions over six decades ago; however, their themes, groundbreaking depicts of creatures of the night and creatures of society still push the conversation of what terrifies, what is real, and where the boundary between the viewer and the camera lies.