With Halloween just around the corner, it's the perfect time to curate your spooky season watchlist. Whether you're a fan of slashers, psychological thrillers, or supernatural horror, several streaming platforms offer a wide array of films to send shivers down your spine. Here are seven of the best Halloween films available on Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar.
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Scream (1996): This Wes Craven classic is a must-watch for any horror fan. Streaming on Prime Video, Scream follows Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her friends as they are terrorized by a masked killer known as Ghostface. The film is a clever and self-aware take on the slasher genre, offering plenty of scares and suspense. Scream has also won Best Movie twice at the MTV Awards.
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The Haunting of Hill House: For fans of horror TV shows, The Haunting of Hill House is a great choice. This series, directed by Michael Flanagan, is available on Netflix and has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 93%. The plot follows a group of siblings who reunite after a family tragedy and must confront the horrors that haunt them from their childhood home.
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Bhool Bhulaiyaa: If you are looking for a Bollywood horror film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, streaming on Netflix, JioHotstar, and Prime Video, is a great pick.
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The Exorcist (1973): Considered one of the greatest horror movies ever made, The Exorcist is a landmark in the supernatural horror sub-genre. This classic, available on Prime Video, tells the story of a young girl possessed by a demonic force and the two priests who attempt to save her. With its intense story, eerie visuals, and solid performances, it's a must-watch for horror fans.
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Tumbbad (2018): This folk-horror film is available on Prime Video. Tumbbad is a chilling Halloween pick because its atmospheric terror and unique mythos perfectly explore the horror of human greed.
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Shutter: This Asian horror film is available on JioHotstar/Prime Video. After a hit-and-run, Jane and Tun are haunted by eerie shadows in Tun's photos that hint at something sinister.
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Final Destination: Bloodlines: This installment in the Final Destination franchise is a perfect Halloween pick.
