When it comes to horror movies, it’s easy to stick to the classics, but if you’re looking for something off the beaten path, Hulu is the place to be. We’re exploring the haunting stories that didn’t get their chance in the limelight but are every bit as terrifying.
Agnes
Agnes centers on a convent beset by rumors of demonic possession, causing the church to send a priest and apprentice to investigate. While it doesn’t have a lot of jump scares it terrifies you in a way that sticks with you after the conclusion.
If you find movies with religious themes scarier than slashers, Agnes Is for you.
Barbarian
Barbarian is about a woman who books a rental home in Detroit for a job interview, but when she gets there, it’s already occupied. She reluctantly decides to stay the night only to uncover terrifying secrets within the house.
If you love horror movies that combine suspense, shocking twists, and psychological tension, Barbarian delivers all of this in spades. It’s also ideal for anyone looking for a horror film that breaks the mold.
Clock
Clock is a 2023 American science fiction horror film that follows a woman who enrolls in a clinical trial to address societal pressures regarding her biological clock. James Croot of Stuff described it as one of the most “disturbing, thought-provoking horrors conceived in a long time.”
If you enjoy stories that look into the mind and explore societal pressures, especially those placed on women, it’s a great watch. If you enjoyed films like Hereditary, Mother!, or The Babadook, you’ll likely enjoy this,
The First Omen
The First Omen is a prequel to the 1976 classic The Omen and looks at the origins of the malevolent forces that set the stage for the original series. It follows a young American woman sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church. However, upon her arrival, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her.
If you are a fan of the original, you owe it to yourself to give this one a try. It’s got a great story and plenty of scary moments that will terrify even newcomers to the series.
Hatching
Hatching follows a young gymnast trying to meet the expectations of her overbearing mother. She discovers a mysterious egg in the woods, and when it hatches, it reveals a grotesque creature that evolves into Tinja’s doppelganger, embodying her suppressed emotions and desires.
If you’re a fan of grotesque transformations and eerie physical mutations, Hatching delivers unsettling body horror in a visually arresting way.
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