13 Greatest Art-House Horror Films

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Feb 19, 2016
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6.  May (2002):

Lucky McKee’s 2002 film about a young girl with slight vision problems and major social issues brought his name to the forefront of indie horror. Becoming a cult classic almost instantly, this movie centers on May, a quiet and reclusive veterinary assistant who decides to “build” herself a friend when she realizes she cannot find one using normal methods. With a beautiful soundtrack and what can best be described as an often humorous approach to human interaction, this film offers a unique approach to the genre that cannot be missed.

5.  Let the Right One In (2008):

Tomas Alfredson’s unique approach to the vampire/demon genre could easily be considered one of the greatest films of all time, not just one of the greatest horror films. This film is more beautiful than it is terrifying, and the fact the two main characters are children doesn’t mean that it is in any way juvenile. The movie centers on a young boy who is relentlessly bullied at school and his blossoming friendship with the new girl, an immortal vampire/demon, that has moved into the apartment next door. Part love story and part horror, this movie does an excellent job of utilizing the desolate, wintry landscape as an additional character in the film. If you are the type to avoid subtitles, you probably wouldn’t enjoy this slow-paced approach to the horror genre.

4.  Eyes Without a Face (1960):

This 1960 black and white film directed by Georges Franju is a film noir classic. At the time of its release it was considered too graphic for most audiences, but it has since gained a cult following. The film tells the story of a deranged doctor who is obsessed with repairing his daughter’s disfigured face after she has an accident for which he was to blame. In order to surgically graft the faces of other young women onto his daughter’s, he must commit some horrific crimes. Like most all art-house horror films, the focus on style over substance is apparent; and instead of traditional jump scares, the movie relies more on atmosphere. A true classic that is definitely worth your time.

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