While the aforementioned franchises and features rightfully receive praise and constantly feature in horror movie discourse, there are underrated gems in the genre that match them in entertainment value,

The horror renaissance has continued well into the 2020s, and films like Nosferatu, The Substance, and Talk to Me are the best horror films of the decade.

You might not have heard about it, but Red Rooms is one of the most disturbing and best horror movies of 2024. Pascal Plante's psychological thriller is now available to stream on Shudder, and we dare you to give it a watch.

From long-awaited sequels like 28 Years Later to exciting remakes like Frankenstein, these are the most hotly anticipated horror movies of 2025.

Only a select few horror movies in the last decade or so have become staples of the genre and reached cult classic status. "The Babadook" is one of them, playing on tropes from horror mainstays like "Poltergeist" and "Nightmare on Elm Street" to paint a terrifying portrait of the ugly side of motherhood and how grief lingers.

Horror has become one of the most profitable genres in cinema today, pulling in both longtime fans and new viewers. In 2025, this trend is only going to grow, with a full calendar of releases that promise to satisfy all kinds of tastes.

Discover 5 hidden horror gems on Hulu, from psychological thrillers to terrifying creature features. Don’t miss these underrated films that will haunt you!

While there’s nothing wrong with revisiting horror classics such as A Nightmare on Elm Street or Halloween, anyone who sticks to American productions diminishes the opportunities they have to watch some of the best horror films to ever come out.