Ben je fan van de bizarre en unieke horrorfilm 'Spider Baby' uit 1967? Dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres! In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die dezelfde vreemde sfeer, donkere humor en macabere charme delen. Of je nu op zoek bent naar meer obscure klassiekers of moderne pareltjes, deze lijst heeft iets voor elke liefhebber van excentrieke horror.

Freaks (1932)
Beschreibung: A controversial horror film that explores themes of otherness and revenge, featuring real sideshow performers.
Fakt: The film was banned in the UK for 30 years due to its disturbing content. Its original ending, which was even darker, was cut by the studio.


The Old Dark House (1932)
Beschreibung: A gothic horror-comedy with a bizarre family at its core, blending suspense with dark humor.
Fakt: The film was considered lost for decades until a print was discovered in the 1960s. It features early performances by Boris Karloff and Charles Laughton.


Psycho (1960)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror masterpiece that delves into themes of madness and identity, with a shocking twist.
Fakt: The famous shower scene was shot over seven days and features 78 different camera angles. It was one of the first films to depict a flushing toilet.


What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Beschreibung: A psychological thriller about sibling rivalry and decay, featuring a grotesque and tragic central character.
Fakt: The film marked the first collaboration between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in over 30 years. It was a critical and commercial success.


Theatre of Blood (1973)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic horror film about a Shakespearean actor who takes revenge on his critics in gruesome, theatrical ways.
Fakt: The film features Vincent Price in one of his most celebrated roles. Each murder is inspired by a different Shakespeare play.


The Wicker Man (1973)
Beschreibung: A folk horror film that blends pagan rituals with psychological terror, culminating in a shocking finale.
Fakt: The film was heavily edited upon release, with some scenes considered lost. It has since been restored and recognized as a cult classic.


The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Beschreibung: A gritty, low-budget horror film that explores themes of family dysfunction and isolation, with a raw, unsettling atmosphere.
Fakt: The film was banned in several countries upon release due to its graphic content. It was shot in just 16 days on a shoestring budget.


The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Beschreibung: A cult musical that celebrates the bizarre and the grotesque, with a flamboyant and eccentric cast of characters.
Fakt: The film initially flopped but gained a massive following through midnight screenings. It holds the record for the longest-running theatrical release in history.


The Addams Family (1991)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic portrayal of a macabre yet loving family, blending gothic aesthetics with eccentric humor.
Fakt: The film's production design was heavily influenced by Charles Addams' original New Yorker cartoons. It was a box office success, spawning a sequel.


House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
Beschreibung: A surreal and grotesque horror film that blends dark humor with extreme violence, centered around a deranged family.
Fakt: The film was initially shelved by Universal Studios due to its disturbing content. It was inspired by 1970s exploitation films.
