If you enjoyed Cuckoo, here are 7 more suspenseful horror mysteries to check out

As a seasoned horror aficionado who has survived countless chilling nights and blood-curdling screams, I must say that this lineup of horror mysteries is nothing short of exhilarating! If you’re searching for films that will keep you on the edge of your seat while also challenging your wits, look no further.

“Cuckoo” featuring Hunter Schafer is now playing in cinemas, and there’s buzz about Neon’s latest horror-mystery production. The story revolves around a teenage girl who, after being compelled to reside with her father at a resort nestled within the German Alps, encounters peculiar incidents and bizarre visions. As time passes, she uncovers that the seemingly picturesque resort hides secrets and her existence is in peril.

First up on our list is the critically acclaimed horror movie from 2022, “Smile”. This was a blockbuster hit that scared audiences to their wits.

Smile (2022)

Where to watch: Paramount+, MGM+, Amazon Prime Video, available to rent or purchase on digital platforms

“One of the most unsettling horror movies I’ve seen is Smile. The movie revolves around a character named Rose, a therapist who encounters deeply troubling occurrences and visions after observing a patient commit suicide. “

Ultimately, Rose uncovers the source of her troubles, a curse that’s been inherited from her. This curse was bequeathed to her by the patient she had observed taking their own life. Anyone burdened with this curse is destined for madness and eventually takes their own life. Now, it falls on Rose to solve the enigma surrounding the curse and lift it before she becomes the next victim.

It Follows (2014)

Where to watch: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, available to rent or purchase on digital platforms

Similar to a smile, It Follows revolves around a haunting predicament that must be resolved to preserve lives. After college student Jay Davies shares an intimate moment with her boyfriend for the first time, she unwittingly attracts a relentless entity that persistently pursues her. This spectral being will relentlessly chase her until it successfully captures and ends her life.

The affliction gets transmitted during intimate relations, and Jay finds herself in danger as her boyfriend, the earlier carrier of the curse, spreads it to her. With an enigmatic supernatural entity pursuing her relentlessly, Jay must swiftly discover a means to evade it if she hopes to live.

Hereditary (2018)

Where to watch: Hulu, available to rent or purchase on digital platforms

“The film ‘Hereditary’ is quite intense and unsettling, so it may not suit everyone’s taste. It tells the story of a family who experience peculiar and terrifying events following the death of their matriarch. As they delve deeper, they uncover that these eerie occurrences are linked to her and an ominous secret about their ancestry she had concealed.”

The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

Where to watch: Max, available to rent or purchase on digital platforms

In a simpler phrasing, “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” is a story about a skilled heart surgeon and caring dad whose world gets flipped around when the adolescent son of one of his deceased patients, treated under his care, infiltrates his life to demand retribution for his father’s untimely demise.

As a gamer, I can’t help but get drawn into the eerie and spine-chilling world of Sinister. Taking on the role of a tormented true-crime writer, I find myself in a precarious situation when I stumble upon an ominous collection of home movies hidden within my new abode. These chilling reels reveal gruesome footage of past families who once lived there, their lives tragically cut short – and now it’s my turn to face the same fate.

Midsommar (2019)

Where to watch: Max, available to rent or purchase on digital platforms

During the celebration of Midsummer, Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor portray Dani and Christian – a youthful American duo who embark on a journey to rural Sweden, invited by a secluded, pagan community nestled in the countryside, to participate in their nine-day festival.

At first, everything appears harmonious when they arrive at the commune, as the residents are warm and inviting. However, as the event unfolds, Dani and Christian begin to suspect that the commune is hiding something dark and dangerous. They are eventually compelled to participate in its ominous and violent rituals.

Barbarian (2022)

Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on digital platforms

Among the top-notch horror films from 2022, “Barbarian” certainly stands out as a must-watch. For those seeking an adrenaline rush and non-stop suspense, this movie is your perfect pick. It’ll have you guessing every step of the way with its surprising plot twists. A young woman uncovers a chilling past when she realizes that the Airbnb she booked carries a troubled history. As a sinister force hidden within the house starts pursuing her, she must summon all her strength to survive.

Will you be watching any of these horror mysteries?

2024-08-11 21:25