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Southern Gothic Movies

Posted by wouldudoitforme


Hey everyone, here’s my updated list of southern gothic movies. I prefer the horror ones but I watched the trailers and I plan on watching all of them. I’ve actually seen some of these multiple times over the years, lol. Out of the ones that aren’t checked off, which ones have you seen and loved? \- \[x\] The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) \- \[ \] Angel Heart (neo noir horror, 1987) \- \[x\] A Streetcar Named Desire \- \[x\] The Skeleton Key (2005) \- \[x\] Eve’s Bayou (1997) \- \[ \] Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) \- \[ \] The Beguiled (1971) \- \[x\] The Beguiled (2017) \- \[ \] Frailty (2001) (MM) \- \[ \] Killer Joe (MM) \- \[x\] The Gift (2000) \- \[ \] Deliverance (1972) \- \[ \] Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) \- \[x\] The Devil All the Time (2020) \- \[ \] Jeepers Creepers (2001) \- \[ \] Jug Face (2013) \- \[ \] We Are What We Are (2013) \- \[ \] The Night of the Hunter (1955) \- \[ \] What Josiah Saw (2022, Shudder) \- \[ \] Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) (Spacey, Cusak) \- \[ \] Monster’s Ball \- \[x\] Interview with the Vampire \- \[x\] Pearl (not quite but similar, A24) \- \[x\] Cape Fear (1991)

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CaptainStanberica Apr 1, 2026 +1
I’m a fan of Frailty, with Matthew McConaughey. That one caught me off guard on the first watch to say the least. I put it up there with positive surprises like The Boondock Saints.
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wouldudoitforme Apr 1, 2026 +1
Yeah that just might be my next watch! (well either that or Deliverance) I saw The Gift last night, that one def caught me off guard.
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CaptainStanberica Apr 1, 2026 +1
Staying in the MM lane, Killer Joe is definitely interesting to say the least. There are some truly uncomfortable moments in that film. Not your average MM film.
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wouldudoitforme Apr 1, 2026 +1
uncomfortable how? wait weren’t we talking about Frailty?
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CaptainStanberica Apr 1, 2026 +1
We are, but Killer Joe was another unchecked box, and since they both feature McConaughey, I thought I would share a little.
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useridhere Apr 1, 2026 +1
Bill Paxton is great in this. Really has the viewer wondering about reality.
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CaptainStanberica Apr 1, 2026 +1
Agreed. He has a solid history of acting in films he produced. He’s not the same guy in Frailty that we all love from Twister, that’s for sure.
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pumpkinpatch1980 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Don’t forget Mud, Runaway Jury, A Time to Kill, the Pelican Brief, Just Cause, Steel Magnolias, Fried Green Tomatoes, that’s just a few off the top of my head. By the way, loved The Skeleton Key and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
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stuartsaysst0p Apr 1, 2026 +1
These are just southern movies, not southern gothic
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pumpkinpatch1980 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Respectfully I disagree. These are all considered Southern Gothic movies.
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wouldudoitforme Apr 1, 2026 +1
Thanks for the suggestions and feedback. I’ve seen all of those except for Mud, which I actually saw the trailer for a couple of days ago and even though I enjoy MM, the plot and the trailer just didn’t sell me. Also, Steel Magnolias and Fried Green Tomatoes are my feel good movies!! I’ve seen these 7+ times, they’re definitely not Southern Gothic, just set in the south, but amazing movies nonetheless. Maybe I’ll give Mud a chance once I finish the ones on my list.
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the-largest-marge Apr 1, 2026 +1
Beasts of the Southern Wild?
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fadvex Apr 1, 2026 +1
Watch Deliverance immediately
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Human_Drummer4378 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Deliverence & Killer Joe. Also, where's the Billy Bob representation? "One False Move" and "Sling Blade" would be good additions.
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itsathrowawayduhhhhh Apr 1, 2026 +1
Killer Joe was my least favorite movie ever omg I can’t watch MM now
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Human_Drummer4378 Apr 1, 2026 +1
lol, that is also a fair response to seeing it.
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Beautiful-Pair5522 Apr 1, 2026 +1
why arnt Wiseblood and Southern Comfort on this list?
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fadvex Apr 1, 2026 +1
Deliverance and Southern Comfort make a perfect double feature.
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Beautiful-Pair5522 Apr 1, 2026 +1
100%
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dakotanorth8 Apr 1, 2026 +1
You mentioned Pearl but not “X”?
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wouldudoitforme Apr 1, 2026 +1
Good catch, didn’t think to add it when I made the list cuz I felt like it was kind of implied since it’s part of the trilogy. Pearl is def my fav but all 3 are AMAZING.
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dakotanorth8 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Totally, but Maxxxine isn’t southern and takes place in LA. X is pretty much southern horror 70s style so yeah it’s a banger
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wouldudoitforme Apr 1, 2026 +1
oh yeah no i meant its implied that i watched that too 😅 not necessarily that the trilogy is southern gothic. fine. u win,ill edit the list and add “/X” next to Pearl. this exchange reminds me of a back and forth I had with a coworker via email over a typo. 😂😂😂
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ki11a11hippies Apr 1, 2026 +1
I’d add Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to this.
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bindersfull-ofwomen Apr 1, 2026 +1
My FYP brought me back, so I guess I'm invested in this journey now.
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Physical-Compote4594 Apr 1, 2026 +1
The DDL movie nobody has ever seen – Stars and Bars – belongs here, too
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itsathrowawayduhhhhh Apr 1, 2026 +1
Devil All the Time is phenomenal. Heavy but amazing
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wouldudoitforme Apr 1, 2026 +1
Agreed! LOVED it
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heidismiles Apr 1, 2026 +1
The limited series *Sharp Objects*
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wouldudoitforme Apr 1, 2026 +1
Fs, great watch, I have a separate list for series. Sharp Objects, True Detective S1, Midnight Mass, all on there.
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bag_of_luck Apr 1, 2026 +1
More midwestern gothic but the reflecting skin should be up your alley
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stuartsaysst0p Apr 1, 2026 +1
Your list is sorely lacking Stoker (2013)!
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wouldudoitforme Apr 1, 2026 +1
It is, good catch. I didn’t add because I personally didn’t love it. I saw it when it first came out. Love Park Chanwook’s work though.
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bbb26782 Apr 1, 2026 +1
You’ve gotta add Slingblade to this list.
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B2Dirty Apr 1, 2026 +1
Crazy in Alabama
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antisuck Apr 1, 2026 +1
Everyone should watch *Angel Heart*, southern gothic-ness aside. Top of the list.
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wouldudoitforme Apr 1, 2026 +1
![gif](giphy|NVn3CtvfozSyA) 100%
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Footdude777 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Black Snake Moan The Paperboy
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