8 Great International Horror Movies

Arshi Khanam

Rec (Spain)

This is a found-footage horror movie that centres on a reporter and her cameraman, who are quarantined after a virus starts harrowing them while investigating a case.   

Under the Shadow (Tehran)  

A Persian-language psychological horror film, it is a chilling take on war atrocities and confinements. It follows a mother-and-daughter duo battling evil entities.   

Angst (Austria)  

Also known as Fear', this gripping horror film is packed with violence and is inspired by serial killer Werner Kniesek. It received accolades for execution and performances.  

A Tale of Two Sisters (S. Korea)  

This is a riveting psychological horror movie based on the Joseon dynasty-era folktale. It is the story of a mental patient who is reunited with her sister and family only to encounter an unexplained phenomenon.   

Eyes Without a Face (France)  

This is a gory and disturbing horror movie that revolves around a plastic surgeon as he makes amends to give his daughter a new face after being involved in an accident. It leads to extreme measures.   

Siccîn(Turkey)

This supernatural horror franchise has distinctive themes of evil superpowers, jealousy, rage and hate. It depicts a twisted love triangle with a dark turn of black magic.  

Huesera: The Bone Woman (Mexico)  

The spin-chilling horror film revolves around the complexities of motherhood with a twisted sinister curse. It will keep you intrigued with its disturbing visuals 

Sleep (South Korea)

Jason Yu’s directorial debut garners praise from Bong Joon-ho for its unique blend of horror and comedy. It revolves around a married couple and their paranoia while sleepwalking.