It’s hard to talk about 2025 without talking about Sinners. No matter how stacked the year has been for horror, this film has emerged as one of the most talked-about, most debated, and most admired releases not just of the year, but of the entire 2020s so far. For many viewers (myself included), Sinners isn’t just a standout horror film; it’s a defining one.

2025 delivered one of the most exciting and adventurous years for horror in recent memory. From grotesque fairy-tale satire to high-concept mysteries that linger long after the credits roll, this year proved that horror is not just alive, it’s evolving.