In a world teeming with horror flicks and spooky TV shows, some truly bizarre gems go unnoticed. Here’s a list of weird horror films and TV shows that might have flown under your radar but are well worth the watch for any aficionado of the odd and eerie.

1. “Berberian Sound Studio” (2012)

This British psychological horror film is set in an Italian sound studio where a foley artist begins to lose his grip on reality as he works on the disturbing sounds for a gory horror film. It’s creepy and meta, with a palpable tension that grows with every twisted audio layer.

2. “Beyond the Black Rainbow” (2010)

A science fiction horror experience like no other, this film takes viewers on an aesthetically pleasing yet unnerving journey through the Arboria Institute—a facility dedicated to attaining transcendental happiness, which naturally goes horribly awry.

3. “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” (2014)

Labelled as the first “Iranian vampire Western,” this beautifully shot black-and-white film follows a lonely vampire stalking the streets of a ghost-town called Bad City, finding love and blood in equal measure.

4. “The Lure” (2015)

This Polish horror musical hybrid revolves around two mermaid sisters who emerge from the sea and become nightclub performers. A unique concoction of grisly and glamorous, the film delves into themes of humanity and monstrosity with toe-tapping tunes.

5. “Channel Zero” (2016-2018)

Each season of this anthology series delves into a new creepy narrative based on popular internet horror stories known as creepypastas. With an unsettling atmosphere and truly original monsters, it’s a hidden trove of contemporary fears turned into TV terror.

6. “Horsehead” (2014)

Merging deep-rooted nightmares with folkloric elements, this French horror film focuses on a young woman who experiences vivid nightmares after returning home for her grandmother’s funeral—a visual feast that blurs the line between dreams and reality.

7. “Possession” (1981)

Although not entirely obscure, “Possession,” staged in Cold War Berlin, tells the story of a couple going through an intense breakup leading to surreal turns of events involving doppelgängers and tentacled creatures. This is psychological dread mingled with corporeal shock.

These unconventional picks are not for casual viewers but provide perfect material for those who want their scary movies strange, their frights esoteric, and their TV viewing experiences utterly unique. Turn off the lights, suspend your disbelief, and get ready to explore some unknown corners of cinematic terror!