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Plot Summary:
A young girl is killed at the beach in Malibu. Professor Otto Lindsay suspects that it is some form of mutated fish. However, his son Richard, who was a good friend of the girl, thinks that it is a madman who has a grudge against Richard and his friends. Soon the list of victims grows to include one of Rich's surfing buddies, Rich's bitchy stepmother Vicky and his friend Mark who was crippled in an auto accident.
IMDB Rating: 3.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, retro, grindhouse, independent film, scary, semi serious, gay cinema, vintage, campy
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The Horror of Party Beach (1964)
Plot Summary:
Radioactive waste dumped off the coastline creates mutant monsters. The beasts attack slumber parties, beaches, tourists, and terrorize a waterfront community as a scientist, his daughter, her boyfriend and the local police try to find a way to stop them.
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Horror, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: semi serious, scary, humorous, grindhouse, absurd, suspense, mythical, cult classic, classic horror, horror musical
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Gargoyles (1972)
Plot Summary:
After receiving word about a mysterious carcass/skeleton unearthed in the Arizona desert, a father and his daughter decide to remove it from the burial grounds for further study. Once they do so, they, as well as the town, are besieged by a colony of gargoyles living in some nearby caverns.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: scary, slasher, black and white, horror comedy, mythical, spooky, serious, suspenseful, psychotronic, weird
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Kiss of the Tarantula (1975)
Plot Summary:
A disturbed teenage girl unleashes her pet tarantula against her "enemies.".
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 839
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: horror comedy, independent film, scary, serious, suspenseful, psychotronic
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She Freak (1967)
Plot Summary:
Claire Brennen stars as a waitress who leaves the greasy-diner business for the excitement of the carnival. She quickly discovers that she despises freaks and human oddities.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: grindhouse, independent film, scary, offbeat, slasher, semi serious, psychotronic, weird, campy, cult film
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Ouija Shark (2020)
Plot Summary:
A group of teenage girls summon an ancient man-eating shark after messing with a spirit board that washes up on the beach. An occult specialist must enter the shark's realm to rid this world of the deadly spirit ghost once and for all.
IMDB Rating: 1.9
IMDB Votes: 849
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 71 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, scary, suspense, disturbing, retro, mockbuster
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Creature of Destruction (1968)
Plot Summary:
A resort hypnotist and his assistant predict murders, which she then commits as a fanged monster.
IMDB Rating: 3.2
IMDB Votes: 382
Genere: Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, independent film
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Isis Rising: Curse of the Lady Mummy (2013)
Plot Summary:
In ancient Egypt, Isis and Osiris ruled the land. All were happy for the couple except one, Set, a jealous man who killed Osiris in order to take over his kingdom. Isis snuck into Osiris' tomb and tried to raise him from the dead using her black magic. Set caught Isis in the act and had Osiris cut to pieces, with each piece buried in a different part of the land, so Isis could never again raise her husband. Isis vowed to avenge Osiris' death and return with him to rule over all the worlds. Now, six college students take their last course in archeology in anticipation for graduation. Their last assignment is to uncover and document the museum's new acquisitions with their teacher, Prof. Shields and world-renowned Egyptologist Dr. Nasir. During the night they haphazardly awaken the ancient spirit of Isis' lost soul and her wrath is unleashed on the group.
IMDB Rating: 1.8
IMDB Votes: 425
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: scary, humorous, semi serious, psychotronic
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Shriek (1998)
Plot Summary:
Clark (Tanya Dempsey), a young Mathematics major at University, thinks she's found the best deal for student housing: a group of squatters who live in an abandoned hospital secretly. The quirky residents let her into their community provided she follow the rules, including not telling anyone about her living arrangements. All seems wonderful, until she discovers that the reason that the hospital was abandoned was a series of murders in the 1940s by a strange "shrieking killer" who was never captured - and the discovery that someone who's living in the hospital is using occult means to bring back the demonic "Shrieker".
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 697
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: scary, slasher, queer horror, independent film, serious, suspenseful, gay cinema, cult film
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Deathmaster (1972)
Plot Summary:
Quarry is a mysterious stranger with cult like following of hippies. Rather than showing them peace and love, he has more sinister plans for them as he is a vampire.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 407
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: independent film, grindhouse, scary, serious, suspenseful, psychotronic, cult film
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Bite Me! (2004)
Plot Summary:
When a new strain of marijuana is delivered to a remote strip club, an army of insect creatures hungry for human blood starts feeding on the staff and patrons. Soon the bugs cause provocative havoc as their bite elicits a particularly potent narcotic reaction in those bitten.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 451
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: scary, suspenseful, semi serious, humorous, offbeat, campy
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Lycanimator (2018)
Plot Summary:
A group of friends go to an abandoned house for a weekend getaway only to stumble across a mad scientist with some monster-making goo. When some of that goo turns one of the group into a hungry, lustful beast - well let's just say it spells trouble.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 65
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, scary, tense, bleak, suspense, disturbing
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Abominable (2020)
Plot Summary:
A research team embarks on a journey to obtain a plant that can advance medical research by centuries. While stumbling upon clues of the previous expedition, they discover that a Yeti creature lurks within the Himalayan mountains and will do anything to protect its terrain.
IMDB Rating: 2.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: suspense, scary, tense, suspenseful, disturbing, psychotronic
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Severed (2002)
Plot Summary:
A ritualistic serial killer is beheading victims all over a city, and those surrounding the case are pulled into his world as they try and stop him.
IMDB Rating: 1.8
IMDB Votes: 245
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: slasher, serious, suspenseful, scary, rough, unusual plot structure, psychotronic, suspense, independent film
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Fear Runs Silent (2000)
Plot Summary:
When high school science teacher, Mr.Hill, convinces his student, Kerry Johnson, and a group of her friends to go on an overnight field trip, they find themselves face to face with the darkest side of terror. Not even their worst nightmares will compare to what they encounter in the depths of the forest. Neither Mr.Hill nor sheriff could ever hope to save them from what lurks in the unknown.
IMDB Rating: 3.0
IMDB Votes: 438
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: slasher, suspenseful, scary, serious, suspense, independent film, splatter
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Lurking Evil (2017)
Plot Summary:
An evil entity is set free just as a group of scavenger hunters is about to enter the area.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 27
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, scary, bleak, suspense, suspenseful, independent film
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Apex Predators (2021)
Plot Summary:
The bodies of beach goers begin washing ashore during the grand opening of a new resort. The town Mayor (Mel Novak) attempts to cover it up with dire results.
IMDB Rating: 1.4
IMDB Votes: 445
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: scary, tense, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing, contemplative
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Filth to Ashes, Flesh to Dust (2011)
Plot Summary:
Purge: To put to death, eliminate what is undesirable. The serial killer known as Purge lived and died by this code. But is he dead? Driving home from a road trip, ERIC and SHELLY take a back road to avoid a traffic jam. They encounter the serial killer Purge. Eric survives but Shelly is murdered. A year later, a group of adventure-seeking high school grads venture to purge's lair. Among them is Eric's brother JUAN. Eric sets out to save his brother, and get revenge on Purge. For the six teens, their imperfections will be the deciding factor if Purge shows them mercy. But if everyone is imperfect, will any of them survive? Written by Armont Casalle.
IMDB Rating: 2.5
IMDB Votes: 337
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, tense, captivating, slasher, psychological, suspense, scary, serious, realistic
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Savage Christmas (2013)
Plot Summary:
When Mitch decides to take his virgin girl friend Sarah away for Christmas, her friends tag along. What was suppose to be a weekend of fun, turned into a Christmas they will never forget. A group of filmmakers bring back a demon from the beyond, who is in search for virgin flesh to transfer its soul into. Sarah is in for the night of her life, as she is the target of the demons desires.
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Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: christmas horror, slasher, psychotronic, scary, bleak, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing
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Hell Hole (2013)
Plot Summary:
When two of the world's biggest slackers accidentally open the door to hell, they have to figure out a way to close it before hell's monsters destroy the earth, and their babes.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 36
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: scary, bleak, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing, psychotronic
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Mothman (2010)
Plot Summary:
A group of friends band together to hide the truth about a mutual friend's tragic death. They soon discover that an evil entity is in pursuit of them.
IMDB Rating: 3.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, serious, tense, psychological, captivating, suspense, scary, rough
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The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961)
Plot Summary:
A Russian scientist is arriving to the states caring secret information’s. Disembarking from his plane, he and his American contacts are attacked by a pair of KGB assassins (Anthony Cardoza and John Morrison). Later, it is revealed that he has wandered in range of an American nuclear test. The radiation transforms Javorsky into a mindless killing beast (the Beast).
IMDB Rating: 1.9
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 54 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, exciting, scary, rough, psychotronic, cult classic, grindhouse, suspense, classic horror, independent film
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Octaman (1971)
Plot Summary:
A scientific team in Mexico discover a pool of unusual baby "octopus-like" specimens. Gathering a few for analysis back at the lab, it is soon discovered that the critters belong to a gangly six-foot half man/half octopus-like creature, that's pretty angry and wants her 'babies' returned….
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Sci-Fi, Horror
Country: Mexico, USA
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: natural horror, retro, grindhouse, scary, offbeat, bleak, suspenseful, semi serious, psychotronic, independent film
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A Taste of Blood (1967)
Plot Summary:
A businessman turns into a vampire after drinking brandy laced with vampire blood and sets out on an odyssey of killing the descendent's of Dracula's executioners.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 697
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min
Plot tags: suspense, grindhouse, independent film, scary, serious, suspenseful, psychotronic
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Chupacabra Terror (2005)
Plot Summary:
Cryptozoologist Doctor Peña traps the legendary Chupacabra on a remote Caribbean Island to make his name in the scientific community. When he smuggles it aboard the cruise ship Regent Queen, commanded by Captain Randolph, the monster breaks out of the cargo hold and makes a smorgasbord out of the passengers and crew.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: scary, rough, suspenseful, dark, mockbuster, exciting, serious, fast, psychotronic
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The Mummy Resurrected (2014)
Plot Summary:
A team of archaeologists discover an ancient mummy, unleashing a deadly curse from its eternal tomb.
IMDB Rating: 1.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: scary, serious, suspenseful, independent film, psychotronic
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Grim (1996)
Plot Summary:
A team of spelunkers, when investigating a system of caves beneath a small town, come across a hideous creature that can move through walls.
IMDB Rating: 2.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Horror
Country: UK
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: rough, serious, suspenseful, scary, independent film, psychotronic
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The Beast Within (1982)
Plot Summary:
In the beginning of the movie you see a woman getting raped by a man-creature of some sort. The movie takes place years later when the child that was a result of that rape is on the rampage looking for a girl to rape to start the process all over again.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, suspenseful, rough, serious, scary, retro, cult classic, classic horror, terrifying, grindhouse
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Primitive (2011)
Plot Summary:
After being forced to visit a hypnotist, Martin receives news of his estranged mother's passing. He returns home for the funeral, and before long, people start dropping dead. The victims - brutally torn apart by what appears to be a predatory monster - convince the local police that Martin is somehow responsible, and soon he comes to believe it too, as all the victims are connected to the evil within him.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 178
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, serious, tense, captivating, suspense, scary
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It Waits (2005)
Plot Summary:
A lone female park ranger tries to track down a vicious creature killing various people and terrorizing her at a remote national park.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: suspense, rough, serious, suspenseful, slasher, scary, splatter, psychotronic, corny
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Venom (2005)
Plot Summary:
Venom is a fright-filled voodoo thriller loaded with a sizzling cast of the screen's hottest young stars. Set deep in the eerie swamps of southern Louisiana - Agnes Bruckner (Murder By Numbers), Jonathan Jackson (Tuck Everlasting) and Meagan Good (Roll Bounce) are among a group of teenagers trying to uncover the truth behind a friend's mysterious death. What they find is an evil force more deadly than anyone could have imagined ... now they are running for their lives!.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: scary, slasher, suspense, rough, exciting, bloody, grindhouse, teen horror, anime, southern gothic