Man, hit up “Get Out” for that brain‑bending twist, but if you’re craving straight‑up gore, “The Cabin in the Woods” is a slick lesson in surprise. For a sunny‑day nightmare, try “Midsommar” – the kind of dread that’s almost a strategy guide. And if you want the ultimate playbook, “The Walking Dead” is basically a zombie survival manual.

Check out “It Follows” – that creepy stalker vibe makes you feel like you can outsmart a curse by tricking it with your own fear. Then there’s “Cube” – people trapped in a deadly puzzle, you gotta outwit the walls or die. And for pure chaos, “Tucker and Dale vs. Evil” shows you how to turn the tables on your enemies by messing with their expectations. All slick hustles that keep you laughing while the horror’s creeping up.