Great Unknown Horror Movies that you may have missed
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- DirectorNicholas McCarthyStarsCaity LotzCasper Van DienMark StegerAs a woman struggles to come to grips with her past in the wake of her mother's death and the disappearance of her sister, an unsettling presence emerges in her childhood home.A real gem. I loved this movie's suspense coupled with some truly terrifying scenes.
- DirectorBanjong PisanthanakunParkpoom WongpoomStarsAnanda EveringhamNatthaweeranuch ThongmeeAchita SikamanaA young photographer and his girlfriend discover mysterious shadows in their photographs after a tragic accident. They soon learn that you can not escape your past.Every horror fan should know this one by now, but if you haven't, it's one of my three greatest Asian horrors, along with Dark Water and Ju-on. Another must see.
- DirectorHideo NakataStarsHitomi KurokiRio KannoMirei OguchiA mother and her 6-year-old daughter move into a creepy apartment whose every surface is permeated by water.The film that inspired the Jennifer Connelly film, Dark Water. One of the greatest Asian ghost stories out there. A must see.
- DirectorJohn Erick DowdleStarsStacy ChboskyBen MessmerSamantha RobsonIn an abandoned house in Poughkeepsie, New York murder investigators uncover hundreds of tapes showing decades of a serial killer's work.A chilling look at a crazed serial killer's videos of the kidnapping and murder of his victims. Bizarre and evil.
- DirectorDavid MoreauXavier PaludStarsOlivia BonamyMichaël CohenAdriana MoccaLucas and Clementine live peacefully in their isolated country house, but one night they wake up to strange noise... they're not alone... and a group of hooded assailants begin to terrorize them throughout the night.French horror flick that inspired The Strangers. A home invasion film that is suspenseful as hell.
- DirectorToby WilkinsStarsShea WhighamJill WagnerPaulo CostanzoTrapped in an isolated gas station by a voracious Splinter parasite that transforms its still-living victims into deadly hosts, a young couple and an escaped convict must find a way to work together to survive this primal terror.Awesome movie. An original monster life form that will have you biting your nails. Or maybe not.
- DirectorKim Jee-woonStarsLee Byung-hunChoi Min-sikJeon Gook-hwanA secret agent exacts revenge on a serial killer through a series of captures and releases.Nasty revenge flick where serial killer meets killer boyfriend. The action in this is relentless! A great one.
- DirectorSteven KastrissiosStarsPeter MarshallCaroline MarohasyBrad McMurrayWhen Christian finds out his runaway teenage daughter, Jesse has been sexually attacked, the suburban father loses it. Setting out to find Jesse's attacker, Christian goes on a violent rampage.Consider a nasty version of Taken with Aussie accents. Several torture scenes that will have you cringing!
- DirectorAndrew TrauckiStarsDamian Walshe-HowlingGyton GrantleyAdrienne PickeringA great white shark hunts the crew of a capsized sailboat along the Great Barrier Reef.Fans of Open Water should enjoy this horror film from down under.
- DirectorJaume BalagueróStarsMacarena GómezNuria GonzálezAdrià ColladoMario and his pregnant girlfriend Clara are trying to find in a short period a new apartment to live since they have sold their apartment and they need to move in fifteen days. When Mario finds an attractive advertisement in his mailbox, he convinces Clara to visit the place with him. He drives to a far area in the periphery and meets the real estate agent in front of an old building in an abandoned neighborhood. When the couple sees the apartment, they do not like it but they are forced to stay.Some gut wrenching intensity in this one!
- DirectorBarry LevinsonStarsWill RogersKristen ConnollyKether DonohueChaos breaks out in a small Maryland town after an ecological disaster occurs.Very well done horror mockumentary which will have you squirming in your seat.
- DirectorBanjong PisanthanakunPaween PurijitpanyaYongyoot ThongkongtoonStarsManeerat Kham-uanWitawat SinglampongApinya Sakuljaroensuk4BIA is a Horror Anthology. The first segment, "Happiness" is about a lonely girl who corresponded with a stranger over hand phone text messaging and soon discovered something strange about this new stranger that she is attracted to. "Tit For Tat" spun a tale of black magic and vengeance for a school kid that had been bullied by a school gang. "In The Middle" - a group of friends faced one of their worst camping trip after water kayaking accident. The final segment "Last Fright" takes horror to new heights with a psychological thriller that involves a stewardess flying solo in a cabin with a dead body.The first and last segments are real zingers! All of them are pretty entertaining.
- DirectorBrett SimmonsStarsDevon GrayeWes ChathamC.J. ThomasonA group of friends stranded near a desolate cornfield find shelter in an old farmhouse, though they soon discover the dwelling is the center of a supernatural ritual.May not be everybody's cup of tea, but I found it heartpounding in segments with some cool atmospheric scenes.
- DirectorZev BermanStarsBrian PresleyJake MuxworthyRider StrongOn a trip to a Mexican border town, three college friends stumble upon a human-sacrifice cult.This death cult film will linger with you, especially considering it is based on a true story.
- DirectorYannick DahanBenjamin RocherStarsClaude PerronJean-Pierre MartinsEriq EbouaneyAn end of the world battle between gangsters, cops and zombies.Very cool shoot-em-up zombie film from France.
- DirectorJean-Baptiste AndreaFabrice CanepaStarsRay WiseLin ShayeMick CainChristmas Eve. On his way to his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut, for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.Smart little flick with a cool ending.
- DirectorNacho VigalondoStarsKarra ElejaldeCandela FernándezBárbara GoenagaA man accidentally gets into a time machine and travels back in time nearly an hour. Finding himself will be the first of a series of disasters of unforeseeable consequences.Smart Spanish thriller. An original.
- DirectorAntonia BirdStarsGuy PearceRobert CarlyleDavid ArquetteIn a remote military outpost in the 19th century, Captain John Boyd and his regiment embark on a rescue mission which takes a dark turn when they are ambushed by a sadistic cannibal.The first half of this movie is real movie magic. Although it stalls in the second half, definitely worth watching!
- DirectorChristopher DenhamStarsLucian MaiselCady McClainAdrian PasdarIn the remote woods of Upstate New York, David and Clare Poe are attempting to live an idyllic life. However, their twin children's bizarre behavior might just tear the family apart.A family disintegrates as the kids become increasingly twisted and evil.
- DirectorTom ShanklandStarsStellan SkarsgårdMelissa GeorgeAshley WaltersA calculating killer coerces a detective to pay for his previous mistakes.A nasty serial killer movie with superb acting that will leave you drained. Fans of Seven should enjoy this.
- DirectorColin MinihanStuart OrtizThe Vicious BrothersStarsBenjamin WilkinsonSean RogersonAshleigh GryzkoFor their ghost hunting reality show, a production crew locks themselves inside an abandoned mental hospital that's supposedly haunted - and it might prove to be all too true.If you can bear through the first half hour, it then becomes a joy ride of horror and great scares.
- DirectorJim MickleStarsNick DamiciKim BlairRon BriceA deadly infection breaks out in Manhattan, causing humans to develop into blood-thirsty rat creatures.If you can get past the silly rat faces, another rocking horror movie.
- DirectorJim MickleStarsConnor PaoloNick DamiciKelly McGillisIn a world of vampires, an expert vampire hunter and his young protégé travel toward sanctuary.Atmospheric vampire film and great fun. I really enjoyed this one.
- DirectorMatt Bettinelli-OlpinDavid BrucknerTyler GillettStarsCalvin Lee ReederLane HughesAdam WingardWhen a group of misfits are hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house and acquire a rare VHS tape, they discover more found footage than they bargained for.Another horror anthology that serves up some great fun and original tales.
- DirectorChristopher SmithStarsFranka PotenteSean HarrisVas BlackwoodTrapped in a London subway station, a woman who's being pursued by a potential attacker heads into the unknown labyrinth of tunnels beneath the city's streets.Definitely an underrated horror that takes place in some real chilling settings. Don't know why the IMDB ranking is so low!
- DirectorRoar UthaugStarsIngrid Bolsø BerdalRolf Kristian LarsenTomas Alf Larsen5 young Norwegians head up to the mountains to snowboard. One breaks his leg and it's getting dark soon, so they spend the night in a big, abandoned hotel, closed 30 years ago. They are not alone.An amazing Norwegian horror film that takes place in a wintry, abandoned hotel. Pure horror goodness!
- DirectorAnders BankeStarsPetra NielsenCarl-Åke ErikssonGrete HavnesköldVampires terrorize a city in Norrbotten.Cool Swedish vampire film with a lot of great scenes. I loved the first segment during WW2.
- DirectorBen WheatleyStarsNeil MaskellMyAnna BuringHarry SimpsonNearly a year after a botched job, a hitman takes a new assignment with the promise of a big payoff for three killings. What starts off as an easy task soon unravels, sending the killer into the heart of darkness.Brit film that deviates from nasty hitman movie into something even more terrible. Another original.
- DirectorChristopher SmithStarsMelissa GeorgeJoshua McIvorJack TaylorFive friends set sail and their yacht is overturned by a strange and sudden storm. A mysterious ship arrives to rescue them, and what happens next cannot be explained.Smart twisty film, with another great ending.
- DirectorJohn Erick DowdleStarsChris MessinaCaroline DhavernasBokeem WoodbineA group of people are trapped in an elevator and the Devil is mysteriously amongst them.Don't know why the 'hate on" for this one. I really enjoyed it. Good fun.
- DirectorCharles GuardThomas GuardStarsEmily BrowningArielle KebbelElizabeth BanksAnna returns home after a stint in a mental hospital, but her recovery is jeopardized by her father's new girlfriend and ghastly visions of her dead mother.Loosely based on the Korean film, A Tale of Two Sisters, I must have been the only one that enjoyed this film more than the original. Great ending and some superb acting from the cast, especially Banks.
- DirectorMichael DoughertyStarsAnna PaquinBrian CoxDylan BakerFive interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater.If you're the only horror fan who hasn't heard of this movie by now, it's time you did.
- DirectorJohn GulagerStarsNavi RawatKrista AllenBalthazar GettyPatrons locked inside a bar are forced to fight monsters.A rock'em sock'em monster mash! Great fun!
- DirectorPedro AlmodóvarStarsAntonio BanderasElena AnayaJan CornetA brilliant plastic surgeon, haunted by past tragedies, creates a type of synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.A really bizarre, unsettling, modern day Frankenstein.
- DirectorNa Hong-jinStarsKim Yoon-seokHa Jung-wooSeo Yeong-hieA disgraced ex-policeman who runs a small ring of prostitutes finds himself in a race against time when one of his women goes missing.Another great Asian serial killer movie with a nasty edge. Based on a true story.
- DirectorBill PaxtonStarsBill PaxtonMatthew McConaugheyPowers BootheA mysterious man arrives at the offices of an FBI agent and recounts his childhood: how his religious fanatic father received visions telling him to destroy people who were in fact "demons."Another twisty film that went under a lot of radars. Great ending.
- DirectorTi WestStarsJocelin DonahueTom NoonanMary WoronovIn 1983, financially struggling college student Samantha Hughes takes a strange babysitting job that coincides with a full lunar eclipse. She slowly realizes her clients harbor a terrifying secret, putting her life in mortal danger.Love the throwback to the 70/80's. A real creepy feel to this one.
- DirectorUwe BollStarsBrendan FletcherShaun SiposMichael ParéA man with a thirst for revenge builds a full body armor from Kevlar and goes on a killing spree.Not an entirely great film. Still, when he starts his rampage, you'll be riveted to your seat. And believe it or not, from Uwe Boll!
- DirectorEduardo SánchezStarsGretchen LodgeJohnny LewisAlexandra HoldenNewlywed Molly moves into her deceased father's house in the countryside, where painful memories soon begin to haunt her.A lot bubbling underneath the surface here; more than just demons and ghosts. Some great tense scenes and chills.
- DirectorStefan AvalosLance WeilerStarsDavid BeardLance WeilerStefan AvalosA film crew ventures into the forest in search of the mythical 'Jersey Devil'.Lost in the massive shadow of The Blair Witch Project, this found footage film is a slow burn that gradually pulled me in. Twists and turns abound, this manipulative film gave me one of the best payoffs ever in the end.
- DirectorOle BornedalStarsNikolaj Coster-WaldauSofie GråbølKim BodniaA law student starts working as a night watchman at The Department of Forensic Medicine in Copenhagen. His mad friend gets him on a game of dare that escalates. As a serial-killer's victims start piling up at work, he becomes a suspect.Great serial killer movie from Denmark set in a morgue. The NA remake isn't bad either with some major stars like Nick Nolte, Ewan McGregor and Josh Brolin. Still, like most everything, the original is always better.
- DirectorGeorge SluizerStarsBernard-Pierre DonnadieuGene BervoetsJohanna ter SteegeRex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation. They stop at a busy service station and Saskia is abducted. After three years and no sign of Saskia, Rex begins receiving letters from the abductor.Haunting tale from the Netherlands about an abduction of a woman and her husband is left to pick up the pieces. Until he starts receiving letters from her abductor...
- DirectorAlejandro AmenábarStarsAna TorrentFele MartínezEduardo NoriegaWhile doing a thesis about violence, Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that the girl was a former student in her faculty...Great Spanish thriller centered on a mysterious snuff movie and a woman who digs a little too deep into her thesis material.
- DirectorJonathan MostowStarsKurt RussellJ.T. WalshKathleen QuinlanA man searches for his missing wife after his car breaks down in the middle of the desert.Another great abduction movie that somehow escaped the general audience, even with big stars Kurt Russell and JT Walsh. A real nail biter!
- DirectorDavid PriorStarsEric LangeJohn BillingsleyRay WiseHaunted by recent events and on the run, a man finds himself the unwitting pawn of a possessed evangelical radio station and like his unfortunate predecessor must ask himself whether it is better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.Weighing in at around 37 mins, this short film has a creepy atmosphere and a genuine premise Stephen King would be proud of.
- DirectorHowie AskinsStarsRyan McCoyBrett RosenbergAshley BrackenRyan makes a documentary on his friend, Brett, and his first time camping, until a mysterious figure in the woods starts hunting them.First half is a little slow and falls into some found footage horror cliches, but the second half is the most intense ride you'll have this year! Awesome!
- DirectorCheol-soo JangStarsSeo Yeong-hieJi Seong-wonMin-ho HwangA woman subject to mental, physical and sexual abuse on a remote island seeks a way out.Asian revenge flick. It's hard to know which is more horrible: the events that lead up to the killings or the killings themselves. Will probably evoke some strong emotions in the viewer. Very well done. The last half is very satisfying.
- DirectorEric ValetteStarsGérald LarochePhilippe LaudenbachClovis CornillacFour prisoners find an ancient diary in the wall of their cell which might be the key to getting out.Strange tale from France about four men locked in a cell who find a book of black magic that may help them escape. Dark, weird and highly original, a slow burn that reminds me of a Gallic David Lynch film.
- DirectorMike FlanaganStarsKatie ParkerCourtney BellDave LevineA woman and her sister begin to link a mysterious tunnel to a series of disappearances, including that of her own husband.I'll watch myself in tunnels from now on! Creepy little mystery/horror with some spine tingling scenes. Flashback of an old X-File I watched with a few extra elements thrown in. Well done!
- DirectorJen SoskaSylvia SoskaStarsKatharine IsabelleAntonio CupoTristan RiskThe allure of easy money sends Mary Mason, a medical student, into the world of underground surgeries which ends up leaving more marks on her than her so-called "freakish" clients.A fine performance by the lead actress, this movie jumps between disturbing horror and black humour rather well. Not a great movie, but the coming out party for the Soska sisters, who will no doubt be around for a long time with even better material.
- DirectorMatthew ParkhillStarsRachelle LefevreStephen MoyerLorna RaverA young divorcee is getting her life back together by moving into an apartment. But what will she do when a strange person repeatedly calls her, and threatens to change her new life around?The Caller has some truly eerie scenes and an underlying premise that suddenly changes gears halfway through. Then things start getting nastier and nastier until the no holds barred finale. It caught me off guard how nasty it became after it's turning point. It works!
- DirectorBong Joon HoStarsSong Kang-hoByun Hee-BongPark Hae-ilA monster emerges from Seoul's Han River and begins attacking people. One victim's loving family does what it can to rescue her from its clutches.Classic monster mash with some offbeat comedy make this a must for monster movie fans. With great CGI and some truly cool, original scenes, it's a classic I will revisit time and time again.
- DirectorChris GerolmoStarsStephen ReaDonald SutherlandMax von SydowDuring the 1980s, Soviet authorities hunt for a serial killer who picks his victims in railway stations and commuter trains and lures them into the woods.Fascinating portrayal of a serial killer in old Russia and the manhunt to take him down. Based on real life serial killer, Andrei Chikatilo, aka: The Rostov Ripper. Amazing performances by Stephen Rea and Donald Sutherland. One of the best serial killer movies out there.
- DirectorSimon BarrettJason EisenerGareth EvansStarsLawrence Michael LevineKelsy AbbottAdam WingardSearching for a missing student, two private investigators break into his house and find collection of VHS tapes. Viewing the horrific contents of each cassette, they realize there may be dark motives behind the student's disappearance.Another anthology that entertains. A great mix of stories that leaves one chilled and shocked.
- DirectorRodrigo GudiñoStarsAaron PooleVanessa RedgraveJulian RichingsA young man returns to his recently deceased mother's charming gothic revival home, only to discover a sinister presence lying within that may be linked to a peculiar cult run by two strange brothers.Uses a great setting and a slow buildup to maximum effect, so that when it changes gears about midway, it hits you like a freight train. Some creepy scenes and an unexpected ending make this more than your usual horror movie.
- DirectorJon WrightStarsKillian CoyleStuart GrahamMichael HoughWhen an island off the coast of Ireland is invaded by bloodsucking aliens, the heroes discover that getting drunk is the only way to survive.Irish horror/comedy that is pure entertainment. The charisma of the two leads and some laugh out loud one-liners make this one of the great horror movies of the new decade.
- DirectorRobert SchwentkeStarsAugust DiehlChristian RedlNadeshda BrennickeTwo police detectives, a grizzled veteran and one fresh-faced rookie, hunt a ritualistic serial killer murdering people with tattoos and skinning them.Great German serial killer film, much in the mould of Seven, that uses bleak setting and pure style to entertain.
- DirectorGeoffrey SaxStarsMichael KeatonDeborah Kara UngerIan McNeiceAn architect's desire to speak with his wife from beyond the grave becomes an obsession with supernatural repercussions.A film that undeservedly garnered some bad press, and not really unknown because it spawned a sequel, a lot of film goers will overlook it because of the bad reviews. It deserves to be viewed, not only because of the EVP phenomenon, a fresh slant on horror movies, but also for the return of Michael Keaton, a great underrated actor. Throw in some creepy scenes, a supporting role by Deborah Unger and you have a solid and genuinely scary horror movie.
- DirectorJustin BensonAaron MoorheadStarsPeter CilellaVinny CurranEmily MontagueA man imprisons his estranged junkie friend in an isolated cabin in the boonies of San Diego to force him through a week of sobriety, but the events of that week are being mysteriously manipulated.A well done film with an emotional investment in the characters, creating a mixture of horror and suspense at the end, when things start getting really weird. Definitely worth sticking to the payoff in the last twenty minutes. Hang in there!
- DirectorCharles de LauzirikaStarsJosh LawsonEmma LungRon PerlmanA downtrodden photographer, haunted by the urban violence and decay around him, retreats into an inner world of dark fantasies.This film borders Horror/Drama. A study of a man whose steadily decaying mental facilities, flamed by the cruelty of man, finally crumbles completely when his obsession with a beautiful woman frays the last strands.
- DirectorNeil JordanStarsSaoirse RonanGemma ArtertonSam RileyResidents of a coastal town learn, with deathly consequences, the secret shared by the two mysterious women who have sought shelter at a rundown hotel.An epic sprawling story, artfully done, and without the Hollywood special effects that would cheapen this effort. It's a slow moving tale, probably not for everyone's tastes, but I enjoyed it and felt like I had watched something truly original.
- DirectorAdam WingardStarsSharni VinsonJoe SwanbergAJ BowenWhen the Davison family comes under attack during their wedding anniversary getaway, the gang of mysterious killers soon learns that one of the victims harbors a secret talent for fighting back.A truly great home invasion film with non-stop action and a tough as nails heroine that will have you rooting for her with every knife thrust and head wallop. An epic horror film that shouldn't be missed.
- DirectorCarlo LedesmaStarsBel DeliáAndy RodoredaSteve DavisAn investigation into a government cover-up leads to a network of abandoned train tunnels deep beneath the heart of Sydney. As a journalist and her crew hunt for the story it quickly becomes clear the story is hunting them.One of the best found footage horror films out there. Truly terrifying in parts, the long intro may throw some viewers, but it's building an emotional investment in the characters and the acting is superb. I consider it one of the greatest horror films ever.
- DirectorEric EnglandStarsNajarra TownsendCaroline WilliamsAlice MacdonaldAfter being drugged and raped at a party, a young woman contracts what she thinks is an STD; but, it's actually something much worse.This movie should be called 'Cringe'. Full blown body horror along with some pretty cringe worthy relationships and conversations. Lots of allegory here as well as a clever twist at the end. Not for everybody, but certainly a smart film and definitely a horror.
- DirectorJeremy GardnerStarsJeremy GardnerAdam CronheimNiels BolleThe personalities of two former baseball players clash as they traverse the rural back roads of a post-plague New England teeming with the undead.Bests The Walking Dead for zombie horror. Indie film with a knowing touch of Americana with the settings, baseball references and southern style music soundtrack. I felt the last twenty minutes dragged with the sudden change of pace, but a lot of fans say it is the best part. Regardless, still a great zombie movie and the performance of the lead actor was truly charismatic.
- DirectorSebastián CorderoStarsSharlto CopleyMichael NyqvistChristian CamargoAn international crew of astronauts undertakes a privately funded mission to search for life on Jupiter's fourth largest moon.A sci-fi movie with touches of horror, it's technical wizardry and attention to detail make it almost believable. Maybe too slow moving for some, I found myself engrossed in the story and the characters.
- DirectorManuel CarballoStarsEmily HampshireKris Holden-RiedShawn DoyleIn a post-zombie world, where the infected live normal lives, their retroviral drug is running out.Another twist on the zombie film, it perhaps goes in too many different directions, especially at the end. But largely, it is a tight little film, with some solid scenes and believable circumstances. Definitely worth a look.
- DirectorJim MickleStarsBill SageAmbyr ChildersJulia GarnerThe Parkers, a reclusive family who follow ancient customs, find their secret existence threatened as a torrential downpour moves into their area, forcing daughters Iris and Rose to assume responsibilities beyond those of a typical family.Far surpassing the original Mexican version in every way, it's a slow burn until the ending when everything ratchets up. Probably the best, last 15 mins in a film I've seen in quite a long while. A magnificent horror film and definitely one of the best of 2013.
- DirectorBarbara BrancaccioJoshua ZemanStarsJoshua ZemanBarbara BrancaccioBill EllisRealizing that the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.An examination into the tales of a New York boogeyman leads to a more terrifying discovery when the urban legend comes to life.
- DirectorJeremy LoveringStarsIain De CaesteckerAlice EnglertAllen LeechDriving to a music festival in Ireland, a new couple become lost and are then set upon by a tormentor with an unknown motive.A taut, suspenseful, thriller/horror that uses darkness, claustrophobic spaces and narrow roads to their full potential. Changes gears halfway through to become an entirely different movie altogether, but no less horrifying. Gripping stuff.
- DirectorWilliam Brent BellStarsA.J. CookBrian Scott O'ConnorSebastian RochéA defense attorney begins to suspect that there might be more to her client, who is charged with the murders of a vacationing family, than meets the eye.An amazing spin on the werewolf tale, this movie sizzles with simmering tension and bloody violence. A must see for all the hairy man fans.
- DirectorDavid JungStarsShane JohnsonElla AndersonCara PifkoAfter poor advice from a psychic leads to the death of his wife, a man vows to disprove the existence of the paranormal by allowing himself to be possessed by demons.One of the best horror movies of the year. Genuinely eerie and creepy in parts with some new demon possession, horror movie tactics. It lets up a bit in the middle, but nearing the end, it's tension ratchets up again. Thoroughly entertaining throughout. A must see for horror movie aficionados.
- DirectorBobcat GoldthwaitStarsAlexie GilmoreBryce JohnsonLaura MontagnaA man and his girlfriend camp in the woods to capture firsthand evidence of Bigfoot.Effective thriller with an extended scene that is nearly silent, but creates more tension in 20 minutes than most horror movies take 90 minutes to do. Those expecting scenes of Hollywood special effects and monster makeup, avoid at all costs. Those who enjoy 'haute tension' in a low budget horror movie with effective use of darkness and sound, much like The Blair Witch Project, this is your gem.
- DirectorJennifer KentStarsEssie DavisNoah WisemanDaniel HenshallA single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home.A searing performance by Essie Davis as a depressed mother trying to keep the reins tight on her troubled son after the violent death of her husband. Enter the Babadook, a top-hatted Victorian demon who tries to control the mother and proceeds to scare everyone *beep* in the process. The line between reality and hallucination become blurred as drugs, sleep loss and depression make us question whether the Babadook is real or not. In the end, does it really matter? It's still a great, scary movie.
- DirectorLevan GabriadzeStarsHeather SossamanMatthew BohrerCourtney HalversonA group of online chatroom friends find themselves haunted by a mysterious, supernatural force using the account of their dead friend.
- DirectorDavid Robert MitchellStarsMaika MonroeKeir GilchristOlivia LuccardiA young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter.
- DirectorCorin HardyStarsJoseph MawleBojana NovakovicMichael McElhattonA family who moved into a remote mill house in Ireland finds themselves in a fight for survival with demonic creatures living in the woods.Great "there's something outside the door" film, using Irish folk tales to superb effect. My only complaint is it may have piqued a little too soon, but this is one of the best horrors of 2015. We even have a Stark at odds with a Bolton in an Irish filmed show. Fans of Splinter, Invasion of the Body Snatchers and The Evil Dead will all find something to like here.
- DirectorKaryn KusamaStarsLogan Marshall-GreenEmayatzy CorinealdiMichiel HuismanWhen a man accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, the unsettling past reopens old wounds and creates new tensions.A grieving father is invited by his ex-wife to a party that involves all their old friends and their current beaus. But is the father unreliable in his judgement or is there something very sinister going on here? Fine acting by Logan Marshall-Green in the central role and always a bonus when John Carroll Lynch makes an appearance. Bleak and uncompromising.
- DirectorMike FlanaganStarsJohn Gallagher Jr.Kate SiegelMichael TruccoA deaf and mute writer who retreated into the woods to live a solitary life must fight for her life in silence when a masked killer appears at her window.Another home invasion film, but done very well. The protagonist is deaf and mute, which helps build the suspense with some chilling shots. Doesn't hold back on the gore and nastiness either.
- DirectorS. Craig ZahlerStarsKurt RussellPatrick WilsonMatthew FoxIn the dying days of the old west, an elderly sheriff and his posse set out to rescue their town's doctor from cannibalistic cave dwellers.Western setting, but make no mistake, this becomes full blown horror. Some great character acting here with Matthew Fox, Patrick Wilson, screen vet Richard Jenkins and a grizzled Kurt Russell. Also contains one of the most brutal torture scenes I have seen on film. An awesome movie, not just an awesome horror film.
- DirectorAndré ØvredalStarsBrian CoxEmile HirschOphelia LovibondA father and son, both coroners, are pulled into a complex mystery while attempting to identify the cause of death of a young woman who was apparently harboring dark secrets.An edge of your seat nail-biter as a father and son forensic scientist team try to unravel the mystery of a mysterious woman's corpse found unmarred at a crime scene. Part scientific thriller and part shiver induced chill-fest, probably the greatest horror this year. Just unparred acting by screen veteran Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch, the resolution is a bit whacky, but the thrill ride there is a pleasure.
- DirectorAnthony DiBlasiStarsJuliana HarkavyJoshua MikelHank StoneA rookie cop is tasked with taking the last shift at a police station before it is permanently closed, but it turns into a living nightmare.Great use of space and movement to create suspense. I felt it died a little when the plot was revealed, but still kept me interested until the end.
- DirectorRob SavageStarsHaley BishopJemma MooreEmma Louise WebbSix friends hire a medium to hold a seance via Zoom during lockdown, but they get far more than they bargained for as things quickly go wrong.Well done horror flick with masterful suspense and genuine creepy moments. Some of those scares were genuine and creative. Pleasantly surprised
- DirectorParker FinnStarsSosie BaconJessie T. UsherKyle GallnerAfter witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, a psychiatrist becomes increasingly convinced she is being threatened by an uncanny entity.Ingenious creative thread for plot movement, some disturbing scares, and the ending has the most unsettling nightmare fuel I have seen in a while.
- DirectorDemián RugnaStarsMaximiliano GhioneNorberto GonzaloElvira OnettoWhen strange events occur in a neighborhood in Buenos Aires, a doctor specializing in the paranormal, her colleague, and an ex police officer decide to investigate further.
- DirectorTravis StevensStarsBarbara CramptonLarry FessendenBonnie AaronsAnne, married to a small-town Minister, feels her life has been shrinking over the past 30 years. Encountering "The Master" brings her a new sense of power and an appetite to live bolder. However, the change comes with a heavy body count.
- DirectorDavid PriorStarsJames Badge DaleMarin IrelandSasha FrolovaOn the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.
- DirectorShawn LindenStarsCamille SullivanSummer H. HowellDevon SawaJoseph and his family live in the remote wilderness as fur trappers, but their tranquility is threatened when they think they are being hunted by the return of a rogue wolf, and Joseph leaves them behind to track it.
- DirectorDavid BrucknerStarsRafe SpallArsher AliRobert James-CollierA group of old college friends reunite for a trip to a most dangerous country in Europe - Sweden, encountering a menacing presence there stalking them.
- DirectorBryan BertinoStarsMarin IrelandMichael Abbott Jr.Julie Oliver-TouchstoneOn a secluded farm in a nondescript rural town, a man is slowly dying. His family gathers to mourn, and soon a darkness grows, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that something evil is taking over the family.
- DirectorAndrew CummingStarsIola EvansArno LüningRosebud MelarkeyIn the Old Stone Age, a disparate gang of early humans band together in search of a new land. But when they suspect a malevolent, mystical being is hunting them down, the clan are forced to confront a danger they never envisioned.