Pennywise is not the only monster stepping out of Halloween movies. Babadook lurks in the dark hallway, waiting for an opportunity. Hannibal Lecter walks under the sunlight and offers friendly smiles. You never know who or what they really are. Dreadful beasts are closer than you expect.
Here are 7 Halloween movies on Netflix that help you find out your own answer.
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1. The Pope's Exorcist
“You cannot escape me. I am everywhere.” – Demon
This Halloween movie is inspired by Father Gabriele Amorth, one of the most respected exorcists in the world. He performed over 160,000 exorcisms during his career and wrote several books on the subject. Besides his work, one of his famous bestseller books that you can buy on Amazon here An Exorcist tells His Story.
On the one hand, the Pope’s Exorcist (2023) is full of jump scares. On the other hand, the suspense is built slowly until reaching the most terrifying scene, the exorcism scene, an example of Father Amorth’s work.
2. Run Rabbit Run
What is scared more than a little child claiming to be someone else? The one disappeared a long time ago, and is probably dead? Sarah is scared for her little daughter and herself. They live in a small town. Are they really alone in their house? Is there someone else?
The answer might scare you.
Check on Netflix ^^))
3. Apostle
In 1905, in a ransom letter, a young lady whispers in fear. Later, her begging haunts her brother throughout his rescue trip. What has the sinister cult done to her? Partly alive or close to dead? What will they do to her? Barely alive or already dead?
Check your Netflix out!
4. 1992
Based on Stephen King’s novella, 1992 is a confession of a farmer, Wilfred, about the murder of his wife to his son, Hank.
In the sense of dread, 1992 paints a picture of a haunting farm. After the confession letter thirty years later, Wilfred disappears. Then Hank starts witnessing some disturbing phenomena. He will soon discover that his mother never left the farm, dead or alive.
Where is Hank’s mother, then? What about Wilfred? Where is he?
Check it out on Netflix ^^))
5. No One Get Out Alive
Have you felt like someone was watching you in your house? Are you truly alone?
Ambar lives with other women and an old landlord in a boarding house in Los Angeles. A shadow behind the shower curtain. Sometimes, unsettling cries can be heard from the floor below. Maybe Ambar is too sensitive. Or maybe someone is there besides her neighbors.
Something sinister is going on in the boarding house.
If you were Ambar, what would you do?
6. Ouija: Origin of Evil
“Where are you, Alice?” – Marcus whispers in the dark while hunting for a little girl.
In 1967, a windowed mother brought home an Ouija board. Did she know what she carried home? What will happen to her small family? Is there a happy ending?
Ouija: Origin of Evil is a must-see for fans of Halloween movies. The atmosphere is oppressive, unsettling, and then suddenly increasingly terrifying. The movie builds suspense and dread masterfully.
7. The Woman In The Window
Do you know your neighbors? Do you believe what you see? Because this movie will make you doubt it. And more than that, you become a liar because of speaking the truth.
After witnessing a crime in her neighbor’s house, Anna calls the police. Do you know the ending?
No evidence is found. No victim steps forward. Anna becomes a hallucinating mess, or liar, in the eyes of everyone.
If you were Anna, what would you do?
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Life is too short to consider, then reconsider. If you still don’t know which movie to watch for the Halloween, write them all down in paper pieces and pick one randomly. Let fate decide for you! 🎃 Happy Halloween!