Well, the best week of the year has officially arrived! If you are a horror movie fanatic like me, Halloween week calls for an unprecedented Horror movie marathon. Every perfect Halloween horror marathon needs some classics, unreal gore, mainstream screams, and most importantly…forgotten frights. I have made it a point, ever since I got into the horror genre, to give lesser-known movies a chance. Here are 6 of my favorite underrated and/or unheard-of horror movies for your 2025 Halloween Movie Marathon, rated by how scary I found them (6 being the scariest).
- The autopsy of jane doe (2016)
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An unidentified body, seemingly without any injury, arrives at a morgue run by a father and his son. Upon their internal examination of the body, they discover that her organs show signs of severe traumatic injury accompanied by ritualistic symbols within her. As they continue their examination and learn more of the horrors that her body has endured, the two men come face-to-face with horrifying supernatural events.
This movie brings an eerie vibe that makes even seasoned horror fans shiver with discomfort. I don’t want to give too much away, but be ready for bone-chilling silence and eye-squinting anticipation.
Where to Watch: Available for streaming on Tubi (totally free!), AMC+, and requires an add-on for Hulu
- As above, so below (2014)
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This one is for you, found footage fans! A determined young archaeologist convinces her friends and team to explore a restricted area of the Paris Catacombs in search of the Philosopher’s Stone. The rebellious trip off the path quickly turns sour as a supernatural force confronts each member, forcing them to face their personal demons and regrets as they delve deeper, with no clear way to escape.
I, once wary of this film’s concept and format, find myself revisiting it multiple times a year. With a unique experience of continuing deeper into the Catacombs, you are sure to be left with a fearful dread of what is to come next.
Where to Watch: Not available for streaming, but can rent on PrimeVideo and AppleTV
- Hush (2016)
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Scared of home break-ins? Get ready to be disturbed by this movie! In her isolated home, a deaf and mute author is threatened and stalked by a man who violently attempts to break in. With no way to call for help, she is left to fight off the merciless intruder on her own.
This movie was one of the first horror films that I couldn’t stop talking about after watching it. This movie is guaranteed to make you scream at the TV and check your locks before bed.
Where to Watch: Available for streaming on Tubi (totally free!), AMC+, PrimeVideo, and Peacock
- EVIL DEAD RISE (2023)
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Don’t worry; you don’t need to see the other Evil Dead films to be haunted by this one! A woman takes a trip to visit her estranged sister and her children, only to find that their curiosity leads them to the Necronomicon (The book of the dead), made of human flesh and blood. When one of the kids plays the vinyl record that was found with the book, demons infiltrate their world and possess those they love.
Evil Dead Rise exceeded my expectations from the very first scene. This movie stands alone as an incredible piece of horror, full of jump scares and suspense. P.S. You might want to avoid the ending if you have a weak stomach (if you know, you know).
Where to Watch: Available for Streaming on HBOMax and Hulu
- talk to me (2022)
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Get ready for this one! A group of teens tries out a new party trick: holding a seemingly embalmed hand to connect with the dead, with one rule: don’t hold it for longer than 90 seconds. When their addiction to the rush sets in, a demonic presence begins to target the group, turning the game into a full-blown nightmare.
This movie brought all of the stops that I would expect from an A24 movie. From bone-chilling gore to disgusting possessions, you don’t want to miss out on this one!
Where to Watch: Available for streaming on HBOMax, and requires an add-on for Hulu and Paramount+
- hell house llc (2015)
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Found footage fans, this is another one for you and (in my opinion) the scariest on this list! This movie follows a documentary crew who receive found footage recorded by the staff of a haunted house, where 15 people tragically died with no explanation 5 years prior. The footage reveals the horrific events that occurred on the haunted house’s opening night and shows the frighteningly demonic warning signs the staff encountered while setting up.
Hell House LLC. truly shocked me. I went into the movie thinking ‘Let’s get another sucky horror movie out of the way’ and finished the movie wanting more and more. It now stands as one of my favorite and most recommended horror movies.
Where to Watch: Available for Streaming on Tubi (totally free!), Prime Video, and SlingTV
Now, you are ready for a truly scary horror movie marathon for this spooky week! Enjoy the frights and have a bloody good Halloween!