Mike Flanaganis the horror directorbehind flicks likeOculus,Hush, andDoctor Sleep.
Flanagan also writes many reviews on Letterboxd, making him a great source for spooky recommendations.
The director has an eclectic taste, ranging from subtle horror to brutal gore-fests.
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With this in mind,this list will cover some of the most intriguing horrors that Flanagan loves.
His favorites are bound to include something for almost every kind of horror fan.
The director/stars turn these ideas into an engaging movie, rising above its micro-budget trappings.
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The gritty, lo-fi aesthetic adds to the story rather than detracting from it.
I feel like something bad has happened.
It hasn’t reached me yet, but it’s on its way.
“Oddityis anotheringenious low-budget moviethat uses its limited cast and locations to wonderful effect.
The story chronicles the aftermath of Dani’s (Carolyn Bracken) murder by an intruder.
Oddityis a potent fusion of gothic horror and modern minimalism.
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DirectorAna Lily Amirpour(in her feature debut) confidently draws on both pulpy and arthouse sensibilities.
The characters are three-dimensional, and the stark black-and-white cinematography enhances the eerie atmosphere that surrounds them.
Visually, cinematographerLyle VincentchannelsNosferatuandSergio Leone.
It adds up to one of the most striking vampire movies of the 2010s.
“Exhumais a South Korean horror film that delves into the supernatural consequences of unearthing a cursed grave.
At the center are renowned shaman Hwa-rim (Kim Go-eun) and her protege Bong-gil (Lee Do-hyun).
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They are enlisted by a wealthy family to relocate a grave and lift a curse.
Layered performances, atmospheric dread, and subversion of expectationsare at a premium here.
4’Frailty' (2001)
Directed by Bill Paxton
“Only demons should fear me.
Youre not a demon, are you?
It’s a brutal study of the evil people can do while convinced of their goodness.
Everything is anchored byMcConaughey’s intense, committed performance.
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These incarnations of her are played by several actors, includingNoomi Rapace.
This is a lyrical horror, boasting an ethereal score and breathtaking visuals.
The landscapes, in particular, are striking, immersive, and sometimes otherworldly.
“As close to aTerrence Malickhorror film as we may ever get,” Flanaganwrote.
“Wonderful performances, beautiful cinematography, and a phenomenal concept.”
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