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These 6 New Horror Films Earned Stephen King’s Praise – Just as Good as the Classics

Stills from the movie 'The Black Phone' (2022)

A worthy addition to the genre.

Stephen King doesn’t just watch horror films — he feels them. He understands how fear works, what techniques truly terrify, and which ones simply recycle old clichés. But even he can still be surprised.

These six recent horror films stood out to him as must-watch entries in the genre. They offer more than just jump scares and dark corridors.

Horror Films Earned Stephen King
Horror Films Earned Stephen King
Horror Films Earned Stephen King
Horror Films Earned Stephen King
Horror Films Earned Stephen King
Horror Films Earned Stephen King

What Do These Films Have in Common?

Each of these movies brings something fresh to the horror genre. They don’t just scare audiences — they make them feel fear on a deeper level.

Stephen King has often said that horror works best when the viewer isn’t just afraid but genuinely cares about the characters. These films achieve exactly that.

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