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Midsommar (2019)
In the tradition of Wicker Man
The look and feel of this film, and even some of the plot, are extremely reminiscent of the horror classic "Wicker Man," which is one of my favorite films. This isn't as good, but it is still extremely memorable and haunting.
The Omen (1976)
The original
It's getting harder and harder to find this film-- the remake and the sequels are much easier to access. This is a brilliant film with a marvelous score. Like "The Exorcist" and "The Shining," it uses a creepy child incredibly well.
The Wicker Man (1973)
Folk Horror
The original (this one) is so much better than the remake, even if it feels a little dated. This film creates a world which is at once twisted and believable, rooted in our ancient past. Mysterious, suspenseful, and balanced on the edge of reality, this is an underappreciated horror classic.
The Yellow Wallpaper (2012)
Not the original story
Had to watch it. I'm always curious when a film gets a mix of very high and very low ratings. Plus, I have long been a fan of the original story. This film deserves a solid middle rating. There is some decent cinematography and acting for the budget range, but anyone who comes to it expecting a direct adaptation of the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" is going to be disappointed.
Orphan (2009)
Based on a true story?
Something like this, minus all of the gore in the final act, apparently actually happened. The fact that it is semi-true is even more terrifying than the film itself. This has some good twists, but the final act is rather heavy-handed. It takes a long time to reach that point, too, so there are some real issues with pacing. Still, like all good horror, it plays on deep-seated fears and cultural assumptions.
Jug Face (2013)
Memorable
This one really sticks with you. It's low budget and has some of the shortfalls associated with that limitation, but the plot and characters are memorable. A great addition to the realm of folk horror.
Gore Orphanage (2015)
Mixed bag
This film is essentially mediocre, but it seems like a lot of people have very strong feelings about it. I'm not sure why. It's a low budget horror film with a lot of child actors. That's a potentially dangerous combination and some of the kids are better actors than others. The adults, especially the two female leads, are strong, and the attention to historical detail in the sets and costumes is better than a lot of films with bigger budgets. Maybe people expected blood and guts because "gore" was in the title?