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- DirectorDominic BridgesStarsMandeep DhillonJavier BotetKola BokinniAn oily, amoral estate agent is preyed upon by one of his victims, who quietly moves into his flat and, unseen, begins a deliciously malicious campaign of revenge. Two Pigeons is a dark comedy with a sinister streak.
- DirectorTaneli MustonenStarsNelly Hirst-GeeMimosa WillamoMikael GabrielEvery camper's worst nightmare came true at Lake Bodom in 1960 when four teenagers were stabbed to death while sleeping in their tent.
- DirectorGeoff RedknapStarsAden YoungCamille SullivanJulia Sarah StoneA man who abandoned his family now risks everything to find his missing daughter, including exposing the secret that he is becoming invisible.
- DirectorTyler MacIntyreStarsBrianna HildebrandAlexandra ShippJack QuaidA twist on the slasher genre, following two death-obsessed teenage girls who use their online show about real-life tragedies to send their small mid-western town into a frenzy, and cement their legacy as modern horror legends.
- DirectorAgnieszka SmoczynskaStarsMarta MazurekMichalina OlszanskaKinga PreisIn Warsaw, a pair of mermaid sisters are adopted into a cabaret. While one seeks love with humans the other hungers to dine on the human population of the city.
- DirectorZak BagansStarsZak BagansAdam AhlbrandtMatthew MourgidesParanormal investigator Zak Bagans documents the most authenticated case of possession in American history.
- DirectorJustin BensonAaron MoorheadStarsAaron MoorheadJustin BensonCallie HernandezAs kids, they escaped a UFO death cult. Now, two adult brothers seek answers after an old videotape surfaces and brings them back to where they began.
- DirectorJenn WexlerStarsChloë LevineJeremy HolmGranit LahuTeen punks, on the run from the cops and hiding out in the woods, come up against the local authority - an unhinged park ranger with an axe to grind.
- DirectorRich RuleStarsKristin MitchemToni Marie PerryMaria OlsenA young woman has moved back home to finish her last year of college. But when she settles back into her life, strange and terrifying events cause her to jump deep into her family's history, and deep into her own past.
- DirectorJude S. WalkoStarsDean CainSam ValentineJude S. WalkoA young American girl has a chance of a lifetime to visit her ancestors castle in the south of France, only to find that her family is hiding deep, dark secrets about their nefarious past, far away from prying eyes.
- DirectorAdam MacDonaldStarsLaurie HoldenNicole MuñozChloe RoseA frustrated, angst-ridden teenage girl awakens something in the woods when she naively performs an occult ritual to evoke a witch to kill her mother.
- DirectorMarco RossonStarsMarcella BragaClaudia MarascaToni PandolfoA professor goes to a small town in Italy to study the story of a witch killed in the early 1800's, and is drawn into a web of terror and possession as the spirit of the witch attempts to find a new host.
- DirectorOwen LongStarsTrevor LongAndrea McKinnonGarr LongWhen his increasingly depraved behavior spirals out of control, Marcus retreats to his family home along the New England coast. But instead of finding solace, Marcus is haunted by his darkest fears and deepest desires.
- DirectorEliasStarsNicholas WilderTristan RiskDee WallaceA man haunted by the mysterious death of his 4-year-old sister brings her back to life thirty years later as an adult woman, with dire consequences.
- DirectorTodd BartooStarsJamie BernadetteTeo CeligoErik AudeAn enforcer for the mob enacts her revenge on those who wronged her.
- DirectorJohn KrasinskiStarsEmily BluntJohn KrasinskiMillicent SimmondsA family struggles for survival in a world where most humans have been killed by blind but noise-sensitive creatures. They are forced to communicate in sign language to keep the creatures at bay.
- DirectorMichael R. MorrisStarsBrian CombsDavid DanipourTerence TierneyA young man uses a bug camera to spy on his ex-girlfriend, then witnesses her abduction.
- DirectorDean DevlinStarsDavid TennantRobert SheehanKerry CondonA pair of burglars stumble upon a woman being held captive in a home they intended to rob.
- DirectorAri AsterStarsToni ColletteMilly ShapiroGabriel ByrneA grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences.
- DirectorMichael PetersonStarsMichael IronsideMunro ChambersLuca VillacisAlone, and targeted on an isolated farm, 12-year-old Henry finds himself at the center of a maelstrom of terror, and a dark family legacy, when his secretive grandfather dies suddenly in the night.
- DirectorMitzi PeironeStarsMadeline BrewerKurt AffairImogen WaterhouseTwo wanted women decide to rob their wealthy psychotic friend who lives in the fantasy world they created as children; to take the money they have to take part in a deadly perverse game of make believe.
- DirectorCarolyn SaundersStarsLauren McQueenAlexz JohnsonShelagh McLeodA teenager braves love and sexual awakening, and fights her controlling parents by refusing to eat...until a nightmare ghost appears that may be real, or may be a deadly creation of her starving body.
- DirectorTom NagelStarsMischa BartonJeff DentonDenise RichardsAn estranged family take a trip to the desert in their used RV but become stranded and isolated in the scorching terrain. They soon learn their RV holds terrible, haunting secrets, and it starts killing them off one by one.
- DirectorPanos CosmatosStarsNicolas CageAndrea RiseboroughLinus RoacheThe enchanted lives of a couple in a secluded forest are brutally shattered by a nightmarish hippie cult and their demon-biker henchmen, propelling a man into a spiraling, surreal rampage of vengeance.
- DirectorAndres R. RamosStarsSarah GierckskyJesper HallXander TurianSargad is about a young woman, Elina, that drives to a cabin with her mom and younger sister to spread her dad's ashes. They encounter three brothers that will make their weekend a living hell.
- DirectorPatrick MageeStarsCasey GagliardiAndrew Joseph MontgomeryJameson PazakA newly reunited young couple's drive through the Pacific Northwest turns into a nightmare as they are forced to face nature, unsavory locals, and a monstrous creature, known to the Native Americans as Oh-Mah.
- DirectorAndy MittonStarsArija BareikisAlex DraperCharlie TackerWhen Simon brings his twelve-year-old son, Finn, to rural Vermont to help flip an old farmhouse, they encounter the malicious spirit of Lydia, a previous owner. And now with every repair they make, she's getting stronger.
- DirectorJoko AnwarStarsTara BasroBront PalaraeDimas AdityaAfter dying from a strange illness that she suffered for 3 years, a mother returns home to pick up her children.
- DirectorÓskar Thór AxelssonStarsJóhannes Haukur JóhannessonSara Dögg ÁsgeirsdóttirÁgústa Eva ErlendsdóttirA story about a young man and two women who move into a small abandoned town in Iceland to renovate an old house. Little do they know the town has a dark history.
- DirectorJoe MartinStarsJack RothAndrew TiernanTim BentinckAngry and frustrated, working class Danny aims to kick start a revolution by turning the tables on the establishment with a deadly game of chance.
- DirectorMichael TullyStarsBobby RoddyMark LawrenceSue WalshAn American artist's obsession with a disturbing urban legend leads her to an investigation of the story's origins at the crumbling estate of a reclusive painter in Ireland.
- DirectorBrian CunninghamStarsMegan MassieSpencer KorczRiker HillIn an attempt to piece together fractured memories of a drug-fueled night in the woods, three friends confront guilt, jealousy, and a supernatural presence that threatens to expose their true natures.
- DirectorScott SchirmerStarsEllie ChurchArthur CullipherJason CroweMary and PJ are kidnapped and tortured by a sadistic clown bent on transforming them into a 'doll' and a 'dog' -- servile sex slaves that will be sold to the highest bidders. When PJ goes mad, Mary becomes the couple's only hope of survival. But can she find a way out before auction day arrives?
- DirectorEmma TammiStarsCaitlin GerardJulia Goldani TellesAshley ZukermanA plains-woman faces the harshness and isolation of the untamed land in the Western frontier of the late 1800s.
- DirectorJesse HollandAndy MittonStarsMichael LaurinoAnessa RamseyAlex Draper1940: the entire population of Friar, New Hampshire walked up a winding mountain trail, leaving everything behind. 2008: the first official expedition into the wilderness attempts to solve the mystery of the lost citizens of Friar.I found the music terrifying, and the characters engrossing. Underrated journey to the heart of nowhere.
- DirectorJustin BensonAaron MoorheadStarsPeter CilellaVinny CurranEmily MontagueA man imprisons his estranged junkie friend in an isolated cabin in the boonies of San Diego to force him through a week of sobriety, but the events of that week are being mysteriously manipulated.Currently my favorite horror film. I've watched it at least a dozen times, and I notice new details on every fresh viewing. Both the leads are immensely likable, and their bond anchors a gripping narrative that can never really be resolved, oddly enough. Written by Justin Benson, who I regard to be a horror genius.
- DirectorRob ZombieStarsSheri Moon ZombieMeg FosterBruce DavisonRadio DJ Heidi is sent a box containing a record--a "gift from the Lords". The sounds within the grooves trigger flashbacks of her town's violent past. Is Heidi going mad, or are the Lords back to take revenge on Salem, Massachusetts?I confess I love Rob Zombie and for me, this is his best by far. Visually stunning.
- DirectorHerk HarveyStarsCandace HilligossFrances FeistSidney BergerAfter a traumatic accident, a woman becomes drawn to a mysterious abandoned carnival.Possibly the most beautiful horror film to look at. Wonderful black and white stock and an achingly eerie soundtrack. Not to be missed.
- DirectorWilliam CastleStarsGlenn CorbettPatricia BreslinEugenie LeontovichThe brutal stabbing murder of a justice-of-the-peace sparks an investigation of dark family secrets in a sleepy small town in Southern California."Abrahams died tonight- Screeamming!"
William Castle's homage to "Psycho" proves unsettling, centering on the rage of a woman revealed to have been "raised as a boy." She seeks revenge on all involved and exacts it with resentful, murderous malice. This is all quite horrifying. This film was recommended by my friend and horror expert T-Bone. - DirectorJohn Erick DowdleStarsStacy ChboskyBen MessmerSamantha RobsonIn an abandoned house in Poughkeepsie, New York murder investigators uncover hundreds of tapes showing decades of a serial killer's work.Should be better known. Serial killer horror that makes you think. Think of horrible, horrible things. Low on gore, high on good narrative.
- DirectorSean HoganStarsBilly ClarkeJack GordonJonathan HanslerAt the house of their target, two hit men bide their time waiting for the kill, only to find death already arrived in the shape of black magic, devilish spirits and the occult.Criminally overlooked gem featuring strong acting and a good creepy story. Psychologically crushing.
- DirectorBlair EricksonStarsKatia WinterTed LevineMichael McMillianJournalist Anne Roland explores the disturbing links behind her friend's sudden disappearance, an ominous government research chemical, and a disturbing radio broadcast of unknown origin.Wonderful performance by Ted Levine.
Levine: "You don't scare very easily, do you?"
I loved the details, especially the mysterious "short wave radio" emissions. - DirectorSebastián SilvaStarsMichael CeraJuno TempleEmily BrowningA naive young tourist's road trip across Chile with friends turns into a waking nightmare.Innovative filmmaker Sebastian Silva shot this film concurrently with "Crystal Fairy" and both star Michael Cera. I loved both films and I think this one was meant to be the "horror version" of the first film. Realistic dialogue and narrative make this film a must see for fans of psychological horror.
- DirectorDaniel StammStarsPatrick FabianAshley BellIris BahrA troubled evangelical minister agrees to let his last exorcism be filmed by a documentary crew.Underrated. A good story and I happened to love the ending, which I understand puts me in the minority. The lead is a good actor, which lends crucial verisimilitude to the story. It seems like it could actually happen.
- DirectorMatt Bettinelli-OlpinDavid BrucknerTyler GillettStarsCalvin Lee ReederLane HughesAdam WingardWhen a group of misfits are hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house and acquire a rare VHS tape, they discover more found footage than they bargained for.Can't get enough, and "Resolution" writer/director Justin Benson will be presenting a segment in the upcoming VHS 3.
- DirectorSimon BarrettJason EisenerGareth EvansStarsLawrence Michael LevineKelsy AbbottAdam WingardSearching for a missing student, two private investigators break into his house and find collection of VHS tapes. Viewing the horrific contents of each cassette, they realize there may be dark motives behind the student's disappearance.Even better than the first, and look for "Resolution" writer/director Justin Benson's segment in the upcoming VHS 3.
- DirectorAlejandro AmenábarStarsAna TorrentFele MartínezEduardo NoriegaWhile doing a thesis about violence, Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that the girl was a former student in her faculty...Torture snuff thriller that benefits greatly from a plausible narrative and realistic acting from the two leads.
- DirectorHampton FancherStarsOwen WilsonSheryl CrowDwight YoakamAimless Vann Siegert takes a bizarre turn in life and becomes a serial killer, tracking down the miserable, the self-destructive and those who otherwise seem willing to die.Should be better known. An intriguing peek into the mind and manners of a special kind of serial killer. He really is a "minus man."
- DirectorHenry MillerStarsWillem DafoeScott SpeedmanDon HarveyA psychological thriller based on the concept of anamorphosis, a painting technique that manipulates the laws of perspective to create two competing images on a single canvas.Everyone complains about the ending, but I didn't mind it. A subtle performance by Willem Dafoe and a truly original idea saves this film.
- DirectorGeorges FranjuStarsPierre BrasseurAlida ValliJuliette MaynielA surgeon causes an accident which leaves his daughter disfigured and goes to extreme lengths to give her a new face.My friend Shams believes this should be at the top of the list- indeed it is a terrifying horror classic.
- DirectorTi WestStarsSara PaxtonPat HealyKelly McGillisDuring the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's haunted past begin to experience disturbing events as old guests check in for a stay.Best of Ti West and I think all his films are good. The film isn't just a vehicle to deliver scares, it is centered on the interesting relationship between the two leads.
- DirectorJim SonzeroStarsKristen BellRick GonzalezChristina MilianWhen their computer hacker friend accidentally channels a mysterious wireless signal, a group of co-eds rally to stop a terrifying evil from taking over the world.A bit of a guilty pleasure, since I recognize this is no masterpiece of horror. That said, however, the "ghost in the machine" premise is excellent, though this film is not as good as "Kairo," the Japanese original.
- DirectorE. Elias MerhigeStarsAaron EckhartBen KingsleyCarrie-Anne MossA mysterious serial killer is preying on other serial killers and one FBI agent suspects there may be more to the vigilante than the obvious characteristics.In my view, the best film about a serial killer. Ben Kingsley is phenomenal.
- DirectorBrad AndersonStarsChristian BaleJennifer Jason LeighAitana Sánchez-GijónAn industrial worker who hasn't slept in a year begins to doubt his own sanity.Another Brad Anderson tour de force. Almost as good as his "Session 9."
An emaciated Christian Bale reprises the part of Raskalnikov in this re-imagining of Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment."" - DirectorEduardo SánchezStarsAdam KaufmanCatherine ManganBrad William HenkeFifteen years ago, a group of men's lives were forever changed by a strange occurrence. Now, the same group of men will spend a night together ... in terror.The first film that "Blair Witch Project" co-director Eduardo Sanchez made after the seminal found footage film. And what a great movie it is. Almost all of it takes place in a household garage, where a guy and his friends torture an alien, but it's not at all clear who will come out on top. Fresh and original.
- DirectorWilliam CastleStarsOscar HomolkaRonald LewisAudrey DaltonA mysterious and cruel Baron, whose face has become frozen in a horrifying grin, demands that a prominent London physician apply experimental treatments on him to restore his face.
- DirectorJohn PoliquinStarsRichard HarmonShawn C. PhillipsJennica FultonA film student who is obsessed with the movie Grave Encounters sets out with his friends to visit the psychiatric hospital depicted in the original film.The sequel is better. Worth it alone for the "Hotel elevator" scene.
- DirectorScott DerricksonStarsEthan HawkeJuliet RylanceJames RansoneA controversial true-crime writer finds a box of Super 8 home movies in his new home, revealing that the murder case he is currently researching could be the work of an unknown serial killer whose legacy dates back to the 1960s.One of my favorite films. Intricately plotted and fiendishly gruesome, this movie stands up to multiple viewings. A supernatural serial killer yarn. Does it get any better than this?
- DirectorTom ShanklandStarsStellan SkarsgårdMelissa GeorgeAshley WaltersA calculating killer coerces a detective to pay for his previous mistakes.Underrated. Excellent performances by two A-list leads, Stellan Skarsgård and Melissa George. This film created its own genre: the "torture noir."
- DirectorPaul FoxStarsKate GreenhouseBruce McFeeJeff SeymourA beautiful but burnt out psychiatrist goes to the family's winter cottage for a weekend with her husband and sister, which is interrupted when a terrifying and unexpected guest arrives, a violent sex offender and patient of the doctor.Well acted Canadian thriller that benefits from an adept execution.
- DirectorBobcat GoldthwaitStarsAlexie GilmoreBryce JohnsonLaura MontagnaA man and his girlfriend camp in the woods to capture firsthand evidence of Bigfoot.A sasquatch film for the first generation of sasquatch lovers, who were introduced to him by Fred Beck, John Green, William Roe, Albert Ostman, and especially the Patterson-Gimlin film.
- DirectorÁlex de la IglesiaStarsÁlex AnguloArmando De RazzaSantiago SeguraBent on committing as many sins as possible to avert the birth of the beast, a Catholic priest teams up with a Black Metal aficionado and an Italian connoisseur of the occult. Now, he must become an unrelenting sinner. Is there still hope?Hilarious premise, great gore and two immensely appealing lead characters.
- DirectorChristopher DenhamStarsLucian MaiselCady McClainAdrian PasdarIn the remote woods of Upstate New York, David and Clare Poe are attempting to live an idyllic life. However, their twin children's bizarre behavior might just tear the family apart.Truly nasty children. A frightening film.
- DirectorShane Van DykeStarsErin Marie HoganFia PereraNorman SaleetPrepare to see what is allegedly the "actual footage" of the supernatural events leading up to the 2008 murder of Samantha Finley. Released against the wishes of the authorities, this D.V.D. proves that nothing human caused Samantha's death.Underrated, with at least one truly shocking scene- the "invisible rape." Can't unsee...
- DirectorScott SchirmerStarsGavin BrownEthan PhilbeckPhyllis MunroA horror-obsessed boy discovers his older brother is a serial killer.Highly original debut from Scott Schirmer- the brotherly bond and the horror play off each other. Which will triumph? A subtle film, despite heads in bowling bags.
- DirectorE.L. KatzStarsPat HealyEthan EmbrySara PaxtonA scheming couple put a struggling family man and his old friend through a series of increasingly twisted dares over the course of an evening at a local bar.Absolutely brutal. You won't be able to look away. You'll want to though...
- DirectorAdrian Garcia BoglianoRamiro García BoglianoStarsMaría Nela SinisterraVictoria WitemburgDiego CremonesiA woman hesitantly rents an apartment to an eerie man who she soon realizes has a part in the solar eclipse that is taking place.A subtle film featuring a strong female lead. She gives a nuanced performance that's worth the price of admission alone. This take on the Satanic ceremony genre leavens the narrative with plenty of wit and humor.
- DirectorKarl MuellerStarsJon FosterSarah JonesMark StegerA young couple moves to the woods and soon finds their nightmares and reality colliding.Blair Witchy. I hated it the first time I watched it, but grew to love it on repeated viewings. Visually beautiful.
- DirectorAharon KeshalesNavot PapushadoStarsLior AshkenaziRotem KeinanTzahi GradAfter a little girl is brutally murdered, a suspect avoids arrest due to lack of evidence. Working separately, her father and a cop decide to do something about it.They really are. Very engaging screenplay and strong performances all round.
- DirectorRichard Bates Jr.StarsAnnaLynne McCordRoger BartAriel WinterA disturbed, delusional high-school student with aspirations of a career in medicine goes to extremes to earn the approval of her controlling mother.The full length version of a prize winning short. Truly horrifying because you'll care about all of the characters.
- DirectorÉric TessierStarsMarc-André GrondinNormand D'AmourSonia Vachon5150 ELM'S WAY is located at end of a quiet street in a small town. When Yannick fell off his bike.Another Canadian made standout. One of the best kidnapping horror movies ever made, with an intriguing and horrifying chess back story.
- DirectorSean HoganAndrew ParkinsonSimon RumleyStarsLuke de LaceyHolly LucasSiubhan HarrisonComposed of three disturbingly sensual and terrifying short narratives, unified by the twin themes of sex and death.MASSIVELY underrated film. Sub 5 score is incomprehensible. See for yourselves- three taut, gripping horror narratives featuring good acting and dialogue.
- DirectorEvan KellyStarsSteve ChambersJames GilbertDavid Patrick FlemmingFriends on a weekend excursion take a path into a forest that leads to death and destruction.Underrated, since it's below 5 on IMDB. No way that's accurate. It features plausible characters, decent acting and an interesting story. Plus lots of murder.
- DirectorBrad AndersonStarsDavid CarusoStephen GevedonPaul GuilfoyleTensions rise within an asbestos cleaning crew as they work in an abandoned mental hospital with a horrific past that seems to be coming back.I thought this was the best horror film ever made until I saw Justin Benson's "Resolution." They are similar in that they have an actual story, great acting and great screenplay. "Session 9" is one of the first and certainly the best of the old asylum genre. This film stands repeated viewings.
- DirectorHans-Christian SchmidStarsSandra HüllerBurghart KlaußnerImogen KoggeAn epileptic girl suffers a breakdown during her first year at university, then decides to seek help from a priest in battling the troubles associated with her strict upbringing.Much the best retelling of the original "Possession of Mary Rose" back story, although I liked that film as well. The German version is close to perfect. Even handed, well acted, believable screenplay, perfect pacing. Full of pathos, mystery, and dread.
- DirectorDavid JungStarsShane JohnsonElla AndersonCara PifkoAfter poor advice from a psychic leads to the death of his wife, a man vows to disprove the existence of the paranormal by allowing himself to be possessed by demons.Sharp editing and a good lead makes this entry into the skeptic-proved-wrong genre a standout.
- DirectorRodrigo GudiñoStarsAaron PooleVanessa RedgraveJulian RichingsA young man returns to his recently deceased mother's charming gothic revival home, only to discover a sinister presence lying within that may be linked to a peculiar cult run by two strange brothers.Slow burn atmospheric creeper with a truly spooky and coherent supernatural narrative. It scared the crap out of me. The cinematography and mise-en-scene is also beautiful, contemplative and eerie.
- DirectorScott Di LallaStarsKelly McLarenCourtney FoxworthyDemetrius SagerOn Halloween night, five teens decide to liven up their party with some innocent fun: by summoning the spirits.A much maligned mini masterpiece of Indie horror cinema. Likeable and believable characters, and a slow burn that is so slow I was terrified about what might actually happen. You'll either groove on the scene by scene ratcheting of tension or fall asleep. I grooved.
- DirectorBenjamin CooperStarsHester Van HoovenMatt O'NeillMayank BhatterMartin is forced to confront his own inner demon made flesh before it rips him to pieces.Very low budget and unpretentious monster film. The creativity that went into the actual sasquatch-killer design, though low tech, is much preferable to CG garbage. The film is about a designer of monster creatures and wins by creating a truly frightening creature itself.
- DirectorDaniel StammStarsMark WebberDevon GrayeTom BowerA cryptic phone call sets off a dangerous game of risks for Elliot, a down-on-his-luck salesman. The game promises increasing rewards for completing 13 tasks, each more sinister than the last.More indie gold on a shoe string budget. Good acting, excellent character development in the relationship between the brothers. Ron Perlman in particular is superb as the dead pan police officer.
- DirectorAnthony DiBlasiStarsJackson RathboneHanne SteenLaura DonnellyThree college students set out to document what other people dread the most. However, one of the three turns out to secretly be a sadistic psychopath who uses this knowledge to gruesomely torture the subjects.This is uncommonly disturbing, worth it for the ending alone, which is unforgettable. Unfortunately.
- DirectorLukas MoodyssonStarsOksana AkinshinaArtyom BogucharskiyPavel PonomaryovSixteen-year-old Lilja and her only friend, the young boy Volodja, live in Russia, fantasizing about a better life. One day, Lilja falls in love with Andrej, who is going to Sweden, and invites Lilja to come along and start a new life.Probably not meant as a horror genre film, but that doesn't make it any less horrifying. Superb realistic dialogue and character development drives this claustrophobic nightmare. This might be the best film, per se, on the list.
- DirectorMatt JohnsonStarsMatt JohnsonOwen WilliamsPadraig SingalTwo best friends are filming a comedy about getting revenge on the bullies at their high school. One of them isn't joking.Fabulous acting by the two leads and this fascinating character study yields a terrifying payoff. Well above most found footage films in overall quality. This was a recommendation I got from victoryismineblast.
You should check out his outstanding list of found footage films here: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls059758083/ - DirectorHasan KaracadagStarsElçin AtamgüçNihan AypolatPervin BagdatA family's house in Turkey becomes possessed by evil spirits that want to kill humans.Another victoryismineblast suggestion, and most excellent. Witchcraft, possession, ghosts, Satan, malevolence, rotting houses and engaging characters. The English subtitles are easily found online and they match perfectly. The acting is understated and a refreshing change of pace. I will also recommend a non-horror Turkish crime drama I saw recently- "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia." It is superb.
- DirectorHasan KaracadagStarsÜmit AcarEbru AykaçFulya CandemirA cruel suicide wave spreads from the United States to a small Turkish town, where a man kills himself after spending time on the computer. His friends are still getting disturbing emails from him.
- DirectorHasan KaracadagStarsElçin AtamgüçOrhan GencerSultan Köroglu KiliçAhead of her wedding, Kübra is possessed by demons. When an examination reveals more horror, her friend, a psychiatrist, tries to perform an exorcism.
- DirectorGerard JohnsonStarsPeter FerdinandoGreg KamRicky GroverA thriller centered on a serial killer in a rundown London suburb.A chilling and very convincing portrayal of the psychology of an unassuming psychopath.
- DirectorGerald KarglStarsErwin LederRobert Hunger-BühlerSilvia RyderA troubled man gets released from prison and starts taking out his sadistic fantasies on an unsuspecting family living in a secluded house.Everyone tells me this has a very bleak ending. That said, the rest of the film reminds me of a methamphetamine trip. The lead actor is perfectly cast in a role calling for resentful, murderous glee mixed with insecurity and cowardice. This is highly recommended. I've seen it three times.
- DirectorHasan KaracadagGizem KaracaStarsAyça InciBurak HakkiCem KurtogluCanan and Volkan have a happy and peaceful married life. This young couple has finally found the home they've dreamed of for years. When they became owners, they immediately moved to their house and started to enjoy living in their own house.
- DirectorJames Ward ByrkitStarsEmily BaldoniMaury SterlingNicholas BrendonStrange things begin to happen when a group of friends gather for a dinner party on an evening when a comet is passing overhead.One of the better "multi-universe time conundrum" outings, with a convincing dash of horror to give it extra power. Well worth a look or two.
- DirectorScott LeberechtStarsZak KilbergMaya ParishJo D. JonzForced by a disease to drink human blood, Jacob must control his violent tendencies as local law enforcement narrow their focus on him as a suspect in a series of grisly murders.I loved this film for its subtlety and originality. It was so realistic that I was quite surprised to see the turn it took. This film is so well acted that I was already engrossed in the plot, and cared about the characters, before I even realized it was a horror movie.
- DirectorMelanie AnsleyStarsCeleste BarryGlen HancoxGeorge IvanoffTess Hooper is a diligent and earnest cinema studies student, haunted by a shameful incident from her past. One by one Tess's friends end up brutally murdered after opening the "Watch Me" email, a file that spreads through electronic address books to seek its next victim. All murders bear the same traits: a red-headed woman in a yellow dress, an internet connection, the victims' eyes sewn shut. As Tess becomes the next target in line, she finds herself seeking answers from Taku, an illegal film dealer with the unsavory nickname of "freak boy" and the moral integrity of a rattlesnake. But showing up voluntarily at Taku's lair, Tess finds herself in even more danger than when she was on her own. If the two can survive each other, they may just be able to live through this deadly email. As the clock ticks and the body count mounts, the two must untangle the puzzle to stop "Watch Me" from its poisonous rampage.This is a fast paced psychological thriller with excellent violence, dominated by a feisty, immensely likable performance by lead Tess Hooper. The current IMDB rating of 4.4 may make this the most underrated film in this list.
- DirectorJimmy LowereeStarsErin WayEric MathenyRyan SmaleAfter her unborn baby is snatched from her womb, Liz and her husband take a vacation to help them overcome the horrifying and mysterious loss. Her brother documents the trip as Liz continues to be terrorized by an unknown force.Underrated found footage alien outing. I enjoyed the script, focusing on the relationship between a married couple and the woman's annoying little brother. Good acting, and good story.
- DirectorJennifer KentStarsEssie DavisNoah WisemanDaniel HenshallA single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home.Great story book, great special effects on the creature.
- DirectorLorenzo BianchiniStarsRenzo GariupMarco MarcheseLidia ZabrieszachThe story revolves around an ethologist working in the remote woods, trapping animals and mounting cameras on them so that he can monitor their behavior remotely. The resulting recordings lead him to a remote village, the site of an ancient curse, where he is trapped due to heavy rain fall raising the level of the river and flooding out the only access...Not for the impatient. If you allow yourself to drift into the world of the roving field biologist, you are in for a shocking ride.
- DirectorAlex van WarmerdamStarsJan BijvoetHadewych MinisJeroen PercevalA vagrant enters the lives of an arrogant upper-class family, turning their lives into a psychological nightmare in the process.Very funny, and very horrifying at the same time.
- DirectorJoe StaufferStarsDavid LongKristi RayTaylor KowalskiDavid, a local filmmaker, becomes obsessed with Charlotte, an aspiring actress working as a waitress, and begins filming a gory masterpiece.One of the best screenplays I've seen in a long time, and terrific performances from the two leads. Their onscreen bond proves to be problematic, to say the least. One of the better horror "love stories" I've seen.
- DirectorKevin SmithStarsJustin LongMichael ParksHaley Joel OsmentA brash and arrogant podcaster gets more than he bargained for when he travels to Canada to interview a mysterious recluse... who has a rather disturbing fondness for walruses.Uneven, but the power of the walrus scenes cannot be denied. Or forgotten.
- DirectorAnders Rønnow KlarlundStarsOle LemmekeKirsti Eline TorhaugOle ErnstA man is found in an airport, dead of a mysterious disease. A race begins to save humanity from what could be a global plague.Well acted take on the apocalypse. Good verisimilitude. It seems to be a police procedural drama, but turns out to be a fair bit more than that.
- DirectorAtom EgoyanStarsRyan ReynoldsScott SpeedmanRosario DawsonEight years after the disappearance of Cassandra, some disturbing incidents seem to indicate that she's still alive. Police, parents and Cassandra herself, will try to unravel the mystery of her disappearance.Canadian art film director Atom Egoyan's account of murderous pedophilia was savaged by a variety of critics, but unfairly, in my view. Takes a while to get into the world of any Egoyan film, but for those with patience, the hand of the master does not disappoint.