Underrated

These terrifying films from 2010 to 2019 all had memorable twists - whether they revealed that someone wasn't <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-horror-whodunits/jacob-shelton">who we thought they were</a> or that something was far more supernatural than it first appeared. Some even surprised us with more than one twist.Vote up your favorite plot twists below, and vote down the twists that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-twists-that-ruin-the-movie/nathan-gibson">make no sense</a>.Warning: spoilers below.

Underrated Horror And Thriller Films From The 2010s With Unexpected Twists

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Josh Buono

The early 2000s gave filmgoers some terrifying twists in horror and thriller films, including reanimated corpses, pranks ending in murder, and even a good old-fashioned whodunit. Vote up your favorite plot twists, and vote down the ones that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-twists-that-ruin-the-movie/nathan-gibson">make no sense</a>.If you're in the mood for even more twisted tales, also check out <a href="www.ranker.com/list/underrated-horror-and-thriller-twists-from-2010s/josh-buono">underrated shocks from the 2010s</a>.Warning: Spoilers below.

Underrated Horror And Thriller Films From The Early 2000s With Unexpected Twists

Ranking the family-friendliest TV movies, miniseries, and original programs that warm the cockles of your heart each and every season of the year.

Hallmark: The Heart of TV

Hallmark Channel

Beginning in 2011, the Hallmark Channel began a yearly holiday celebration with their Countdown to Christmas event in November through December. Combining Christmas classics with new Christmas movies and fresh additions to their franchise series, Hallmark Channel fills the weeks before the holiday with as much Christmas programming as possible. With Hallmark&#39;s Countdown to Christmas premieres starting in late October, they&#39;re making sure you get the best Christmas movies possible, as often as possible, during their long Countdown to Christmas movie lineup.

Offering dozens of seasonal variations on two folks working together while falling in love, such as My Christmas Dream, A December Bride, and Christmas in Love, Hallmark brings romance to the holiday. Their <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/romantic-christmas-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">romantic Christmas movies</a> also include films like The Sweetest Christmas and Enchanted Christmas, where the holiday helps two people remember how much they love each other.

It&#39;s not all romance during Hallmark&#39;s Christmas lineup. From Santa struggling to save the season in The Case For Christmas to a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-guardian-angels-and-fairy-godparents/ranker-characters" target="_blank">guardian angel</a> helping someone understand her own worth in Debbie Macomber&#39;s Mr. Miracle, there&#39;s a Christmas movie for just about everybody. Two Hallmark Hall of Fame movies have even premiered during the Countdown to Christmas. A Heavenly Christmas stars Kristin Davis a Christmas Angel in training and Just In Time For Christmas returns Christopher Lloyd to the role of quirky time traveler as he assists a woman in making a decision that will change her life.

Each of these films is a cozy gift to keep your heart warm this holiday season, but which of these Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movies do you think are the best?

The Best Countdown to Christmas Hallmark Original Movies

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The Best Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Original Movies

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Horror

While gory, shocking horror films will always have their place in theaters (and living rooms) around the world, there's something to be said for the quiet horror that disguises itself like a trickster spirit, reels you in, and worms its way under your skin. A jumpscare will raise your heart rate, make you jolt in your seat, or maybe even scream; quiet horror slips in unnoticed and undetected, unnerving you even hours or days after your viewing.Don’t let the title's “underrated” fool you. While any horror film buff is likely champing at the bit to proclaim their favorite film is “underrated,” this list isn’t just about the underrated; instead, we’re celebrating films that made the conscious decision to sacrifice easy scares for a more existential, subtle fright - and were overlooked as a result.

Underrated Quiet Horror Movies From 2000-Present That Trade In Thrills For Chills

The Most Underrated Quiet Horror Movies 2000-Present

Amanda Boisen

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According to a Pew Research Center survey from 2021, 23% of American adults <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/09/21/who-doesnt-read-books-in-america/">didn't read a single book</a> in the previous year. Maybe they were all scared away by the movies on this list. The books below can raise the dead, transport you to evil worlds, or may even lead to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/misery-behind-the-scenes-annie-wilkes-paul-sheldon/eric-vega">some mild hobbling</a>. Whatever the outcome, it's bad news. When was the last time the TV hurt you?Vote up the books you would rather Dewey-decimate than crack open their spines.

Movies That Unintentionally Convince Their Audience That Reading Is Bad

Movies That Unintentionally Convince Us That Reading Is Bad

Are you the "horror person" on your virtual trivia team? Meet your new secret weapon: lists about everything even you don't know about movies scarier than the sound of a child's laughter in a cemetery after dark.

Horror Buff Stuff

Costuming & Props

Horror has been a popular film genre for more than 100 years. Many fans check out the latest horror flick for a simple reason: Horror is exciting. A reliable, run-of-the-mill horror film offers startling jump scares, nauseating gore, and/or disturbing plot developments that stick with the viewer long after the credits roll.Because of this, some believe horror can only offer cheap thrills. On the contrary, plenty of horror films offer up a visual experience on par with anything else in cinema. Here are a few horror films that have no business being as gorgeous as they are.

The Prettiest Horror Movies That Are A Freaky Feast For The Eyes

Horror Movies With The Best Visuals

Jim Rowley

Lists about terrifying creatures that stalk worlds both real and fictional.

The Monster Mash

When it comes to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-movie-monsters/orrin-grey">movie monsters</a>, we tend to see the same ones again and again. Multiple films have featured King Kong, Godzilla, mummies, werewolves, vampires, and so on.Seeing an old favorite hauled out again can admittedly be enjoyable, especially if the film uses a fresh angle; even so, it's hard not to occasionally feel a sense of “been there, done that” when watching yet another monster movie.There's a whole slew of lesser-known monsters worthy of more big-screen treatments. They have <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/real-world-origins-of-monsters/orrin-grey">engaging backstories</a>, terrifying appearances, and sinister abilities. Any of them could be used to make a first-rate creature feature. All they need is a director with a vision for how to present them to audiences.Hopefully, that will happen someday. These underrated monsters deserve to have more screen time.

Underrated Monsters That Deserve More Screen Time

Mike McGranaghan

Few feelings compare to the adrenaline rush you get from witnessing something suspenseful or terrifying. Fear can paralyze us and take over our hearts and minds. In real life, this is usually a primal response to danger, which means it's your body's way of telling you to get the heck out of that situation.One of the reasons people are drawn to horror movies is because they give us that same adrenaline rush, just in a much safer environment. Scary movies can tap into our deepest fears and anxieties without ever actually placing us in harm's way.We asked Graveyard Shift readers to share the movies that never fail to scare them, and their responses are perfect for a horror marathon. Which of these movies also scare you, no matter how many times you've seen them?Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

Graveyard Shift Readers Share The Movies That Never Fail To Scare Them

August Alva

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From the strange nature of a never-aging flying boy who requires a night army of children, to a down-on-his-luck and misunderstood sea captain, the story of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook mean a lot of different things to different people. And some of those things are just a tad warped.&nbsp;Here are but a few unhinged posts about the Boy Who Never Grew Up that had us questioning our childhood.&nbsp;

19 Chaotic And Unhinged Posts About Peter Pan And His Pals That Never Grow Old

Damon Davis

The first time you watch a horror movie, pretty much everything is terrifying. The jump-scares make you scream, the plot twists surprise you, and some scenes are so scary, you have to watch them from in between your fingers. This fear is almost like a high, but the more horror movies you watch, the less scary they get. Before long, not even the most gruesome monster transformation can make you flinch, which is why when something comes along that's truly terrifying, it's worth remembering.Graveyard Shift readers are talking about the last movie that genuinely creeped them out, and they're going into detail about all of the disturbing scenes that are stuck in their heads. Which of these movies had a creepy scene that also got to you?Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

Graveyard Shift Readers Share The Last Movie Scenes That Actually Creeped Them Out

“What is the worst episode of a great TV show?”TV fans are having a heated discussion of the worst episodes of their favorite and most beloved series, and there are a few surprises. Here are a few examples of single episodes from great series that left fans a bit disappointed. Please vote up the episodes that let you down.&nbsp;

TV Fans Discuss The Terrible Episodes In Otherwise Great Series That Almost Made Them Jump Ship

Ranking the plot twists that got us good.

Didn't See That Coming

Who doesn’t love a<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-with-twist-endings/anncasano"> good plot twist</a>? While sometimes faulted for being cheesy - or an easy way out of explaining the inexplicable - plot twists are still among the most common and beloved of film's storytelling elements. But what if, instead of a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/plot-twist-in-middle-of-the-movie/mike-mcgranaghan">massive twist ending</a>, the shocking reveal came at the beginning? It's seldom done, but when it's accomplished with style, like in the films below, it can make an excellent movie-watching experience.Whether the genre changes suddenly after a horrifying reveal, or a character posed as the protagonist dies in the opening scene, these films start with the good stuff. There's no waiting for the action to start in these movies because from the get-go, you have no idea what's coming next.

Movies That Begin With A Plot Twist

Griffin Peters

Eerie true tales of people and places being haunted by g-g-g-ghoooosts!!!

Real Hauntings & Ghost Stories

Supernatural & Paranormal

In the spring of 2001, single father Steven LaChance moved into an old home in Union, MO, with his three children. Although <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bleeding-house-georgia/jodi-smith">the house</a> seemed perfect for the family at first, they almost immediately began experiencing <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-poltergeist-hauntings/diana-price">paranormal activity</a> that rapidly escalated. After less than two weeks in the home, LaChance and his family quickly moved out, sick of being tormented by what would later become known as the Union Screaming House.In 2008, Steven LaChance published a book about his family's experience called The Uninvited. While the book changes some names and details to protect people's identities, this list covers the chilling original story of the Union Screaming House.

The LaChance Family Only Lived In The Union Screaming House For 13 Days Before They Fled In Terror

Union Screaming House Haunting

Patrick Thornton

Entertainment

“A big part of a movie’s creative development is the casting process. Sometimes a role is offered to many different actors before it makes its way to who we end up seeing on screen. Here is a thread of actors who turned down, or were replaced in major roles in big movies.” - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/thisisnotahmad">@thisisnotahmad</a>Over on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/thisisnotahmad/status/1254057975716679681">Twitter</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/thisisnotahmad">@thisisnotahmad</a> cast a spotlight on actors who said no or were replaced in a role that might have changed their lives. These are the star-making, career-changing roles that come only once in a lifetime. Please vote up interesting tidbits about actors who had to walk away from a pretty big role.

20 Actors Who Were Replaced Or Rejected Major Roles In Big Movies

Lists for fans addicted to horror films (and shows) and all the jump-scarin', blood-splatterin', "b*tch, get out the house!" adrenaline that goes with them.

Do You Like Scary Movies?

Plot Twists

Twist endings have always been a part of the horror genre. The groundbreaking Friday the 13th spends its entire runtime building up eventual killer Jason Voorhees, only to reveal his mother was the actual perpetrator. April Fool's Day from 1986 had a twist ending less satisfying to most viewers, as everything that took place in the movie was actually just a big prank.That said, the following movies all have twist endings that are either satisfying, infamous, or mind-blowing for their time. There are cult films, like 1983's Sleepaway Camp, with endings that still spark discussion and debate to this day; others are more recent additions to the cult oeuvre, like 2021's Malignant, which has an incredibly entertaining twist; even still, there are mainstream horror films like Sunshine or 10 Cloverfield Lane that still manage to pop in a surprise at the end.Here are some of the most successful - and shocking - twists in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-halloween-movies/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">underrated horror movies</a>.

Underrated Horror Movies With Shocking Twists

Jodi Smith

Lists of the best shows & movies about illicit transgressions and those who can't be constrained by the confines of the law, from pencil-pushing embezzlers to crooks on the lam.

Breakin' the Law

There&#39;s something about a serial killer that deeply fascinates and terrorizes all of us... except maybe serial killers. Watching a truly deranged person commit acts that would otherwise be unthinkable is just one of those things people want to see, and Hollywood has answered the call in both film and television.&nbsp;On the small screen, TV <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unknown-serial-killer-documentaries/megan-summers" target="_blank">shows about serial killers</a> have found a way to depict these monsters as either demons who must be stopped or even as anti-heroes the viewer can&#39;t help but cheer on in their endeavors - or become <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hot-fictional-villains/mick-jacobs" target="_blank">fascinated by</a>, like with Joe Goldberg in You. Whatever your preference in watching serial killers, there are plenty of amazing series to watch on television.

Shows like Showtime&#39;s&nbsp;Dexter&nbsp;offered a deep and personal look into the mind of the titular character. Dexter was presented as an anti-hero who hunted down others like him while shows like&nbsp;The Following&nbsp;feature a look into both the minds of the killer(s) and the people hunting them down. The list goes on from here, featuring some great and thrilling series&mdash;and that&#39;s excluding the bounty of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-serial-killer-movies/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">serial killer movies</a> out there.

For more recommendations, browse this list and vote up the shows about serial killers you think are the best and see where your favorite serial killer shows rank.

The Greatest TV Shows About Serial Killers

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The 30+ Best TV Shows About Serial Killers, Ranked by Votes

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