Picks for Most Underrated Horror Movies

[thirdgreenham]

I agree Trick R Treat and the original The Fog (1980 - Jamie Lee Curtis) are good. I'd like to add my favorite horror movie to the list:

 

The Changling (1980 - George C. Scott)

 

There are some truly creepy scenes in this movie. It's an underrated classic IMHO.

[PovertyRow]

Also:

 

Carnosaur

Carnosaur 2

Carnosaur 3

 

You may as well throw Raptor Island in with that mess.

 

Nah. Raptor Island, while I have it on DVD, lacked the visceral feel of the Carnosaur films. And I like chicken!

[The-Collector]

I don't normally like the shakey POV movies but a Norwegian film I recently saw called 'Troll Hunter' was actually a lot of fun.

 

I agree I liked this too.

[The-Collector]

Has anyone seen one of the all time "bad" horror/sci fi movies Bad Taste?

 

I can't stand that movie. I have tried to watch it five or six times and always turn it off half way through.

[The-Collector]

I agree Trick R Treat and the original The Fog (1980 - Jamie Lee Curtis) are good. I'd like to add my favorite horror movie to the list:

 

The Changling (1980 - George C. Scott)

 

There are some truly creepy scenes in this movie. It's an underrated classic IMHO.

 

Watched Trick R Treat last night it was fun.

[MediumLover]

When a Stranger Calls

 

"Have you checked the children?

[The-Collector]

1) The original Salem's Lot

 

2) The 1960's Vincent Price movie "the last man on earth" based on Matheson's "I am Legend" novel. I am a huge NOTLD and Romero fan, but the truth is this is the movie that started the Zombie Apocalypse Genre and modern day undead zombies even before NOTLD. (I know they were technically vampires but watch the move and see what mean)

'The last man on Earth' was an incredible film

 

Each version since has been getting further and further from the source material.

 

And bully to whoever mentioned 'critters' that movie scared the bejesus out of me as a kid.

 

I would add "Omega Man" to the list it is the second?? adaptation of I am Legend and once you get past the Afros and bell bottom pants it is a strong film.

[MediumLover]

"Omega Man:"

"Soylent Green"

 

Double Feature.

[porcupine48]

Basket Case.

Pulse really got to me.

Freakshow,a remke of Browning Freaks has some really good scenes,particularly the final.

Strangeland!

And no mention of Boxing Helena....more of a mind twist,but a horrible idea.

And for bosco...Rawhead Rex!!!!

[Awax]

Maniac

 

Trivia: did you know the song in Flash Dance was originally for this movie.

 

I can't listen to that song the same way.

[comicjack]

"Omega Man:"

"Soylent Green"

 

Double Feature.

 

Oh yeah!

[*Bronze age fan*]

"Omega Man:"

"Soylent Green"

 

Double Feature.

 

Oh yeah!

 

 

 

Soylent Greennnnnn.......isssssss peopleeeeeeeeeeee! Classic!

[DR.X]

Anyone seen the Miltipas Monster? One of the best so bad it is good movies ever.

I was so pleased when I finally got my TTA #1 and it came from that town!

 

I pulled this stinker up on you tube last night but it was only 60 minutes and cut off before the end. Probably better for me. A truly terrible piece of garbage. I'd rather watch Creeping Terror again.

 

Remind me to return the favor some day.

[techtre2003]

Anyone seen the Miltipas Monster? One of the best so bad it is good movies ever.

I was so pleased when I finally got my TTA #1 and it came from that town!

 

I pulled this stinker up on you tube last night but it was only 60 minutes and cut off before the end. Probably better for me. A truly terrible piece of garbage. I'd rather watch Creeping Terror again.

 

Remind me to return the favor some day.

 

You should try Monster in the Closet

[*Bronze age fan*]

Any one remember or like a movie called Pieces? I watched that a lot when I was younger. Maybe that's why I am so messed up today?

[The-Collector]

Not sure if it is considered horror but Pan's Labyrinth was a freakishly good movie. It got great reviews so maybe not underrated but not really mentioned too much.

 

Not sure if it is considered horror but Pan's Labyrinth was a freakishly good movie. It got great reviews so maybe not underrated but not really mentioned too much.

 

 

I wouldn't call Pan's labyrinth horror. Another Excellent movie of his is "The Orphanage" which scared the hell out of me and is a very smart film. "The Devil's backbone" which has received better reviews (both are critically acclaimed) I didn't enjoy as much but was still a good supernatural/horror film.

[techtre2003]

Any one remember or like a movie called Pieces? I watched that a lot when I was younger. Maybe that's why I am so messed up today?

 

Yep, got the DVD out of the Wal-Mart $5 bin years ago. I can see how that might make a kid a little

[r100comics]

 

I agree with lots of these picks, but not sure how under-rated many of them are.

 

I was surprised just how good the re-make of "The Hills Have Eyes" is. A really creepy film, full of suspense.

 

"Let The Right One In" (original version) is also good.

 

 

[Rommin]

Any one remember or like a movie called Pieces? I watched that a lot when I was younger. Maybe that's why I am so messed up today?

 

 

I was just about to post that one and ask the same thing! I wonder if I remember it being a lot better and creepier than it actually is. I just looked it up on IMDB and it came out in '82 .. I probably saw it '85 or '86 at 15 or 16.

 

[wombat]

If you want to watch two really bad ones try Monsturd and Retardead. Yes, they are pretty much what you would expect. A poop monster and retarded monsters. I actually have a DVD of them both signed by the directors. Don't ask.