Looking for niche horror movies
Here are some niche horror movies that may not have received mainstream attention but have garnered cult followings or have unique storytelling elements:
1. **"The Lighthouse" (2019)** - Directed by Robert Eggers, this psychological horror film features two lighthouse keepers descending into madness while isolated on a remote island.
2. **"Mandy" (2018)** - A revenge tale starring Nicolas Cage, mixed with psychedelic visuals and surreal horror elements. It follows a man seeking vengeance against a cult.
3. **"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" (2014)** - An Iranian vampire western that combines horror with romance and social commentary, telling the story of a lonely vampire in a desolate town.
4. **"The Witch" (2015)** - Another film by Robert Eggers, this atmospheric horror is set in 1630s New England and explores themes of religious paranoia and witchcraft.
5. **"Noroi: The Curse" (2005)** - A found-footage Japanese horror film that unravels a terrifying curse through a documentary filmmaker's investigation. It's deeply unsettling with a complex narrative.
6. **"The House of the Devil" (2009)** - A slow-burn horror film set in the 1980s. It pays homage to the genre's aesthetic, with a plot centered around a babysitter who uncovers dark secrets.
7. **"Under the Shadow" (2016)** - Set in post-revolution Iran, this film merges supernatural horror with sociopolitical commentary, telling the story of a mother and daughter haunted by a mysterious evil.
8. **"The Endless" (2017)** - A psychological horror film following two brothers who return to a cult they escaped from years prior, uncovering unsettling truths about their past.
9. **"Annihilation" (2018)** - This science fiction horror directed by Alex Garland explores themes of change and self-destruction within a mysterious zone filled with mutated phenomena.
10. **"Creep" (2014)** - A found-footage thriller that follows a filmmaker who responds to a cryptic online ad, leading to a disturbing encounter with a strange man.
11. **"The Babadook" (2014)** - A psychological horror film that revolves around grief, mental illness, and the manifestation of a haunting figure from a storybook.
12. **"Gonjirō" (2021)** - A Japanese film that blends horror with elements of surrealism and psychological tension in a unique storytelling format.
These films provide a mix of innovative storytelling, atmosphere, and originality, standing out in the horror genre. Enjoy exploring these niche titles!


