Scary Cinema: 30 Unforgettable Horror Films from the Haunting Year of 2005

Antibodies

2005 • 127 min • Budget $1M • Box office $891K

Thriller, Crime, Drama

After a notorious German serial killer is captured for horrific crimes, a farmer and police officer from a quiet rural community near Berlin becomes involved. He seeks answers to a murder that has deeply affected his close-knit town.

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The Birthday

2005 • 113 min

Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Norman, deeply in love with his girlfriend, goes to her father's birthday party at a hotel where strange things are happening.

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Tokyo Zombie

2005 • 104 min

Comedy, Horror

Two Japanese friends unintentionally kill their boss and dispose of his body in Black Fuji, a mountain and landfill. The chemicals in the landfill react with the corpse and others buried there, causing a zombie outbreak in Tokyo.

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5.9

Larva

2005 • 96 min • Budget $1M

Horror, TV Movie, Science Fiction

In Host, Missouri, veterinarian Eli Rudkus is asked by farmer Jacob Long to examine a cow. Eli discovers a strange parasite and sends it for research. He later finds the same parasite in a creek and warns the community at…

5.0

4.3

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Andrea

2005 • 110 min

Thriller, Horror

When a young girl named Andrea removes a cross in a sacred cemetery, she unleashes a vengeful spirit that begins to terrorize her and her family. Desperate to reclaim their peace, Andrea's family – who are also witch doctors and…

7.3

4.7

Still Life

2005 • 9 min

Horror, Science Fiction

A driver, fueled by pills and caffeine, accidentally strikes something. Terrified, he seeks assistance in a remote and unwelcoming town where he finds little compassion.

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7.5

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road

2005 • 51 min

Horror, TV Movie

Ellen is driving on a mountain road at night when a distraction causes her to hit a parked car. Seeking assistance, she is attacked by a violent man living off the land and must fight for her survival.

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6.4

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The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse

2005 • 87 min • Budget $5M • Box office $2M

Horror, Comedy

The residents of the strange town of Royston Vasey must travel to the real world to save their home from destruction. They must confront those who created them, facing numerous bizarre challenges as they journey from modern-day Soho to 17th-century…

6.2

6.1

Man with the Screaming Brain

2005 • 90 min

Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction

A mad scientist merges the minds of a resourceful Russian taxi driver and a powerful businessman.

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Satan's Little Helper

2005 • 100 min

Horror, Comedy

A young, innocent boy is unknowingly manipulated into becoming a target by a serial killer.

5.4

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The Dark Hours

2005 • 80 min • Budget $500K

Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Dr. Samantha Goodman, a young psychiatrist, travels to her family's winter cottage seeking respite from work. Her planned weekend with her husband and sister takes a dark turn with the arrival of a frightening and unforeseen visitor. Samantha finds herself…

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6.0

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Jenifer

2005 • 58 min

Horror, TV Movie

A detective saves a mute, disfigured woman from a murder attempt and brings her to his home to keep her out of a mental institution. This decision strains his family relationships and quickly becomes an all-consuming obsession.

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6.3

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What We Do in the Shadows: Interviews with Some Vampires

2005 • 28 min

Comedy, Horror

Being a vampire isn't all it's cracked up to be. Three centuries-old friends – Vulvus, a romantic and moody vampire with a flair for the dramatic; Viago, a flamboyant 19th-century dandy; and Deacon, a rebellious 107-year-old – invite a documentary…

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7.4

The Dark

2005 • 87 min • Box office $6M

Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Hoping to reconnect with her family, Adèlle takes her daughter Sarah to Wales to visit her father. The day after they arrive, Sarah disappears in the ocean. Soon after, a young girl who looks exactly like Sarah appears, claiming she's…

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5.3

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Venom

2005 • 85 min • Box office $881K

Horror, Thriller

In the Louisiana bayou, a group of teenagers are hunted for their lives. Their pursuer is Mr. Jangles, a man tormented by thirteen malevolent spirits, who is now relentlessly seeking more victims.

5.4

4.7

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The Call of Cthulhu

2006 • 47 min • Budget $50K

Horror, Thriller, Fantasy

When a professor dies, he leaves his great-nephew a collection of documents about the Cthulhu Cult. The nephew starts to understand why his grandfather was so interested in the cult. Slowly, he pieces together the frightening implications of his grandfather's…

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Next Door

2005 • 75 min • Budget $2M

Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Following Ingrid's departure, John finds himself drawn into a strange and unsettling realm where distinguishing reality from illusion becomes impossible.

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6.4

Dark Water

2005 • 105 min • Budget $30M • Box office $68M

Horror, Mystery

Dahlia Williams and her daughter Cecelia relocate to a dilapidated apartment on Roosevelt Island in New York City. Dahlia is navigating a divorce, and the apartment, despite its proximity to a good school for Cecelia, is the most affordable option…

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Man-Thing

2005 • 97 min • Budget $5M • Box office $1M

Action, Horror, Adventure

When a group of agents working for an oil tycoon disappears while surveying a swamp slated for drilling, the local sheriff is called in to investigate. His search leads him to a terrifying reality: a legendary Seminole creature, Man-Thing, has…

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4.1

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Urban Legends: Bloody Mary

2005 • 93 min • Budget $3M

Horror, Mystery

During prom night, three high school friends perform a ritual on a dare, accidentally releasing a malevolent spirit from history. The consequences are deadly.

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4.2

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Wolf Creek

2005 • 99 min • Budget $1M • Box office $30M

Horror, Thriller

Two backpackers find themselves stranded in the Australian outback. When a local man offers to repair their vehicle, they accept help, only to be taken captive by him. He turns out to be a dangerous killer.

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Hellraiser: Deader

2005 • 89 min • Budget $4M

Horror, Thriller

A determined reporter investigates a secretive cult and encounters the terrifying Pinhead, putting her life in constant danger.

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4.3

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Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

2005 • 116 min • Budget $30M • Box office $251K

Horror

Father Merrin leaves the priesthood for a period to focus on his studies of history and archaeology, grappling with a crisis of faith.

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5.1

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The Ring Two

2005 • 110 min • Budget $50M • Box office $161M

Drama, Horror, Thriller

Following their terrifying experience with Samara, Rachel and Aiden relocate to a quiet town in the countryside. However, Rachel soon discovers a disturbing parallel: another girl has died in the same way. To protect Aiden, Rachel is forced to delve…

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5.4

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Hostel

2006 • 94 min • Budget $4M • Box office $81M

Horror

Three backpackers travel to a Slovakian city expecting a wild time, unaware of the danger that lies ahead.

5.9

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose

2005 • 122 min • Budget $19M • Box office $145M

Crime, Drama, Horror

Following the death of a young girl named Emily Rose, suspicion immediately falls on Father Moore, the priest who performed an exorcism on her. He is arrested and charged with murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner defending Moore,…

6.6

6.7

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The Amityville Horror

2005 • 90 min • Budget $19M • Box office $107M

Horror

The Lutz family – George, Kathy, and their three children – move into a beautiful but surprisingly affordable Dutch colonial house in Amityville, Long Island. Their dream home hides a terrifying history, and soon each family member experiences disturbing visions…

6.1

5.9

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The Descent

2005 • 100 min • Budget $3M • Box office $57M

Adventure, Horror

Following a difficult loss, Sarah joins her friends on a caving trip in the Appalachian Mountains. Their adventure becomes a terrifying ordeal when a rockfall traps them deep underground. While searching for an exit, the women realize they are not…

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7.2

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Saw II

2005 • 93 min • Budget $4M • Box office $152M

Horror

The terrifying Jigsaw killer is back, bringing his deadly games to the city. When a victim is found with Jigsaw’s signature marks, Detective Eric Matthews is pulled into a dangerous investigation. Jigsaw appears to be easily caught, but Matthews soon…

6.6

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