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Underrated 2000s Horror Movies
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items These are some of my favorite horror movies that were totally underappreciated when they came out, or that seem to have been forgotten by fans. Here are some campy, creepy, visually stunning recs to check out if you're looking to go on a retro movie ...
This movie has so many layers wrapped up in underneath the quirky dialog and beautiful main actresses. It's an exploration of toxic friends, queerness, and a complete reversal of many horror movie tropes. It's also refreshingly free of victim-blaming...
Jennifer's Body (2009)
The Cell was probably too extreme when it came out, but after the horror norms of the 2020s have been established, it's not really so bad. It features a fearless psychologist who literally explores the mind of a comatose serial killer with experiment...
The Cell (2000)
Fans of the game were not very pleased with this adaptation, but as a horror movie, it was fantastic. I love the game franchise and this movie. Many of the shots look like they're straight out of the game. The practical effects are fantastic. And the...
Silent Hill (2006)
Evil tooth fairy? Evil tooth fairy. I loved this movie as a kid. They managed to make her into a full blown local mystery reminiscent of the Freddy Kreuger. She only attacks those who have seen her face, and only in the dark. She'll stalk you for you...
Darkness Falls (2003)
This is one of the most creative movies I've ever seen. The macabre visuals are fantastic. The intricate world created within this haunted asylum is fascinating. It has strong female characters, and it was one of the few horror movies of its time to ...
House on Haunted Hill (1999)
This is another one with a strong female lead and beautiful visuals. A salvage crew finds a ship full of ghosts, mind-bending illusions, and a demon-like creature hellbent on collecting 1000 souls.
Ghost Ship (2002)
A Japanese horror film about a ritual gone wrong that unleashes a demon into our world, causing a surge in paranormal activity and several disappearances. A documentary filmmaker records his journey while he looks for clues as to what is happening an...
Noroi: The Curse (2005)
Stay Alive has been one of my favorite gothic horror films for years. A group of friends accidentally invokes the bloodthirsty spirit of Elizabeth Bathory with an invocation from a video game they are beta testing. They are hunted by Elizabeth Bathor...
Stay Alive (2006)
I still remember the nursery rhyme from this movie! This movie has haunted dolls, human dolls, ghosts, possessions, and local legends come to life. It takes a couple hits for being unrealistic, but otherwise it's great time.
Dead Silence (2007)
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This movie certainly isn't perfect or realistic, but the haunting visuals have stayed with me for years. The premise of a ghost getting revenge is very satisfying to watch, and the idea of a haunted website was groundbreaking at the time. I will alwa...
Feardotcom (2002)
In this fun and bloody slasher flick starring Jensen Ackles, a killer in a gas mask picks off the cast with their pickaxe. I know, I know. I'll show myself out.
My Bloody Valentine (2009)
This was another early 2000s exploration of web-related anxieties. A haunting spread via computer virus wreaks havoc on a college campus. I loved the dreary gothic vibes and the creepy feel. Trigger warning for suicide.
Pulse (2006)
The Messengers was slammed by critics for being derivative and predictable, but I don't think this movie was any more derivative or predictable than other celebrated horror movies. I think it also got a lot of hate because of Kristen Stewart's associ...
The Messengers (2007)