10 Great Recent Horror Movies That Not Enough People Have Seen

10. A Dark Song

The occult has always been a key theme for horror, but few films have ever attempted to present genuine occult practices in so realistic a fashion as this 2016 movie from writer-director Liam Gavin.

Catherine Walker stars as Sophia, a troubled woman who takes out a year-long lease on a remote Welsh mansion. There, she hires gruff occultist Solomon (Steve Oram) to guide her through an ancient rite which, if successful, allows the practitioner to commune with their guardian angel and make any request. However, it's a long and complex process which requires these two strangers to remain in the house for months on end, with dire consequences if they abandon the ritual.

A Dark Song may test the patience of some viewers, as it's a slow-burn affair, far less sensationalised and FX-based than similar occult-themed thrillers. However, viewers will find their patience rewarded by an intriguing, well-acted exploration of questions of faith, will and morality, with some sinister twists.