I like most horror movies. Hell, I like most movies that are only tangentially horror movies. (I'm looking at you, Resident Evil and Underworld sequels.) But there's a big difference between a goofy 92-minute distraction and a legitimately impressive horror film. I don't think I'll ever revisit Underworld 5 again -- or even discuss it all that much -- but when it comes to the finest genre films, it's never too early to start shining a light on the really good stuff.

With that in mind, here's my idea of the best horror films of 2017... so far. We'll be updating the piece on a regular basis (just like our bigger Best of 2017 list) and highlighting the best of the best. Good news for horror fans: The year is already off to a pretty damn good start with more coming soon (and if you need more horror recommendations, read our new list: The Best Horror Movies of 2018).