3 Modern Cosmic Horror Movies (for existential dread)

Top 3 Modern Cosmic Horror (for existential dread) List: Summaries & Recommendations
Looking for Modern Cosmic Horror? Want to feel Existential Dread?
-This list includes horror movies that make use of cosmic/Lovecraftian/eldritch horror (released since the year 2020)
-Sub-genres represented on the list include: cosmic horror, body horror, psychological horror, and a hint of found footage
The List:
-History of the Occult (2020)
-Masking Threshold (2021)
-The Beach House (2020)
Descriptions of How Each Film Fits the Cosmic Horror Criteria (SPOILERS):
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*History of the Occult
Cosmic Horror: contains common cosmic horror elements including cults & secret societies as well as a powerful and otherworldly entity (in this case we learn of its existence but only see a single tentacle), as well as the theme that what we consider reality is only a thin skin over a more terrible reality
*Masking Threshold
Cosmic Horror: if you believe the narrator’s illness is real, then this film fits the common cosmic horror trope of there being a reality just beyond our perception… the knowledge of which is enough to drive us mad; i.e. forbidden knowledge of the universe has the power to drive us insane
*The Beach House
Cosmic Horror: contains a cosmic horror setup best known from The Color Out of Space - the sudden appearance of an unknown (either alien or primordial) material appearing in our world and beginning to altar the humans that come into contact with it

[@coolbeans300]

I appreciate seeing a list that doesn't include the same 5 recommendations as every other list out there, well done.

[@michaelsnydermusic]

Agreed! I even suggested to Watch Mojo they do a top 10 most used watch mojo clips 😅

[@WestOfEarth]

i clicked on the vid expecting the same. I was pleasantly surprised.

[@Pack_Watch]

I just clicked for her 😈

[@thine-be-the-ghoul]

Yeah, that's pretty good. I can't say that I've watched any of these movies, but I'm starting with the Beach House today.

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

You probably spend your entire life online, watching similar videos.

[@OneColdMonkey]

If you haven't seen it yet, Glorious from 2022 is a great cosmic horror movie. (And its got J.K. Simmons!) "After a breakup, Wes ends up at a remote rest stop. He finds himself locked inside the bathroom with a mysterious figure speaking from an adjacent stall. Soon Wes realizes he is involved in a situation more terrible than he could imagine." It's on Tubi, too!

[@jneilson7568]

Ohh, seconded. Great tongue-in-cheek but very decent horror. For more bathroom horror, I'd also recommend "Stalled" (2013) and for a good take on ghost-hunting streamers try Deadstream (2022). When the comedy complements the bizarre situation without taking it any less seriously you're in for a good time.

[@martyn_g]

That was a cracking film🤘🏾

[@xeveserpere5509]

I gotta say as someone who loves horror movies and is a huge cosmic horror fan. I'm genuinely impressed you managed to recommend 3 I have never even heard of! Can't wait to check them all out!

[@emptydumpty6061]

Aniara. One of if not the best cosmic horror movie I've seen. Nothing graphic, nothing gory, no aliens, but a great existential sci fi movie

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

this one is new to me and I'm genuinely excited by how cerebral it seems even at a quick glance

[@emptydumpty6061]

@@ShadowOnTheStairs I'm excited about your list too, seems like a fun ride. I have one more recommendation for you : Midnight Sun. It's a Twilight Zone episode (the original one, not the remake). Incredibly simple but still horrifying imo.

[@KyraAlexandria]

After watching Aniara, I laid on my bed & stared at the ceiling for an hour to process LOL. It's an emotional tornado 😭

[@generalsade2908]

Aniara is amazing. And very haunting. It was a really strong experience.

[@geraldmartin7703]

Also a 1960s opera.

[@kirillschuhart]

Just finished History of The Occult (2020) it was such a delightful movie, definitely a new favorite, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for the recommendations, I've been itching for some cosmic horror media lately. Looking forward to your videos.

[@hamzah2556]

Lots of people have voiced praise for how under the radar these recs are, but i think something thats gone unsung is the fact that you provided recs that are fairly easily accessible through Tubi. Incredible work, love the way you talked aboit them, instant sub.

[@grammardragon8425]

Thank you so much for recommending History Of The Occult. It's a little gem of a cosmic horror film that I very much enjoyed, and I wouldn't have ever even heard of it if it wasn't for your channel.

[@adamantiuscloudcat1799]

"The last winter" is great. A wink to "the thing" but more subtle.

[@familyguygaming_]

I stumbled upon Beach House without knowing what it would be about at all and it was so good! Great recommendations!

[@alherd88]

The Empty Man - the best cosmic horror movie of recent years

[@ChanceX74]

A big part of the existential dread for me on this one was that it was filmed in my hometown.

[@stuartbagley2586]

It goes places.

[@joesmith8288]

This one grabbed me by surprise too although it could have been a little shorter.

[@LiatriisVorst]

Terrible movie

[@Lildeterioratingmemory]

Empty man is good but it’s also the one that everybody recommends. Great opening scene

[@SquidReviews386]

Like a couple others have commented, super cool that I'm constantly looking at cosmic horror/lovecraftian lists and this is the first time I've never heard of any on the list :) starting with beach house right now! Which also happens to be the name of my favorite band

[@jameshitt3263]

Never even heard a rumor of these films. Nice! Films like these need curators like you. Keep up the great work.

[@eliasscorsone3220]

Existential dread? I was genuinely disturbed by Midsommar, trying to unpack the intent of the filmmakers, the characters, the cult, for DAYS afterwards; the cult in particular is not a safe place, yet choosing it over the isolation of the bickering outsiders was such a bizarre-yet-understandable choice thanks to the storytelling of the film. Real world cults like Waco's group from the 90s, or the Heaven's Gate mass suicide, or even world religions which have many smaller "movements" in them ranging from the genuinely positive communities to the toxic extremist abusive ones - these made the film all too real for me. Great video, thanks for sharing it!

[@kohtan13kumi]

Thanks for bringing up Masking Threshold! I was blown away by the feeling of dread, powerlessness, and the madness such feelings conjure. The Edgar Allen Poe reference is really spot on, too! Also yes on the cringe and gross factors in The Beach House. I sat down to watch it while eating seafood...hands covered in crab guts...

[@pluvs2smooch]

Glad to see someone covering some true gems that don’t get the attention they deserve. Loving this channel 🙌

[@cthulhurising]

Cold Skin, Spring, yellow brick road, and the emptyman are some movies that gives me the feeling that things are way weirder than humanity wants to believe.

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

adding Cold Skin to my watchlist - thanks! I loved the movie Harbinger which was made by the same director as Yellow Brick Road, so that one is also going on the list. all good recs!

[@levischorpioen]

Spring is genuinely one of my all-time favorite films. It’s utterly unique.

[@cthulhurising]

@@ShadowOnTheStairs have you seen the hallow? It’s not cosmic horror per se but it deals with the fae and is practical effects gold.

[@Quaremfilms]

Cold Skin is based in a novel of the same name. Higly recommended, better than the movie.

[@cthulhurising]

@@Quaremfilms thanks for the heads up, I’ve slowly been building my library of fantasy and sci-fi books

[@joesmith8288]

In the Mouth of Madness, Jacob's Ladder and The Thing

[@corkscrewfoley]

"Do you read Sutter Kane?"

[@joesmith8288]

@@corkscrewfoley 🤣 "Well I think your book SUCKS"

[@Urizen777]

In the Mouth of Madness is probably the most Lovecraft-like non-Lovecraft movie. Plenty of references and many stories were a clear inspiration. Matter of fact, it is much better than any of Stuart Gordon's Lovecraft adaptations.

[@joesmith8288]

@@Urizen777 I agree although I absolutely love Stuart Gordon's classics for their dark humor element and b-movie cheesiness. With a bigger budget and better cast, I am sure Castle Freak and Dagon would have been absolute bangers.

[@Urizen777]

@@joesmith8288 Yeah, they have their charm. And I actually quite like "Dagon" (albeit it is more of a "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" adaptation).

[@clyde968]

The Void and Color out of Space are my favorite cosmic horror movies still.

[@Urizen777]

Color Out Of Space is one of my favorite HP Lovecraft's stories. The movie from 2019 is very underwhelming though. Matter of fact, I prefer the German mostly black and white version from 2010.

[@zedas1]

@@Urizen777 I wouldn't say it's perfect at all, but I liked the 2019 one a lot. It actually kinda hit all the story beats (and I'll admit I'm a bit of a sucker for Nicholas Cage carrying on). The setting I'd obviously like to see in the proper time. In that regard I'd agree the German film is closer to the source. I'd love to see what the German film could've done with a larger budget.

[@DarkBath]

the Void is one of the best cosmic horrors i've seen

[@jjbudinski8486]

I was bout to type this exact comment, amazing movies

[@lainwakura]

@@Urizen777 hard disagree

[@dragonfly.effect]

Instantly subscribed. There's a film I've been mentioning to horror enthusiasts for a few years now that none seem to know about. It doesn't quite fit your present category in that it's pre-2000, and is more in the existential horror sub-genre than the truly cosmic, but those two can blur into one another sometimes. It's a German "art" film called 💀💜Nekromantik 2. As you no-doubt infer, it's technically a sequel - and in fact it begins where its predecessor ended - but you don't need to know about the first one (which I wouldn't bother with), as #2 is otherwise self-contained. No spoilers. All I will say is that my first feeling after seeing it was stunned anger at the filmmakers for drawing me in so easily only to wreak multifaceted violence deep in my psyche. Lurking below that surface was the most profound sense I'd ever had of the fragile membrane between life and death: not in some abstract intellectual or even poetic sense, but in the immediate visceral experience as I raised my meat-encaged self out of the seat to trudge, dazed and reflective, up the aisle and out of the theater into the cool night air, freighted equally with promise, menace, and cosmic indifference.

[@PopDensitySeries]

Thanks for recommending History of the Occult! I'm now hungry for a rewatch and video essays about it. (There aren't enough!) But I'm def following your channel now

[@brainsplease1]

I totally agree about the beach house. Deserves a lot more love.

[@SuperFarbo]

I watched Masking threshold because of you and I need to thank you. Right now it's one of my favorite films of all time. I felt really scared and affected by the protagonist situation and I loved the visuals, the psychological aspect and the implicit cosmic dread. Excelente experiencia.

[@Devilsfan_1]

Big fan of Kristen Stewart’s two recent scary movies, Underwater and Personal Shopper. Underwater, action packed with some cosmic horror thrown-in

[@TheDeconstructivist]

I actually really liked Underwater. Some really clever and creepy stuff in there. And that ending was epic!

[@13strong]

Underwater was well-made in many ways, but was such an aggressive ripoff of Alien (1979). There's homage, and there's simply lifting a tonne of elements from a better film, and this was the latter.

[@Corvus7159]

I wasn't expecting much from Underwater, but hoo boy that is a hell of a movie if you have thalassophobia, which I do. I just wish TJ Miller wasn't in it, he plays the same annoying comic relief guy in everything he's in.

[@TheDeconstructivist]

@@Corvus7159 True. I won't spoil anything for those who haven't seen it, but Miller's role isn't overwhelming, imo. He's a little annoying, but doesn't get in the way of the overall film.

[@Zeitgeist6]

I loved The Endless from 2017. The Void is also great. As is Color Out Of Space. Out of your recommendations I saw The Beach House. I liked it a lot.

[@banne8834]

I loved Color Out of Space. My partner thought it was crazy, he wasn't a fan. It's definitely a very specific taste.

[@te9591]

Color out of Space looks wild.

[@shirubionicle]

Fuck yeah, Color Out Of Space

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

agreed on Color Out of Space and want to watch The Endless - glad you're a fellow The Beach House fan :)

[@btretiak]

@@ShadowOnTheStairs The Endless is great, as is Resolution. Frankly Moorhead and Benson haven't missed yet.

[@jewels6944]

"Streaming on x y z" Girl I'm pirating

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

I won't tell lol

[@jasourwnjl]

Tubi is free with ads, has a pretty damn good catalog too.

[@Calladim]

Site recommendation? The one I used finally shut down about a year ago.

[@jewels6944]

@@Calladim fmovies or goku(.)sx

[@L3monsta]

​@@Calladimgive reddit's r/piracy a Google. Someone makes a post every month or so and people give good lists. Plus they have a megathread for that sort of thing updated all the time.

[@illadvisedrecords]

This channel is super underrated, I think you'll be blowing up soon. These are great recommendations and I've been going back to watch all your old videos after finding this. I'll add a few to this list: "The Endless", "The Void" and "The Lighthouse", though these are all very well-known at this point.

[@VideoClubRandom]

I'm from Argentina and I didn't even know about that first movie, thanks for the recommendation I'm going to check it out. I just subscribed! I'm sure you've already seen them, but I recommend Demián Rugna's When Evil Lurks and Terrified...

[@Onering80]

I know many will not think that this suggestion qualifies as "Cosmic Horror," but it is one of the best examples I have seen of both fear of the unknown and entities beyond human comprehension. And that would be the 2022 movie Skinamarink. Many may not like the unorthodox approach at story-telling, but it is hands down the best example of fear of the unknown I have ever seen. The movie will take advantage of the audiences own fear of the unknown to create an experience unlike any other. With the fear of the unknown and an entity we are incapable of fully understanding or comprehending it forces the audience to use their imagination to fill in the blanks. If you have not seen it, I highly recommend it to anyone who likes this type of horror.

[@applecrow8]

Considering your focus on existential dread, I'm curious if you might like a documentary about a real-life event that came off to me sort of like a real-life 'cosmic' horror. The documentary is called 'Deep Water' and its about the first solo circumnavigation race. Some of the participants don't react well to being alone on the ocean for that long and their ordeals are probably the closest analogue to the cosmic madness of a massive uncaring universe. The documentary doesn't focus on that as it covers the whole race and its worth watching on its own, but I figured I'd mention it based on how you described these. Also I've just found your channel but have you seen Blood Machines?

[@jasonco2]

My friend and I love finding good Lovecraftian horror movies to watch, but the list of good ones seems so small sometimes when trying to research what's out there. HUGE props to you for providing not just one or two, but THREE movies I'd never heard of. You're clearly deeper into the weeds than I am and I'm thankful you've chosen to share what you've found online. Much appreciated, and subbed!

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

so glad you found some new recs from my video :) don't know if I'm any deeper in the weeds than anyone else truly lol - I'm just a horror fan who enjoys searching out films and wants to share what I find. thanks for the sub!

[@toweypat]

I liked "The Void" but that was made before 2020.

[@bennyblanco14]

The Void is my all time favorite next to Hellraiser 2

[@te9591]

The void was pre 2020? I need to see it.

[@Franiac32]

@@bennyblanco14 Hellraiser 2 over the original? I'm not sure I've heard that before! That's cool

[@MinkStolle]

I just came from another channel that recommended the usual 10 best. Some were new to me but most were already on my list. Thanks for recommending 3 films totally new to me.

[@trentonaustin3318]

Love the straight forward reviews without spoilers. You've got a new subscriber! I'm curious what you thought of Lovely, Dark, & Deep as it has proven to be divisive.

[@Etticos.]

I’m so glad the algorithm of the great old ones gifted me with your channel.

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

The Void, Resolution(2012) and The Endless. Oh made after 2020, missed that one...

[@bperez3087]

I just subscribed for your presentation of original horror that I haven’t heard anywhere else. Thank you. I’m so glad there was not annihilation and event horizon like on every other list.

[@nubius]

I've only seen Beach House, but thanks for the other two. Cosmic horror films are difficult to find sometimes. I've found a kinda odd sub-genre that I really enjoy that isn't officially observed. I call it "horror-romance" and point at films like Spring, Possession, as example. I guess certain versions of Dracula also qualify as horror-romance but it's not really a commonly searched term. Some cosmic horror also goes into that direction so I'm always on the look out. Nice list btw ^_^

[@dbp192000]

The Void is fantastic! Highly recommended

[@Madbandit77]

Second that. It's a love letter to John Carpenter, Clive Barker and H.P. Lovecraft

[@shadewalker]

Add me to the Void fans. A movie that knows what it's target audience is looking towards.

[@joh6629]

Hell yea

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

this one seems to be a fan favorite - thanks for the recommendation! it's now at the top of my personal must-watch list

[@DeffNinja]

Yeah, the void is fantastic. The practical effects are top notch

[@auteurreport4941]

I’m really liking this channel so far. Really insightful commentary and unique recommendations. Much appreciated! Just curious if you (or any commenters here even) have seen The Outwaters (2023)? I saw a screening of it last year and thought it had heavy Cosmic Horror vibes. I don’t want to say too much as not to spoil anything but it’s very well made with extraordinary visuals and sound design, it’s just a really quite a unique experience. I must also add that it’s a bit of a divisive film in that I think people could really hate it or really love it after they’ve see it, as I myself don’t really love it entirely (there are some things that happen in it that makes me think that having seen it once is more than enough, u know?) so I can’t recommend people see it like it’s a fun time, (it’s not) but I think it’s a very well executed film that really made me feel existential dread. I’m really curious if anyone here has seen it and what they thought.

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

The Outwaters did seem to garner either a love or hate reaction from most viewers (with many leaning towards hate), but personally I was so glad I watched it. Like you said, it was a unique experience! Whether a film becomes a favorite or not, it always feels worthwhile to see something different.

[@edwinl.5262]

History of the Occult was my favorite watch this year, so far. Masking Threshold is new to me, will watch it later tonight. I adored Beach House when I saw it a couple years ago. Excellent list!

[@richardwarner8648]

THE EMPTY MAN.

[@peterhospodar7876]

Wow, a new channel with relevant recommendations.. I will risk a subsription. :) (Mentioning Colour out of space really nailed the decision).

[@CYI3ERPUNK]

just watched Beyond the Black Rainbow recently and i can say that it was an experience that i will likely never forget great list , will be checking out all 3

[@MisterSifuentes]

Finally films that I have never heard of. Highly recommend YellowBrickRoad. Perfect blend of folk and cosmic horror.

[@kirablackstar6130]

YellowBrickRoad scared the crap out of me 😅

[@levantine1978]

History of the Occult is a cool little gem. I found it an absolutely fascinating film. These are all really great recommendations and I look forward to checking out Masking Threshold! It predates your line for modern cosmic horror, but Coherence from the mid-twenty-teens is a great little watch. Great concept, though the horror for me was mostly of the human variety.

[@CarlKeeling1881]

I absolutely love Stuart Gordon and John Carpenter's Lovecraftian movies

[@Frank_G_Finster]

Just watched The Beach House because of this recommendation video and i was positively surprised. Looking forward to watch the other two as well. Thank you very much :)

[@thebeanz7838]

Thanks for this video! I was looking for new movies to watch, and thank you to your community for more suggestions in the comments. Would love to see your opinions on Arkham Horror the Card Game one day!

[@darkdust]

Oh babby, YT did good suggesting a new horrortube channel! Can't wait to check these films out.

[@CrimsonTemplar2]

I’m really glad the algorithm fed this video to me. Subscribed!

[@federicosanchez9107]

Honeymoon (2014) A great one I have to watch every now and then

[@martyn_g]

Excellent suggestion🤘🏾

[@cheapcinemachannel4548]

Picnic at Hanging Rock, the '78 Invasion of the Body Snatchers and The Mist in black and white. History of the Occult looks interesting. Haven't seen The Beach House either but "what's more terrifying the ocean or space?" I vote ocean.

[@jawnsushi]

Regarding Picnic at Hanging Rock, are you referring to the 1975 movie or the newer series? I haven't seen either yet.

[@cheapcinemachannel4548]

@@jawnsushi 1975 film. Haven't seen the series.

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

Just watched Picnic at Hanging Rock 1978 - and wow! What a gem. Beautiful, subtle and eerie. Thanks for the rec!

[@OutpostMJ]

First-time viewer. I really enjoyed this video (and made note of the films you cited -- checking them out soon). I subscribed (I don't usually do that based on first watch). You remind me of Dr. Emily Zarka, the host of PBS Monstrum /Storied channel (if you don't know her -- believe me: that's a compliment), but of course you have your own vibe. Thanks.

[@JoaoFerreira-fx3xp]

Like many people are saying, really nice seeing a list of new and not as well known movies. Already had The Beach House in my watchlist, but added the other 2. And subscribed to your channel!

[@xczechr]

Suitable Flesh is also great for some Lovecraftian goodness.

[@shawnb3245]

One could argue Annihilation has elements of cosmic horror

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

You must have a short attention span. She said these are 2020's movies.

[@721rena]

Annihilation is definitely cosmic horror. There's no need for an argument there

[@briansmith8898]

Great movie and book. Leaning more into the "Cosmic" and away from the "Horror", but yeah. There's some scares in there, to be sure, but it's much more psychological and introspective than dread inducing. If I was forced to pick a single genre for Annihilation, I'd choose Sci-fi over horror (although it is really both)

[@jamessummers5936]

@@jarlwhiterun7478 No need to be an ass about it.

[@OliTaylor]

@@jarlwhiterun7478wind your neck in.

[@seinfeld_666]

Great list! just binged all of those movies because of this list and I loved a history of the occult. masking threshold was way more disturbing than I expected.

[@shanetheliver]

I'm glad you made another video! :D You seem to have a lot of unique horror knowledge. You also have a really good way of describing whether or not a viewer may or may not like a film, which I really appreciate. I've only seen The Beach House, but the other two actually sound more in line with my taste. 🤔 This is sort of a cliché but "The Mist" has always stuck with me, and not just because of the ending. It reminds me of a lot of real-life situations where something happens, and suddenly EVERYONE wants to take control and be the leader, and it just ends up pitting everyone against each other. It's dread mixed with frustration. 💀 (I was going to mention Dagon, but you beat me to it! I love that movie!)

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

love that you're also a Dagon fan! I agree about The Mist being a pretty realistic representation of real-life social/power dynamics in times of trouble... and that is disturbing 😅

[@trent.vs.robots]

These are all new to me. Give The Block Island Sound a shot.

[@stephenmctowelie3501]

Great recommendations that are less common. Also good job reviewing with giving a good idea what to expect without spoiling anything.

[@dennisduncan7561]

May I add The Thing, Event Horizon, Prince of Darkness, Underwater, The Banshee Chapter and In the Mouth of Madness.

[@trusk5494]

Interesting (new?) channel and very funny intro! Subscribed to see where you're going. Also on topic: "In The Mouth Of Madness", "The Void" and the rather unknown movie "Altitude".

[@teejaye6226]

Cosmic horror is not my fave subgenre....but i so appreciate it that you gave me 2 movies that I've never even heard of. Awesome job❤

[@khango6138]

One of my new favourite channels instantly! Cheers and keep it up :)

[@tili_]

thank you for the recommendation for History of the Occult. i will give the others a shot

[@stillhammered3060]

Always up for cosmic and existential horror movies. Appreciate the recommendations.

[@jonnyk4669]

the 2nd movie on this list sounds like my worst nightmare: will definitely watch

[@massivepotatomaschderofdis9361]

Great, niche recommendations. I'm too tired of hearing the same 10 movies being recommended as cosmic horror. Subscribed.

[@valeriacaissa4552]

That was short, condensed and precise. Thank you very much for these original recommendations!

[@All_Tomorrows_Parties]

This is the first time in as long as I can remember where someone wasn't recommending the exact same 5 Cosmic Horror films. I know it falls outside of the realm of Cosmic Horror specifically but I would love to hear your thoughts on A Dark Song if you ever do a "Modern Esoteric Horror" run.

[@CalvinChikelue]

Terrific & original list! Funnily enough I watched The Beach House last year. Enjoyed it but didn’t find it particularly memorable though I’m glad to hear some click with it. Side note: I’m extremely happy more film buffs are starting to appreciate TUBI! It may not always be current but it is full of absolute gems & is particularly good at giving play to a lot of internationally made indie movies I’m going to turn in my recommendation for the film Coherence (2013). It might be slightly more towards just being weird horror than cosmic but I still find it to be a fantastic watch. That one is about a dinner party that goes awry due to the effects of a major comet passing by the Earth. It definitely has a similar horror to The Beach House in regards to awkward social situations that make your skin crawl but doesn’t lean into the body horror aspect of that film. Also recommend Resolution (2012). That film has slowly been gaining popularity but still in the indie niche. It’s about a dude who sequesters his addict friend in a shack in the woods to help detox him. It sounds & starts out simply but definitely goes places & leads to a great ending IMO

[@Littlestraincloud]

I haven't heard of any of these! Thank you for such articulate recommendations, subscribed!

[@deedubya4920]

Wow some recommends in the cosmic horror genre I’ve not heard of for once (I stumbled across Beach House but the other two are new to me). Must admit I skipped your breakdowns for fear of spoilies - will return when I’ve watched them! Thanks ☺️

[@dmgmail7021]

First time catching your channel. Haven't seen a single recommendation and couldn't be more interested after your review. Thank you. Instant follow

[@kevinviklen3611]

I think this is still just doing the festival circuit (I saw it during its SlamDance run) but The Complex Forms (2023] was a great quietly atmospheric film that could be cosmic horror depending on what you think of the forces behind everything. I thought it was fantastic.

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

I'll add it my watchlist and keep my eyes out for when it's available - thanks for the recommendation!

[@festushagan3921]

The Empty Man and Suitable Flesh would be my additions.

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

Suitable Flesh was highly interesting for sure - good additions!

[@CyrptRat]

Just watched Beach house last night and was an amazing recomendation. The awkwardness of everyone was perfect and did so well transitioning from social cringe to horror and I loved ever second. Now I need to check out the other two.

[@wahbegan]

I haven't heard of any of these, but they all sound really good, thank you!!

[@johnbarrie447]

I'd already clicked Subscribe the second I saw the Re-Animator poster, but the praise of Gordon at the end was icing on the cake. I'm in the right place.

[@gustavoreyes5747]

Totally earned my Sub! I am only familiar with one of those films but never seen any, so I'm excited for the weekend.

[@EdwinMafla]

Thank you for your suggestion on history of the occult, I really enjoyed it. Definitely going to my favorites.

[@Cerk_du_soleil]

For underrated cosmic horror I really enjoyed The Empty Man. But I def haven’t seen any of these so adding them all to my watchlist. Psyched I find your channel!

[@gweedohatsis8404]

The void is great. Baskin is a turkish cosmic horror film from 2015. I'd never seen a film from Turkey before and this one was great. Definitley worth a watch. I love the Justin Benson and Aaron Moorehead films; Resolution, Spring, the endless and synchronic. I had no idea the films were connected before watching them, I almost forget that they even exist until I accidentally watch the next one. They tend to release their movies a few years apart and their lack of marketing means that it's always a surprise when you come across another one in the series. To me, they feel like a more fun and scary version of primer, kind of a strong single central idea/ happening that drives different narratives forward. great watching, slow reveal and thinking about what I would do in the situation the characters find themsleves in. Nothing is overexplained and you aren't treated like an idiot for being in the audience.

[@pixelzgmd]

Great list!! been looking for some good cosmic horror stuff, and I've heard of none of these!!

[@nerdycassidy]

The Lovely, Dark, and Deep is great as well! :)

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

I guess Beyond the Black Rainbow would fall into this category. Love that movie

[@DarkBath]

The Void is one of the best cosmic horror movies i ever seen, where the creators, actually understand it. Most of the times, filmmakers, like in Underwater, just slap on some fish-like monsters and think thats it. Also, i'd say the first Hellraiser is actually is very close to cosmic horror and in general Clive Barker's stories have a lot in common with the genre.

[@walterpost9073]

The Endless has that one scene with a person in a tent which made me think “if this really would exist that’s the thing worse than hell. I always hear people in movies use that quote but here it’s true”. And I want to shout out for Nope. The movie itself wasn’t really scaring me except maybe the monkey scene, but after the movie I stood about 2 minutes next to my car looking in the sky, looking for clouds. While driving, while at work etc. I was looking in the sky for at least 2 weeks.

[@zdelorean]

The Void for sure as mentioned in the comments. Panos Cosmatos' episode on Cabinet of Curiosities was probably the highlight of that series for me. Underwater is kind of slept on.

[@ShadowOnTheStairs]

I started Underwater late at night once but was already too tired to finish it - maybe I'll give it another go :) Definitely want to try the Panos Cosmatos episode you recommended - thanks!

[@QUINGINN]

Saw Dagon for the first time last year and totally loved it. Really enjoyed the video!

[@mrmicro22]

I can appreciate Lovecraftian horror, especially the conspiracy, cultish elements which give the protagonist a human opponent to grapple with. But even in the face of cosmic opponents, I appreciate the Hellboy approach of shooting it in the face. Never give up! Never surrender!

[@joshuabowen5617]

Subscribed! I love the lighting and background of your set. It’s a nice balance and mood

[@simonmodig]

I love your videos. Short, to the point, makes me excited to watch the movies. Keep up the good work!

[@gerrysaracco6335]

I saw Masking Threshold as part of the HP Lovecraft Film Festival. A bit slow, but well done. Beach House I really liked. Been meaning to see History of the Occult, so glad to see its on Prime Video now

[@kevinfitzgerald9319]

Nobody has mentioned “Daniel Isn’t Real” yet. Really great cosmic horror movie

[@davecahyo]

Thanks! I'm a great fan of Lovecraftian horror but never heard most of these movies. Gonna check them out now!

[@z-beeblebrox]

Oh yeah, I saw Beach House! Almost forgot about that one. Felt a bit like Color Out of Space, but with water, especially the trippy night scenes. Oh and the rack focuses on the almost imperceptibly thin strands of "water" were truly unnerving. That said, the way it plays out was kind of a strange choice. Not really my favorite in the cosmic horror genre, but enjoyable.

[@rinha395]

I know there are flaws to it (and it may not be for everyone) but The Block Island Sound is great.

[@Never_Winter]

I would say, good set of the movies, it contains some unique atmosphere.

[@pariahred13]

Checking these out, what a unique horror rec channel! It's really hard to find horror i haven't seen at this point but you pick weird ones. Thank you! And your outfit is really cute!