15 horror films that will put you in the scary mood
Not for the faint of heart: Regan Tereza MacNeil in the horror shocker “The Exorcist”.image: Warner Bros
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Halloween is almost upon us again. And therefore also some children in costumes who beg for trick or treat. If you don’t want to be disturbed by the doorbell ringing, it’s best to watch one of these horror and scary films at full volume.
Because which genre would be better suited to this time of year in October? We have therefore put together the best horror films for you and also indicated where they are available.
“Halloween – The Night of Horror” (1978)
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Was it magic, a miracle or just the simple film title that was responsible for the success of the low-budget 1978 production? The fact is, the story of serial killer Michael Myers became the start of an entire film series. Ten other “Halloween” parts have already been filmed in the last 40 years. The latest part comes from 2018.
You can find the film here: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Rakuten TV, iTunes, Blue TV or on Sunday, October 31st at 10:10 p.m. on ORF 1.
«ES» (2017)
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“It” is the second horror film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. You could have added the following to the title of the film: “Why we shouldn’t find clowns funny” – and you would know what to expect. But that’s far too bureaucratic and “It” still sounds a bit scarier.
You can find the film here: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky Store, iTunes, Google-Play, Rakuten-TV, Blue TV.
«Addams Family» (1991)
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Horror with a good dose of humor: The “Addams Family” comics have enjoyed great popularity for almost a hundred years. The first film, which was released in cinemas in 1991, is based on the 64 episodes of the television series of the same name from 1964. But the family has been around for a long time: the “Addam’s Cartoons” by artist Charles Addams were published in “The New Yorker” magazine in the 1930s. Since last year, the scary family has also been available as an animated film.
You can find the film here: Prime Video, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, iTunes, Blue TV.
“The Purge” (2013)
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In “The Purge,” crimes, including murder, are allowed for 12 hours once a year. The title already reveals the meaning and purpose of the night: a cleansing that is intended to reduce crime and superfluous workers. While the wealthy barricade themselves in their villas, the rabble eliminate each other. But this time things are going differently than expected. tumultuousness…
You can find the film here: Netflix, Prime Video, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, iTunes, Blue TV.
«Shining» (1980)
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The horror films “It” and “Shining” not only share the same film genre, they are both based on novels by the same author. Stephan King’s horror novel “Shining” was released as a film in the 80s. In 1997 the novel was remade as a three-part television film “The Shining”. The sequel to “Shining” entitled “Doctor Sleeps Awakening” was also released in 2019.
You can find the film here: Amazon Prime, Netflix, Sky Store, iTunes, Google Play, Rakuten TV, Blue TV.
«Annabelle» (2014)
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Now we have checked off serial killers, clowns and scary family. What are we still missing? A frightening doll that comes to life. And where do we find them? In the first spin-off of the film “The Conjuring” entitled “Annabelle”. The worldwide box office revenue is more than 257 million US dollars. A significant amount considering the film had a budget of $6.5 million.
You can find the film here: Amazon Prime, Sky Store, iTunes, Google Play, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Blue TV.
«Nightmare before Christmas» (1993)
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Should you watch the Pumpkin King movie on Halloween or Christmas? Preferably both. The eerily beautiful stop-motion film cleverly combines the two holidays into a whole. The film, which features various scary characters as well as Santa Claus, is based on an idea by director Tim Burton.
You can find the film here: Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, Sky Store, iTunes, Google Play, Rakuten TV.
“Ghostbusters” (1984)
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The hit film “Ghostbusters” from 2016 is a good example of how remakes often fail. Therefore: Better watch the original film from 1984. What awaits you? A trio of parapsychology professors found a ghost-hunting company to combat annoying threats from the world in between.
You can find the film here: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Rakuten TV, iTunes, Sky Store, Google Play or on Sunday, October 24th at 1 a.m. on ZDF.
«The Nun» (2018)
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After the huge success of the horror film “Annabelle,” another “Conjuring” spin-off, “The Nun,” followed in 2018. The focus is no longer on a doll, but on a nasty nun demon. This spin-off also made the box office ring and grossed over 365 million dollars. This makes the horror film one of the most successful films in the “Conjuring” series to date.
You can find the film here: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky Store, iTunes, Google Play, Rakuten TV, Blue TV.
«Scary Movie» (2000)
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This classic really needs no further explanation. Except maybe the first part is the best. But you probably already know that yourself.
You can find the film here: Amazon Prime, Netflix, Sky Store.
“Scream – scream!” (1996)
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A brutal murder shakes an idyllic town. But the crime is just the start of a series of murders. The cult film “Scream” from 1996 with a mix of horror, humor and constant surprises led to three further commercially successful sequels: “Scream 2” (1997), “Scream 3” (2000) and “Scream 4” (2011).
You can find the film here: Amazon Prime, Sky Store, iTunes, Google Play, Rakuten TV, Blue TV.
“ET – The Extraterrestrial” (1982)
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Steven Spielberg is a cinema god and this heartwarming sci-fi story is one of his best works. You won’t encounter murder and manslaughter in the feature film, but you will encounter a wizened, somewhat creepy alien and a lot of emotions.
You can find the film here: Amazon Prime, Sky Store, iTunes, Rakuten TV, Google Play, Blue TV.
“Jaws” (1975)
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When a great white shark attacks a swimmer, the residents want to close the beaches. But the city administration doesn’t want rumors of a man-eating shark wreaking havoc in the popular seaside resort to spread. This classic film was also directed by Steven Spielberg and is still considered one of the best thrillers today. He also founded the animal horror genre and, in addition to the official sequels, resulted in numerous other shark film productions.
You can find the film here: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Rakuten TV, Google Play, Sky Store, iTunes, Blue TV.
«Psycho» (1960)
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You should have seen these short frame rates from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 horror thriller “Psycho” to have your say.
Because it is one of the most famous and most quoted scenes in film history. The film is based on Robert Bloch’s novel of the same name and is THE classic of American cinema.
You can find the film here: Amazon Prime, Rakuten TV, Apple TV, Google Play, Sky Store.
«The Exorcist» (1973)
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In “The Exorcist” it’s hard to decide which is the scariest scene. I think there are several that make you cringe. The horror film from 1973 is based on the novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty, who also wrote the screenplay for the film. The story of the exorcist, who tries to drive the devil out of a girl, is one of the biggest film successes of the early 1970s and sparked discussions around the world.
You can find the film here: Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Blue TV.
Which film also belongs on the list for you?
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