10 MORE Horror Movies You Probably Haven't Seen But Should

Roger Christian's first feature focuses on a psychiatric inmate, John Doe, who has the ability to transfer his thoughts and dreams to other people's minds. While the facilitators attempt to neutralise his telepathy, one doctor called Gail tries to help John on a personal level, creating a wedge between her and her peers.

Even though there are plenty of petrifying visuals (especially if you have a rat phobia), The Sender is surprisingly moving,  exploring repression, trauma, and self-discovery.

Though the premise is different from A Nightmare on Elm Street, there are noticeable parallels, making the film feel like a precursor to Wes Craven's iconic franchise. The Sender boasts many imaginatively dreamlike moments, including one cool sequence where the mirrors spew blood.

Lastly, like A Nightmare on Elm Street, it becomes increasingly difficult to tell what's real and what isn't, creating a deeply disorienting experience.

Despite the legitimate danger that John poses, there is no clear-cut villain in this story. Instead, the central conflict lies within John's psyche, meaning he must come to terms with his past if he hopes to have anything that resembles a normal life.