10 Obscure Horror Subgenres Filled With Amazing Movies You Must Watch

The Last Man on Earth follows the sole survivor of a global epidemic that turns humans into the walking dead. Released in 1964, the film stars Vincent Price as Dr. Robert Morgan, who fights off an attack of vampire-like creatures, having adapted to a life of solitude and survival.

Loosely based on Richard Matheson’s 1954 novel of the same name, I Am Legend stars Will Smith as Robert Neville, a virologist who believes he is the last human on Earth. After a virus turns most of the world’s population into vampiric creatures known as Darkseekers, Neville becomes immune. Believing himself to be the last man on Earth, Neville walks through the ruins of New York, hoping to create an antidote that will save humanity.

28 Days Later is a horror film about the zombie apocalypse directed by Danny Boyle. After Jim (Cillian Murphy) wakes from a coma in a deserted London hospital, he discovers that the city is overrun by the undead, so he joins forces with other survivors to try to make it out alive.

Bokeh follows a young American couple on a romantic trip to Iceland, where they wake up to find themselves alone after everyone on Earth has disappeared. As they face survival and enigmatic disappearance, they are forced to reevaluate their relationship and their understanding of the world.

The Stepford Wives is a 1975 science fiction horror film directed by Bryan Forbes. The story follows Joanna Eberhart, played by Katharine Ross, as she moves to the seemingly perfect suburban town of Stepford, Connecticut, and becomes increasingly suspicious that the town’s housewives are more than they seem. Based on the 1972 novel by Ira Levin, the film explores themes of identity, conformity and gender roles.

After an attempt on her life, Joanna Eberhart (Nicole Kidman) moves to Stepford for a fresh start, she makes friends with eccentric locals. But Stepford hides a sinister secret, where wives are turned into obedient robots. As Joanna uncovers the truth, she battles the city’s dark forces, leading to a shocking confrontation. In a battle for freedom, Joanna and her allies expose the twisted reality of Stepford, reclaiming their lives in the midst of a thrilling confrontation.

Jordan Peele made his horror directorial debut with Get Out, a terrifying psychological horror film starring Daniel Kaluuya. In the 2017 release, Chris Washington heads to upstate New York to meet the family of his girlfriend, Rose. What follows is a horrific ordeal for the eager photographer.

In Don’t Worry Darling, a young couple are lucky enough to live in Victory, an experimental city created to house the workers and families of the top-secret Victory Project. Life is perfect, with the needs of each resident met by the company. All they ask in return is an unquestionable commitment to the cause of Victory. But cracks soon appear in their idyllic life, exposing flashes of something much more sinister hidden beneath the attractive facade.

The Lighthouse is a psychological thriller directed by Robert Eggers. Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson star as Thomas Wake and Ephraim Winslow, two lighthouse keepers who begin experiencing strange and supernatural phenomena after becoming stranded on a remote island in the 1890s.

Paul WS Anderson pushes further into the world of sci-fi horror with Event Horizon, a film set in the future that follows a crew of astronauts trying to locate a missing ship known as the Event Horizon. When the crew finds the ship floating near Neptune, the distress signal transmitted is frightening, followed by the discovery that what awaits the rescue team is not the crew of the missing ship, but something much more sinister.

After a massive earthquake damages an ocean research company’s station, the crew must travel across the ocean floor to the safety of another base. The only problem is that the unknown waters are home to dangerous aquatic monsters. Underwater stars Kristen Stewart in the lead role alongside Vincent Cassel, Mamoudou Athie and TJ Miller.

Annihilation by Alex Garland is based on the novel of the same name by Jeff VanderMeer. It follows a group of explorers – made up of biology professor Lena (Natalie Portman), psychologist Dr. Ventress (Jennifer Jason Leigh), physicist Josie Radek (Tessa Thompson), geomorphologist Cassie Sheppard (Tuva Nvotny) and paramedic Anya Thorensen (Gina Rodriguez). ) – upon entering “The Shimmer”, a quarantine zone for mutated plants and animals caused by an unknown extraterrestrial phenomenon. Lena agrees to join the Shimmer in search of her husband, Kane (Oscar Isaac), who has been sent as part of a special forces operation.

Directed by Richard Stanley, Color Out of Space is a 2019 horror film starring Nicolas Cage. The film follows a meteorite that hits Earth, causing strange events on a farm. The release brings Lovecraftian elements.

Originally based on a play, the show The Rocky Horror Picture is considered one of the most significant countercultural films of all time and maintains a wide cult following to this day. The film stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick, and follows Brad and Janet, a young couple who, after having car trouble on a stormy night, are taken in by scientist Dr. equally colorful servants.

Little Shop of Horrors is a dark comedy musical film directed by Frank Oz. Released in 1986, the film stars Rick Moranis as Seymour Krelborn, a florist who discovers a mysterious plant that thrives on human blood. As Seymour deals with the plant’s growing demands, his affection for his co-worker Audrey and the plant’s sinister nature create a gripping narrative. Ellen Greene and Steve Martin also star.

Lisa Frankenstein is a comedic fantasy horror film from first-time director Zelda Williams and is a twist on the classic Frankenstein formula. Set in 1989, a high school outcast named Lisa accidentally revives a beautiful corpse from the Victorian era and resolves to rebuild him into the perfect man.

A 1980s satirical horror film, Killer Klowns From Outer Space, comes from the Chiodo brothers; which takes place in a city terrorized by alien “Klowns” who kill its residents by turning them into cotton candy and drinking their blood. When Mike Tobacco and Debbie Stone are enjoying a romantic evening in Lover’s Lane, they notice a strange object falling to the ground, a peculiar circus tent. From this tent emerge the “Klowns”, aliens with only one goal in mind – murder. Mike and his friends will band together to stop the menacing Killer Klowns before their city is destroyed and the “circus” remains forever.

In Death Becomes Her, directed by Robert Zemeckis, Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn play rivals who discover a potion that grants eternal youth, leading to unforeseen consequences. Bruce Willis stars as the beleaguered spouse, caught up in their tumultuous, supernatural competition.

The Ruins is a horror film directed by Carter Smith, centering on a group of friends who encounter terrifying forces at an ancient archaeological dig in Mexico. As they try to escape, they realize that the ruins harbor a sinister presence. The film stars Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone and Laura Ramsey and is based on the novel by Scott Smith.

Writer/director M. Night Shyamalan presents The Happening, a thriller that revolves around a strange, unexplained phenomenon that begins to cause humans to commit suicide in waves. Initially thought to be an international terrorist attack, science teacher Elliot and his wife Alma head to Boston with friends to escape the chaos. Before long, they realize that the effects have spread further than they thought – possibly across the world.

Psychologist Catherine Deane uses experimental technology to enter the mind of a comatose serial killer and find his latest victim. Inside her twisted subconscious, she faces horrific visions and her darkest secrets. As time runs out, Catherine must navigate her nightmarish psyche to save the girl and herself.

Suspiria, directed by Dario Argento, is a horror film set in a prestigious German ballet academy. The story follows American dancer Suzy Bannion, played by Jessica Harper, as she uncovers the academy’s dark and supernatural secrets. The film is known for its stunning visuals, stylistic photography, and haunting soundtrack by the band Goblin.

The Neon Demon is a psychological horror film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The story revolves around Jesse, an aspiring model played by Elle Fanning, who moves to Los Angeles to pursue a career in fashion. She quickly discovers the underbelly and competitive underbelly of the fashion world, where beauty becomes dangerous currency. The film co-stars Jena Malone, Bella Heathcote and Keanu Reeves.

In Darren Aronofsky’s 2010 psychological thriller Black Swan, talented ballerina Nina Sayers struggles with her mental health as she prepares for her performance in a production of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Natalie Portman won the Oscar for Best Actress for her leading role, and the cast of Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey and Winona Ryder received much praise from critics and the public.

An American remake of the original Japanese supernatural horror film Ring, The Ring follows a journalist who discovers she has seven days to live after watching a cursed video. Attending the funeral of a girl who dies under mysterious circumstances, the victim’s mother asks Seattle journalist Rachel to investigate the death. After learning about the urban legend behind the videotape the girl watched, Rachel watches the tape in hopes of finding a clue – only to succumb to the same curse.

M3GAN tells the story of a realistic robotic doll that comes into a girl’s life to help her deal with the death of her parents. As young Cady befriends the robot, its designer, Cady’s aunt Gemma, realizes that her self-aware invention is too dangerous to keep alive. Blumhouse’s 2022 horror phenomenon mixes Chucky’s frightening penchant for violence with the Terminator’s unstoppable nature to create a terrifying vision of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence.

eXistenZ is a 1999 science fiction thriller film directed by David Cronenberg. The film follows game designer Allegra Geller, played by Jennifer Jason Leigh, who is targeted by assassins during the launch of her latest virtual reality game. Jude Law co-stars as a bodyguard who helps Geller navigate a world where the lines between the game and reality become increasingly blurred.

Written and directed by Leigh Whannell, Upgrade is a science fiction, action and cyberpunk film starring Betty Gabriel, Logan Marshall-Green and Harrison Gilbertson. The plot shows a man suffering a tragic accident and becoming paralyzed as a result. He soon accepts a STEM implant that gives him back his body and more.

Pulse is a Japanese horror film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, released in 2001. Set in Tokyo, it explores themes of loneliness and the intersection of life and death as the inhabitants face a mysterious presence linked to the afterlife, highlighting widespread alienation within a modern city. landscape.

A teenager mysteriously disappears without a trace after meeting someone she was chatting with online.

Host is a Shudder original horror mystery released in July 2020. The story revolves around six friends on a Zoom call during the COVID-19 lockdown who hold a séance. Unsurprisingly, their fun idea quickly takes a turn for the worse as supernatural events plague the group performing the dangerous ritual.

Shown entirely on a computer screen, Unfriended follows a group of teenagers who are terrorized online by the ghost of one of their deceased friends. The ghost, a classmate named Laura Barns, seeks revenge on the other teenagers for the bullying she suffered before taking her own life. Shelley Hennig, Moses Storm, Renee Olstead, Will Peltz, Jacob Wysocki and Courtney Halverson star.

Dashcam is a horror film directed by Rob Savage. The story follows an abrasive musician who embarks on a chaotic adventure through the English countryside during a live broadcast. Fueled by erratic and disturbing encounters, the film unfolds through the protagonist’s unfiltered, uninterrupted live feed, creating a unique narrative experience.

Missing is a film from the creative team behind Searching that follows a daughter trying to find her missing mother. When June’s mother (Storm Reid) goes on vacation to Columbia with her new boyfriend, she suddenly disappears during the adventure. To find her, June will use all the information and social media tools she can to track down her mother before it’s too late. However, the deeper she digs, the more she discovers how little she actually knew her mother. You can rent Missing for just $1.99 on Prime Day.

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey is a modern horror film featuring characters from the classic story written by AA Milne. Christopher Robin used to spend his free time with Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and the other forest creatures, but now that he’s older, he goes to college, leaving Pooh and his friends to fend for themselves. As Christopher used to bring them food, they now have little food and become feral, with Pooh and Piglet killing the other forest friends to survive. After Christopher Robin returns, Pooh and Piglet go on a murder spree that leads to a group of college girls on vacation.

The horror parody sequel to AA Milne’s children’s story, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, picks up shortly after the events of the first film. The new film will continue the murderous rampage of the residents of the Hundred Acre Wood, with Tigger joining the carnage when the character enters the public domain in January 2024.

The Brothers Grimm is a 2005 fantasy adventure film directed by Terry Gilliam. Starring Matt Damon and Heath Ledger, the film follows legendary storytellers Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm as they travel through French-occupied Germany posing as monster hunters. However, the brothers encounter a real magical threat that challenges their skeptical view of the world. The film mixes folkloric elements with exciting adventures, setting the stage for an imaginative narrative.

Skinamarink, directed by Kyle Edward Ball, follows two children who wake up to discover that their father is missing and that all the windows and doors in their house are gone, leading them into a night of disturbing experiences. Released in 2023, the film explores themes of isolation and the surreal.

Bone Tomahawk is a Western film that follows Sheriff Franklin Hunt, who brings together a group of fighters to save three kidnapped victims from a clan of cannibals. After the town’s doctor is kidnapped along with two others, forcing the sheriff to partner with the town’s Native American professor and find the tribe before it’s too late.