From a socially conscious South Korean ghost story to a not one but two showbiz satires laced with unsettling scares — here's what terrified us at the movies this year.

Those big blockbuster hits and some amazing critically acclaimed films lit up the screens. But, in all that glitz and glamour, a few truly special films slipped under the radar. These hidden gems—often overshadowed by the mainstream flicks—are just waiting to be found.