Is another year gone already? In 2008 it seemed there was less of a reliance on graphic gore and torture, more of a focus on story and suspense. We had our usual batch of remakes, which fared poorly as expected, tons of direct-to-DVD fare from Lionsgate and others, and a surprising batch of movies getting critical acclaim on the festival circuit.

Read on below to get our take on 2008's batch of horrorific film fare, from the good to the not-so-good, as we bring you our sixth annual "Year End" article.