The best youth horrors. Top 20

Horror films, contrary to many stereotypes, are a very versatile genre. It is focused primarily on the teen audience, so it's no wonder that in recent years, more and more popular youth horror films. In the history of the cinema, a lot of pictures of this subgenre came out, which in the end became cult. One of the main features of such works is the presence of a mysterious killer who attacks heroes in the midst of a party.

Despite the fact that such paintings were filmed a great many, watching them is interesting to this day. Also of considerable popularity are projects from the category of "stopped not there" and films about students who witnessed some horrifying events. In such works full of spectacular murders with an abundance of blood and other unattractive. So youth horrors always enjoy success at the box office. Which of them are the most popular? This article will list the best youth horrors about youth companies - terrible, exciting blood and imagination. So, let's start our top 20.

"Urban Legends" (1998)

Speaking about what the best youth horror films are represented in today's world of cinema, one can not help recalling the picture "Urban Legends", which became one of the top gross box office hits of the genre. In addition to having an intriguing plot with an unpredictable outcome, he was able to bring together all the most popular young actors of the 90's. Then you and the famous soloist of the group "30 seconds before Mars" Jarred Leto, and Michael Rosembaum, who is known for many by the role of Lex Luther in the series "Secrets of Smallville", and the real icon of the genre, Daniel Harris.

"Burning" (1981)

What other films can you remember about the youth company? Horror in this genre began to be shot back in the 80's, and quite successfully. The cult representative of that time, best known as slasher, is the film "Burning." Unfortunately, he did not achieve the same popularity as the horror film "Friday, 13th", released a year earlier. But, despite this, the picture is definitely worthy of spectator attention.

"I know what you did last summer" (1997)

We consider further the best youth horrors. The list is replenished with the cult "I know what you did last summer" - this is another incredibly popular film from the 90's. It is shot in the best traditions of "Scream", which will also be in this top. This youth horror film has everything to lure the viewer from the very first minutes and keep in suspense until the final denouement. Also worth noting is the memorable image of a murderer hunting a young company.

"My Bloody Valentine" (1981)

Many people are familiar with the 2009 remake of the same name, but I would like to mention the original. This is definitely one of the best horror stories in the history of cinematography. In the center of the story is a mysterious killer dressed as a miner who terrorizes a small American town on Valentine's Day. He methodically kills a young company in the most sophisticated ways. The scenes of murders are impressive even after so many years. Unqualified classics of the genre.

"Turning wrong" (2006)

Almost everyone is familiar with this wonderful film that gave birth to the whole franchise. At the moment, there are already more than seven paintings, but the original has remained the most successful. In many ways it was thanks to "Turn Not There" that the audience again became interested in this genre. The box office was terrific, so the producers realized that horror movies make sense to invest money. Since that moment, a new era of the genre has begun, and "Turning Not There" has become one of the landmark creations of the 21st century.

"Seams" (2012)

Youth horrors do not have to be frightening and serious. This is proved with success by this comic horror film "Seams". The protagonist of the film is a clown-loser who hates his work and least of all wishes to communicate with children. Once an accident occurs with him, as a result of which he perishes. He swears to take revenge on the kiddies and keeps his promise. Fifteen years later he has risen from the dead and begins the most brutal ways to kill grown-up children, who have already become young people. The film is full of humor, which all fans of black comedies will appreciate. However, there are a lot of bloody scenes.

"Quiet Night, Deadly Night" (1984)

Perhaps, this is the best horror film on the New Year theme. One day in the winter pre-holiday evening someone starts brutally killing young people, who with might and main prepared for the celebration of Christmas. The killer is not simple, but in the suit of Santa Claus. And the place of the sack with gifts, he has a huge ax, with which he cuts his victims to pieces. An excellent youth horror film, which is ideal for viewing on winter holidays.

"Cutting the class" (1988)

First of all, this youth horror film is notable for the fact that Brad Pitt performed his first major role in cinema. Now he is a Hollywood star, but then he made only the first steps in the cinema. However, already in this film, its huge potential is noticeable, which it will fully disclose in subsequent pictures. The film tells about several high school students who are drawn into someone's bloody game. A series of bloody murders sweep through the city. They suspect everyone. Will they be able to calculate the killer before he strikes again?

"The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (2003)

Remake of the classic horror film about a family of cannibals who killed all the inhabitants of a small Texas town and caught tourists who accidentally drove in the wrong place. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is popular primarily because of a horrifying maniac nicknamed Leatherface. He is cold-blooded with young tourists using his chainsaw. This film is an excellent example of how to shoot good remakes.

"The lone wolf" (2005)

A great film about a group of students who decided to play a strange game. All this leads to the fact that they begin to hunt mysterious maniac, nicknamed the lone wolf. Will they be able to calculate the killer before he kills all the students?

The Ax (2006)

For all fans of the slasher genre this movie will be a real find. Despite the modest budget, the director was able to collect in this film, perhaps all the main stars of the genre. Then you and Robert Ingland ("The Nightmare on Elm Street"), and Kane Hodder ("Friday, 13th"), and Tony Todd ("Kendimen"), and many, many others. In the center of the story is a group of young people who decided to go on a river excursion to the local forest. However, there they were waiting for the disfigured two-meter psychopath Crowley, who for many years seeking retribution and killing anyone who comes to his territory.

"House of 1000 corpses" (2003)

The debut film of popular musician Rob Zombie. It's no secret that he is a great connoisseur of the horror genre. And one day all this resulted in this movie, which became the debut for Rob. In the project involved both little-known actors, and many stars of past years, which by that time already many had forgotten. In particular, Sid Haig, thanks to the role of Captain Spaulding, was able to revive his career and become a true icon of the genre in just a few years. The film is full of references to the classic horror films, which, undoubtedly, will please the connoisseurs of the genre.

"Hostel" (2005)

What horror film about youth companies is recommended for viewing by fans of this genre? "Hostel" - one of the most bloody and shocking in history. The young director Elay Roth under the supervision of the cult Quentin Tarantino managed to create a truly insane film that can impress everyone. If you think that "Saw" is the most brutal horror, then you are mistaken. Deep! The scenes of violence in the "Hostel" are shown as naturally as possible. Very few people have managed to create such a bloody film before .

"Halloween" (2007)

And one more work of Rob Zombie, got into our top. "Halloween" is the eponymous remake of the cult film John Carpenter about one of the most popular characters of the genre - Michael Myers. However, in this film Zombie was able to more fully reveal the nature of this villain. Almost the hour of the film is given to show his youth and life before he could escape from the psychiatric hospital. The audience will be waiting for a grim and exciting story, which for sure will be remembered for a long time.

"It is already possible, but VERY scary!" (2009)

Do you like watching youth horrors? Then recommend this project! The guys from MTV managed to create a wonderful youth horror film in the best traditions of the genre. It is unfortunate that he passed by the mass audience, since the whole trilogy is definitely worthy of attention.

The Wolf's Pit (2005)

"Wolf's Pit" - one of the most successful Australian films of the 21st century. With a modest budget, the creators managed to earn a huge amount of money, which gave rise to a whole franchise. At the moment, there was a sequel, as well as a TV series. However, it was the first part that turned out to be the most successful. In the "Wolf's Hollow" tremendous camera work, thanks to which it was possible to capture all the beauty of Australian nature. Also worth noting is the actor who played the role of Mick Taylor. Screen time he does not have much, but he still managed to create a memorable image that inspires fear.

"Latest Girls" (2015)

This film is intended primarily for connoisseurs of the genre, since there are many different kinds of references and jokes that only those who are familiar with all the main horror films of the 80s will be able to understand. In "The Last Girls" well-known stamps are successfully played, but at the same time the film is extremely original.

"Scream" (1996)

If you remember all the cult youth horror films about the company, you can not miss the "Scream". Wes Craven's film, which became the most successful in his career, is truly masterpiece. Perhaps there is not a single person who has not yet seen this work. There is not a single minus in it, which is a great rarity for the horror genre. Among other things, in "Scream" a lot of excellent humor, which is also not the most frequent occurrence. He became so successful that he spawned several more excellent sequels and a TV series.

"The Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984)

Another masterpiece from the master of horror Wes Craven. Freddy Krueger was able to scare several generations of spectators and remains one of the most famous characters in cinema to this day. To a greater extent, this is the credit of Robert Ingland, who played this role. His hero not only instills fear, but also is able to give out some kind of sparkling joke, which with each subsequent part will be more and more. Also, we must not forget that Johnny Depp performed his first role in the big movie in this film.

"Friday, 13th" (1980)

Perhaps, one of the best horror films in history. It does not yet have the famous character of Jason Wurhiz, however, despite this, it was here that the story of Crystal Lake turned out to be the most intriguing and bloody. "Friday, the 13th" gave rise to a lot of imitators and plagiarism, but nobody could outperform this film so far.

Horror about the youth company is sure to please fans of the genre. So sit back and enjoy the best youth horror and slasher of all time. Enjoy watching!