Vibrant colors, unsettling visuals, symmetry, and the feeling that something is not quite right birthed a potential new genre: Dreamcore.

The Ugly Stepsister shook me in a way I had not felt in a long time. "OH MY GOD! FINALLY!" I shout. The shimmery, larger than life genre is inherently scary due to its other worldly nature. If you're anything like me, desperate to find the perfect combination of a fantasy movie you watched as a child and the brutality of horror, I have 5 films perfectly curated for you.

After going public in 2024 with their debut game Atomic Owl, Monster Theater, an independent game developer, turned their sights to publishing. Earlier this month, the indie company announced their fourth release, Skijoring, the goofiest co-op racing game.

Making a top 5 was a tough challenge, as this year was stacked with exceptionally strong pieces. That said, we've chosen our favorite indie horror movies of the year!