10 Best Direct To Video Horror Movies Of All Time
10 Best Direct To Video Horror Movies Of All Time
Not every movie gets a full-fledged theatrical release, but these horror films that went straight to video became some of the greatest of all time.
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Whether the reason is budgeting, widespread appeal, or time period, some movies don’t get the theatrical releases and box office success that larger franchises get. This goes for any genre of film, but horror movies especially miss out on these opportunities.
But just because a movie goes directly to video doesn’t mean that it isn’t a great film. In fact, some of these lesser-publicized horror flicks are some of the greatest of all time.
American Psycho 2 (2002)
The first edition of the American Psycho saga debuted in theaters in 2000 and starred Christian Bale as possible serial killer Patrick Bateman. An Oliver Stone sequel to the film sadly never got made, but this sequel, starring Mila Kunis, follows Rachael Newman. She saw Bateman murder her babysitter and stabbed him with an ice pick before going on to be a murderer of her own making.
Even though this movie went straight to video when its predecessor didn’t, it’s still very entertaining. It’s also nice to see a woman in a position of power, narrating and controlling everything in her path. Female serial killers are seldom featured in horror, so this movie is a good break away from that.
Tremors 2 (1996)
In most cases, sequels don’t get as much funding and publicity as the original film. This was the case for Tremors. But, Tremors 2 has a dedicated and critical fan base who think that the sequel deserved just as much, if not more, praise as the first movie.
In this movie, a Graboid epidemic has hit an oil refinery in Mexico. The cast have to outsmart and outfight them, even convincing some of them to swallow bomb-rigged devices. It also deals with the real-life applications of being a person involved with horror-movie stories, starting with Earl Bassett being cheated out of revenue based off of his experience with the Graboids, which is a hilarious and interesting angle for a movie to take.
Curse Of Chucky (2013)
Unlike the original movies of the Chucky franchise, Curse Of Chucky went straight to video instead of having a theatrical release. With the recent release of the Chucky television series and its casts’ varying degrees of intelligence, fans of the series are reminded of one of the most innovative installations.
This version of Chucky’s story was so creative because it created a compelling story with little to no staging. A horror movie’s ability to keep audiences engaged with small production costs is very impressive. Chucky’s story has widespread horror appeal, and fans of the series appreciation unique takes on his usual serial killer shenanigans.
The Call Of Cthulu (2005)
H.P. Lovecraft was another original horror writer, and his haunting tales have been adapted many times since the start of film and television. The Call Of Cthulu was direct-to-video, but it was very well-received, and even won several awards at film festivals.
The film sets itself apart from other horror movies by being entirely silent. Horror movies are not typically made in the silent film style, so this departure from the norm gives The Call Of Cthulu extra brownie points. The storytelling within the film is amazing, and they’re able to convey the haunting story of the Cult of Cthulu with no dialogue at all.
Reanimator (1985)
Somewhat of an unsuspected cult favorite horror movie, Reanimator is directed by direct-to-video regular Stuart Gordon. A scientist is obsessed with overcoming death and executes gory experiments in an attempt to bring the dead back to life.
Reanimator is a cheesy-but-amazing horror movie, with gallons of fake blood and organs. In the vein of Killer Klowns From Outer Space and other fake gore horrors. But, this is what fans love it for. For lovers of camp-style super gore, this is an ultimate classic.
Night Of The Demons (1988)
A group of horny and naive teenagers wants to spend the night celebrating Halloween in a funeral home in this video-release movie. With all of the sex appeal and horror theatrics of an ’80s flick, Night Of The Demons is a really creative story told in the traditional horror sense.
The film had a great reception among horror aficionados, cultivating an appreciation from classic horror fans. Combined with sex appeal, Night Of The Demons makes for a fun and frisky watching experience.
The Gate (1987)
In this film, the honestly unexpected happens. Two boys at home accidentally open a portal that allows small demon creatures to be released into the world. As with many of the direct-to-videos films, this is a unique story that wasn’t given enough credit upon release.
As IMDb reviewer claudio_carvalho says, “This cult movie is very underrated. I love this little gem.” The technical side of production has also gotten notice, with another IMDb reviewer, SnoopyStyle, saying, “The effects are fun with a good effective mix of forced perspective and stop-motion.”
Splinter (2008)
A splinter seems like an innocuous and, at most, annoying inconvenience in life. However, the concept of a splinter-like parasite that infects its victims and turns them into monsters is what makes this direct-to-video horror film one of a kind.
This movie does a lot with very few locations and even fewer funds. A strong point is the character work that the actors do. Each person brought life to their role, and a fan favorite was that of the antagonist, Dennis Farell, played by Shea Wingham.
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007)
Characters getting lost in the woods may be a played-out cliche in movies, but some films take that cliche and turn it into a great watching experience. Wrong Turn 2 continues the story of cannibalistic woodsmen attacking travelers from the first film.
It’s not often that a sequel is better than the original in a movie franchise, but this may be a rare case of that occurrence. In fact, some Redditors, like 500DaysofNight, say, “I wasn’t a huge fan of the first, but this one was good.”
Grave Encounters (2011)
Grave Encounters is a great example of a found-footage horror movie that is done in a way that is compelling and genuinely scary. The found-footage subgenre of horror has been done many times since the large success of The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, but Grave Encounters is in a league of its own.
The film is paced very well, and Reddit users like HoratioMG say, “Easily one of the best found footage films. I really like that they include some subtle scares you won’t even notice the first time watching.” As the paranormal investigation team stays the night in an abandoned psychiatric hospital, viewers will be on the edge of their seats waiting for the next scare.
Link Source : https://screenrant.com/best-direct-to-dvd-horror-movies-all-time/
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