Film criticism has never been an exact science, and film critics themselves are still fallible human beings. That's why it's not surprising that some horror movies it only finds a welcoming audience years after being panned during its initial release.
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That's why we've rounded up six critically panned horror movies that are still worth watching, this time focusing on underrated gems from the 2010s. These movies may not be that old, but enough time has passed for horror fans. reassess some of the negative reviews that were thrown their way by critics conventional.
Don't forget to share your own favorite unfairly maligned movies with us in the comments below, as one horror fan's trash could be another horror fan's treasure.
Bryan Bertino's The Outsiders wasn't exactly a critical darling in 2008, but the sequel underrated Johannes Roberts had trouble finding support, even among die-hard fans of the original. I think it's a huge shame, as The Strangers Night Hunt is one of the funniest Slasher movies in memory. recent series, pitting a likable family against genuinely menacing killers in a gripping horror love letter to the the 80s.
While it's an entirely different beast when compared to Bertino's bleak vision of masked invaders, it doesn't there's no denying that the flashy thrills of Night Hunt make it a must-watch for fans of classic Slashers.
Some of my favorite movie-going experiences involve showing up in a movie that I don't expect to be any good, only to be pleasantly surprised by the filmmakers. Hell's Park might not be a masterpiece, but it was definitely one of those experiences, providing tons of bloody fun, all wrapped up in a cute and scary bow.
Hell's Park doesn't necessarily reinvent the Slasher wheel, telling a familiar story about teenagers being chased by a crazed killer through a park. frightening, but the creative kills and atmospheric environment make this a consistently entertaining romp that is sure to get you excited for any Season of Halloween. As if that weren't enough, the film also benefits from memorable performances by Tony Todd and the ever-lovable Bex Taylor-Klaus, plus a killer soundtrack by Bear McCreary!
Knock Before You Go In is one of Eli Roth's more subdued productions, but it's also a very strange film that I think deserves more love. A stealth remake of the erotic thriller Death Game by Peter S. 1977's Traynor, Roth's take on the story follows Keanu Reeves as he is tested by two party-going sociopaths played by Ana de Armas and Lorenza Izzo.
The film's uneasy undertones might not appeal to everyone, but I think most horror fans might appreciate how it slowly builds into a terrifying movie, deceiving audiences with sex and humor. If you're still not convinced, I recommend checking out GoodBadFlicks' deep dive into production of the film, as there is much to unravel about this return to exploitation films once.
Directed by Eduardo Sánchez, one half of the duo behind The Blair Witch Project, They Exist can't boast of the significance cultural heritage of its predecessor Found Footage, but it's still a fun monster movie about Peter's favorite bipedal cryptid. all. Good Bigfoot movies are few and far between, so I recommend this one to any fan of cryptozoological terrors.
Despite its hyped reputation as one of the most disturbing films ever made, the original Tom Six, The Human Centipede (Full Sequence), is not as graphic as its detractors would have you believe. The sequel, on the other hand, features disturbing amounts of gore and gruesome body terror in a terrifying representation.
The excessive brutality also provides the film with some memorable moments that are likely to haunt. viewers long after the credits roll, making it a legitimate horror movie. effective. Just don't watch this one on a full stomach.
Brilliantly combining an Indiana Jones-style adventure with the true claustrophobic horror of the subterranean catacombs of John Erick Dowdle's Paris, On Earth As In Hell is a must-see Found Footage film with more than a few occult tricks in the making. mango. Which is why I find it absurd that most mainstream critics dismissed the film as just another generic horror movie when it came out.
While there is no accounting for the taste, I think the negative reviews were mostly a case of bad moment, as many critics grew tired of the Found Footage trend after annual entries in the Activity franchise Paranormal. Regardless, On Earth As In Hell is a highly effective supernatural horror film and a worthy successor to Dowdle's other Found Footage classic, The Poughkeepsie Tapes.
