30 Art-House Horror Films on Criterion Channel

A promising American dancer joins a prestigious ballet academy in Germany, eager to advance her career and experience European culture. She soon realizes a dark secret hides beneath the academy’s polished surface as a series of murders rocks the city.…

In a secluded part of Devon, a strange visitor named Crossley enters the lives of a local musician and his wife. Crossley has a deep understanding of ancient aboriginal magic and uses these powers to enter their home and slowly…

Benjamin Christensen’s innovative film examines medieval witchcraft through a series of dramatic scenes. It compares the accusations against witches in the Middle Ages to the mental illnesses of his own time, exploring the psychological roots of these frightening events. The…

This thrilling story centers on a driven alchemist from the past who relentlessly seeks the secret to immortality. His invention, the Cronos device, is unexpectedly found by an antique dealer hidden within a statue. Unknowingly, the dealer activates the device,…

This film is an anthology of frightening stories, directed by three renowned European filmmakers, each based on the dark tales of Edgar Allan Poe. The first story features a cruel countess haunted by a ghostly horse, forced to confront her…

A couple struggling with grief and marital problems seeks solace in their secluded cabin, "Eden," deep in the woods. Hoping to heal and reconnect, they find their situation escalating as nature unleashes unforeseen challenges.

In a village near Paris, a student fascinated by the occult discovers a world of dark secrets. Exploring the supernatural leads to strange occurrences and encounters with spirits haunting the area. The student uncovers a hidden community of criminals using…

The film tells the story of an ambitious businessman who, after a severe car accident leaves him with a disfiguring facial injury, seeks help from his doctor to regain normalcy. The doctor creates a remarkably realistic mask that allows the…

José Sirgado, an independent filmmaker, battles heroin addiction and struggles to maintain his grip on reality. He finds solace in the films of Pedro, a fellow film enthusiast, who offers a lifeline amidst his turbulent life. The film explores the…

A psychological thriller exploring troubled relationships and questionable therapy. A man investigates the methods of an unusual psychologist treating his wife in the hospital. As he delves into this unconventional therapy, a series of disturbing attacks plague the city, seemingly…

Following a close call in a strange accident, a troubled teenager begins experiencing vivid visions of a giant rabbit. The rabbit seems to control him, leading him to commit a series of crimes.

Shane and June, recently married, travel to Paris for their honeymoon. While searching for a treatment for his unusual, violent illness, Shane discovers the story of a doctor and his wife who consumes human flesh.

Set during Japan's warring Sengoku period, this story follows a young hero tasked with restoring peace to a land ravaged by civil war. A mother and daughter were brutally murdered by soldiers, and their vengeful spirits, known as Onryō, haunt…

To learn more about her mother's history, Gorgeous travels with six friends to visit their aunt at a historic country estate. The large, mysterious house reveals hidden secrets and stories from the past. As Gorgeous and her friends explore, they…

A dying Count Dracula travels to Italy seeking the virgin blood he needs to survive. He takes refuge at the crumbling estate of Marchese Di Fiore, who hopes to marry off his daughters for financial gain. But Dracula finds no…

Wacky Races is a lively animated series created by Hanna-Barbera and first shown in 1968. It humorously mocks classic car races with a group of odd characters and unusual vehicles racing across varied landscapes for victory. The show features eleven…

Todd McFarlane's Spawn was a compelling animated series that first aired on HBO from 1997 to 1999, later available on DVD as a film series. Based on the popular Image Comics, this highly regarded animation received an Emmy Award in…

A struggling artist and his pregnant wife seek refuge on a secluded German island. Surrounded by peace, the artist's hidden desires resurface, leading to a breakdown that threatens their relationship. The film explores the artist’s inner conflict as he confronts…

After surviving a devastating car accident, Mary Henry seeks peace in Utah, taking a job as a church organist and trying to leave her trauma behind. But she's plagued by unsettling visions of a mysterious man that grow stronger each…

Journalist Grace Collier witnesses her glamorous neighbor, model Danielle Breton, commit a brutal murder. When Grace reports the crime to the police, she's met with disbelief. Determined to find answers, Grace partners with private investigator Joseph Larch. Together, they delve…

Rex and Saskia take a break from their busy lives for a relaxing vacation. Their peaceful trip is interrupted when Saskia disappears during a stop at a service station. Years later, with no news of her, Rex begins receiving unsettling…

In a grand but crumbling mansion, the eccentric Baron and his assistant Otto pursue a disturbing goal: creating life in their laboratory. As body parts are sewn together and brought to life, the house becomes a place of wild indulgence…

A seasoned but jaded detective in modern Tokyo investigates a series of brutal murders that have terrified the city. The killings share unsettling similarities, and as the detective investigates, he becomes increasingly consumed by guilt and paranoia. He navigates the…

Valentina, a Black vampire who can survive daylight thanks to her skin tone, struggles to control her hunger when her estranged twin daughters meet a new woman.

During the war, a mother and daughter-in-law live in a swamp, surviving by killing samurai who wander into their territory and selling their belongings. They are heartbroken by news of their son Kichi's death. Soon after, Kichi’s wife begins an…

Haunted by guilt over an accident that disfigured his daughter, Christiane, Dr. Génessier is convinced she is dead. He and his assistant, Louise, begin kidnapping young women, bringing them to his mansion. After drugging their victims, Dr. Génessier surgically removes…

This drama follows a group of people connected by secrets and wrongdoing – murder, betrayal, and infidelity – as they face the consequences of their actions. Their stories intertwine, revealing how their past haunts them and leads them toward a…

Two mermaid sisters working at a nightclub are forced to make difficult and violent decisions when one of them develops feelings for a handsome human.

At a secluded winter ski resort, eleven teenagers on a skiing trip become targets. Their three enigmatic instructors manipulate the group, turning them against each other.