5. Sister Death (2023)
Lending a spectral hand from Spain is Sister Death, a prequel offering with apparitions aplenty set within a convent-turned-girls school. The supernatural powers of its novice lead contribute to the unraveling yarn of historical hauntings. It’s a tale that enchants with its gothic atmosphere, offering a foreign flair to our list of unseen spectacles.
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4. The Puppetman (2023)
In The Puppetman, we’re wrapped up in the chilling tale of a death row inmate who insists that an evil force made him kill. And now, his daughter Michal watches a similar fate befall those around her, she can’t help but fear that her father’s claims hold a sinister truth. With a curse looming over her, she’s racing against time to break its grip before The Puppetman claims her loved ones next. Can Michal cut the strings before it’s too late?
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3. Influencer (2023)
Ever wonder what’s truly lurking behind that perfect social media façade? Influencer pivots from filters to fear as Madison’s tranquil solo travel transforms into a treacherous entanglement. This film gives “follow for follow” a twisted new meaning, boldly commenting on our digital age through a suspenseful, psychological lens.
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2. Dark Harvest (2023)
Those not yet weary of cornstalks and rural landscapes will find their thirst for terror quenched by Dark Harvest. This spectral adventure through pastoral America brings legend and superstition front and center, merging them with the relatable fears of small-town life. Halloween in the heartland has never been so harrowing, especially when town traditions are involved.
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1. Appendage (2023)
A fashion designer’s inner turmoil grows into something not just metaphorically life-consuming in Appendage. For those ready to witness internal battles manifested in fleshy form, this film sews up our list with a daring, zany ride into nightmare territory.
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As we fade to black on our exploration of underrated horror movies of 2023, we hope you brave the unknown corners of this year’s horror catalogue. These films—each lurking just out of the limelight—await your audience. They’ve quietly crept into our collective conscience, proving once more that the most memorable frights are often those we least expect. Keep the lights dim and your taste eclectic, and who knows what hidden horrors next year might bring.
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