### 25 Underrated Horror Films You Need to See
Horror movies are a staple of the spooky season, but sometimes the best ones fly under the radar. Here are 25 underrated horror films that you should definitely check out:
1. **Season of the Witch (2011)**
– This film stars Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman as 14th-century knights tasked with taking a suspected witch to a monastery. The dark storytelling and creative cinematography make it a must-watch, especially for its tense atmosphere and stunning battle scenes.
2. **The Monster that Challenged the World (1957)**
– This classic creature feature follows a scientific expedition team in Borneo that encounters giant snakes. The suspenseful direction and old-fashioned charm make it a fun watch.
3. **Deer Camp 86 (2022)**
– Set in 1986, this film follows a group of friends on a deer hunting trip in Michigan. However, they soon discover that an ancient spirit is seeking vengeance. The movie stands out with great dialogue, a scary killer, and inventive practical gore effects.
4. **Dead Heat (1988)**
– This buddy cop movie with zombies stars Treat Williams and Joe Piscopo. The film is hilarious and full of fun moments, especially the butcher shop scene with incredible practical effects.
5. **Sting of Death (1966)**
– This low-budget monster movie is so ridiculous it has to be seen to be believed. Karen and her friends visit her dad in the Florida Everglades, where they become victims of a “jellyfish” monster. The visuals are surprisingly stunning, and the end scene in the monster’s lair is hilariously entertaining.
6. **Iced (1989)**
– A group of friends go to a “house by the pond” for the weekend, only to be attacked by a slimy mutant alien thing. This self-aware horror spoof is well-made and fun, making it a great watch with friends.
7. **Deep in the Woods (2000)**
– This film follows a group of actors hired to perform at a castle in France, only to be hunted by a serial killer. The creepy atmosphere and twisted storyline make it a disturbing and edge-of-your-seat experience.
8. **Husk (2011)**
– A group of friends stranded next to a desolate cornfield take shelter in a nearby farmhouse, only to realize there’s a supernatural scarecrow coming after them. The film has excellent acting, a relentless pace, and plenty of jump scares and blood.
9. **Malignant (2021)**
– Directed by James Wan, this film follows a woman who discovers she has a rare condition that allows her to see visions of murders before they happen. The film is a genre-bending thrill ride with a brilliant reveal.
10. **Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)**
– This meta-slasher film follows a documentary crew covering Leslie Vernon, a self-proclaimed “next great psycho killer.” The film is self-aware and meta-contextual, making it a standout in the horror genre.
11. **Event Horizon (1997)**
– This sci-fi horror film follows a rescue crew investigating a spaceship that disappeared years earlier. The film has a cult following and is known for its combination of sci-fi and demonic aesthetics.
12. **One Cut of the Dead (2017)**
– This Japanese horror-comedy follows a low-budget crew attempting to shoot a zombie film in an abandoned warehouse. However, their shoot is terrorized by actual zombies, making it one of the best international zombie films.
13. **Angst (1983)**
– This disturbingly realistic horror film follows a deranged killer
