My Horror recommendations,

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I really like Horror films, but there's a lot of titles I dont see mentioned in these more popular Horror dumps. These are all films I've seen, liked, and would recommend to the wary watcher.

First up, 'Devil In the Dark', which is a good, classic monster-in-the-forest story. With a minimal cast and a beautiful setting, this film is part of what I like to think is the direction of New Horror. Very little exposition, lots of ambient music and a focus on whats really frightening in the story.
Gore level: super low
Creepy level: pretty damn high
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5834800/

'Monsters' has been out since 2010 but I rarely hear anyone talk about it. This film was beautiful to watch and led to a debate between my old man and I about the purpose of a Monster in a Monster Movie. Bonus, you get to see an example of the wall Hit- I mean Trump is trying to build!
Gore level: almost none
Creep level: minimal
Awesome-looking monsters: yup!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1470827/

Keeping with the Monster-Movie theme, The Monster had everything I could want in a modern monster horror. A minimal cast of two, a minimal setting of one car stuck on the world's loneliest forest road, and one fucking THING stalking in the darkness. This film also has a lot of substance, really taking me by surprise and starting yet another debate between me and my old man.
Gore level: moderate
Creep level: moderate
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3976144/

The Hallow may look hokey, but this shit was great. Told an alternate version of classic folklore and the creatures.... omfg FUCK those creatures. I saw this on Netflix and wondered why no one else had.
Gore level: low
Creep level: high
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2474976/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Do ever wish someone would redo the first Hellraiser, only more intense and fucked up and terrifying? Well you're in goddamn luck. And good luck getting through this one without looking at your phone for pictures of puppies to soothe you. Aside from how well-shot this film was, that Modern Horror tendency for very little background and lots of atmosphere really made it stand out as one of my favorites this year.
Gore level: high
Creep level: high
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4255304/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

You've probably never seen anything quite like 'A Dark Song', and if you have then please let me know. This film holds no qualms in making its audience uncomfortable in order to accurately portray the lengths of these rituals or to emphasize the struggle of a person to understand something beyond the observable world. Don't bother waiting for the monster to pop out, but do enjoy the minimal cast of two and the remote setting of their creepy manor.
Gore level: none
Creep level: high
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4805316/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Fair warning, I love Found Footage so beyond this point will be a lot of found footage. Sorry not sorry.

'Devil's Pass' may have a crappy cover but the Dyatlov Pass incident is a true story which has always fascinated me. It fascinates the characters in this movie as well but the ending is absolutely NOT what anyone expected.
Found footage but not difficult to keep up with visually.
Gore level: low
Creep level: high as fuck
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1905040/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

If you're into Horror, you've probably seen 'As Above So Below', but just in case I threw it on the list because I fucking loved this movie. Taking place in the Parisian Catacombs, this film was everything I wanted in a movie set in the necropolis below Paris.
Found Footage, but not hard to keep up with.
Gore level: low
Creep level: moderate
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2870612/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Like 'A.A.S.B', I'm sure most have already seen The Witch but again, just in case. This movie was slow, beautiful, unsettling, and that ending was exactly perfect.
Really though, did they have to put a naked girl on the cover to get people to watch it?
Gore level: low
Creep level: moderate
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4263482/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

I resisted 'The Phoenix Tapes '97' because as much as I like Found Footage, the trailer was just really rough. However Im very glad I gave in. This was one of those gems which began to really feel like an actual collection of found footage from some poor S.O.B's at the wrong place at the wrong time. Definite my 'Alien Movie' suggestion
Gore level: none
Creep level: moderate
Camera jumpiness: moderate
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj1-7ban5bUAhVDh1QKHVHlC2oQ3ywIJDAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DmM901fklWGY&usg=AFQjCNGrOhymtK1_5wrq7hJicELVfqyMOw&sig2=6DeFSNiaRLlDrH3h3x7vqA

What I loved about this film is how it asks the viewer to decide if Deborah is suffering from something biological or supernatural (at least, at first) and then it takes an extra step. If youre looking for a good 'Possession' film, here is my suggestion.
Gore level: low
Creep level: high as fuck
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3387648/

'Open Grave' was another surprise, but was more of a suspense thriller than an actual Zombie Horror. Would still suggest, however.
Gore level: low
Creep level: low
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2071550/?ref_=nv_sr_1

My last suggestion for this particular list is We Are What We Are, which came out in 2013 but which isnt talked about nearly enough. This movie rejected the Happy-Horror which was so popular in mainstream at the time and instead tells a disturbing, bloody story.
Gore level: moderate
Creep level: moderate
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2309021/

That's all for now, but if you guys like my list I have a few more movies to talk about.

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temobuttdive

I thought Devil's pass was actually pretty shitty, but the rest are pretty good and some I haven't heard of yet Thanks for the list!

9 years ago |

biggystigs

As above so below and open grave are two of my most absolute favorite horror movies they are so damn good

I rewatch As Above like once a year, I just really enjoy it

KharnApproves

AASB really surprised me. Way better than I expected. Also, the Witch was amazing and if you don't like it; fuck you.

bulbabitch

I would argue that Monster is ok at best but the list is a good mix.

TomVix

I loved The Monster! That kids acting was fantastic.

captainalphabet

Pretty sure it was made super-cheap in the wake of existing hurricane destruction. Later the director made Godzilla and Rogue One.

Nightelfbane

Do you mean The Monster or Monsters?

7 years ago |

suedot

I agree I picked this one from the whole list and its mostly jumpscares and cliche scenes

aboxacaraflatafan

There's a good mix of people replying to you who think you're talking about The Monster and Monsters. Which one are you talking about?

Devante

Definitely not a horror. Calling it a monster movie would be a stretch even.

MrWolfwood

It's meh at best

ashywushu

Agreed... but solid movies on this list.

you right, meh is kinda nice

halfax7

Devils pass was slow to start with, but it got better. 8/10 would watch again.

Nubasaur

that shit at the end was fucked up

Yes it was, but was it good. Give Troll Hunter a try on netFlix

seen it. i liked it.

I'm about to see The Midnight Meat Train for the first time. I've been waiting for this one.

randoigno

I love horror movies and haven't seen most of them. Thanks for the recommendations; I'll check them out!

yourbassist

We have similar taste in horror but I tend to hate watch films like this as part of my "bad movie Saturday" ritual.

Mine is Fridays ;)

It leaks into Friday, especially wen baseball isn't on. I tend to watch movies even the lady won't suffer through then

MartinRiggsMustache

@Op the void effects were awful the creatures were poorly made

muscarinenya

As well as the rest of the movie

TheRealityWithin

My problem with The Void is that the plot is pretty much none existent.

Do you NEED plot though? In a scary movie?

nicktheray

They were going for a Lovecraft feel, so not knowing what's going on is kind of niche.

I understand that but most lovecarft based stuff at least give you something, where The Void gave you nothing.

DamianWinters

The Mist was really good, cool monsters in it.

That is a good one too. The people freaked me out as much as the creatures

infernopg

i still hate the preacher woman in every other movie or series i saw her ^^

Brandycream

I cried like a damn baby at the end of that. For some reason that film completely gripped me. I will forever have a weird nostalgia from it.

if you liked that one you have to watch both "the thing" movies. I personally prefer the older one but both are good and similar to the mist

‘At theMountains of Madness’ concreted my love for the “isolated scientists” trope, like in The Thing

8 years ago |

Herroyalnerdness

These are all fairly good. I also always recommend the banshee chapter to everyone I can.

I'll look at it

GREAT flick

deathdealerX

The Void was like if Hellraiser, Event Horizon and The Thing had a really fucked up baby.

Individualsocksinthewashingmachine

Ooh event horizon, now there's a movie

Now I'm both terrified and intrigued

mynameismoreoriginalthanyours

The Taking of Deborah Logan was so creepy. It echoes your natural fear of old age and also reminds you that you have no idea what is instore

kaitoofrose

#1 reminds me of Year Walk, just from the monsters design.

zootrose

Just to let you know the are making a new remake of hellraiser

Of the first one?

ThePhonyPope

I've seen most of these but the one that really interests me is Devil in the Dark

I'm going to try and watch it tonight. My brothers and I love watching horror movies so any more suggestions would be most welcome!

I REALLY liked it so be sure to let me know what you think

AlbusSeverusPotter

I didn't understand the ending! I feel like an idiot but did you?

Oh yeah, I think it mimics folktales where someone enters the forest or cave and something "different" returns. That is NOT his brother.

Makes a lot of sense now. Thank you!

iAlwaysUpvoteMN

Where can u find it?

I'm using my android box to stream it

It was pretty good! The CGI although brief was kind of a let down

I ended up watching Devil in the Dark and The Monster last night. I really enjoyed both of them.

Good!

polytropon

Great suggestions. I'll have to watch these, particularly The Void and Dark Song. I'd also suggest Lo. It's not what you'd expect.

Lo?

Yes.

Kizichild

Lo. SO GOOD.

Imperium14

#1 looks like Over the Garden Wall

CardboardPizzas

Hooooow, the gentle wind, beckons, through the leaves, as autumn, colours, faaaaall...

darksamus8

My thoughts EXACTLY. Wouldn't be surprised to hear one drew inspiration from the other.

Martellus

A.A.S.B. had an annoying as fuck protagonist though. Total disregard for the people around her. Only cares about getting what she wants.

Oh yeah, most def

PunJedi

The ending ruined the entire movie for me. Serious writers cop-out when so much more could have been done with that premise.

RailedRobin

This seems to be quite common in especially found footage movies. More often than not there's a female lead who gets all the blame.

shimmyshimmyquarterturn

I also love Horror movies and especially found footage. I hated The VVitch and The Phoenix Tapes personally

What didn't you like about Witch?

It felt like it didn't know what it wanted to be. It's like it tried to be one of those feeling of dread inducing movies but it came off 1/

Slow at times. Also the accents really took me out of it. I get what they were going for, but it's hard to get into a movie when you can't 2

Understand the characters half the time. 3/3

I would agree with you there. I actually watched that one a few times and it gets better each time, for me. I just really loved the ending

thatlamer

[Laughs in closed captions]

Also, I'm glad to find someone else who loves found footage. A lot of people seem to really dislike it but it's so much fun to me

For me it feels like the suspense is a little higher in found footage because you're only seeing what the subject is seeing. So rarely do 1/

You get the knowing where the danger is type of preparedness like you do in regular horror. 2/2

Oh yeah. And I think there is a challenge on the part of the director to "sell" you on the footage. Make it feel real.

Not a big fan of found footage, but sometimes I am especially surprised. I thought Witch was about the build up and mystery. Real good IMO.

EnglishPolice

It's difficult for me to find movies that I can say that I really like, but The Witch was easily one of the best movies I've ever seen!

Very hit or miss on that one, but I thought the poetry was great and I responded to the sense of dread

SjorsM

I would argue that Monsters isn't a horror movie, but rather a sci-fi thriller. Monster movies aren't necessarily horror.

Totally fair

SteakForPresident

If you are into asian horror flicks, "The wailing" is fantastic. It starts off some what comical and goes dark real fast

dani7213

Shutter and Alone from Thailand are also super dark! Some of the best horror films I've ever seen!

Biggyems

Train to Busan is really good to. Worth watching

It was a great watch, i watched it twice

Same haha.

InvestigationInPink

movie to watch .

Hat sounds familiar....

Also I recommend "The Host" I'm sure you have already seen it as your list is very good. Thought I would mention.

I actually haven't, because I thought it looked hokey. But it was good?

From looking at your list, I think you would like it. It's with subtitles though. but don't let that put you off. :)

I really enjoyed it.

QuirkyWallace

I like The Wailing, it really breaks the mold of the cliche horror flick, maybe too well to confuse some viewers. It's worth a watch

ForTaxReasons

I liked The Wailing but I wasn't happy with the ending I felt like it went for the double twist and left logic behind.

yeah it sure does. I saw some theories online that *sort of* bind it together into a cohesive turn of events but it's stretching

I was actually really happy with the first twist because it made sense lol oh well it was still a creepy movie. Have you seen Train to Busan

Yes! That was a great zombie film and succeeded with fast zombies where WWZ failed. Great characters, acting, action and ending!

I had to google other peoples opinion to fathom my own. I couldnt figure out if the buddhist preist was evil

Spoiler discussion beyond this point then! The most cohesive theory so far is that a demon spirit possessed multiple characters during 1/2

the movie. Japanese dude was possessed at some point, started terrorizing the village folks. He performed a ritual to repel the spirit 2/?

into a dead body, reanimating it in the process. Japanese bro was killed by the angry village folks. The spirit went to the shaman. 3/?

I read all of that. Very interesting theory. I came to a similar conclusion. The part where the woman in white throws stones is a bible hint

Yeah, that was really clever. Honestly the movie is full of those clever hints but they get pretty cryptic.

The witch was beautiful. Glad to see it on your list.

arathol

Most of these can be found on Amazon Prime movies ranging from Free to $7 for a rental

Or for nothing if you have showbox

Yes, and some are also on Netflix

groovyman

Which ones?? My internet is out atm so i cant check but i love horror movies and have only seen 2 in this list so you gave me a ton

Of new material

waynethainsane

And all of them are on the internet for those of us intrepid enough to find them!

shmekie

canistreamit.com

tokennametaken

Thank you for that

christianb333

The first one reminds me of Over the Garden Wall

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passerByer

Potatoes and molasses ????

Nobodywillreadthis

I wonder if they were based of each other?

TalosValcoran

Right? I immediately wondered if that was some kind of live-action adaptation.

DJhiggySmalls

I would 100% watch a live action Over the Garden Wall.

TheNextHafthorBjornsson

Fucking literally yes. I knew I would find this.

MrMarston

Come, wayward souls!

AzerilPridham

the full version with the Latin version of potatoes and molasses choked me up

AGloomyYou

It was all fun and games until the "I'm a stealer" line.

Borkyl

Me too... I was so fuckin' hyped.

infantasia

Apparently it's not just me haha

Samhokum

THE BEAST IS UPON ME!

finninthejakesuit

Googled it and apparently there are a lot of plot similarities too.

Potatoes, and Molasses! If you want some, oh just ask us!

AttackOfTheSpaceBat

v this gif is what made me watch The Taking Of Deborah Logan. A.A.S.B was pretty good too.

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SneakySkully

Looks like a dog trying to eat something it's not supposed to, the way she looks at the camera lol

FingerPoppinEachOthersCasseroles

TheFreQy

This movie fucked me up

Phildunfy

Right?

FrankTheSugarGlider

EWWWWWW I DONT WANT IT

VeryMoistyPerson

http://imgur.com/RlUMTiR

dgk777

What's that from?

It's from Parasyte: The Maxim

IllTakeThePotatoToMordor

NO YOU PUT THAT SHIT AWAY SIR OR MAAM

Fuuuuck that scene! That one alone gave me messed up dreams

From what I've read, this is the only 'cool' scene in the movie.

I'd have to watch it again but you may be right. The lack thereof however didn't make the movie suck.

all these comments make me want to watch it. its been on my list for a long time.

I give it a B+. Sometimes the acting seems forced or artificial but that's a thing I've accepted as part of the horror genre.

IceCold01

P1neappleK1ttens

Saw this gif before I saw the film was kinda bummed because it would of made that part in the movie so much better if I hadn't of seen it.

Loved it

SnapCracklePopThatPussy

Yeah, I know my limits. I'm never watching that, I almost wet myself from the gif.

Insomnia297

*sigh*...*unzips*

I'm 36. I just took a shower with the curtain wide open because this gif creeped me tf out.

I know.

Also, The Witch was one of the best Horror films I've seen since The Strangers.

clairbear

Holy shit yes the strangers was incredible so creepy. Very well done

When he shot his own friend. My first thought is that's how you make it feel realistic.

winnerothello

As above so below really gives you that feeling of being claustrophobic even though you know you are not there. Maybe it's just me.

MsSasha

A list of movies I'll sadly never watch - I'm the friend you take to movies to watch jump and laugh at. Yes I have friends who do this.

You can watch Monsters. It's not a horror movie, but rather a sci-fi thriller with aliens. So, not scary, but rather exciting.

Awesome thanks!

my1rstlaptopwas34inchscreenup

black phillip ho yeah

What happened to the twins!?

ShutUpMeh

Same thing that happens to all twins in every horror movie

Oh damn that's right!!!! We need answers...

tatches

Eaten. No doubt.

No doubt.

HauntedSpit

Has @OP seen Babadook? I thought it was pretty creepy.

PocketMageMagix

Yeah! I liked the director's personification of grief. Freaky film too.

gracejelly

Well.. babadook give me a new point of view that i can have a ghost as pet

I liked it, I just wanted to beat the shit out of the kid the whole time though. I realize that that was the point of the character though

IHateBeingBipolarItsAwesome

Unpopular opinion: I thought it was extremely overrated. After seeing so many posts I watched it and was disappointed (please don't hate me)

I hate you

OutrageousHemmorhoid

I'm with you. Would have been awesome if the little boy made weapons to kill his mother, though, since... you know...she was just DEPRESSED!

Omnislash9

This is how I feel about Event Horizon. So campy, like as campy as Mortal Kombat, except EH tried to actually be scary and failed.

GiFucked

I thought the exact same about the The Witch.

MouseTheFooDog

Yeah. It was fine, maybe even better than average, but I'm really mystified as to why so many people rave about it

LeahIsRad

I feel you. It just didn't live up to the hype. It wasn't bad, necessarily, but it wasn't the horror movie everyone made it out to be.

Hulagirl01

I couldn't even sit through it I found it so hokey.

MonopolyMansSecretStache

A lot of people's biggest complaint with the movie is how heavy handed it is with the symbolism. Basically hits you over the head with it.

Yup. If it weren't as scary as it is I'd let kids watch it to talk about depression.

I don't hate you.

Yes, but Babadook shows up on every single list it seems like. It's very mainstream horror at this point

PanicAtTheCostco

Did you like babadook? I did not and I'm a huge horror fan

Smayds

It is one of the finest horror movies ever made though. Left me very unsettled. Gave a friend of mine night terrors - and he's in his 30s.

TheGeeB

It was creepy but Ive found others to scare me much more. Everyone has their own terrors.

Babadook suckeddddd

Needlemind

Watch "A cure for wellness". Very unsettling movie.

likeasixoutoften

Did you like it? Most people hated it from what I've heard. I quite liked it though

I liked it. Could've done without that ONE scene though. Simply because it was very disturbing.

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