The 100 Best Slasher Movies (According To Rotten Tomatoes), Ranked
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The 100 Best Slasher Movies (According To Rotten Tomatoes), Ranked

Josh Buono
Updated March 18, 2025 100 items
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Vote up the slashers that are a cut above the rest.

Every self-respecting horror fan has a favorite slasher, whether it's a certified classic like A Nightmare on Elm Street or an underrated gem like The Slumber Party Massacre. Some like a little supernatural surrealism mixed in with the bloody bits, whereas others simply want a grounded gorefest. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the following 100 films are the must-see slashers with the best reviews. Amongst the obvious heavy hitters are some surprising sequels, spin-offs, and remakes we're happy made the cut. Which slashers most deserve to wear a blood-soaked sash stating they're the best of the best?

Most divisive: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Over 90 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The 100 Best Slasher Movies (According To Rotten Tomatoes), Ranked
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  • Friday the 13th
    1
    73 votes
    Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby
  • Halloween (1978)
    2
    90 votes
    Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes
  • Scream (1996)
    3
    87 votes
    Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street
    4
    82 votes
    John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Heather Langenkamp
  • Scream 2
    5
    76 votes
    David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox
  • Scream (2022)
    6
    67 votes
    Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette