what horror film(s) do you think are underrated/overlooked?

Paro · 10-26-2006, 08:39 AM

I see people always bringing up the typical classics like psycho,holloween, NOTLD etc.But what about the other horror fims thats underrated? Also it does'nt have to be about underrated Horror films so much as over looked Horror films.Or Horror films thats not discussed very often at all.In any event what are your picks?

My pick is I would have to say (and I say it all the time), the most underrated horror film I can think of off the top of my head is The Other (1972). It is quite possibly THE best psychological horror I've ever seen (well, except for maybe The Thing,Seven,Psycho,Alien and The Shining, etc.) It has superb direction from the director of To Kill A Mockingbird (Robert Mulligan), great music from Jerry Goldsmith, and wonderful acting from the whole cast, especially Uta Hagen.

The story takes place in the 1930's and concerns two twin boys, one seemingly good and the other seemingly bad (and gradually becoming pure evil).

Here is IMDb's plot summary...

In the summer of 1935, 9-year-old twins Niles and Holland Perry live with their family on a Connecticut farm. Their loving grandmother Ada has taught them something called "the game." A number of accidents begin happening, and it seems to Niles that Holland is responsible. It is Ada who begins to see the truth, and she is the only one who can stop this macabre game of murder.

Classic line: "Holland! Where is the baby?"

Please do yourself a favor and check this movie out... See it when it comes on AMC or FMC or rent it from your local video store. Unfortunantly, this film isn't out on DVD yet!

Znake · 10-26-2006, 10:03 AM

Black Christmas. It was probably the first real teen slasher movie released, but it never gets the attention it deserves.

Dreddz · 10-26-2006, 11:21 AM

The Fly is underrated, not really a horror, but sure is creepy.

Levian · 10-26-2006, 12:27 PM

I don't know how underrated it is, but most people I know has never heard of The Cube, and that one is pretty cool. Gotta love deadly traps. But considering that it actually made it to Norway could mean it's more known across the sea.

I'd like to watch The Others, but something tells me I'll never find it anywhere here.

Venom · 10-26-2006, 12:52 PM

The original Salems Lot.

James16 · 10-26-2006, 05:35 PM

The cube was a good one, but i think the one that is the most underrated was the first House. Creepy things in the closet, little demon things, One ugly ass pig women an a live stuffed sword fish. Dosent get any better than that!

Dreddz · 10-26-2006, 06:09 PM

Another one is The People Under The Stairs. Which is probably Wes Cravens least appreciated work. For people who havent seen it, its exactly what it sounds like.

SammieBabe · 10-26-2006, 06:24 PM

David Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' with Jeremy Irons playing nutso gynecologist twins. Pretty creepy....

Znake Location: ?	#2 (permalink) Black Christmas. It was probably the first real teen slasher movie released, but it never gets the attention it deserves.
10-26-2006, 10:03 AM

Dreddz Sacrilicious Location: London Town	#3 (permalink) The Fly is underrated, not really a horror, but sure is creepy.
10-26-2006, 11:21 AM

Levian Recognized Member Final Fantasy on ice Location: Donut Plains	#4 (permalink) I don't know how underrated it is, but most people I know has never heard of The Cube, and that one is pretty cool. Gotta love deadly traps. But considering that it actually made it to Norway could mean it's more known across the sea. I'd like to watch The Others, but something tells me I'll never find it anywhere here.
10-26-2006, 12:27 PM

Venom Kill all the humans Location: Top of society	#5 (permalink) The original Salems Lot.
10-26-2006, 12:52 PM

James16 Location: Texas	#6 (permalink) The cube was a good one, but i think the one that is the most underrated was the first House. Creepy things in the closet, little demon things, One ugly ass pig women an a live stuffed sword fish. Dosent get any better than that!
10-26-2006, 05:35 PM

Dreddz Sacrilicious Location: London Town	#7 (permalink) Another one is The People Under The Stairs. Which is probably Wes Cravens least appreciated work. For people who havent seen it, its exactly what it sounds like.
10-26-2006, 06:09 PM

SammieBabe Esto perpetua Location: Heaven's Waiting Room	#8 (permalink) David Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' with Jeremy Irons playing nutso gynecologist twins. Pretty creepy....
10-26-2006, 06:24 PM