Horror movies saw a bit of a renaissance in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Lots of new technology allowed storytellers to capture some truly horrific premises and fans were gifted with a wide array of film types in the Horror genre. Monster movies, thrillers, slasher flicks, supernatural terrors, it was all there. With so many Horror films to choose from, it was guaranteed that some pretty great movies would slip through the cracks.

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This is especially true in the 90s, a decade that was, arguably, rife with a lot of "simply okay" Horror movies. Some believe the genre had gotten stale during this time and many directors were trying to break out with new and interesting concepts. But the 90s weren't all bad for Horror. There were will some pretty fantastic releases to stem from the decade. Here's a look at some of the best 90s Horror flicks that likely flew under the radar for most.

10 Jacob's Ladder (1990)

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Some of the most alarming Horror films are those that seem like they could happen to anyone at any time. Monsters, the supernatural, and aliens are often the subject of Horrific films but those that are deeply rooted in psychological trauma and the inward fears we, as humans, face every day are often far more unsettling. There have been many movies over the years that have explored the fear of "what lies inside the human mind," but Jacob's Ladder is an exceptionally powerful feature in the genre.

The film follows a Vietnam War veteran as he attempts to piece together his fractured memories and emotions. Reeling from PTSD and the loss of his child, Jacob's Ladder explores the real-life struggles of mental trauma and the terror that comes with it. There are some truly harrowing scenes in this film that will stay with viewers for a while.

9 Event Horizon (1997)

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As the 90s began to lurch towards the new millennium, audiences were gifted with one of the most underrated Sci-Fi Horror films of the century. Event Horizon featured an all-star cast with Laurence Fishburn and Sam Neill at the helm. Those that fell in love the Dead Space series of video games and its "horror aboard a space vessel should absolutely love Event Horizon and its themes.

The movie follows a crew that is dispatched to respond to a distress signal from a large ship orbiting Neptune. What follows is a series of events that truly terrify, as the crew themselves are subjected to hallucinations and paranormal events based on traumas from their past. Throw in a ship that could possibly be sentient (ala 2001: A Space Odyssey) and it's one truly unsettling Sci-Fi Horror adventure.

8 Cube (1997)

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Long before the original Saw movie dropped, Cube was terrifying audiences with its "deadly maze of traps." Although Saw was a much more targeted experience in its twisted games of survival, the Canadian-made Cube captured the true fear of waking up in a strange place with a hazy memory and slim hopes of survival. It's one of the most imaginative, albeit obtuse storylines that stemmed from 90s Horror. Although it was met with mixed reviews, it's definitely a must-watch for most Horror fans.

Six strangers find themselves navigating a series of cube-shaped rooms in a quest to discover an exit to their seemingly endless prison. Unfortunately, some of the rooms are filled with an array of booby traps and other hazards. It's a tense ride, made better by an underlying mystery that grows as time goes on.

7 Audition (1999)

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Those looking for something truly unsettling and visually disturbing should find a lot to love about 1999's Audtion. The Japanese Horror film, from veteran director and Horror icon Takashi Miike, explores the dangers of Blind Dating and the idea that the people you meet aren't who they say they are. It's easily one of the most alarming and gut-wrenching films to stem from the 90s, filled with torturous scenes and gruesome events.

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A young Widower is egged on by his son to start dating again, but he soon regrets his decision to "put himself back on the market." Hs fascination with one particular woman comes back to bite him, as he's subjected to some truly horrific events.

6 Mute Witness (1995)

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The premise of "wrong place, wrong time" has been used effectively in Horror for years. Hapless protagonists are sometimes thrust into horrifying events thanks to bad luck and the idea that anything can happen to anyone, regardless of how "normal the day seems." This is the premise of Mute Witness, a film that takes the concept and dials it up to 11.

The film takes place in Moscow, where a young mute woman is working as a special effects artist. After being accidentally locked in the studio one night, she witnesses something extremely alarming. What seems like a short, unsavory amateur film turns out to be a murder. No ghosts, ghouls, or goblins in this one, just pure thrills and a narrative on the worst sides of humanity.

5 Ticks (1993)

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There's no shortage of Horror films built to make an audience's skin crawl and the 90s had an abundance of B-rate offerings that featured stomach-churning visuals. Take, for example, Ticks, a relatively obscure creature feature that centers around the prospect of blood-sucking insects growing to a monstrous size. Preying on the innate fear that some humans have when it comes to bugs, Ticks is a "down-to-Earth" (as much as one can be with this kind of thing) experience that gives us all a creepy-crawly feeling.

A relatively solid cast, including a young Seth Green, heads to a remote part of the country only to be greeted by the towering Ticks and their voracious appetite for human blood. It's not nearly as polished as some Horror offerings, but it doesn't try to take itself too seriously. It's bloody disgusting fun, and pretty above average in that vein.

4 Nightbreed (1990)

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The name Clive Barker is synonymous with the ever-frightening Hellraiser films but the iconic director created other Horror offerings throughout the 90s that also deserve some attention. A great example is Nightbreed, an overlooked gem buried amongst the slasher flicks and creature features of the late 80s. What starts out as a psychological type of Horror, complete with a rather deranged psychiatrist, turns into a truly imaginative film featuring a colorful cast of creatures.

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Unfortunately, the studio that sold Barker's film, mislabeled its offerings, causing it to be a critical failure in its own right. Years later, it's developed a bit of a cult following for its unique storyline and gritty visuals.

3 Dead Alive (1993)

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It's hard to believe for some, but Peter Jackson had his hand in a Horror movie in the early 90s. Fans of the Evil Dead series will absolutely adore Dead Alive and its strange, upbeat, rather comedic look at the undead. There are plenty of Horror elements to keep fans of the genre thoroughly entertained, and some inspired acting by a cast that turns the gruesome gorefest into a hilarious ride through an otherwise tumultuous event.

It never takes itself too seriously but features some of the most amazing practical effects seen in Horror at the time. Those aching for a Horror Comedy should put this at the top of the list but be warned, it's absolutely stomach-turning at times.

2 Return Of The Living Dead 3 (1993)

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The 80s and 90s saw a slew of sequels, prequels, and any other interconnected storylines directors could come up with concerning the Horror genre. Unfortunately, most of them never gripped audiences as well as the original offerings, but that doesn't mean there aren't some gems sprinkled in here and there. A good example is, Return of the Living Dead 3, a continuation of the series that subverts the "norm" and flips the traditional storyline of the franchise on its head.

This installment takes a Pet Cemetary-like twist, with a grief-stricken teen trying to bring back their lover to disastrous effect. It's bloody fun, filled with gorey visuals, and is just what you would expect from the franchise.

1 Troll 2 (1990)

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Some films are so bad, they're actually good, in a very strange sense. Similar to how people torture themselves with hot foods, some Horror movies are such outright disasters that they develop cult followings thanks to their almost comedic elements. Troll 2 is a perfect example of this and easily one of the best "stupid fun" Horror films to come out of the 90s.

Meme'd into existence for most, Troll 2 is a story about vegetarian goblins that transform humans into vegetables and then consume them. There's actually no trolls present in the film, making the entire concept even sillier than it actually is. It's filled with funny effects, bad acting, a disjointed storyline, and everything else one would expect from a cult classic so bad that it actually warrants a watch just for the hilarity of it all.

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