A look at the best and most underrated in entertainment, music, and sports in 2022.

2022: Wrapping Up

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The year of 2022 was home to some pretty major horror releases, including titles such as Nope, Smile, Hellraiser, Barbarian, X, Pearl, Terrifier 2, Scream, Halloween Ends, and more. But it also saw the release of countless <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-horror-movies-that-flopped/orrin-grey?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">underrated horror films</a> - lesser-known titles that may have flown under a lot of people's radars, even though they deserve every bit as much attention as their more-popular peers.&nbsp;From festival favorites to streaming-only releases, some of these films just didn't get the audience they deserved, while others got passed over by studios that didn't know what to do with them, or have been steadily building word of mouth from those who did catch them. Whatever the case, these underrated horror films are ones no fan of the macabre should miss.Vote up the ones you think deserve more attention.

The Most Underrated Horror Movies Of 2022

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Underrated 2022 Horror Movies 

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Ready to turn the lights off for a fright? Then you should check out the best horror movies of 2022. This year has already kicked off with scary movies like&nbsp;Scream and A Banquet&nbsp;starring Sienna Guillory&nbsp;but there are plenty more scares to come. There are several highly anticipated <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-horror-movie-sequels/ranker-horror?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">horror movie sequels</a> due out in 2022&nbsp;like Halloween Ends&nbsp;and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Another good 2022 horror movie is sure to be Jordan Peele&#39;s Nope. You&#39;ll also want to answer The Black Phone&nbsp;when it rings into theaters this fall. But which of these 2022 horror films is the scariest? You get to help decide with your votes.

Browse this list of 2022&nbsp;horror movies and vote up the ones that gave you the biggest fright. Check back for upcoming and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-horror-comedy-movies-2022/jason-bancroft?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new 2022 horror movies</a> as they are released to see where you favorites end up on the list.

The Best Horror Movies Of 2022

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2022 Movies

The past year has brought us major hits, like Top Gun: Maverick, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Minions: The Rise of Gru. They've gotten enough attention, so it's time to turn to the slept-on 2022 movies. These are the films that deserved better than they got. None of them were even remotely close to being blockbusters. They didn't generate a ton of water-cooler talk. They didn't dominate the box office. They did, however, absolutely rule.The most underrated movies of 2022 are of different varieties. Some are major studio releases that audiences ignored for whatever reason. Others are smaller, arthouse pictures that had trouble competing in a marketplace dominated by high-profile franchises. Still others bypassed theatrical release, debuting on streaming services where they struggled to get noticed. Whatever the reason, each of them deserves to be more widely discovered. The next time you're looking for something amazing to watch, check one (or all!) of them out.

The Most Underrated Movies Of 2022

Underrated 2022 Films, Ranked

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Adventure Entertainment

If you're looking for a good action-adventure movie to watch but have already seen all the usual entries a million times, help is on the way. Sure, it's always fun to revisit Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Marvel pictures, and&nbsp;The Mummy. They're totally rewatchable. Sometimes, though, you're in the mood for something new. That's when having some recommendations comes in handy.What makes these films underrated? In many cases, they came out during slower months at the box office, or were released on the same weekend as a blockbuster that sucked all the air out of the room. A couple were simply ahead of their time, while a few more were&nbsp;initially popular but faded from the public's memory over the years. Whatever the reason, these movies often contain A-list stars and/or come from name directors. They may not have achieved the classic status several of their counterparts did, but they're plenty good for viewers looking to kick back, relax, and watch something fun for two hours.

18 Underrated Action-Adventure Movies

Sci-Fi

The year 2022 has been a particularly good one for the science fiction film. In a strange twist, however, some of the best the genre had to offer were films which, for one reason or another, managed to fly under most people’s radar for one reason or another. Some of these challenged viewers to think differently about the world around them, while others offered new takes on established genres conventions and familiar stories.What ties these disparate films together, however, is an awareness of how beautiful, and frightening, the world can be, particularly when filtered through the prism of possibilities offered up by the genre.

14 Sci-Fi Movies You Didn't Watch In 2022 (But Should Have)

Sci-Fi Movies You Didn't Watch In 2022 (But Should Have)

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The Best of 2022

Whether it was the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movie-details-2022/erin-maxwell">reveal of the killer's identity</a>, a secret confession, or the realization not everything is as it seems, these movie twists from 2022 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-hot-takes-from-2022/kyle-chorpening">caught us off guard</a> in the best way possible. But which twist was the absolute best?&nbsp;Vote up your favorite plot twists below and vote down the twists that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-twists-that-ruin-the-movie/nathan-gibson">make no sense</a>.Warning: Major spoilers below.

Movies From 2022 With Unexpected Plot Twists

Most Unexpected Movie Twists Of 2022

Josh Buono

2022 has been a solid year <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-2022/jason-bancroft">for movies</a> as people began returning to theaters, but there's always room for some surprises and these are the movies that exceeded our expectations – both large and small.

11 Movies That Were Better Than Expected In 2022

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Entertainment

It's that time of year again! The cold is tickling your nose, the fire is warming your toes, and you're looking for the best 2022 Christmas movies to go with your hot chocolate. We've got them all right here, from Spirited to Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. All of them are fantastic and family friends with the exception of Christmas, Bloody, Christmas that comes out on December 9th. So with this year so full of cheer, it's time to decide which of these new Christmas movies is the best? The greatest part about this list is that you and your votes help determine what film makes it into the top spot.Look to Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime to be streaming the best Christmas movies of 2022. Vote up your favorite Christmas films from this year and vote down the ones that you think other elves should skip, and Merry Christmas everyone!

The Best Christmas Movies Of 2022

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And Now: Something Different

Everybody loves a good movie plot twist. Who could forget how they felt when they learned Bruce Willis is already dead in The Sixth Sense? Or that Verbal Kint is Keyser Soze in The Usual Suspects? Or that Tyler Durden and the Narrator are the same person in Fight Club? A well-planned twist can blow viewers away, causing them to reassess everything they've seen in a new light.Those twists all came at or near the end of their respective movies, though. Much more difficult is to skillfully put one right in the middle. People expect it less, and it can really give them a shake-up. When the film is only halfway over and suddenly something isn't what it seems, there's no way to predict what's going to come next. That's an exhilarating sensation. Directors as varied as Alfred Hitchcock, Jane Campion, and Bong Joon-ho have all pulled it off.

Plot Twists That Happen Right In The Middle Of The Movie And Change Everything

Historical Entertainment

History can be a difficult subject to bring to life. Ironically, many of the films on this list accomplish this task through the use of the undead. Horror movies are always more frightening when given cultural context audiences can relate to, and these releases set their terror during specific times and places in history.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-period-horror-movies/ranker-film">Historical horror movies</a> combine the period-accurate details of the past with the myths and monsters of folklore. By setting the fictional narratives alongside the realistic depiction of actual events from the past, these films are layered with referential meaning. In the same way the action elements are played up within the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-historical-action-epics/mike-mcgranaghan">historical content of epics</a>, these titles contain classic horror monsters integrated into events found in history books.

17 Historical Horror Movies That Prove History Can Be Terrifying

17 Historical Horror Movies That Prove History Books Can Be Terrifying

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Distinguishing Features

There’s seemingly a cheat code to making a character instantly appear tough, intimidating, and gritty: a shaved head. Commonly used in action films, this trick to toughen up characters is often used as a signifier to the audience that this person is ready for a fight. If they enter the story that way, it's probably a sign they're not to be trifled with; if they lose their hair mid-movie, it's usually representative of a harsh change in the character. Long a stereotype, it has been&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/healthmain/guys-shaved-heads-seem-tougher-study-says-919445">proven by science</a> that bald people appear tougher and more intimidating than those with hair. And by comparing the typical roles of these actors to those they play with a shaved head, it becomes glaringly obvious that the simple trick is an effective one.&nbsp;However, this shortcut — not a shaved head pun —&nbsp;isn’t only a method of displaying a character's grit, but can also be used as a tool to separate preconceived notions one might have about a character due to the actor portraying them. Once you become a movie star, it gets difficult to separate the face from the name. Whether they typically play the goofy hot guy or the pretty teen star, the last thing an actor wants is to not be taken seriously. Sometimes, when the role permits, the best thing an actor can do is release themselves from those previous bonds and make themselves unrecognizable. Sometimes that means losing or gaining weight or donning a wig and makeup - but when they choose to depart with their hair, it often gives us a new screen presence entirely.

15 Times A Shaved Head Made A Movie Character Instantly Level Up

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Times A Shaved Head Gave A Movie Character An Instant Bad-To-The-Bone Makeover

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Plot is engaging, and worldbuilding is wonderful, yet the main reason we as fans show up to new installments in our favorite TV shows or movie franchises is the characters. It's comforting to see familiar faces, yet thrilling to see them take on new challenges. However, any franchise would get stale if it kept the exact same ensemble year after year.2022 was a big year for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-switched-franchises-and-leveled-up/jack-morgan">many franchises</a>, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe (on both big and small screens), the DC Extended Universe, the&nbsp;Game of Thrones universe, the&nbsp;Star Wars universe, and more. In addition to bringing back our favorite heroes and villains, each of these fictional worlds introduced us to some new compelling characters. Throwing acclaimed actors or breakout performers in the mix adds a new energy to any series, whether they're a sidekick, a dastardly antagonist, or a rising hero. This light highlights the greatest additions of new characters, big or small, to our favorite franchises in 2022.&nbsp;

New Characters That Leveled Up Our Favorite Franchises In 2022

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The Best New Franchise Characters Of 2022, Ranked

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Have you ever sat down to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/action-tv-shows-new-episodes-2022/molly-gander">watch a show</a> or excellent <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-action-movies-2022/jason-bancroft">action movie</a> and found yourself screaming "Hell yeah!" at the top of your lungs when something completely amazing happens? Perhaps you did so with a fist pump when Luke Skywalker revealed himself on The Mandalorian in 2020, but what about in 2022?There were tons of unforgettable moments in TV and film throughout 2022 that qualify as “Hell yeah!” moments, so odds are, one or two got you throughout the year. This list examines the best “Hell yeah!" moments from movies and television in 2022, so take a look, and be sure to upvote your favorites before you go!

The Biggest &quot;Hell Yeah&quot; Movie And TV Moments Of 2022

The Most Rousing Movie And TV Moments Of 2022

Jonathan H. Kantor

2022 has been a year packed full of content from the powerhouse that is the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2022-mcu-observations/charlie-boyle"> MCU</a>. From the blockbusters like&nbsp;Black Panther: Wakanda Forever or&nbsp;Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, to the new Disney+ shows like&nbsp;Ms. Marvel,&nbsp;Moon Knight, and&nbsp;She Hulk. With so many great titles, featuring equally amazing casts, it should be no surprise that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mcu-cast-group-interview-moments-ig/mviladegutt">the interviews</a> surrounding them would be just as great. Whether you’ve been able to keep up with every movie and show this year or not, enjoy this list of hilarious interviews.

15 Of The Funniest MCU Interview Moments From 2022

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Every cinematic year brings its share of sequels. 2022 was no different. If anything, we get way more sequels these days than ever before because studios have largely abandoned original stories in favor of franchises and IP-driven projects. They would rather spend money trying to make lightning strike twice - or two, three, or four times - than risk trying something new and unproven. Safe bets have become the name of the game in Hollywood.Obviously, just because a movie is a sequel doesn't necessarily make it bad. Some of 2022's sequels were as good as, or even better than, the originals. Others were the worst case scenario - pictures that proved to be little more than pale retreads of their predecessors. The following list looks at every major movie sequel of the year. Reboots (like Confess, Fletch) and movies that are part of a bigger franchise (like Black Adam) don't count, just pure sequels.

Every Major Movie Sequel That Came Out In 2022, Ranked

Every Major 2022 Movie Sequel, Ranked

Villains

The year 2022 gave us a slew of memorable <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movie-villains-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">villains in movies</a> and on TV shows, from larger-than-life comic book foes like Namor from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, to the delightfully unhinged Pearl from Pearl, to the reality-jumping Jobu Tupaki from Everything Everywhere All at Once.Many of them are memorable because of one shocking moment in their stories. Often, these are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-intense-horror-scenes-of-2022/orrin-grey">horrific acts of violence</a> that show exactly what they're capable of. Other times, the moment is shocking because it completely upends what the audience thought about the character. Either way, these are some of the most shocking villain moments from 2022 that we'll be thinking about for years to come.&nbsp;

The Most Shocking Villain Moments Of 2022

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Since the big-screen debut of Iron Man in his self-titled 2008 franchise-starter, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been turning niche characters into household names - and reigniting the popularity of legendary characters from its comic-book pages. Many of the greatest comic book characters of all-time - superhero and otherwise - have been featured throughout the franchise and its many sub-franchises.Beyond the big-ticket superheroes like Thor, Captain America, and Spider-Man, the likes of Bucky Barnes, Happy Hogan, Rocket Raccoon, and Bruce Banner are among the best MCU characters. and that’s just the heroes - the list wouldn’t be complete without the ongoing series’ many memorable villains, including Killmonger, Vulture, Loki, and Thanos.From movies like the original team-up, The Avengers, to TV shows like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-agents-of-shield-storylines/jonathan-kantor">Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.</a> and Moon Knight, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand. Who is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-mcu-characters/joedonley">your favorite</a> character? Who deserves <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marvel-characters-missing-from-the-mcu-movies/williamsbrianjake">more screen time</a>? Vote up the best characters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film">in the MCU</a>, and feel free to add any new or underrated characters to the list. After all, there are still plenty of Marvel characters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-avengers-not-in-mcu/joedonley">who haven’t showed up… yet</a>.

The Best Characters In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Who is going to be the new James Bond actor now that Daniel Craig doesn't want to be 007 in the next James Bond outing? Since even before the release of Spectre. Daniel Craig was vocal about not revisiting the Bond role. So who should be the next James Bond actor?The actors below have been voted by fans as being the best candidates for taking on the 007 persona. Regardless of which actor gets the role, the consensus is that the next Bond after Craig should still be British and dapper. After all, all the previous Bonds, from original Sean Connery to the 90s Pierce Brosnan have been classy gentlemen.Vote up your favorite James Bond candidate below. Let's try to avoid a repeat of the George Lazenby Bond. At least Timothy Dalton got the Bond pose right. Living actors only as this is a casting call for the new James Bond actor, not who would've been the best Bond. &nbsp;

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Not <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-easter-eggs-from-marvel-movies/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">all Marvel movies</a> are Disney Marvel movies, as both Fox and Sony have played a large role in getting Marvel heroes onto the movie screen. But when it comes to Marvel films, Disney has truly perfected the formula. Which Disney Marvel movies really stand out and which ones were duds at the box office?

Below are all the released <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">Marvel movies</a> made by Disney since the original <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/iron-man?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Iron Man</a>, ranked by quality. Is the one you like not high on the list or do you see one ranked too high up? Feel free to voice your opinion and vote away! Maybe you think The Incredible Hulk is a better Disney Marvel movie than Guardians of the Galaxy.

Established with the first Iron Man movie, Disney produces Marvel movies under the Marvel Studios production company banner. The ranking for which movies are the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-marvel-comics-tattoos/whitneysmoore?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Marvel</a> Studios productions is sure to change as more are released over the coming years.

The Best Disney Marvel Movies So Far, Ranked

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Every year the Academy evaluates a year's worth of brilliant performances and picks what they believe to be the best of the best, nominating these for the most prestigious acting awards in cinema: the Oscars. This in itself is an honor - just to be nominated for an Academy Award. But only one person can win each year, and the women listed here have all taken home Oscar gold for Best Actress in a Leading Role - so which Best Actress Oscar winners are the best?Of the leading women who have won Best Actress, who is the&nbsp;best&nbsp;Best Actress? Is it the most nominated women of all time Meryl Streep, with 15 nominations? Is it a classic actress like Katharine Hepburn (who has the most wins, with four)? What about Audrey Hepburn, or Grace Kelly? Maybe a more modern choice like Hilary Swank, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, or Julianne Moore?With so many options choosing the best is hard, but that's where you come in. Vote up the very best actresses of all the Best Actress Academy Award winners below!