Psychological Horror is a subgenre that disturbs by tapping into mental and emotional vulnerabilities, exposing repression, paranoia, and self-doubt rather than relying on gore or monsters. It uses atmosphere, suspense, and unreliable perspectives to unsettle, think Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960) with Norman Bates’ fractured psyche, Jennifer Kent’s grief-fueled The Babadook (2014), and modern indies like Hereditary (2018) or The Invitation (2015), which probe familial trauma and creeping paranoia. These films haunt long, proving that true terror often comes from within.
Hellbender is the newest horror movie from John Adams, Zelda Adams & Toby Poser. Izzy longs to have a friend, but her illness won’t let her.
Son (2021) review with ending explained: Strange illnesses, cult horror, and secrets unravel in this gripping movie by Ivan Kavanagh. Dive into our spoiler-filled analysis.
Caveat is Damian Mc Carthy’s directorial feature film debut. The movie premieres on Shudder on June 3rd & features a scary drumming bunny.
Hans is 44 & still lives with his mother in Bloodshot Heart. A horror movie with Giallo influences directed & written by Parish Malfitano.
The Banishing is streaming on Shudder. A haunted house horror & thriller movie from Triangle director Chris Smith.
The Toll is a new psychological horror movie about two strangers who break down in the middle of nowhere and have to fight for their lives.
