The best horror movies of 2020
Real-life horror took center stage in 2020, a year that will go down in history for all the wrong reasons. The coronavirus pandemic brought much of the world to a standstill, sowing fear and discord in all corners of the Earth. Over a million people lost their lives to COVID-19 during 2020, but despite the dire situation, many found themselves drawn to horror films. After all, research suggests that watching horror unfold on screen makes it easier to deal with in the real world.
"Scary movies allow viewers to practice coping with distressing emotions, such as fear, in a safe and controlled environment," Dr. David Tolin of the Anxiety Disorders Center told Hartford HealthCare. "As we gain a sense of mastery over fear, real-world concerns such as the COVID pandemic become less scary to us as well." Luckily, several scary horror movies were released in 2020, meaning people had plenty of options when it came to desensitizing themselves. If you're looking to master your fear (or, like us, you just love horror movies), here's what you should be watching.
From brutally violent black comedies to the films that used classic tropes to address real-life issues and injustices, these are the best horror movies of 2020.
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The best horror movies of 2020