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On Halloween, moviegoers like to turn off all the lights and watch a scary movie. A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, and Friday the 13th are just a handful of the many great horror movies available to view, but they are all dated. Try something different this year and see a scary movie that doesn’t receive nearly as much attention. These are among the greatest underappreciated horror films ever made. This Halloween night, which one will haunt you?

Contemporary Horror
We considered movies released in the last ten or so years for this list of contemporary horror movies. We were looking for underappreciated horror films that everyone reading this might have seen in theaters but may not have checked out. Some of them are headed for cult classic status, and they are worth another look. You should have little trouble finding these movies, and you might even be able to get them at your neighborhood Redbox.

1. The 2014 book As Above, So Below
   In the mid-2010s, many people were prepared to completely disregard found-footage horror movies. But As Above, So Below demonstrates that there are still some surprises in this structure.

The movie follows Scarlett Marlowe as she searches for the philosopher’s stone in the catacombs of Paris. She asks her pals and a guide to assist her locate the potent artifact, but they are unaware that there is something in those tunnels waiting for them.

2. 2020’s The Invisible Man
   The Invisible Man had the regrettable distinction of not receiving the attention it merited because it was released just as the world was coming to an end because of a worldwide pandemic. The film is a modern, tastefully updated version of the iconic Universal monster for the twenty-first century.

Elizabeth Moss portrays a lady in Invisible Man who is tortured by her violent former partner. The twist? This former tech expert is chasing her in an invisible suit after feigning his own death.

2. Inexpensive Excitations (2013)
   You’ll be laughing and wincing at the same time in the dark comedy Cheap Thrills. It centers on Craig, an auto technician who must support his wife and infant daughter after losing his job. An eccentric millionaire who wants to have a little fun meets up with him after he bumps into an old friend.
3. Hush (2016)
   Hush reinvents the traditional home invasion formula. Our protagonist, who is deaf, is targeted by a lunatic. Her home is in a remote location, and she has no means of communication with the outside world.

It’s an understated thriller. There isn’t much conversation, but the scenes are so masterfully constructed around the tension of what will happen next that it’s simply amazing.

4. Mommy Goodnight (2014)
   A mother who had cosmetic surgery comes home. At home, two twin boys are waiting for her. They tie their mother to a bed to make her acknowledge that she is someone else because they no longer recognize her.

Motherhood is a common theme in contemporary horror movies. Look at Us or Hereditary. By addressing how women may be perceived when they engage in behaviors that are seen as counter to motherhood—in this case, getting plastic surgery—Goodnight Mommy capitalizes on this trend.

1.5. The Best Underappreciated Horror Films
A terrific performance is sometimes the foundation of a great horror film. This is the case with Pearl, which is basically a 102-minute argument for why Mia Goth is among the most intriguing actors in the business right now.

8. The Future of Crimes (2022)
   It’s terribly underappreciated, Crimes of the Future. David Cronenberg’s multi-layered and astounding meditation on aging, climate change, political unrest, and talent is among the best movies of 2022. The picture unfolds in a way that only Cronenberg can, combining prophetic science fantasy with gory body horror (it’s Cronenberg).

Using a log line to summarize Crimes of the Future is challenging. Following a performance artist who removes his own vestigial organs for a crowd, the film imagines a society in which people are changing due to pollution. And that’s only a small portion of it.

10. Barbarian (2022)
    You might believe you understand Barbarian. However, we can guarantee that you won’t see it until you do. Left turns abound throughout the movie, and each one is more shocking than the last.

What if two strangers were double-booked for an AirBnB? That’s the juicy horror hook that opens it. From there, the film takes a turn for the worst.

5. Pontypool (2008)
   There is no other zombie movie like Pontypool. When individuals start eating each other’s flesh because they are infatuated with a particular word, a small Canadian village is destroyed.

Comedy Horror Movies
Something might be both funny and frightening at the same time. Comedy and horror can be difficult to balance. Comedy aims to reduce tension, whereas horror focuses on creating it. The films that follow, nevertheless, are able to balance that fine line flawlessly. These are the movies to watch on Halloween night if you’re looking for something a little lighter.

Have you ever wished to witness a wicked Egyptian mummy being fought by Elvis Presley and John F. Kennedy’s maybe resurrected corpse? If you said, “Yes,” it would be rather strange, but you would also be lucky. Bruce Campbell, the king of the horror geeks, plays Elvis in the hilarious film Bubba Ho-Tep.

There are moments when you don’t want to give a film or its themes too much thought. Zombeavers is the movie to rent if you want a fun, old-fashioned, violent time.

You guessed it: it follows a group of college students on vacation when they come upon zombie beavers. The remainder of the movie essentially follows the plot, with the college students dying one by one at the hands of enraged beavers.

8. Voices (2015)
   You might be wondering why this list attempted to get you to rent a quirky romantic comedy when you first start playing The Voices. It looks harmless enough. A socially shy manufacturing worker who merely wants his attractive coworker to notice him is portrayed by Ryan Reynolds. Oh, and he converses with his cat and dog, who reciprocate.

When Reynolds’ character kills his coworker and conceals her head in his refrigerator, things take a bad turn. The head’s constant chatter is the only issue, and he soon finds himself repeatedly caving in to his deadly impulses.

Deadpool becomes even more insane.
The movie is both heartbreaking and funny at the same time. Even though Reynolds is a killer, you still feel sorry for him since you know that he doesn’t want to be this way. Although this oddball little movie isn’t a straight-forward horror movie like the others on this list, it nonetheless deserves to be viewed by as many people as possible.

9. The 2017 film Little Evil
   Adam Scott’s character Gary recently got married to the woman of his dreams. The only issue is that prior to their relationship, she became pregnant with the son of Satan.

The director of Little Evil, who also directed Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, skillfully combines comedy and horror in this delightful film. The cherry on top is Adam Scott’s portrayal of his typically tense personality.

10. Beth’s Life (2014)
    Life After Beth is another genre mash-up that is worth seeing. This movie, which stars Aubrey Plaza and Dane DeHaan, demonstrates the lengths some people will go to in order to protect the people they care about.

Naturally, Zach (DeHaan) is saddened by the death of his girlfriend. However, there is excellent news! She resurrects, but this time she is more inclined to consume human flesh.

Beth is first unaware that she is a zombie, but she soon discovers that she is unable to control her cravings. The film is a lovely, gory movie that deserves some love, even though it didn’t receive much publicity when it was first released. It does a fantastic job of fusing romantic comedy with zombie clichés into something unique.

Horror Movies Available for Streaming

This list contains several excellent horror movies. Some of them, though, can be challenging to locate while on watch. Thankfully, there are a ton of amazing horror films available to you if you have an account on Netflix or Hulu. These are some of the scary movies you should see this Halloween season, so ask a friend for their Netflix password.

11. 2019’s The Perfection
    Logan Browning and Allison Williams feature in the Netflix original film The Perfection. Following a remarkable performance in Get Out, Williams is rapidly establishing an intriguing niche for herself in the horror genre. The two women are portrayed in The Perfection as competing cellists whose paths collide when Williams’ character returns from retirement.

There are some amazing, horrifying scenes in The Empty Man that are full of creative horrors. David Prior, the writer and director, has built a lore that is both captivating and terrifying.

The trailer for The Empty Man
The opening of The Empty Man is arguably its most striking feature. To avoid giving anything away, this film starts out in a rather surprising way. You might believe that you clicked on the wrong movie by mistake, but wait—it will all work out.

13. All of Us Will Attend the World’s Fair (2021)
    If the last several years have taught us anything, it’s that the internet is a mixed bag. Indeed, it can aid in creating global communities of users who share similar interests. However, it may also be frightening, igniting the worst in the worst people.

All of us are attending the World’s Fair. Perhaps no other movie more effectively conveys this duality of the internet. The internet gives Casey, a lonely misfit in suburban America, entertainment and companionship. However, it also exposes her to spooky nameless males and disturbing content.

Skinamarink continues the tradition of low-budget horror films such as Blair Witch Project and Halloween. Following Blair Witch’s example, the microbudget film gained popularity online through word-of-mouth buzz.

It’s easy to understand why. Any frame from Skinamarink is probably eerie and evocative. Each picture is drenched in grain by Kyle Edward Ball, which obscures figures and gives the video a spooky, vintage feel. The sound, which is foggy and of poor quality, also contributes to the effect.

Trailer for Skinamarink
DIY horror is still very much alive and strong, as Skinamarink reminds us. Photographs of dark rooms in a house will always be eerie if the composition and tone are appropriate. You may now see the movie on Hulu.

12. Buzzsaw Velvet (2019)
    With Nightcrawler, Dan Gilroy and Jake Gyllenhaal made a huge hit. Velvet Buzzsaw, a very different kind of film that will nevertheless rock you to your core, especially if you consider yourself an artist, is the result of the two reteaming.

When a deceased man’s artwork is found, the upscale L.A. art community is attempting to determine how to best profit from it. The unsettling artwork appears to lie at the heart of every death, and the only issue is that artists begin to appear dead.

Criticism is so emotionally taxing and restrictive.

13. Apostle, 2018
    You don’t see a period horror movie very often. Apostle bridges the gap, and while it’s accessible on Netflix, not nearly enough people have watched it to our satisfaction.

The story of Apostle, set in 1905, centers on a guy whose sister has been abducted by a cult. He soon encounters evils that are far worse than he could have ever imagined—and possibly worse than the viewer can either.

The Divine promise is merely a delusion.
Continue till the very end, even though it starts slowly. Those who enjoy gore will be left writhing in their seats as it becomes a bloody excellent mess.

Anyone who is really into April Fool’s Day should never be trusted. In the Hulu film I’m Just F*cking With You, a brother and sister discover this the hard way.

While the two are staying at his hotel for the night, the manager pulls a string of progressively bizarre practical jokes on them. As the pranks go from annoying to lethal, it maintains a grim sense of humor throughout its brief duration.

Also suitable for April Fool’s Day
We suggest combining Cheap Thrills with I’m Just F*cking With You if you’re searching for a double-feature this Halloween night. The two are excellent at playing off each other, and they make you laugh a couple times while delivering a ton of blood and chaos.