Halloween has arrived, and if you’re seeking a unique scare this year, look no further.
This year has been significant for the horror genre; notable films like Zach Cregger’s Weapons, Dave Franco and Alison Brie’s Together, and the release of Emma Stone’s Bugonia have made a mark!
The genre is thriving and continues to discover new ways to frighten us.
However, there are many overlooked spooky films that we tend to miss each year.
To offer you a different kind of thrill, we’ve compiled a list of 10 underrated horror films you can stream now.
Even better, these films are available for free in the US with either a Netflix or Prime Video subscription or through free platforms like Tubi and Flex.
Here are our top recommendations…
Starring Jeremy Allen White, 2020’s The Rental is about two couples who secure a stunning beach house for a weekend retreat.
Things take a turn when they suspect they’re being watched.
As secrets unravel, paranoia intensifies, leading to violence and a shocking revelation about the property’s hidden threats.
The cast includes Alison Brie, Dan Stevens, Sheila Vand, and Toby Huss in Dave Franco’s directorial debut.
The Rental is available on Hulu or AMC+ via Prime Video.
Karyn Kusama, after her success with Jennifer’s Body, directed a psychological slow-burn horror titled The Invitation.
Described as a ‘hidden gem of atmospheric horror,’ it’s best to watch without previews to avoid spoilers.
The story follows Will (Logan Marshall-Green), attending a dinner party thrown by his ex-wife Eden (Tammy Blanchard) and her new spouse David (Michiel Huisman).
Initially awkward, the gathering turns tense as Will suspects a hidden agenda.
The Invitation can be streamed on Tubi.
The Block Island Sound is described as ‘completely unnerving in all the best ways’ by viewers, making it a must-watch this Halloween.
Set on Rhode Island’s coast, it follows fisherman Harry (Chris Sheffield) as his father exhibits strange behavior before a mysterious death.
Harry’s marine biologist sister returns to investigate and is shocked by what she finds beneath the sea.
The Block Island Sound is streaming on Netflix US.
Realistic thrillers often evoke the deepest fear, and 2010’s Frozen is a testament to that.
Directed by Adam Green, this survival horror film follows three friends stranded on a ski lift after the resort closes for the weekend.
As temperatures plummet and no help arrives, they must confront the cold, their fears, and wild predators below.
Frozen is available on Plex in the US.
Lake Mungo combines found footage and mockumentary styles, focusing on a family mourning their drowned teenage daughter, Alice Palmer (Talia Zucker).
The family uncovers eerie footage revealing Alice’s unsettling secrets, suggesting she might still be present in some form, leading them to Lake Mungo.
Critics have called this Australian horror an ‘under-appreciated, under-seen gem’.
Lake Mungo is streaming on Tubi.
Praised as ‘found footage done right’, Hell House LLC has left social media users feeling ‘genuinely uncomfortable’.
Set five years after a mysterious tragedy at a Halloween attraction, a documentary crew investigates the event, uncovering the horrifying truth.
Directed by Stephen Cognetti, it is the first of five Hell House LLC films, debuting in October 2015.
Hell House LLC is available on Prime Video.
Saint Maud, a British horror, has left a lasting impression on viewers.
Directed by Rose Glass, the 2019 psychological drama follows Maud (Morfydd Clark), a devout hospice nurse obsessed with saving her dying patient Amanda’s (Jennifer Ehle) soul.
As Maud’s faith turns fanatical, her devotion spirals into delusion, blurring lines between divine revelation and mental collapse.
Fans on Reddit claim it deserves ‘more love’ and rank it among their top 10 horror films.
Saint Maud is streaming on Prime Video.
Stephen King himself is a fan of Cam, ensuring a thrilling experience.
Starring Madeline Brewer, it follows a webcam model who discovers her life has been stolen by a doppelgänger.
Under her alias Lola_Lola, Alice continues to stream, but it’s not her.
Chaos ensues as she seeks to uncover the imposter’s identity.
Cam is streaming on Netflix.
The Driller Killer, once banned in the UK, is a brutal slasher film about Reno Miller, a struggling artist driven to madness.
With financial stress, artistic frustration, and urban chaos consuming him, Reno wanders the city at night with a power drill.
The Driller Killer is streaming free on Plex.
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