Native American and Indigenous Peoples
Horror Films
November is Native American Heritage Month. We wanted to celebrate by highlighting some horror films and shorts featuring Indigenous people and lore.
Feature Films:
Blood Quantum (2019): A zombie virus has taken over a town. When the Indigenous People learn they are immune to the plague, they must do all they can to survive.
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: Shudder, AMC Plus, Directv, and available for rental.
Bone Tomahawk (2015): In the old west, a group of men trespass on Native American land with grizzly results.
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: Hoopla and available for rental.
The Burrowers (2008): A family in the wild west sets out to find missing members amongst a Native legend come to life.
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: Amazon Prime video, Tubi, and available for rental.
Prophecy (1979): A logging company that is tearing down trees in a native American forest discovers an entity that wants to tear them down.
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: Paramount Plus and available for rental.
Short Films:
Awakening (2014): A young man who is obsessed with his phone is forced to reconnect with his native roots.
In The Beginning Was Water And Sky (2018): This is more of a real horror story based on the true story of American settlers kidnapping the indigenous people and forcing them to learn their ways.
Looking for more? Check out our Lists section. You can find more general Married to Horror selections by checking out our recommendations and lists. Take a peek at our Master Watch List where you can find an array of horror films sorted by title, platform, rating, and more!
Did we miss any of your favorites? Comment below or email us at contact@marriedtohorror.com! Follow our Facebook group Married to Horror and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @marriedtohorror.
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