Aussie horror is in a league of its own. While other nations struggle for identity, Australia used the brutal isolation of the outback to build an empire of fear. From the genre-defining madness of ‘Wolf Creek’ to the metaphorical chills of ‘The Babadook,’ we’re ranking Australia at #8 on our list of the Greatest Horror Nations on Earth. See why this country punches way above its weight – and why you should never accept a lift from a stranger in the desert.

Canada is the silent engine of the horror industry. While it often hides behind a US mask, this nation birthed modern body horror and the slasher as we know it. From the tax-shelter madness of ‘Black Christmas’ to the divisive, clinical dread of the modern Cronenberg dynasty, we’re looking at why Canada is the genre’s ultimate collaborator – and why its lack of a distinct modern identity keeps it from a higher place on the list. It’s cold, it’s clinical, and it’s undeniably important.