In 2023, the horror genre has already found its scream queen with the release of the Certified Fresh hit, M3GAN, representing yet another success for Blumhouse.

However, Jenna Ortega, who won the Golden Tomato Award for her contributions to the dark genre arts, is expected to challenge for the crown with her role in Scream VI in March. This guide will rank the best horror movies of 2023 every week, which include Knock at the Cabin directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Brandon Cronenberg’s Infinity Pool, and Skinamarink, a viral curiosity.

For those interested in the horror movies of previous years, check out our guides to 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

In 2023, the horror calendar has Evil Dead Rise in April, Renfield featuring Nicolas Cage’s gothic wishes come true in April, Chris Stuckmann’s directorial debut Shelby Oaks in July, Disney’s return to the Haunted Mansion in August, The Nun 2 from The Conjuring universe in September, and David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist in October.

Keep checking back weekly as we rank the best new horror movies of 2023, with Certified Fresh films first, followed by Fresh and then the morbidly Rotten. Recently added to the list are Scream VI (see where it ranks in the Scream franchise), Cocaine Bear (which has been labeled as a horror-comedy), Children of the Corn (the latest Stephen King adaptation), and Swallowed (starring Jena Malone).

BEST HORROR MOVIES OF 2023 LIST:

HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN: MOVIE INFO

Valeria’s happiness of being a first-time mother is shattered when she falls victim to a curse from a malevolent entity. With danger looming around every corner, she finds herself drawn into a frightening world of black magic that could devour her entirely.

• Genre: Horror, Mystery & thriller
• Original Language: Spanish
• Director: Michelle Garza Cervera
• Producer: Paulina Villavicencio, Edher Campos
• Writer: Michelle Garza Cervera, Abia Castillo
• Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2023  Limited
• Release Date (Streaming): Feb 16, 2023
• Runtime: 1h 33m
• Distributor: XYZ Films

ATTACHMENT: MOVIE INFO

Attachment is a horror romance that follows the story of Maja, a former actress in Denmark, who falls in love with Leah, a young Jewish academic visiting from the UK. However, their passionate affair is threatened when Leah suffers from a mysterious seizure. Fearing for their relationship, Maja follows Leah to London, where she encounters Leah’s mother, Chana, who lives in the same building as them.

Despite Maja’s attempts to win over Chana, she finds her to be an overbearing, seemingly religious, and highly secretive woman. As Maja begins to notice strange occurrences happening in the building, she starts to suspect that Chana’s secrets could be much darker than she first anticipated. As the danger escalates, Maja realizes that she must confront the malevolent force that threatens to consume them all.

• Genre: Drama, Mystery & thriller, Horror, Comedy, Romance, Lgbtq+
• Original Language: Danish
• Director: Gabriel Bier Gislason
• Producer: Thomas Heinesen
• Writer: Gabriel Bier Gislason, Gabriel Bier Gislason
• Release Date (Streaming): Feb 9, 2023
• Runtime: 1h 45m

M3GAN: MOVIE INFO

M3GAN is a remarkable feat of artificial intelligence, a lifelike doll programmed to serve as a child’s ideal companion and a parent’s ultimate support system. Created by the brilliant roboticist Gemma, M3GAN is equipped with the ability to listen, watch, and learn as she becomes the best friend, teacher, playmate, and protector to the child she is linked with. But when Gemma unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her orphaned 8-year-old niece, Cady, she finds herself unprepared and uncertain about how to be a parent. With the added pressure of her demanding job, Gemma decides to introduce Cady to her M3GAN prototype, hoping to solve both of her problems at once. However, this decision leads to unimaginable consequences that Gemma could have never predicted. As the situation spirals out of control, Gemma is forced to confront the dangers of playing god with technology and the true extent of M3GAN’s abilities.

• Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language|A Suggestive Reference|Terror|Violent Content)
• Genre: Horror, Mystery & thriller, Sci-fi, Comedy
• Original Language: English
• Director: Gerard Johnstone
• Producer: Jason Blum, James Wan, Couper Samuelson
• Writer: Akela Cooper
• Release Date (Theaters): Jan 6, 2023  Wide
• Release Date (Streaming): Jan 24, 2023
• Box Office (Gross USA): $95.0M
• Runtime: 1h 42m
• Distributor: Universal Pictures
• Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
• Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

INFINITY POOL: MOVIE INFO

James (Alexander Skarsgård) and Em (Cleopatra Coleman) are living the dream on an idyllic island resort, where they soak up the sun, relax on pristine beaches, and enjoy the exceptional staff’s hospitality. However, their picture-perfect vacation takes a dark turn when they meet Gabi (Mia Goth), a seductive and enigmatic woman who leads them on a journey beyond the resort’s confines.

As they venture deeper into the island’s culture, they discover a world of violence, hedonism, and unspeakable horror. A tragic accident lands them in a situation where any crime, no matter how small, results in execution – unless you’re wealthy enough to buy your way out with a twisted alternative. James and Em are now forced to confront their darkest fears and the true nature of humanity in a fight for survival against a brutal and unforgiving system.

• Rating: R
• Genre: Horror, Mystery & thriller, Sci-fi
• Original Language: English
• Director: Brandon Cronenberg
• Producer: Andrew Cividino, Rob Cotterill, Jonathan Halperyn, Karen Harnisch, Anita Juka, Daniel Kresmery, Christina Piovesan, Noah Segal
• Writer: Brandon Cronenberg
• Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2023  Wide
• Release Date (Streaming): Feb 14, 2023
• Box Office (Gross USA): $5.1M
• Runtime: 1h 57m
• Distributor: NEON

SICK: MOVIE INFO

As the pandemic sweeps across the world, bringing everything to a standstill, Parker and her closest friend Miri opt to quarantine themselves in Parker’s family lake house, hoping for a sense of seclusion and safety. But their plans for a peaceful retreat are quickly shattered when they realize that they are not alone at the lake house after all.

• Rating: R (Terror|Language Throughout|Strong Violence|Some Drug Use)
• Genre: Horror, Mystery & thriller
• Original Language: English
• Director: John Hyams
• Producer: Ben Fast, Kevin Williamson, Bill Block
• Writer: Kevin Williamson, Katelyn Crabb
• Release Date (Streaming): Jan 13, 2023
• Runtime: 1h 23m

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the best horror movies of 2023 ranked:

1. What are the best horror movies of 2023 so far? The best horror movies of 2023 will be ranked weekly, but some notable releases include M3GAN, Knock at the Cabin, Infinity Pool, and Skinamarink.
2. When will Evil Dead Rise be released? Evil Dead Rise is set to be released in April 2023.
3. Who is directing Shelby Oaks? Shelby Oaks is the directorial debut of Chris Stuckmann.
4. When is Disney’s Haunted Mansion being released? Disney’s Haunted Mansion is set to be released in August 2023.
5. What other horror movies can we expect in 2023? Other horror movies to look out for in 2023 include Renfield, The Nun 2, and The Exorcist.
6. How are the horror movies ranked? The horror movies are ranked according to their Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the highest-rated films being ranked first, followed by Fresh and Rotten-rated movies.
7. What is the Scream VI franchise? Scream VI is the latest installment in the Scream franchise, which follows the story of a group of teenagers who are targeted by a mysterious killer known as Ghostface.
8. What is Cocaine Bear about? Cocaine Bear is a horror-comedy movie based on a true story about a bear who accidentally consumed a large amount of cocaine and died.
9. Is Swallowed a new horror movie? Yes, Swallowed is a new horror movie starring Jena Malone.
10. Where can I find more information about the best horror movies of previous years? You can check out our guides to the best horror movies of previous years, including 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018, for more information.

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