It wasn't long after the history of cinema began at the dawn of the 20th century that horror movies started to appear on the screen. But it wasn't long before the genre took on a life of its own, as you'll see in the list below of the Best Horror Movie From Every Year. Initially, the genre developed in stages — first by incorporating social commentary into its narrative, and later by addressing topics such as sexuality and psychology, as horror films matured alongside their audience. READ MORE: Mad Max Movies RankedAlong the way, demonic possession, alien beings and serial killers found horror in disparate places, whether in the church, outer space or your neighborhood. Haunting images from The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) remain as frightening as those seen in 2019's Midsommar, as you'll see in the list below of the Best Horror Movie From Every Year.