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Both of my lists are in no particular order.

Horror:

Unfriended
Probably my favorite horror movie of the year. It won't appeal to everyone, but it's an often scary slasher-supernatural kind of movie with a interesting twist.

It Follows
Suspenseful, haunting and unforgettable. It not only acts as an homage to 80's horror flicks but also has its own unique style.

The Visit
Equally funny and scary and serves as a surprising return-to-form from Shyamalan.

Insidious: Chapter 3
It has a lot of jump scares, but most of them deliver well. It has a cool demon, and Lin Shaye completely stole the show.

The Gallows
A bit more of a personal preference. I liked the atmosphere and setting, and it had some good scares.

Goodnight Mommy
I was a bit underwhelmed the first time I watched it, but I have definitely warmed up to it since my first watch. Although the twist is predictable, the unabashed weirdness should provide an intriguing viewing.

The Gift
By far the biggest surprise of the year out of any movie. It's dark, unpredictable and incredibly thrilling throughout.

Creep
Darkly funny at times but really scary all the way to the end. Mark Duplass is incredible.

Crimson Peak
Not the magnum opus people were expecting from Del Toro, but the cinematography, atmosphere and set design really make up for its flaws.

Krampus
It's fun and silly enough to warrant annual holiday viewings if you prefer Gremlins to Frosty the Snowman.
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Non-horror:

Mad Max: Fury Road
Intense from start to finish. It never gives you time to breathe.

Spy
Melissa McCarthy's best movie yet. She and Paul Feig really bring out the best in each other.

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Ridiculous like any other spy movie, but also ridiculously fun. Action-packed, funny and really entertaining.

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
My favorite movie of the year.

The Walk
A beautifully shot and well-told biopic of Phillipe Petit. The wire walk scene at the end is impossible to forget.

The Martian
Surprisingly funny and often thrilling. Great plot and acting from everyone.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
A fantastic, dark and emotional ending to one of my favorite franchises.

Spectre
An absurdly entertaining Bond flick that is more like the classic Bond movies updated for a modern audience. It's fun and thrilling from start to finish.

Inside Out
One of Pixar's best movies. A simple plot with surprisingly mature themes, great humor and real emotion (see what i did there).

Jurassic World
Another ridiculously fun movie. It doesn't match up to the original Jurassic Park, but it's far better than the sequels.