10 Underrated Horror Films of the 2010s
8. Mr. Jones (Dir. Karl Mueller, 2013)
Mr. Jones is an admittedly polarizing found footage film that is certainly not for everyone. It tells the story of a couple that moves into the woods to film a nature documentary, only to begin encountering strange occurrences that they ultimately tie to a mysterious artist named Mr. Jones. The frantic found footage approach may irk some by the final act, but Mr. Jones makes up for its sometimes shoddy directorial approach through a rather creative story that explores the universal fear of the unknown (think Lovecraft on a budget).
Who will enjoy it? Fans of eerie, low-key thrills with an otherworldly element
Where can I watch it? Netflix
9. Maniac (Dir. Franck Khalfoun, 2012)
There’s something truly special about seeing some of our favorite mainstream actors take a dip into horror — especially when it seems like they’re loving it, too! Elijah Wood goes all in here, playing the titular role in this remake of the 1980 cult classic that follows a deranged killer who scalps his victims. Shot almost entirely from the killer’s POV, Maniac is one of the most technically impressive films on this list, and it features some truly unsettling moments to boot. While remakes will always divide horror audiences, Maniac is undoubtedly one of the more masterfully handled remakes that I will always highly recommend.
Who will enjoy it? Anyone looking to see Wood get psycho over an amazing score
Where can I watch it? Amazon Video
10. Honeymoon (Dir. Leigh Janiak, 2014)
One of my personal favorites on this list, Honeymoon is an impressively emotive debut from director Leigh Janiak, who has recently been tasked to remake The Craft. The story follows Harry Treadaway (“Penny Dreadful”) as a young man on his honeymoon who begins to suspect that something is very wrong with this new wife, played by Rose Leslie (“Game of Thrones,” The Last Witch Hunter). Honeymoon succeeds as a story of paranoia with a significant emotional impact as we witness Leslie and Treadaway’s newfound union skewed and tormented by an unknown force. It’s a simple story of terror that boasts strong performances and an ending that is equally chilling and heartbreaking.
Who will enjoy it? Fans of science fiction with a dash of tragic romance
Where can I watch it? Netflix
