Netflix too expensive? Here are 9 horror movie hits you can stream for free this Halloween weekend

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As Sheriff Brackett once said in Carpenter’s Halloween“It’s Halloween. Everyone is entitled to one good scare.” So if your terrible attempt at a Jack-o’-lantern didn’t get enough of it, and neither did the tame costumes of the neighborhood trick-or-treaters, then you owe it to yourself to see a horror movie (or two) queue that will tingle your spine and make your brow sweat this Hallow’s Eve weekend.

But if you find Netflix’s subscription prices scarier than next week’s possible election outcome, or you’ve simply exhausted its horror catalogue, fear not – Which hi-fi?‘s two scream queens have listed 9 brilliant horror films that you can stream on a video streaming service Tubiwhich doesn’t cost a cent (just a quick account sign-up).

Where the Devil Roams (2023)

A fan favorite on last year’s genre film festival circuit, this Great Depression-era horror from the makers of Hellbender And The deeper you dig (Tony and Zelda Adams and Toby Poser) follows a family of carnies on a traveling killing spree as they traverse the macabre, dying carnival scene. Those familiar with the trio’s unconventional, low-budget genre films will get exactly what they expect: WTDR is suitably grim and grotesque, revels in the directors’ familiar themes of marginal existence, family dynamics and dark, demonic devilry, and carries itself within a poetic and sometimes seemingly arbitrary – somewhat wandering, even – framework. An acquired taste, certainly, but for the right palette it will undoubtedly be appreciated.

A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)

Of A story of…Kim Jee-woon delivered one of the undeniable highlights of the South Korean horror boom of the late 90s/early 00s (think: Whispering hallways, Three extremes and Park Chan-wook’s Old boy and others The revenge films), the most critically acclaimed horror of its year, and a final plot twist that ranks among the very best. It follows a young girl who, after a stint in a mental institution, returns to her family home in the countryside with her sister, father and father’s new wife, but mysterious things start happening in the house. But this isn’t your average haunted house movie – far from it – because what it entails is a creepy, complex, shocking and sometimes beautifully suspenseful horror.

The Devil’s House (2009)

If you’re looking for a straight-up horror that will send shivers down your spine this Halloween and that’s as big on style as it is on substance, look no further on this list than Ti West’s career-launching and cleverly subgenre-spanning satanic panic/slasher/haunted house movie. Set in the mid-80s, it is a nostalgia-infused ode to people like… The omen, Halloween, Rosemary’s child and other devil worship classics around those decades of the golden age, The House of the Devil is a real masterclass in building tension towards a bloody (and bloody good) payoff – in fact, in our opinion, it’s one of the best to ever do. (And once you’ve checked that off and checked yourself, check out West’s latest – but very different – ​​trilogy.)

Demons (1985)

He was an assistant director on many of his legendary father Mario Bava’s films (Planet of the Vampires, Baron Blood, Kill, Baby, Kill), Lamberto Bava went solo in the 1980s after the death of his father, and this cult classic, produced by none other than godfather of the giallo genre Dario Argento, was perhaps his greatest directorial achievement. A group of teenagers, tickets to a mysterious movie at the local movie house, a rocking soundtrack featuring Billy Idol, Claudio Simonetti of Mötley Crüe and Goblin, and a burst of red-eyed demons jumping off the screen – Demons is fun, wild and above all a damn cool movie.

The Love Witch (2016)

If those trick-or-treaters have really taken care of your only good Halloween scares and you’re in the mood for something a little lighter, Anna Biller’s gloriously unique and deliberately camp horror comedy is, on the surface, about as playful as it gets (she it underneath). and several of her other films, a critique of femininity and how society views gender roles). Playing the modern witch yearning for love, the beautiful Samantha Robinson uses her powerful looks and even more powerful potions to make men fall head over heels for her… with comically disastrous results. Biller’s kitschy performance and stylistic 35mm shooting also pay tribute to the Technicolor thrillers of the ’60s. The love witch all the more worth celebrating – and watching.

Terror 1 (2016) and Terror 2 (2022)

Of Scarer 3 You’re still starring on the big screen and making a big splash this Halloween. This is your chance to go back to the beginning and see what all the fuss is about. This indie horror franchise is certainly not for the squeamish, as there is an extreme amount of blood and splatter, with the gruesome, nasty kills increasing in acceleration and gut-busting intensity in the sequel. Thanks to writer and director Damien Leone for using as many practical effects as possible; but the More frightening films would not have achieved their word-of-mouth cult status and success without the exceptional performance of David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown. His look is instantly iconic, but it’s his body language, mobile facial expressions and superb comedic timing that make his silent killer stand out in all films. Cheerful and creepy, Art the Clown (or is he a mime?) is a horror icon for all ages. The films won’t be for everyone, but if you can stomach the gore and enjoy the OTT silliness and no-holds-barredness, then gather some like-minded friends and give it a try. For fun. For art.

The Witch (2015)

Now for something completely different… The Witch was both the directorial debut of Robert Eggers and the silver screen debut of Anya Taylor-Joy, ushering in a new era of modern folk horror masterpieces that are a world away from the Blumhouse-led mainstream jump-scare franchises. Set in 17th century New England, the film follows an exiled Puritan family as they struggle with unseen evil forces that invade their secluded family life on the edge of a vast, dark forest. Taylor-Joy is revealing as eldest daughter Thomasin, whose innocence and independence are on a razor’s edge. The film’s spare palette (winter gray days, gloomy candlelit interiors) and slow-burning, creeping plot contribute to a bleak, lonely atmosphere that will cloud your mind and keep you on edge.

Jennifer’s Body (2009)

It wouldn’t be Halloween without a teen slasher romp, and if you weren’t looking Jennifer’s body when it was first released, it’s time to put that right. With misguided marketing that focused on Megan Fox’s sex symbol status and completely mis-sold the movie (which is a shame, since she and the movie are pretty good), Jennifer’s body has since experienced something of a feminist cult reawakening, with a sharp, darkly comedic tone that emphasizes fun but still hits all the horror beats you want. Fox and Amanda Seyfried brilliantly convey the film as old best friends who are absolute opposites in their high school years, and how their increasingly toxic dynamic evolves as the demonically possessed Jennifer (Fox) begins murdering and harvesting the flesh of male students to eat to survive is the core of the film. It’s camp, it’s sexy, it’s violent, and it has more biting commentary and witty dialogue than you’d expect from a teen horror of this type. A particular highlight is the fictional emo rock band Low Shoulder with frontman Adam (Seth Cohen) Brody, while the make-up and special effects are also quite good.

Devil (2010)

An exciting 80-minute whodunnit about five strangers who are murdered one by one in a broken elevator? As far as elevator pitches go, this one’s a good one – especially if you’re running out of time before the spooky season turns into something festive and cheerful. The film forgoes character depth and goes all-in on an exciting, propulsive plot that captivates you from the first minute and keeps you guessing until the end. They’re economic, exciting stories that we wish we had more of today. Yes, one of the strangers in the elevator may be possessed by the devil and it’s a race against time to find out which one as they are systematically restrained in the claustrophobic, paranoia-heightened space of a locked elevator that experiences frequent power outages has. and no one can be trusted. It may not chill you to your bones, but it’s effective and exciting, and did we mention it’s only 80 minutes long?

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