Indie Horror Films You Have Probably Missed

Apart from the fact that you may have missed them for this very reason, the indie horror films from far and wide have showcased innumerable pleasures for those who not only love the horror genre, but prefer extreme terror over all. Even for the people who love the older films more (we all watch the classics after all), not all the given indies are for everyone, and even more of them simply shouldn't be watched by all eyes.

Despite that, I feel confident that the following titles will be of superb fright for any and all who watch them. These are pulp, cult classics in of themselves, but that's my opinion. Not everyone loves horror comedy or the indie horror genre, but that's okay. From film festivals to TV screens and on down to the history books, I present to you some of the most terrifying pictures ever recorded for the indie horror trope.

The Void: the perfect Lovecraft movie; that's what people are considering this master of indie horror films in drawing upon similar strings from the literary man himself. It's got a lot going for it, suspense, gore, and absolute psychotic characters. What more could you ask for?

This is among the most frightful of recently released horror films, besides the well-received It, of course. It's rather difficult to explain, but basically follows the events of a hospital stricken by a sudden supernatural force no one can quite explain. It's a true Lovecraftian remake that shouldn't be overlooked (just be prepared for extreme gore, violence, and disturbing scenes).

You want to see something both frightening, gruesome, and just plain disturbing? Teeth. Don't ask me what the meaning of this title entails, because the moment you begin watching one of the most frightening indie horror films, I guarantee you will no sooner figure it out.

Teeth is far better off watched during the day (and not with that special someone). It's packed with interesting scenes, terrifying thrills, and a plethora of blood, not to mention the fact that it's actually a phenomenal story. That's after, of course, you get through the whole "what's the teeth about" part.

Not the best of picks, but it'll do as our comedy horror surprise (oh, and it stars Colin Farrell, if you didn't notice). The Lobster tells a story of love based in the near future. It's not your typical addition among indie horror films, but it works well under the circumstances.

Those who are single in The City are arrested immediately and sent to The Hotel. For 45 days, the people must try to match with a partner, but if they don't succeed in the allotted time, they're transformed into animals, then released into the Woods. It is here, in the Woods, where the Loners live. One man, after escaping the Hotel, falls in love by his own volition with one of the Loners in a rather eccentric horror title.

While it may not be so much of a indie horror, It Follows is still an intense ride that isn't just thrilling, but is absolutely mortifying. Writer-director David Robert Mitchell made a name for himself after his movie was bought quickly following its debut at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

As you can guess, the premise of the film surrounds something of a serial killer or thing that which terrifies a young teenage girl, Jay. Highly symbolic, the horror kicks off directly from the opening and is an ingenious addition among indie horror films.

Probably one of my all-time favorite indie horror films yet, and one of the most successful for sure. It's filmed sort of like the first Cloverfield, in a home video-like format. Most terrifying of all in this film is the use of the supernatural force and the total darkness occupying the woods of the story.

The Blair Witch Project follows a group of three college students on the quest to uncover a hidden, or more or less covered-up, secret concerning a Black Hills, Maryland legend, coined the Blair Witch. They film their trip and undergo a series of rather disastrous occurrences, which led to their footage being found a year later in their long absence.

This South Korean film is based on Janghwa Hongryeon jeon, which is a Joseon Dynasty era folktale that has been adapted several times before. It's one of the more unique pieces among indie horror films and doesn't let up for a second, even if it's American remake (The Uninvited) didn't win any film festivals like its predecessor.

A Tale of Two Sisters revolves around (you guessed it) two troubled sisters, one of whom has only recently returned home from a mental institution. She and her sister begin to experience some terrible events as both their stepmom and ghosts terrorize them due to the family's dark past. If you thought these two sisters were bad, then you definitely haven't seen...

Among both the best indie horror films and one of the many underrated horror films from the 70s, Daughters of Darkness speaks for itself in terms of admitting fear into all of those who see it.

After their marriage and upon their honeymoon, Stefan and Valarie travel to a deserted seaside hotel. At first, things are going well, but it's clear that the hotel is a creepy place, and the fact that Stefan must keep lying to Valarie about plans to tell his mother of their pairing. Then, almost as if on cue, people begin appearing and their honeymoon takes a dive into the terrifying realm of the unknown.

Canadian breakout horror Good Neighbors is unlike any other title on this list, and that's not because of Scott Speedman's Spencer (you can see him in The Strangers), or even This Is the End star Jay Baruchel's Victor. Not so much a horror comedy as it is a thriller, Good Neighbors won't disappoint in inviting a level of mystery to indie horror films like never before.

Good Neighbors is a story about Louise and her two neighbors. Victor has only just moved in, but Spencer, who occupies a wheelchair, has been living next door for a long time. Louise's recent obsession with a spate of serial killings in the area has all but suddenly evolved dramatically, until the eeriness of her neighbors takes root.

Starring Katie Parker and Courtney Bell, Absentia takes us on a ride down the disturbing halls of your own fears and terror. It's a terrifying addition among indie horror films and you'll never realize what's actually going on until the final credits roll. Following a long seven years of waiting for his return, a pregnant Tricia finally accepts that her still-missing husband, Daniel, will not be returning.

Inciting the very name of the film, Tricia goes about obtaining Daniel's death certificate upon declaring him dead dead in absentia. With the help of her former addict sister, Callie, they undergo a series of supernatural occurrences, such as having strange nightmares and seeing people who aren't really there.

Slow burning doesn't even describe this cinematic adventure into the unknown. Inferno is something of a supernatural connotation which takes root in one of the best indie horror films from the 1980s. While it may not be up everyone's alley, it's got some truly terrifying scenes that aren't just cringeworthy, they're borderline mortifying.

It's based on the movie series called Three Mothers Trilogy by Dario Argento and is the second in the lot, but that's not to say you have to see the predecessor, Suspiria, or even the highly disliked sequel called The Mother of Tears. It's better for you if you just hop in at Inferno, a tale of absolute demented dimensions involving a young man's investigation of his sister's disappearance and the connotations and tolls this takes on his psyche.

Known more widely as The Incident, this is among the most frightening horror films that details a psychological showcasing in realms of disturbing fear and descending insanity. It's real name, Asylum Blackout, details the way the band of the story falls into literal pieces by way of slow, excruciating self-destruction.

That's not all the film is noteworthy for, as it's a captivating story on how three individuals in 1989 fall deeply depressed as they work a side job at the cafeteria of an asylum. It's here where there own self-destructive tendencies take hold in the creation of one of the best French indie horror films.