10 Indie Horror Films That Are Criminally Overlooked
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Some of the best horror movies are made on the independent scene. For every theatrically released horror movie, there are at least a dozen indies that deserve our attention and signal boosting online. In the modern age, technology has advanced to the point where more aspiring filmmakers can bring their stories to life and potentially make a splash in the process. Films like the Terrifier franchise, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, Skinamarink, and Longlegs demonstrate that the public is hungry for fresh ideas that don't have the backing of a major studio. With the right promotional campaign and a grassroots effort, even the smallest indie can smash the box office.
From micro to super low-budget, independent cinema has been having quite a moment in the last few years. Forget the Ari Asters and Robert Eggers of the world – (although they're pretty great)! Names like film collective Monster Makeup, Jem Garrard, and Daniel DelPurgatorio earn the right to be household names with their terrifying contributions to the genre and a place on our list of essential indie horror movies.
If you're bored with the mainstream (and even if you're not), this list will give you plenty of original horror movies to watch all year long. Get that popcorn poppin', sit back, relax, and enjoy one of the absolute must-see indies below!