Horror movies have been a staple of teen entertainment for decades and the last ten years have been no exception. From supernatural scares to slasher thrills, the genre has kept us on the edge of our seats. Here are the top 10 teen horror movies of the last decade, ranked.

1.”It Follows” (2014) –This supernatural psychological horror film reinvents the genre with its original concept of a curse passed on through sexual encounters, leading to unrelenting pursuit by an entity.

2.”The Babadook” (2014) –A chilling story about a mother and son haunted by a sinister presence from a mysterious book. The Babadook is as much about personal demons as it is about the literal ones.

3.”Get Out” (2017) –Although not exclusively a ‘teen’ movie, this social thriller resonated with younger audiences through its piercing social commentary wrapped in horror tropes.

4.”Hereditary” (2018) –A deeply unsettling film that delves into the darkness of family secrets with supernatural elements that will haunt viewers well after the movie ends.

5.”Happy Death Day” (2017) –Merging slasher vibes with a “Groundhog Day”-like time loop, this inventive horror flick brought humor and scares in equal measure.

6.”The Final Girls” (2015) –A heartfelt homage to slasher films, where a group of teens are transported into a 1980s’ horror movie and must use their knowledge of genre clichés to survive.

7.”Truth or Dare” (2018) –This supernatural thriller takes a childhood game to deadly lengths, providing jump scares and an engaging, if somewhat familiar, plot for the teen audience.

8.”A Quiet Place” (2018) –Technically more of a thriller, but its emphasis on tension and atmosphere over gore makes it accessible to teens who appreciate smart, nail-biting storytelling.

9.”Unfriended” (2014) –This innovative horror uses social media as its main storytelling device – a medium that’s second nature to today’s teens – adding to its relatability and fear factor.

10.”Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” (2019) –Based on the popular book series, this film brings together a collection of spine-chilling tales perfect for younger audiences ready for an introduction to horror.

Each of these films has contributed uniquely to the evolution of teen horror over the past decade, offering scares that range from psychologically intense to entertainingly campy. Whether looking for thought-provoking terror or popcorn-friendly frights, these movies have set new standards for what teen horrors can achieve, making them must-sees for aficionados and newcomers alike.