If you’re a horror buff who’s tired of the “greatest hits” being everywhere, free streaming service Tubi offers an underrated goldmine of lesser-known creep-fests, experimental chills, and indie surprises. A few of these titles flew under most radars — making them perfect picks for a blog, review video, or curated watch-list.
1. Pumpkinhead (1988)
Synopsis: After his young son is killed in a hit-and-run accident, Ed Harley (Lance Henriksen) seeks vengeance. He’s warned not to resort to dark ritual, but he does—and unleashes a demonic creature called Pumpkinhead to exact revenge on the teens responsible. When the creature goes too far, Ed realises too late what he’s let loose.
Why it’s a gem: Developed by effects-legend Stan Winston, this creature feature has more atmosphere and pathos than many low-budget horrors.
2. Teeth (2007)
Synopsis: Dawn is a sharp, abstinence-campaigner in high school who discovers a literal case of vagina dentata. As her sexual world collides with brutal consequences, she must navigate the horror of her condition and the dark sides of those around her.
Why it’s a gem: It mixes horror, dark comedy, and myth in a feminist twist not often seen in mainstream slasher stuff.
Good angle: “Feminist horror you haven’t heard of” or “Body horror beyond the usual.”
3. Splinter (2008)
Synopsis: A gas-station couple and a convict hide out during a freak storm—and find themselves under siege by a creeping, parasitic creature that turns victims into hosts. With minimal settings and lean storytelling, the horror creeps in organically.
Why it’s a gem: Low-budget but effective: it blends elements of The Thing and Night of the Living Dead in a smart indie way.
Good angle: “Obscure monster movies worth your time” or “Indie horror that punches above its budget.”
4. The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)
Synopsis: A documentary crew filming a woman with Alzheimer’s discovers her condition might be far worse—she may be possessed. The found-footage format gives the creepiness a grounded feel, and the story escalates from illness to nightmare.
Why it’s a gem: Found-footage is crowded, but this one stands out for tone, escalation and solid execution despite being under-the-radar.
Good angle: “Found-footage films you missed” or “Horror that blends real issues + supernatural.”
5. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Synopsis: Father-and-son coroners take on a mysterious corpse (“Jane Doe”) found at a massacre scene. The body shows no external trauma but reveals bizarre internal phenomena—and the longer they investigate, the more supernatural and trapped they become.
Why it’s a gem: A smart, claustrophobic horror that uses a single location to ramp up tension.
Good angle: “Horror in one location done right” or “Medical/morgue horror you didn’t know existed.”
6. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)
Synopsis: A web-series host assembles six people to livestream their exploration of the abandoned Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital (a real haunted site). What begins as a stunt becomes deadly real when the spirits inside take over.
Why it’s a gem: Non-English (Korean) horror, strong found-footage thrills, and one of the more effective haunted-location films of recent years. > “Gonjiam Haunted Asylum is in my top 10 horror movies… while it’s not the scariest haunted investigation type horror it just gives creepy vibes.”
Good angle: “International horror hidden gems” or “Found footage done right from Korea.”
7. Satanic Panic (2019)
Synopsis: Pizza-delivery girl Sam accepts a strange job: cater a party for a wealthy cult. Soon she realises the “party” is a ritual—and she has to fight her way out of a decadent, satanic nightmare.
Why it’s a gem: Horror-comedy with style, blending cult tropes, gore and humor in a package you likely haven’t seen much of.
Good angle: “Horror plus comedy you missed” or “Cult-ritual horror under the radar.”
8. See No Evil 2 (2014)
Synopsis: A morgue is reopened after the killings at the Blackwell Hotel. The evil killer Jacob Goodnight awakens and continues his kill spree, this time stalking young law-enforcement recruits.
Why it’s a gem: Though a sequel to a forgettable film, this entry surprises with solid kills, pacing, and some unexpected emotional beats.
Good angle: “Better than its reputation: horror sequels worth watching” or “Slasher films you skipped.”
9. Haunt (2019)
Synopsis: On Halloween night, a group of friends visit an extreme haunted-house attraction. What starts as pranks and scares quickly dives into something darker and far more real.
Why it’s a gem: Smart, gritty haunted-house horror that works the “what if this attraction is real” angle better than many.
Good angle: “Halloween night horror picks” or “Dark amusement-park/haunt setting horror.”
10. Feast (2005)
Synopsis: Patrons at a rundown Nevada bar must band together when bug-like monsters invade and begin slaughtering them. What seems like a cheesy monster movie turns into a fun, bloody ride.
Why it’s a gem: B-movie monster horror that doesn’t pretend to be high art—but delivers entertainment, gore and a cult following.
Good angle: “Monster horror you forgot existed” or “B-movie gems on free streaming.”
Final Thoughts
Tubi’s horror catalog proves that you don’t need a big budget or box-office fame to deliver real scares. From eerie cult thrillers to slow-burn psychological nightmares, these hidden gems remind us that the best horror often lurks in the shadows — waiting to be discovered. So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and dive into the dark side of streaming. You might just find your next favorite fright.