Expert Picks: The 25 Best Underrated Horror Movies (LA Times)
"Spooky thrills, gruesome chills, monsters, mayhem & macabre delights — it's a horror hound's favorite season. You've already revisited the seminal slashers, ghost stories and the usual go-to classics. But which are the most underappreciated scary movies that keep your favorite horror creators up at night? We asked 25 horror icons, makers and experts to name the most unsung horror films not to miss, from the forgotten to the obscure to the misunderstood standouts of the genre. Here are their sinister selections, for your viewing terror…" - latimes.com
including picks from: Ari Aster, Ernest Dickerson, Mike Flanagan, Cassandra Peterson, Tananarive Due, Fede Alvarez, Joe Dante, Barbara Crampton, Gigi Saul-Guerrero, Kier-La Janisse, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Chad Villella, Mick Garris, Ashlee Blackwell, Rob Zombie, Jaco Bouwer, Christian Parkes, Timo Tjahjanto, Meagan Navarro, Don Mancini, Robert Englund, Fabio Frizzi, Phil Nobile Jr., Joe Begos, Jeff Barnaby, & Sam Wineman.
avg. score: 5 of 25 (20%)
required scores: 1, 2, 3, 5, 9