100 Horror Movies in 92 Days 2026- Week 1 Highlights

Can you believe that the first week of the 100 Horror Movies in 92 Days Challenge is already over? I feel like it goes by quicker every year! Despite how fast the time went, I did watch some great movies. I’m excited to share, so let’s get started!

Here are my 100 Horror Movies in 92 Days 2026- Week 1 picks:

• The Hands of Orlac (1924)- A world-famous pianist loses both hands in an accident. When new hands are grafted on, he is horrified to learn they once belonged to a murderer. I kicked off the challenge with The Hands of Orlac. This had been on my watchlist for quite a while, and I was glad to finally see it. It’s a beautiful albeit more muted example of German Expressionism. It’s one of four horror films that Robert Wiene directed. It was released four years after Fear, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire (which is on my watchlist). I really liked this one quite a bit and plan to dive into more silent horror during the challenge.
• Dark Age (1987)- In the Australian outback, a park ranger and two local guides set out to track down a giant crocodile that has been killing and eating the local populace. A sub-genre of horror that I’ve wanted to explore more is Ozploitation. More so now that I’ve seen a couple of Arch Nicholson’s films, this and Fortress. I don’t even remember how I came across Dark Age, but I’m glad I did. If you’re a fan of aquatic horror or creature features, this might be your jam. If you have more Ozploitation suggestions for me, I’d love to hear them!
• Death Reel (1986)- An eccentric collector of rare movies shot on Super 8 dies, and his library is sold off. Film fanatic Marty Weeks successfully bids on several reels of film and rushes home to watch them. The projector clatters to life and the light flickers on the screen as terror unspools in early short films made by the Polonia Brothers between 1983 and 1985, right before their switch to the new video format. I’m a sucker for the early works of the Polonia Brothers, thanks to some friends of mine. There is a charming earnestness to them. I will never not love the creativity of their practical effects work.
• I Walked with A Zombie (1943)- A nurse in the Caribbean turns to voodoo in hopes of curing her patient, a mindless woman whose husband she’s fallen in love with. I recently discovered that while I’ve seen a lot of older horror, the 1940s is a decade that I don’t have a ton of experience with. It’s kind of wild considering how much older horror I watch, yet somehow this decade is probably one of my least-watched. I Walked with A Zombie feels as though it might end up being problematic or “of its time,” but it is actually more anti-colonialist than you’d expect. The vibes of the film are immaculate as well, somewhat melancholic but also the type of cozy horror you’d want to curl up with on a rainy day. Also worth noting, the Criterion release of this film is fantastic.
• I:Scream- A Minty Musical (2025)- A lovelorn scientist accidentally creates a mutant ice cream scoop that terrorizes their town. Can they stop the minty menace before it eats the object of their affections? If you like the Attack of the Killer Tomatoes franchise or The Little Shop of Horrors, this movie is absolutely for you! It’s quirky, hilarious, and a ton of fun. I watched this with my husband and a friend, and we were all cracking up the whole time. Not only that, the songs are catchy as hell! It’s not streaming yet, but you can get it on the Silver Spotlight Films site. (Update: it is currently on Fawsome and will be on Tubi in the fall!)‎

Hopefully, you now have a few new additions for your own watchlist! Be sure to follow along with my list on Letterboxd and join the challenge’s Discord server. As usual, I will be hosting weekly watch parties, giveaways, and more! What were your favorite watches of Week 1? What are your plans for Week 2? Let me know in the comments below! Happy watching!