Not Only Longlegs: 8 Most Unhinged NEON Horror Movies That Rival A24

Longlegs, a horror film by Osgood Perkins, has finally been released. Its distributor, NEON, organized an unusual promotional campaign for the film, teasing fans of the genre with the unknown. It drew a lot of attention to the project, which helped Longlegs earn an impressive box office gross.

The case of Longlegs drew attention not only to the movie itself, but also to the NEON studio, so we recall its main horror films.

1. In the Earth, 2021

A deadly virus has suddenly gripped the world. Biologist Martin and his assistant Alma follow their colleague into the deep forest to a scientific camp where they are studying the local soil. The first thing they find is an abandoned tent with something inside.

Before they can figure out what's going on, Martin and Alma are captured by an aggressive local who is convinced he needs to perform some kind of a ritual.

In the Earth is a work by Ben Wheatley created during the Covid quarantine. The film opened the list of projects produced by NEON studio – before the pandemic, the company was engaged only in distribution. If you've been looking for something similar to Alex Garland 's Annihilation, then In the Earth is definitely for you.

2. Crimes of the Future, 2022

The plot tells about the near future, when an accelerated evolution syndrome appears. The artist Saul uses anatomical changes, grows new organs inside himself and arranges performances. One day, the official Timlin comes to him and explains that bioterrorists will try to use his knowledge to lead humanity to the next stage of evolution.

Crimes of the Future is the first film in eight years by David Cronenberg, a classic of world cinema and master of body horror, who created such films as The Fly and Videodrome.

3. Infinity Pool, 2023

James is a writer whose last novel was published six years ago. His wife Em is the daughter of a famous publisher. One day, the couple decides to go on vacation to an unknown country called Li Tolqa, not only to relax, but also to gain inspiration for a new book.

On the spot, they meet another couple – Gabi and Alban, and go on a trip together outside the resort. The entertainment turns into a disaster – on the way back, James hits a pedestrian. The couple learns that according to local laws, the punishment for murder is death, but if you are a tourist, then you can avoid execution – you just need to pay for the creation of a double to take your place.

Infinity Pool was directed by the son of body horror classic David Cronenberg, Brandon Cronenberg.

4. Possessor, 2020

The movie tells the story of a future in which agents of a secret organization use brain implants that allow them to control other people's bodies and carry out murder orders. One day, the main character, who has begun to carry out the work, gets stuck in the brain of a person with an uncontrollable desire to kill.

Like Infinity Pool, Possessor was filmed by Brandon Cronenberg, who is following in his father's footsteps – the movie surprises not only with sophisticated plastic effects: melting faces and brutal murders, but also with an interesting sci-fi concept.

5. Border, 2018

Tina has a unique sense of smell that makes her an indispensable customs officer at the Stockholm pier – she can literally smell contraband a mile away. But one day, a suspicious man who bears a striking resemblance to her passes by, and Tina's abilities fail for the first time.

She senses that Vore is hiding something, and feels an inexplicable attraction to this strange man. In the process of developing a relationship with her new acquaintance, Tina discovers not only his true identity, but also the truth about herself.

Winner of the top prize in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes, the film was overlooked among the blockbusters and high-profile premieres, but it is definitely worth seeing.

6. It Lives Inside, 2023

It Lives Inside is one of the big horror hits of 2023 and representative of a new wave of projects that draw inspiration from folklore and national horror stories.

Sam is a teenage girl of Indian descent living in suburban America. One day, her friend begins to scare others with her strange behavior – according to her, she has been haunted by supernatural forces.

Soon the girl disappears, and Sam discovers that the mysterious creature feeds on human grievances. To escape the curse, Sam must find out what tormented her friend.

7. The Lodge, 2019

The plot revolves around a young woman named Grace, the sole survivor of a suicide cult, who tries to win the favor of her future husband's children. The kids, of course, are very skeptical. Especially because of Grace's frightening past. When the whole company finds itself isolated from civilization in a small snowy lodge, the worst things start to happen.

The Lodge is another movie from the now popular genre of elevated horror, which has traded cheap gore for complex psychological insights. This movie does not scare so much as it keeps the viewer in a constant state of uncomfortable anxiety.

8. Immaculate, 2024

Novice Cecilia says goodbye to the US and enters a convent in Rome. Sister Gwen tells Cecilia about the strange things that happen in the convent. The girl tries in every way to satisfy her curiosity, including entering locked rooms.

But in the end, she herself becomes a vessel for the unknown – Cecilia discovers that she is pregnant. Is it really a miracle of immaculate conception? Or a church conspiracy?

Sydney Sweeney auditioned for this film in 2014, but was not cast because of her age, and the film was canceled. After filming the second season of Euphoria, Sweeney acquired the rights to the film and invited Michael Mohan to direct.