This article will showcase some of the most brutal, disturbing, and jaw-dropping horror movies you may not have seen. To be honest, many of these films are rated for mature audiences and may not be suitable for young audiences. If you dare, consider this fair warning. These films may include the following: blood and gore, intense violence, language, dark themes, and possibly more. These movies are not for the faint of heart

V/H/S

V/H/S was released on October 8, 2012, directed by Ti West, Joe Swanberg, David Bruckner, Adam Wingard, Tyler Gillett, Glenn McQuaid, Chad Villella, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and Justin Martinez, and distributed by Magnolia Pictures. The story begins with four thugs who earn money by posting videos of their violent antics online. They’re hired to steal a VHS tape from a creepy old house, but things take a dark turn when they discover a dead man and dozens of other tapes.

Behind the Scenes:

V/H/S was filmed in multiple locations, including the Woodbury-Story House in Altadena, California, and the Catskill Mountains in New York, where the segment “Tuesday the 17th” was shot.

Sequel?

V/H/S was followed by seven sequels: V/H/S/2, V/H/S Viral, V/H/S/94, V/H/S/99, V/H/S/85, and V/H/S/Beyond. It also inspired two spin-offs based on segments from the films: Siren and Kids vs. Aliens.

Terrifier

Terrifier was released on March 15, 2018, directed by Damien Leone, and distributed by Dread Central. The film follows Art the Clown, a demonic clown who attempts to kill three women in a decaying apartment building on Halloween night.

Behind the Scenes:

Terrifier was primarily filmed in Trenton, New Jersey, with additional scenes shot at Andy’s Hills Pizzeria in Deer Park, New York, and the Nate Starkman & Son building in Los Angeles, California. The film used a combination of practical effects, CGI, and puppets.

Sequel?

Terrifier has two sequels: Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3.

SAW

SAW was released on October 29, 2004, and was directed by James Wan, Darren Lynn Bousman, David Hackl, Kevin Greutert, and the Spierig Brothers. The story was written by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, and it was distributed by Lionsgate and Lionsgate Home Entertainment. SAW follows photographer Adam Stanheight and oncologist Lawrence Gordon, who regain consciousness to find themselves chained to pipes in a filthy bathroom. As they realize they’ve been trapped by a sadistic serial killer known as “Jigsaw,” they must solve his twisted puzzle to survive. Flashbacks reveal the fates of Jigsaw’s previous victims, while Dr. Gordon’s wife and young daughter are forced to watch his torment via closed-circuit video.

Behind the Scenes:

With a shooting budget of $700,000, SAW began principal photography on September 22, 2003, at the Lacy Street Production Facility in Los Angeles, where filming lasted for 18 days. The bathroom was the only set that needed to be built, and there were no chairs on set.

Sequel?

SAW has an impressive 10 sequels: SAW II, SAW II, SAW IV, SAW V, SAW VI, Saw 3D, Jigsaw, Spiral, SAW X, with an eleventh film currently in development, expected to be released in September 2025.

Conclusion:

Like I said in the beginning, these movies are NOT for the faint of heart, and viewers discretion is heavily advised. Besides all that, if you do decide to watch these movies, I hope you have fun watching them.