Indie Horror Movie Reviews

Looking for a new Indie horror movie to watch, but don't want to waste your time sitting through a movie you'll hate? You're in luck! We built AllHorror specifically to help you find the horror movies you're most likely to love. Check out our spoiler-free "Worth Watching" reviews below. All reviews are short and written to give you an idea of what kind of Indie movie it is and what other Indie movies it's similar to, just so you know what to expect. And nearly all Indie movie reviews include videos from other reviewers, so you get multiple opinions from the horror community.

Royal Jelly (2021) Review

A high school social outcast is taken under the wing of a mysterious mentor, only to be groomed as the hive's next queen. Writer-director Sean Riley’s Royal Jelly is the latest genre film to try to capitalize on the potential of bees as a pl...

October 23rd, 2021 | , | Horror Genre: , , ,

The Retaliators (2021) Review

It's about a pastor who discovers disturbing and horrific truths about his small town as he investigates the murder of his daughter. The Retaliators was directed by Samuel Gonzalez Jr. and Bridget Smith; and stars Michael Lombardi, Marc Mencha...

October 23rd, 2021 | , | Horror Genre: , ,

The Wretched (2019) Review

Teenage Ben believes that his next-door neighbors have done something evil to their kids. What he unearths is an ancient tale of a witch who feasts on children. The Wretched was directed by Brett and Drew Pierce and stars Azie Tesfai (from Suture...

August 16th, 2020 | , | Horror Genre: , ,

1BR (2019) Review

It's about a young woman trying to start anew in LA, but her neighbors are not what they seem. 1BR was directed by David Marmor and stars Nicole Brydon Bloom, Alan Blumenfeld (from The Dark Side of the Moon), Naomi Grossman (from The Lurke...

April 24th, 2020 | , | Horror Genre: , ,

The Love Witch (2016) Review

It’s about a modern-day witch using spells and magic to get men to fall in love with her, with deadly consequences. The Love Witch was directed by Anna Biller and stars Samantha Robinson (from Cam), Gian Keys, Jeffrey Vincent Parise (from Th...

February 14th, 2020 | , | Horror Genre: , , , ,

The Lodgers (2017) Review

It's about twin siblings who live alone (well, kinda) in a crumbling mansion in the middle of nowhere Ireland. The Lodgers was directed by Brian O'Malley (who also directed Let Us Prey) and stars Bill Milner (from Apostle), Charlotte V...

January 05th, 2020 | , | Horror Genre: , , , ,

Bliss (2019) Review

It's about a young artist who uses a new hardcore drug (and a lot of it) to break out of her creative funk. Bliss was directed by Joe Begos (who also directed The Mind's Eye and Almost Human) and stars Dora Madison (from Exists), Rhys Wake...

November 21st, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , , ,

Starry Eyes (2014) Review

It's about a struggling actress who reluctantly agrees to bang an old man and join a cult in order to land an acting gig. Starry Eyes was directed by Kevin Kolsch (who also directed Pet Sematary) and Dennis Widmyer ; and stars Alex Essoe (from...

September 15th, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , ,

The Heretics (2017) Review

It's about a woman who gets kidnapped twice by the same cult. The first time they didn't get what they needed from her, this time they will. The Heretics was directed by Chad Archibald (who also directed I'll Take Your Dead, Bite and ...

Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre Review

It's about a chain gang of inmates from a women's prison who come face to face with a prehistoric swamp shark. Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre was directed by Jim Wynorski (who also directed many other horror comedies including Cobr...

July 07th, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , ,

Midsummer (2003) Review

It's about a group of Danish friends who travel to Sweden to celebrate Midsummer (the summer solstice) only to learn of some serious skeletons hidden in their closets. Midsummer was directed by Carsten Myllerup and stars Laura Christensen (fro...

July 05th, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , , ,

Bunnyman Vengeance (2017) Review

It’s about a group of guys from Bunnyman’s past who take him in, and later regret it. Bunnyman Vengeance was directed by Carl Lindbergh (who also directed Bunnyman  and  Shadows of the Dead) and David Scott (from And They Watched), Marshal ...

The Bunnyman Massacre (2014) Review

It's about a group of women who get picked off by the Bunnyman, and his new partner in crime Joe, one by one. The Bunnyman Massacre was directed by Carl Lindbergh (who also directed Bunnyman and Shadows of the Dead) and stars David Scott (fro...

Bunnyman: Grindhouse Edition Review

It's about a group of friends who become the unlucky targets of a psycho serial killing bunny suit wearing maniac. Bunnyman and Bunnyman: Grindhouse Edition were directed by Carl Lindbergh (who also directed Bunnyman Massacre, Bunnyman Vengea...

The Wind (2019) Review

It's about a woman living a lonely life on the prairie who finds herself fighting a malicious prairie demon. The Wind was directed by Emma Tammi and stars Caitlin Gerard (from Insidious: The Last Key, Smiley), Julia Goldani Telles (from Slende...

Brain Damage (1988) Review

It's about a talking ancient mutant worm that latches onto some poor bastard and sends him on acid trips by injecting worm juice directly into his brain. Brain Damage was directed by Frank Henenlotter (who also directed Basket Case, Basket C...

March 30th, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , , ,

Ice Cream Man (1995) Review

It's about a deranged ice cream man who drives around serving up two scoops of terror. Okay, that was cheesy. But... not nearly as cheesy as this iconic slasher comedy from '95! Ice Cream Man was directed by Norman Apstein and stars Cli...

March 25th, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , , ,

Lifechanger (2018) Review

It's about a guy who has to claim people's lives just to stay alive. Lifechanger was directed by Justin Mcconnell and stars Lora Burke, Jack Foley and Bill Oberst Jr. (from Ayla, The Chair, Scream at the Devil, Hunting Grounds, The Den). ...

March 20th, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , ,

Pet Graveyard (2019) Review

It's about a group of friends who participate in a suicide ritual for a chance to say goodbye to loved ones. Pet Graveyard was directed by Rebecca Matthews and stars Rita Siddiqui, Andrew Hollingworth and Claire-Maria Fox (from Mother Krampu...

March 12th, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , ,

DeadGirl (2008) Review

It's about a couple of guys who find a dead girl who can't be killed. DeadGirl was directed by Marcel Sarmiento (who also directed Totem) and Gadi Harel; stars Shiloh Fernandez (from Evil Dead), Noah Segan (from Mohawk, Follow, The Mind...

March 08th, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , , ,

A Brilliant Monster (2018) Review

It's about a famous motivational author who gets his inspiration from a very unusual source. A Brilliant Monster was directed by F.C. Rabbath  and stars Dennis Friebe, Joy Kigin and Nick Leali. Inspiration Comes at a Cost I wen...

March 04th, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , ,

Bloody Bloody Bible Camp (2012) Review

It's about a group of horny Christian teens who go on a camping trip to the Happy Day Bible Camp, only to learn the hard way that their happy days are behind them. Bloody Bloody Bible Camp was directed by Vito Trabucco and stars Reggie Ban...

February 16th, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , , ,

Between The Trees (2019) Review

It's about a group of guys who go on a hunting trip only to find themselves being hunted by a deranged mutant redneck. Between the Trees was directed by Brad Douglas  and stars Greg James, Michael Draper and Jonny Lee. There are no fri...

February 14th, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , , ,

Spring (2014) Review

It's about a guy who moves to Italy and falls for girl who turns out to be a shapeshifter. Spring was directed by Aaron Moorhead (who also directed Resolution) and Justin Benson  (who also directed The Endless); and stars Lou Taylor Pucci (fr...

January 23rd, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , , ,

The Endless (2017) Review

It's about a couple of guys who go back to visit a cult they once escaped, only to find themselves fighting a malicious supernatural phenomena threatening to keep them there. The Endless was directed by Aaron Moorhead and  Justin Benson  (wh...

January 22nd, 2019 | , | Horror Genre: , , , , ,

Resolution (2012) Review

It's about a couple of guys in a remote cabin who have long conversations, experience some weird supernatural events, and then have more long conversations. Resolution was directed by Justin Benson (who also directed The Endless and Spring) an...

Cynthia (2018) Review

It’s about a couple who desperately try to get pregnant, finally do, but get more than they bargained for in the form of a homicidal mutant twin. The cast of Cynthia are all horror veterans. In addition to Bill Moseley ( House of 1000 Corpses, ...

November 11th, 2018 | , | Horror Genre: , ,

Camp Death III in 2D (2018) Review

It's about a teen summer camp that gets shut down after a bunch of murders, only to re-open years later with a promise of no more murders... a commitment illustrated by a large sign by the front door that reads "No Murder Please!" But, in an epi...

November 04th, 2018 | , | Horror Genre: , , , ,

Needlestick (2017) Review

It’s about a group of people who get trapped in a hospital overnight by a mad scientist and his cronies. Needlestick was directed by Steven Karageanes and stars Harry Lennix (from Cruel Will), Michael Traynor and Lance Henriksen (from The U...

August 23rd, 2018 | , , | Horror Genre: , , , ,

A Taste Of Phobia (2018) Review

A Taste Of Phobia is a series of 14 horror shorts, each showcasing a different phobia, which you're guided through by a woman finding these shorts on TV (and who eventually finds herself in a segment of her own). 14 International Directo...

August 07th, 2018 | , , | Horror Genre: , ,

ClownTown (2016) Review

It’s about a group of friends who get stranded in a seemingly abandoned town, which just so happens to be crawling with a gang of colorful psychotic clowns. ClownTown was directed by (and stars)  Tom Nagel,   Brian Nagel, Andrew Staton  and ...

July 21st, 2018 | , , | Horror Genre: , , , , ,

Temple Review (2017)

It's a about a group of Americans who travel to rural Japan in search of obscure religious and cultural sights. Temple was directed by Michael Barrett  and stars Logan Huffman  (from Final Girl), Brandon Sklenar and Natalia Warner. Say Yo...

June 19th, 2018 | , | Horror Genre: , , , ,

Bela Kiss Prologue Review (2013)

It’s about a group of amateur bank robbers who hold out at a swanky, but mysterious, hotel only to learn its caretakers are more threatening than the law. Bela Kiss: Prologue  was directed by  Lucien Förstner  and stars  Kristina Klebe (fro...

June 17th, 2018 | , | Horror Genre: , , , , ,

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