10 More Weirdest Cult Horror Films You Need To See

Some of the horror genre's best kept secrets, are undoubtedly its strangest.

Dumplings - Three... Extremes
Applause Pictures

To say that horror fans can be passionate would be a colossal understatement.

Outside of their love for the likes of Freddy, Jason, and Chucky, legions of horror fans the world over have an ungodly amount of films that they're quick to gush over - and the weirder and more out-there they are, the more fans lap them up.

Here at WhatCulture, we've given you ten previous cult horror gems once before - which you can read here - but there are always more blood-soaked oddities lying in wait to be discovered, and we've got ten more films that'll make your grannie clutch at her pearl necklace.

From wholly unique zombie films to bombastic nightmares, and even a sentient killer tire with psychic powers, the films listed here today are some of the strangest, spookiest, and downright nuttiest horror films you could ever hope to see.

They may have not gone down well with the critics, or those with less discerning tastes, but each of these celluloid atrocities has resonated with its audience and their passionate dedication has ensured their legacies will endure forever.

So with that, let's dive into ten more of the weirdest cult horror films that you need to see!

10. The Lords Of Salem

Dumplings - Three... Extremes
Anchor Bay Films

Love him, or hate him, there's no denying Rob Zombie's eye for bombastic visuals, and The Lords of Salem is pure eye-candy for horror-nuts.

After a mysterious package from 'The Lords of Salem' arrives at a local radio station, its resident DJ and recovering heroine-addict Heidi soon finds herself at the centre of an age-old plan for revenge. This naturally leads to all manner of vivid dream sequences, spooky hauntings, and shocking WTF moments that make this an unforgettably strange film.

Zombie pays homage to the likes of Dario Argento and Ken Russell with this film's striking visuals but also embodies their penchant for having relatively thin narratives that prioritise luscious visuals over telling a fully realised story.

Those looking for a deep-dive into the psychology behind addiction, or an accurate depiction of the suffering of alleged witches during The Trials should look elsewhere, but for the rest of us, The Lords of Salem is a beautifully twisted nightmare that definitely deserves a lot more love.

 
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