Sadism's Greatest Years, Ranked

When was the golden age of Sadism? We ranked every year by the accumulated weighted rating of its best Sadism titles — a year rises when it delivered many strongly-rated entries, not just a lone classic. Data from 3eyedraven's catalog.

1. #1 2007 10 great titles Best: Death Proof
2. #2 2006 9 great titles Best: Higurashi: When They Cry
3. #3 1976 7 great titles Best: Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
4. #4 1980 6 great titles Best: Maniac
5. #5 2008 5 great titles Best: The Dark Knight
6. #6 1974 5 great titles Best: Open Season