Horror Movies and Television Series to Watch on Halloween

With Halloween fast approaching, many students like to get into the spirit of the holiday with television and movies. Though horror movies are a popular genre year-round, this time of year is perfect for dimming the lights, making some popcorn, and getting a good scare from the screen.

Now that streaming services make up most of the content students watch, these services have begun creating their own shows and movies. Netflix, one of the biggest streaming services offered, has a wide selection of horror movies and television series to choose from. If you’re looking for a series about the supernatural, try The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, or Midnight Mass. The three series were created by the same person and share many of the same actors. The Haunting of Hill House follows a family haunted by tragedy and trying to work through their past, all while being drawn to an old house where they once lived. The Haunting of Bly Manor follows a nanny as she takes on a new job. She tries to let go of her past and must get accommodated to her new residence, Bly Manor all the while taking care of two seemingly strange kids haunted by their own tragedies. Midnight Mass is about the residents of a small island and the religious fervor on the island. A new priest arrives in town and “miracles” begin to happen. However, the miracles quickly turn into nightmares as a mysterious presence disrupts the lives of the residents. All of Us Are Dead, a Korean horror series, is also of note. In this series, teenagers are trapped in their high school as a zombie apocalypse breaks out. How many will survive? Watch the series to find out!

In terms of movies, many new horror movies are released each year. Some movies are classics such as The Exorcist or Alien. The Insidious series is great for anyone looking for a spook from a spirit. However, some new movies from the past few years deserve recognition as well. Hush is a fantastic slasher film for those who prefer slashers over the supernatural. The movie follows a deaf woman as she tries to escape a killer inside her home. There are many other fantastic horror movies and series out there. There are a wide variety of options for scares this Halloween season.