Everyone knows the big horror blockbusters, but some of the best scares hide in lesser-known titles. Netflix has a collection of underrated Horror Movies that might not be mainstream, but they deliver unique chills, eerie atmospheres, and unforgettable stories. Here are the hidden gems worth watching:
1. Cam (2018)
A disturbing digital-age horror about a camgirl whose identity is mysteriously stolen online. Creepy, paranoid, and smartly original.
2. His House (2020)
Blending supernatural terror with refugee trauma, this film is both chilling and deeply emotional. A true standout among modern horror.
3. The Ritual (2017)
Four friends lost in the Scandinavian forest encounter something far older and darker than their worst nightmares. Atmospheric folk horror at its finest.
4. The Apostle (2018)
Set in 1905, a man infiltrates a remote cult to rescue his sister. Slow-burning, unsettling, and shockingly brutal when it wants to be.
5. Eli (2019)
A boy with a rare illness undergoes experimental treatment in an isolated facility. But the cure might be more terrifying than the disease.
6. The Perfection (2018)
A psychological horror-thriller full of unexpected twists. Music, obsession, and madness blend into a haunting story of revenge and trauma.
7. Cargo (2017)
A refreshing take on the zombie genre. A father (played by Martin Freeman) struggles to protect his infant daughter during an outbreak. Haunting and heartbreaking.
8. Verónica (2017)
Inspired by a true story, this Spanish horror follows a girl who accidentally invites dark forces after a séance. Simple, tense, and terrifying.
9. The Block Island Sound (2020)
A slow-burn supernatural thriller about strange forces haunting a coastal town. Subtle, eerie, and unsettling long after it ends.
10. Under the Shadow (2016)
Set in war-torn 1980s Tehran, a mother and daughter face both bombs and a sinister supernatural presence. A rare horror film that mixes political tension with ghostly dread.