The best horror films of 1953

7 horror films from 1953, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. House of Wax Score 52.1 · IMDb 7.0 · Tomatometer 93% · Metascore 68 · Horror, Crime
2. The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms Score 42.6 · IMDb 6.6 · Tomatometer 91% · Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
3. Invaders from Mars Score 32.7 · IMDb 6.3 · Tomatometer 88%
4. Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Score 31.2 · IMDb 6.4 · Tomatometer 67%
5. It Came from Outer Space Score 27.2 · IMDb 6.5 · Tomatometer 81% · Metascore 68
6. Glen or Glenda Score 11.7 · IMDb 4.3 · Tomatometer 39%
7. Robot Monster Score 11.7 · IMDb 3.0 · Tomatometer 33%