Top 10 Best Horror Movies Panned By Critics

Just because they're frightening treasures, doesn't mean that everyone sees them that way. For this list, we're looking at horror films that were slammed by the press upon their release, but are now considered essentials or even spawned their own franchises. We're basing our picks on a mix of amazing filmmaking, outrageous critiques, and concepts that were ahead of their time. Our list includes "Alien" (1979), "The Exorcist" (1973), "Halloween" (1978), "Saw" (2004), "Friday the 13th" (1980), and more! Join WatchMojo as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Best Horror Movies Panned By Critics.