On Halloween day there are many lists of horror movies that are spread in the media and social networks, but in most of them they are repeated the most popular titles of the genre that everyone has already seen at some point, with sagas as recognized as Shout, Friday the 13th or his Halloween. Films which, although fantastic for these dates, can exhaust an audience looking to surprise themselves. This is why we prepared an entire marathon with 7 atypical horror films not to be missed if you are looking to scare yourself in a totally original way:
7 atypical horror films
1-‘A Ghost Story’ (2017)
It is not a prototype of the current genre, but undoubtedly the director David Lowery brought us one of the most intimate ghost stories in memory. With a budget of $100,000, A24 managed to generate theatrical revenue 1 and a half million dollars in cinemas around the world and, at the same time, transforming what could have been a typical horror story into one of the most atypical horror films in memory.
Featuring by Rooney Marathe story of A ghost story It’s as minimalist as its staging. A musician dies in a car accident and returns as a ghost to the house where he lived with his wife.
Where can we see it? Rental on Apple TV, Rakuten TV and Google play.
2-‘The cabin in the woods’ (1961)
Yes in A ghost story Everything is solemnity and hieraticism, The cabin in the woods It’s a waste of savagery and cult of slasher under a very, very original principle.
Directed by the man who will be responsible for the new Matrix movie, Drew Goddardthe screenplay tells the story of five students who are preparing to spend the weekend in a cabin located in an isolated forest. So far everything is normal, but don’t be fooled. The development of events You haven’t seen him in any other storyline like this.
Where can we see it? Netflix, Prime Video and FlixOlé.
3-‘It follows’ (2014)
While we prepare for a second part that will arrive in 2025, it doesn’t hurt to recover one of the supernatural approaches the most striking of recent cinema.
The synopsis introduces us to a young woman named Jay who has just had her first sexual encounter with her boyfriend in the back of a car. After this seemingly innocent act, Jay will begin to be stalked by a presence that follows him everywhere relentlessly.
Where can we see it? Movistar+.
4-‘Mother!’ (2017)
Mother! This is one of those films that requires a Google search to know what you just saw. Between boos in Venice and completely polarized criticism, Darren Aronofski has created a terribly distressing psychological thriller where an innocent visit turns into a nightmare with no escape.
Where can we see it? Movistar+.
5-‘Good night, mom’ (2014)
After cosmetic surgery, two twin brothers await the arrival of their mother. When this is presented with completely bandaged faceboth soon begin to suspect that the woman hiding her face might be an imposter.
Where can we see it? Main video.
6-‘The Night House’ (2020)
It was not widely recognized, but it established itself during its year as one of the best-reviewed feature films by international critics. Featuring by Rebecca Room, The night house chronicles a woman’s retreat to a lake house after the unexpected death of her husband. The disturbing visions she starts to have are more and more frequent and even if no one believes in her, she will discover strange secrets and a mystery that she is ready to solve.
Where can we see it? Disney+
7-‘Men’ (2022)
The most radical proposal of Alex Garland was harshly criticized by the specialized press. Nevertheless, Menu is one of those atypical horror films that leave no one indifferent, with a Jessie Buckley spectacular and a Rory Kinnéar playing the majority of male roles in the film.
After suffering a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to have found an idyllic place to rest. However, someone seems to be constantly stalking her. a nightmarish circle unstoppable
Where can we see it? Film.
