If you loved the eerie, surreal horror of HorrorVision (2001), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similarly unsettling movies and shows that capture the same bizarre, nightmarish vibe. Whether you're a fan of psychological horror, twisted visuals, or mind-bending narratives, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Videodrome (1983)
Description: A psychological horror film that delves into the disturbing effects of media consumption, featuring grotesque body horror and a surreal narrative about the blurring lines between reality and television.
Fact: The special effects, including the iconic 'living TV,' were created by Oscar-winning makeup artist Rick Baker.


Demons (1985)
Description: A gruesome horror film where a movie theater becomes the epicenter of a demonic outbreak, emphasizing the terror of being trapped in a media-saturated nightmare.
Fact: The film was produced by Dario Argento and features a heavy metal soundtrack, which was unusual for horror movies at the time.


Demons 2 (1986)
Description: A sequel that ramps up the horror by having demons invade a high-rise apartment building through television screens, continuing the theme of media as a portal for evil.
Fact: The movie was shot in the same abandoned factory as the first 'Demons,' repurposed to look like a modern apartment complex.


Night of the Creeps (1986)
Description: A horror-comedy that features alien parasites turning people into zombies, with a tone that balances gore and humor, much like other cult horror films of the era.
Fact: The director, Fred Dekker, included homages to classic horror and sci-fi films throughout the movie, such as naming characters after famous directors like Romero and Cronenberg.


The Gate (1987)
Description: A supernatural horror film where kids accidentally open a portal to hell in their backyard, featuring eerie visuals and a focus on the corruption of innocence.
Fact: The special effects were achieved using a combination of stop-motion animation and forced perspective, giving the creatures a unique, otherworldly look.


The Hidden (1987)
Description: A sci-fi horror hybrid where an alien entity takes over human bodies, with a narrative that includes media and technology as tools for its spread.
Fact: The film was inspired by real-life cases of sudden, violent behavior changes in individuals, which the writers linked to extraterrestrial influence.


Pulse (1988)
Description: This film centers around a mysterious electronic signal that brings death through television screens, playing on fears of technology and media as conduits for horror.
Fact: The movie was originally titled 'Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey' but was renamed to avoid confusion with a documentary.


Shocker (1989)
Description: A horror film where a serial killer gains the ability to travel through electrical currents, including television sets, blending slasher tropes with media-based horror.
Fact: The movie was originally intended to be the first in a trilogy, but plans were scrapped due to its mixed reception.


Stay Tuned (1992)
Description: A darkly comedic take on the dangers of television, where characters are sucked into a hellish world of twisted TV shows, mirroring themes of media-induced horror.
Fact: The film features over 50 parodies of real TV shows, all created specifically for the movie.


The Video Dead (1987)
Description: This film explores the concept of a haunted television set that unleashes zombies into the real world, blending horror with surreal, media-based terror.
Fact: The movie was shot in just 18 days on a very low budget, and the zombies were portrayed by local theater actors.
