15. Cure (1997)

This list would be incomplete without the mention of Japanese horror or J-horror. Directed by the revered Kiyoshi Kurosawa, this neo-noir psychological movie is not just terrifying but also includes meditations on life. When a string of murders takes place with the murderer found nearby but unable to recollect any memories, a detective is tasked with investigating the strange occurrences. The movie has the unsettling feel of a Japanese horror movie and is highly influential.
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Edited by Zainab Shaikh