18 Most Underrated Horror Movies from the Last 10 Years
If you’re hunting for choice horror that doesn’t play by the rules, I’ve got 18 underground hits lurking in the dark corners of Netflix, Prime, Tubi, Shudder, and more. None follow the standard horror flick formula—they’re the best hidden gems from the last decade, moving chronologically from 2015 to recent favorites that absolutely deliver.
—2015—
Hell House LLC
Why it hits: A found-footage slow burn that plays like a documentary as a crew builds a Halloween haunt in a derelict building…until the “props” start acting wrong. Stephen Cognetti’s direction helped spawn five total entries, including Origins: The Carmichael Manor (2023).
Where to watch: Prime Video, AMC+, Shudder, Tubi
Deathgasm
Why it hits: A blood-soaked, metal-head horror comedy that’s funny as hell—dildo fights, practical effects, and demon mayhem that basically plays like a zombie movie.
Where to watch: Tubi
—2016—
The Autopsy of Jane Doe
Why it hits: Emile Hirsch and Brian Cox play father-and-son coroners peeling back a Jane Doe’s secrets—each incision reveals another chilling clue. Directed by André Øvredal, this slow burn is absolutely worth the wait.
Where to watch: Prime Video, AMC+, Shudder
The Eyes of My Mother
Why it hits: Shot in stark black-and-white, Nicolas Pesce’s debut is arthouse horror at its most disturbing. The film’s detached tone makes it ten times more chilling than the premise suggests.
Where to watch: AMC+, Shudder
The Void
Why it hits: A grim, oozing, John Carpenter–inspired gorefest with ‘80s vibes and cultic imagery. Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski’s direction delivers a gruesome, practical-effects spectacle.
Where to watch: Tubi, AMC+
A Dark Song
Why it hits: Two people, one house, and a grueling ritual. This atmospheric, psychological séance movie from Liam Gavin actually pays off—and lingers for weeks.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Tubi
—2017—
Revenge
Why it hits: Written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, this Shudder-born, eye-popping revenge tale is colorful, feral, and bloody as hell—yet artfully done. Matilda Lutz brings fierce energy to a movie that earns its title.
Where to watch: Tubi
The Devil’s Candy
Why it hits: Ethan Embry stars as an artist overtaken by sinister inspiration in this tight, overlooked gem by Sean Byrne. It may feel small-scale, but it absolutely delivers.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Tubi
—2018—
One Cut of the Dead
Why it hits: This Japanese zombie surprise is basically two movies in one. Be patient—by the last minute, you’ll know why it became a phenomenon overseas.
Where to watch: AMC+, Shudder
Tumbbad
Why it hits: Based on Indian folklore, this visually stunning tale of greed and gods feels like a dark fairy tale brought to life. Easily one of the most elegant horror films in years.
Where to watch: Prime Video
—2019—
Daniel Isn’t Real
Why it hits: Patrick Schwarzenegger plays an imaginary friend who refuses to stay imaginary. It’s trippy, demonic, and impossible to pin down—directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Tubi, Starz
Bliss
Why it hits: Joe Begos crafts an artsy, sexually charged vampire spiral dripping with blood and attitude. A perfect double feature with Daniel Isn’t Real.
Where to watch: Tubi
—2020—
The Empty Man
Why it hits: David Prior’s Fincher-inspired direction gives this long, haunting mystery incredible atmosphere. Think Seven meets Inception by way of existential horror.
Where to watch: Hulu, VOD
Sputnik
Why it hits: A slow-burn Russian alien thriller that evokes Ridley Scott’s Alien without imitation. Bleak, eerie, and surprisingly emotional.
Where to watch: Prime Video
—2022—
Deadstream
Why it hits: A found-footage funhouse about a cringe YouTuber livestreaming a haunted house. Hilarious, frantic, and packed with messy practical effects.
Where to watch: Netflix, Shudder
—2024—
Oddity
Why it hits: A blind clairvoyant, a cursed doll, and a story packed with ideas you’ve never seen before. Damian Mc Carthy balances scares and eccentricity beautifully.
Where to watch: AMC+, Shudder
Presence
Why it hits: Filmed entirely from a ghost’s POV, Steven Soderbergh transforms a simple haunted house concept into a meditative look at loss and perception—perfect for filmmaking nerds. Minimalist, eerie, and deeply creative.
Where to watch: Hulu
Late Night with the Devil
Why it hits: A fake 1970s talk show goes spectacularly wrong in this devilish found-footage blend. David Dastmalchian absolutely kills it as the doomed host.
Where to watch: AMC+, Shudder
Strange Darling
Why it hits: Shot on 35mm by Giovanni Ribisi, this J.T. Mollner film is all tension, twists, and old-school pulp energy. Tarantino fans—don’t miss this flick.
Where to watch: Paramount+
Closing Thoughts
Each of these films proves horror is at its best when it breaks the mold—whether that means terrifying you with silence, dazzling you with color, or surprising you with just how weird things can get. Queue up a few of these, dim the lights, and rediscover why we love getting scared.
