10 underrated horror movies to watch right now
We’re right in the thick of Halloween season, which means you’re probably looking for a great horror movie to watch. But while the endless list of favorites and classics is always a place to start, sometimes you want something off the beaten path. The good news is there are plenty of underrated horror movies out there, from titles you’ve ignored on Netflix to a few hidden gems you may not have heard of before.
This October, mix things up a bit and check out our picks for spooky movies that you may have missed the first time around, or that deserve a little more appreciation and attention than they have right now:
Where to watch: Prime Video, Peacock, or rent on Prime Video, YouTube
The Wailing is a very different take on exorcism movies, marrying together several pieces and eras of Korean culture into a story about a series of murders that seem to have a supernatural connection. Among the movie’s many harrowing scenes is a shamanistic exorcism that’s one of the most tense sequences in any movie on this list. Combine that with a few late-story reveals, and The Wailing becomes a fascinating take on how the past catches up to modern society, and how traditional religions clash with more modern beliefs.
Where to watch: Shudder, or rent on Prime Video, YouTube
This Australian found-footage gem has started getting a little more recognition, but it’s still criminally underseen. The film follows a family shortly after one member tragically drowns while swimming. After her death, her ghostly apparition slowly starts appearing around the house, so her younger brother sets up cameras to capture the apparent haunting. What follows is both creepy, and a profound look at how different people process grief and tragedy, and the
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