20 Best Unknown Horror Movies That You Should Watching Update 04/2024

Best Unknown Horror Movies

Many excellent films are overlooked.

Even though I’ve already talked about some of the greatest horror films of all time, there are still many others that are just as good but are rarely seen. Because they are independent or have a smaller budget, these films often do not receive the same attention as the big-budget blockbusters.

Despite this, indie films can occasionally provide a unique perspective not found in mainstream productions. Big-budget horror films often seem to be slapped together, ripoffs of other films, or stale remakes. These lesser-known films, on the other hand, appear to strive harder to offer something worthwhile, a fresh perspective on a genre that has grown stale.

When it comes to horror films, I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting ones to watch.

1: Amusement (2008)

Amusement (2008)

Amusement is a unique mashup of elements from classic horror films and urban legends. I’ve seen negative reviews, but as a fan of the traditional horror genre, I enjoyed the movie. The usage of urban legends, such as the killer lurking in the house while the babysitter is present, is what makes this film enjoyable.. As children, we all grew up hearing those stories. I’m sure of it.

Girls, who appear to be unconnected, find themselves in distinct moments of horror throughout the film. The Laugh, as he is commonly called, is a typical example of a killer straight out of a horror film. Throughout the film, we learn more about the people and find the threads that bind them together. Of course, the spooky clown is fantastic. A spooky clown is a crowd pleaser for sure.

For a movie with such a small budget, the performances was above average. As I’ve previously stated, horror films have a sense of humor to them. That is absolutely there in this film.

2: The Bad Seed (1956)

You can’t go wrong with The Bad Seed. I’m a huge fan of films about nasty small kids. I am most disturbed by the transformation of the good into the evil.

Even Christine Penmark’s seemingly ideal family, down to her perfect daughter, may not be as perfect as they seem. Psychopathic killer Christine’s adorable, charming little kid may in reality be. Of course, no mother wants to think that about her own child.

It’s hard to believe that a movie like The Bad Seed was filmed in the days when horrible creature pictures were all the rage. This is one of my favorite movies of all time since it gave me goosebumps all the way through it. It’s not too violent or gory, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that it was unsettling. A masterpiece of cinematic storytelling!

In 1985, Lynn Redgrave and David Carradine starred in a television adaptation of the film. My opinion on it is limited because I’ve never seen it.

3: Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)

Behind The Mask The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)

A documentary crew might gain unfettered entry into the world of a serial killer if they so desired. In this film’s plot, that’s what’s going on.

The aspiring slasher, Leslie Vernon, lets a group of people into his world so they can witness his reign of evil. Zelda Rubinstein, widely renowned for her role as Tangina in the Poltergeist films, makes her final appearance in a feature film as Dr. Halloran, played by horror icon Robert Englund (better known as Freddy Krueger). She passed away in the early months of 2010.

You’ve always wanted to know what it’s like to be a serial killer’s mind. To follow someone around like a hot potato? To give you an idea of what that would be like, this film serves as a preview. A cult following is common for serial killers, and of course, there are the odd groupies who fall in love with them. Even if I don’t know what it is, it’s there and it is happening. This film explores the darkest side of human nature and does so in an original way.

4: Breathing Room (2008)

Many critics accuse this film of being a Saw rip-off. In actuality, the formula was established by a film called Cube, which came out before either of these. Following in the footsteps of Cube, both Saw and Breathing Room are worth seeing if you enjoyed Cube.

One morning, several people learn they’ve been assigned numbers and are gathered in one room. They discover that they are all “contestants” in a game, and that there is no way out of it.. There is a lot of violence and mayhem, with some ingenious twists and turns. This was a good movie. In terms of gameplay, it’s a lot like Saw and Cube, but with a few differences. For the most part, it’s made up of unknown actors, which is something that I enjoy, as it would be unusual to watch Brad Pitt in a horror film.

5: Bug (2006)

Bug (2006)

Insects make me squeamish, disgusted, and frightened. Bugs are one of my least favorite things. An irrational dread of bugs, as well as an excessive paranoia and delusions, are examined in this film. When you watch the movie, you’ll feel your hair stand on end.

Harry Connick Jr. and Ashley Judd feature in the film. Agnes, a waitress at a motel in rural Oklahoma, is played by Ashley Judd. An Army discharged man claims to be Agnes’ new love interest. The bugs that he believes reside in the blood and feed on the brain begin to bite him all over his body, and he begins to discover them. Agnes cannot see them. It’s a bizarre, frightening, and thought-provoking piece of work. It’s impossible to know for certain what’s genuine and what isn’t. How bad is the bug problem there? It’s quite disturbing to see how far they’ll go to defend themselves from this maybe fictitious infestation.

6: The Cellar Door (2007)

I’m a huge fan of films that feature wacky characters! Most of the time, it’s because these movies touch on real-world events that make me shiver.

Yes, my sister had recommended this film to me, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. For the foreseeable future, the familiar nursery rhyme will play on loop in my thoughts.

Herman is a lonely, disturbed man who has developed a crush on Rudy, a lovely, seductive woman. A sociopath kidnaps her as she wakes up from an ether-induced slumber, and she must utilize her intelligence to survive. This film blew my mind. That it hasn’t received more notice is hard to believe. It had a low budget, but it made up for it with excellent acting and a well-written script.

7: Cube (1997)

Cube (1997)

You can’t go wrong with Cube! About eight or nine years ago, by chance, I came across this film. It was awe-inspiring, awe-inspiring, and horrifying. Filmmakers have drawn inspiration from this for decades, and I can see why.

Each of the seven strangers awakens to find themselves in a different room within a seemingly unending and extremely lethal maze. New horrors, traps, and ways to perish are revealed as you solve each new puzzle cube. In order to survive, the visitors must find their way out of the labyrinth. If Cube hadn’t been around, Saw would never have been made.

Following and prequels are in the works. Unlike the original, Cube Zero, the sequel, Cube 2: Hypercube, takes a more futuristic look at the same concept. Both are good, but not as good as the first.

8: Death of a Ghost Hunter (2007)

My article on ghost story movies included this film, but I still believed it merited a mention. I’ll admit that the acting isn’t spectacular, but the story is engrossing.

Film portrays ghost hunter who died during paranormal inquiry as a real-life person. Ghost hunter Carter (along with videographers and journalists) is brought in to examine the house where a whole family was murdered years earlier.

It’s a fascinating and disturbing film. They are well-developed characters, but it is the minor twists on the standard haunted house movie that make this film so enjoyable.

9: The Entity (1981)

This film stars Barbara Hershey as Carla Moran, an unidentified lady who is brutally assaulted and sexually assaulted. She can’t figure out what’s going on with herself. A psychiatrist and eventually a parapsychologist are hired to help her deal with the attacks, which she believes are the work of the demons. Is she crazy? Are we witnessing a real-life event here? The film is based on a genuine story, according to the plot. The plot was creepy and scary, and I like it a lot! This is one of my favorite Barbara Hershey roles to date. She’s a true star!

10: Funny Games (2007)

Funny Games (2007)

In Funny Games, Naomi Watts and Tim Roth reprise their roles from the 1997 film of the same name. A vacationing family is kidnapped by serial killers who force them to participate in their dark and twisted games. When their true motives are found, the killers appear intellectual and well-mannered at first, but turn ruthless and merciless when confronted. Yes, I’ve seen both versions of the film; they’re both good. The thought of enduring such an ordeal is unimaginable.

11: The Girl Next Door (2007)

No, I am not referring to the movie about the young boy who lives next door to a porn superstar. One of the best movies ever made. This one is far scarier. My heart broke, I was frightened, and I was inspired by it.

After the death of their parents, two young sisters are placed in the care of their aunt. With the youngsters in the neighborhood, the aunt is friendly and easygoing, but nasty to her nieces. In addition to abusing and torturing the victims herself, she also engages her children and neighborhood males in the abuse. After that, things only get worse This is a difficult film to sit through. At times, it brought tears to my eyes.

In addition, the fact that this film is based on the lives of two young women, Sylvia and Jenny Likens, makes it all the more relatable.

12: Grace (2009)

I was intrigued by the premise of the film Grace. I decided to see this movie after reading the summary of the plot. If that’s the case, what does it say about me?

A young pregnant woman is killed in an accident, together with her unborn child and her husband, at the age of eight months. As long as she gets pregnant and delivers the baby, she’ll do anything, no matter what. This all changes when Grace returns to life. In Grace’s case, mother’s milk does not satisfy her hunger. Disturbing in its originality, the film is certainly a work of art. In addition, the mother-in-job law’s is a terrifying one. Compared to other horror films, the film’s calmer, less rushed tempo sets it unique.

13: The Hamiltons (2006)

The Hamiltons (2006)

The Hamiltons are your typical middle-class suburban household. The four young adult siblings are left to fend for themselves after their parents’ deaths. At the very least, this is how it appears. They keep talking about “disease,” and then there’s the matter of what they’re holding and feeding in the basement. This is, to put it mildly, an odd tale. Talented but unknown performers are cast in the film. I’d never heard of it before I stumbled across it one night. I’m so pleased I did it now.

14: Hard Candy (2005)

An impressively mature 14-year-old is played by Juno actress Ellen Page in this film. In Hard Candy, a teenage girl meets a middle-aged man online. In an attempt to expose him, she suspects that he is. Even though it’s more of an indo-psychological thriller than a real horror film, it’s still a terrific film that turns the tables on online harassers. Hayley Stark, played by Ellen Page, is a terrifying presence.

15: House (2008)

An historic bed and breakfast provides refuge to two couples stuck out in the middle of nowhere in rural Alabama. It doesn’t take them long to realize that their hosts and the house aren’t what they seem. The Tin Man, according to the hosts, was attracted to the event because of the couples. However, the reality is far more horrific than they could have ever imagined. Leslie Easterbrook and Bill Moseley, who previously acted as mother and son in The Devil’s Rejects, reprise their roles as mother and son in this film, which stars Michael Madsen as an enigmatic cop.

16: Let the Right One in (2008)

Let the Right One in (2008)

Let Me In, a 2010 film with the working title Let Me In, was dubbed “Let the Right One in” in its native Sweden.

The movie blew me away! It’s eerie in a way that you don’t often see in horror films. There is an overpowering impression that sometimes a monster isn’t truly a monster, and it leaves you feeling confused, sad, and depressed.

When Oskar is bullied and lonely on the playground outside his apartment building, he makes a new friend in a neighbor. A sad little girl, Eli, befriends a sad little boy, Oskar, who is just as sad. Even after learning the truth about Eli, you care about these people. While the American version is good, it doesn’t even come close to the original in terms of quality.

17: The Midnight Meat Train (2008)

The ending of this film was a little over the top, but I still enjoyed it!

There was not nearly enough attention given to this film in spite of its impressive ensemble of actors (Bradley Cooper, Vinnie Jones, Leslie Bibb, and Brooke Shields). Cooper’s Oscar-nominated film includes it as an Easter egg because it’s so little recognized. Positive Aspects Playbook: Midnight Train’s movie marquee can be seen in a scene in the film if you’re paying attention. A reference to this picture, which Cooper says he’s really proud of, is what this is all about.

The film is about a photojournalist (Cooper) who discovers a possible serial killer in the course of his work. His curiosity drives him to pursue this murderer. There’s a lot of blood and guts in this film, as well as some surprising turns. Finally, a tip from my sister turned out to be correct. Even my fiancé, who isn’t a fan of horror films, enjoyed it.

18: Pandorum (2009)

This film is fantastic! It bears a lot of similarities to the Alien films. In their hyper-sleep chambers, two crew members learn that their spacecraft is in trouble. An ex-marine named Bower played by Ben Foster (30 Days of Night and Six Feet Under) sets out to find his wife as well as some means of gaining control of the ship, which he hopes would allow him to escape with her. Others who have awakened from hyper slumber, as well as some weird monsters that appear to have invaded the ship, resist his advances. Secrets about what transpired on board their ship suggest that survival may be more essential than previously imagined.

19: Pathology (2008)

Pathology (2008)

I’m now a little uneasy around medical students.

Medical students play God in a simple “game” in this film. The object of the game is to see who can pull off the perfect murder.

Milo Ventimiglia, who appeared in Heroes, and Who’s The Boss Alyssa Milano starred in the film, which was better than I expected it to be. When I saw the story synopsis for this movie, I wasn’t quite enamored with what my sister had to say about it. She was right, but I decided to give it a go anyhow. I was blown away by the quality of this film.

20: Tideland (2005)

At first impression, this film appeared to be more fantasy than horror. In the end, I was incorrect. It’s a fantasy, but it’s also dramatic, harrowing, and breathtaking. The parents of Jeliza-Rose, a preteen, are alcoholics and drug addicts who are far from model parents. After her mother ODs, her father takes her to his family’s home to hide out.. Jeliza-Rose enters a bizarre fantasy world by stepping into a portal. Jodelle Ferland, best known for her roles in Silent Hill and Case 39, portrays Jeliza-Rose in this film. She’s a beautiful young actor who has a lot of potential.