10 Underrated Horror Movies You Should Watch This Halloween

Lake Mungo as a film is an example of how horror can manipulate your emotions in many different ways. The movie is styled as a documentary that tells the story of a family dealing with the death of their daughter. For purposes of your enjoyment, the description will stop here as the plot twists and changes throughout the film are integral to the experience.

This project is masterful at creating an atmosphere that feels dark and macabre. But its most significant strength is its manipulation of apophenia and pareidolia. The definition of these terms is the recognition of patterns in inanimate objects and incorrect perceptions of stimuli. Essentially the film is excellent at tricking you into thinking you may have seen something but not knowing for sure. This makes the horror of the film far more subtle and complex.

In addition to this, the narrative of the piece creates an emotional manipulation of sadness as well. Through exploring what happened to the daughter and the way that the family members respond to it, you get a documentary that addresses the impact of loss and grief.

It is unlike other horror movies. Whilst it delivers on the scares, it also gives you a meaningful experience.