The best horror on Netflix for Halloween

Looking for a good scare this Halloween? Not to sound completely sadistic, but these movies do have a satisfying feel to them that make them worth watching. “Self-scaring” has always been a way to unite people, giving them a sense of belonging and boosting feelings of power, says Margee Kerr, a sociologist who specialises in fear. On Halloween night, while the other kids go trick-or-treating, Linus waits intently for the Great Pumpkin’s appearance – but will it show up? Here are five of my favorite Halloween-based horrors.

Zimbio recently came up with a list of houses used in horror films, one of them being “The Others”. That won’t matter, because she’s still visibly stalking you, and no one else can see her.

The witching season is nearly upon us, as Halloween encroaches with the sinister air of a dark and malevolent force. But we don’t need to tell you this, as we’re sure you’ve all heard of this one from one source of another. Follow Federal Bureau of Investigation agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they chase down the truth, all under a shadow of lingering tension and conspiracy.

A horror attraction comes to town, but there may be more to it than meets the eye. You can also get your zombie dose and catch up on The Walking Dead. The women must fight and find their way out of the cave before they become a meal.

Entering into everyone’s scariest and enjoyable holiday, people are trying to figure out what they want to be for Halloween. What’s impressive here is that not only are the bulk of the shorts here legitimately scary or unnerving, but each of them acts as a pretty inventive take on the structure and genre that they’re operating in. For a few, the horror section of Netflix can often be a confusing field of second-rate and frankly bad “scary” movies. Fast-forward to 1978, and the now 21-year-old Myers has escaped from a psychiatric hospital with the intentions of killing again.

Roku also made a scary Spotify playlist you could check out if tunes are more your thing. It’s still a wonderful film and I can understand watching it on Halloween. Her older cousin Jimmy convinces her to enter an old, spooky house, but once she enters, Jimmy and his friends lock the doors, trapping Hannah inside. Since then it has delved into deeper and creepier realms, including an insane asylum, a circus freak show, a witch coven and, now, a hotel.

This here slideshow is a look at ten underrated horror movies, all available on Netflix. Who doesn’t love a cute ghost haunting a mansion?? He must stay in his victims’ dreams, however; a transition to the real world exposes his vulnerabilities. This service’s content includes torture films like Vile, haunted-house flicks like House of Good & Evil, and more brutal movies like Machete Joe Unrated. As a winter storm leaves the family cut off from the outside world, Jack gradually becomes influenced by a supernatural presence which sparks his descent into madness. The movie was released one year after Ira Levin’s novel, and starred Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes. The two play a couple who move into a unique New York City apartment.

However, this is yet another example of a series that had one too many sequels. A true horror classic. The mask had already been produced as a Halloween costume, inspired by “The Scream” painting by Edvard Munch. More than anything, the film is about young love, and there are a lot of sweet moments alongside the bloody ones. There Torrance is plagued by disturbing visions seen by his son, Danny, who has psychic abilities. King’s own opinions on the adaptation have been mixed throughout the years.

NORRIS: It’s the most insanely gory but amusing movie ever. Linda Blair’s most famous role, and anything involved with kids is scary enough. This was always a holiday I enjoyed as a little boy. This film stands out as one of the quintessential serial killer films, and the twists and turns make this an edge-of-your-seat viewing experience. This Disney film is a family favorite filled with suspense.

While at a theme park, the three singing chipmunks go into Frankenstin’s Castle and actually find the popular big green monster inside. “The Conjuring” will have you on the edge of your seat waiting – and waiting … and waiting – for things to unravel, and once they do, there’s no going back. The highlight of the film is Victor’s welcome to the afterlife called “Remains of the Day”.

Long gone are the days when we had to patiently wait for new movies to debut on network TV or premium cable movie channels.