The 25 Best Psychedelic Horror Movies, Ranked by MovieWeb
"Many of the greatest horror movies ever made incorporate psychedelic elements, either through visual motifs, kaleidoscopic editing, or direct reference to hallucinogenic drugs and psychedelia in the narrative. This is because these psychedelic elements can bolster the literal horror with abstract concepts that have spooky ramifications, allowing filmmakers to tap into the fear of the unknown. Experimental editing, colorful and imaginative imagery, and dream-like story progression are all hallmarks of psychedelic horror that aid in making the viewer feel uncomfortable and more receptive to being scared.
Psychedelic horror may have reached its zenith during the counterculture haze of the '60s and '70s, but the subgenre is alive and well, and still taking unsuspecting viewers on long, strange trips into the deepest, darkest regions of dread, derangement, and depravity. In the following list, we've counted down the top 25 disorienting psychedelic horror jams ever made." - movieweb.com
avg. score: 6 of 25 (24%)
required scores: 1, 2, 3, 6, 10
