10 More Hidden Horror Gems On Netflix
Some underappreciated horror classics currently lurking on Netflix.
It may not be quite as all-encompassing as, say, Shudder, but Netflix is undoubtedly a brilliant tool to have to hand for horror hounds. This on-demand service currently houses all manner of big-time horror offerings; from Jaws, to the Paranormal Activity series, to a few Child's Play movies, to some Insidious efforts, to more contemporary favourites such as the Fear Street and Babysitter features.
Away from those more well known horror pictures, though, Netflix is also home to some genuine hidden gem horror films that absolutely deserve a bigger spotlight shone on them. And that's the order of the day with this particular list.
Why is the title of this piece 10 More Hidden Horror Gems On Netflix, you ask? Well, that's because we did a 20 Hidden Horror Gems On Netflix a little while back, which means that Here Alone, The Night Eats the World, Cam, Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil, The Similars, He Never Died, Cold Skin, Murder Party, Conjuring Spirit, The Monster, Little Evil, Cargo, Office, XX, Apostle, Ravenous, The Cured, Clown, The Wailing, and The Babysitter are all off the table for this piece.
Fortunately, Netflix is forever bringing new (and old) horror content to its service, and that means there are plenty of fresh hidden gems to discover.
With that in mind, then, here indeed are ten other horror hidden gems that lurk within this ever-popular streaming service right now.
10. Vampires Vs. The Bronx
To say Vampires vs. the Bronx is a breath of fresh air, would be a major understatement.
From director Oz Rodriguez - who co-wrote the film with Blaise Hemingway - this 2020 delight takes the classic vampire movie tropes and puts a whole new spin on things. Bright, breezy, smart and snappy, Vampires vs. the Bronx is a comedy horror with a larger message about gentrification.
With Jaden Michael's Miguel Martinez as the audience's 'in', this picture sees Miguel and his local community looking to raise money to help out Tony's Bodega; a small business on the cusp of going bust due to increased rents. A slew of similar local businesses have already closed their doors and sold up, and Tony's Bodega is merely the next in line to face this prospect.
It's soon revealed how vampires have moved into the Bronx and plan to use these vacated buildings as nests where they can keep their coffins. From there, Miguel and his pals watch Blade, do some online research, and make notes on all of the classic ways to fight these bloodsuckers and save their community.
With zero sense of hyperbole, Vampires vs. the Bronx is the best vamp-centric movie to come around in many, many a year.