It’s still the dog days of summer, but already people are looking to the fall. With the colder months comes not only Halloween but also a new sort of setting perfect for watching horror movies. With the punishing wind whipping chill into the air outside, and the crisp leaves keeping fireplaces ablaze and blankets at the ready, the fall is just right for inviting fear into your home and snuggling up with something spooky.
Fortunately for indie movie fans, there are dozens of low-budget chillers (and in the case of Luca Guadagnino’s “Suspiria,” not-so-low-budget thrillers) waiting to be streamed on Netflix , Hulu, Max, Peacock, AMC+, Showtime, Shudder, Amazon Prime Video, and a variety of other streaming platforms right now. From contemporary horror classics (see Robert Eggers’ “The Witch” or Bryan Bertino’s “The Strangers”) to beloved horror anthologies (“Southbound,” “Tales From Halloween”) and non-English language movies (“Train to Busan,” “Piggy”), the major streaming platforms offer no shortage of great indie horror movies. The best indie horror movies are the ones that totally envelop viewers in their nightmarish fantasies while impressing cinephiles with their bold vision, original stories, and commitment to craft.
Practically synonymous with indie horror, A24 makes a sizable contribution to this list with the aforementioned Anya-Taylor Joy starring “The Witch” appearing alongside Rose Glass’ “Saint Maud” and Ti West’s “X.