### The 15 Best Slasher Films of the Decade
Slasher movies have been a staple of the horror genre for decades, and the past few years have seen some incredible additions to this category. Here are 15 of the best slasher films from the past decade, each offering a unique blend of terror and entertainment.
1. **Terrifier 2 (2022)**
– Directed by Damien Leone, this film is known for its intense gore and the terrifying character of Art the Clown. The movie follows a teenage duo trying to stop Art’s reign of terror on Halloween night. Terrifier 2 is a must-watch for horror fans who enjoy excessive gore and a chilling atmosphere.
2. **The Blackening (2022)**
– This slasher comedy horror film, directed by Blair Rowan, follows a group of friends celebrating Juneteenth at a cabin. They discover a mysterious board game called “The Blackening,” which leads to a series of deadly events. The Blackening is praised for its subversion of slasher stereotypes and its clever, hilarious dialogue.
3. **X (2022)**
– Directed by Ti West, X is set on a farmhouse where a group of adult film stars are being terrorized by the owner, Pearl. The film is known for its brutal and memorable death scenes, including one character being eaten by an alligator. X is a standout in the slasher genre for its unique plot and likable characters.
4. **Freaky (2020)**
– Directed by Christopher Landon, Freaky is a slasher comedy that uses the conventional body swap formula. The film follows an awkward teenager who swaps bodies with a vicious killer. Freaky is praised for its charming performances and chemistry between the leads, Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton.
5. **Sleepaway Camp (1983)**
– Although released in the 80s, Sleepaway Camp remains one of the best slashers of all time. Directed by Robert Hiltzik, the film follows a series of mysterious murders at a summer camp. The true greatness of Sleepaway Camp lies in its manic and genuine charm, making it a cult classic.
6. **The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)**
– This classic horror film, directed by Tobe Hooper, follows a group of friends who find themselves as the latest victims to a disturbed family of cannibals. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is one of the most influential horror films of all time, setting the stage for many modern slasher movies.
7. **A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)**
– Directed by Wes Craven, A Nightmare on Elm Street follows teenagers who are terrorized and murdered in their sleep by a destructive demon named Freddy Krueger. The film is iconic for its concept of a killer who haunts his victims’ dreams.
8. **Friday the 13th (1980)**
– Another classic in the slasher genre, Friday the 13th, directed by Sean S. Cunningham, follows a group of teenagers who are stalked and killed by a mysterious killer at a summer camp. The film’s twist ending and blood-gore formula set it apart as one of the best slashers ever made.
9. **The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)**
– Directed by Amy Holden Jones, The Slumber Party Massacre is a slasher film that cleverly subverts age-old tropes in the genre. The film follows a group of teenage girls who are terrorized by a killer during a slumber party. It is praised for its modern take on the traditional slasher movie.
10. **Child’s Play (1988)**
– Directed by Tom Holland, Child’s Play introduces the iconic killer doll Chucky
