From thrillers and mysteries to straight-up horror, there are plenty of frightfully festive things to read and watch.
Once pumpkin spice-flavored drinks become available, its nearly impossible to resist the allure of autumn. Of course, many people love fall for the refreshing chill in the air, the proliferation of pumpkin, and the vibrant foliage. But for those of us who like to live life on the darker side, fall is about one thing, and one thing only: Spooky season. Scary things like horror movies, thriller novels, and even true crime documentaries arent just for Halloween. If the term spooky season, which started gaining popularity in 2018, is any indication, creepy content is ripe for consumption the second fall vibes start to pick up.
Whether youre into a good scare from a TV show, movie, or book, theres plenty of material out there this spooky season to get you into the frightfully festive mood. Get ready to curl up with some popcorn and maybe a nightlight with these haunting picks that are debuting for the first time or finally dropping on streaming platforms this season.
This 1999 classic is finally available on Amazon Prime, as is the sequel. It really doesnt get more Halloween than that.
If youre a fan of true gory horror (the films executive producer is Quentin Tarantino, which should tell you everything you need to know), both Hostel movies just dropped on Hulu for your viewingpleasure? Horror? Whichever.
If you never saw Jennifer Lawrences psychological thriller when it first came out in 2017, its now available on Amazon Prime Video. The film, which also stars Javier Bardem, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Kristen Wiig (among others), is about a young couple whose peaceful country life is upended when a mysterious couple arrives.
The second installment of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series arrived on HBO so you can stream it as many times as you want between now and the end of October. (Not judging anybody who watches it more than once)
Emily Deschanel stars in this 8-episode series on Netflix in which she plays Dr. Suzanne Mathis, a psychiatrist whos determined to protect one of her young patients, a cult escapee. Dr. Mathis decision to take in the patient puts both her and her familys life in danger.
Never thought the words Neowestern and crime thriller could be in the same sentence? Think again. This movie, which is on Hulu, centers on a sheriff whos investigating a group of outlaws that kill without a trace until one day, they make a mistake. Their efforts to cover their tracks result in more carnage.
If you need a break from all the scary stuff, the highly anticipated second season of the HBO original comedy series should be a good chaser. Its about a group of friends who try to turn their love of horror into a business, while the groups leader is being haunted by the ghost of a murdered beauty pageant queen. Its definitely on the sillier side of the spooky scale, but it still counts.
Olivia Wilde made her directorial debut with the hilarious comedy Booksmart, and for her sophomore film, shes going in a completely different direction, with a psychological thriller starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles. The rumored behind-the-scenes drama has been making headlines, but the movie itself is sure to be full of twists and turns.
Alexis Hendersons brand of gothic horror is perfect for fans of The Hacienda, and Isabel Caas herself says, Alexis Henderson spins a lush tale of depravity, sensuality, and horror that kept me on my toes until the bitter end. Rachel Harrison, also a horror pro, calls House of Hunger a beguiling Gothic feast.
Almost 30 years after the original movie was released, the Sanderson sisters are returning for a Hocus Pocus sequel. All three original actresses, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, are reprising their hilarious roles. But in the sequel, its three young women who accidentally awake the spooky sisters in modern-day Salem. You can stream the new flick on Disney Plus.
This clever horror novel about a young woman who moves to a picturesque town and finds herself befriending the local witch (what? Your town didnt have one?) is witty and scary in other words, peak spooky season vibes.
In this horror/thriller by New York Times bestselling author Megan Shepherd, aspiring artist Haven Marbury goes to clear out her late fathers seaside house and ends up finding a lot more than she bargained for: Namely, an unpublished horror manuscript, which she decides to illustrate. But when a monster appears under her bed at the same time murders are reported in the woods, Haven has to race to get to the bottom of her familys history.
The movie adaptation of Jessica Knolls best-selling thriller finally arrives on Netflix, with Mila Kunis starring as protagonist (and aforementioned luckiest girl alive) Tiffani Fanelli. The movie, whose screenplay was also written by Knoll, centers on a scrappy young woman whos set to marry her dream man, but whos been carrying secrets with her for years.
Nuzo Onoh is a pioneer of the African horror subgenre, so you might want to read her latest chilling tale with the lights on. This story of sibling betrayal, evil curses, and dark magic centers on a disgraced warrior king who must embark on a deadly quest in order to regain his position and rebuild his reputation.
Looking for something a little more family-friendly? In this seasonal movie, Marlon Wayans plays a dad who hates Halloween. But when his teenage daughter accidentally unleashes an evil spirit that makes the towns Halloween decorations come to life, he has to team up with his daughter to save Bridge Hollow.
Best-selling authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French (who form the duo Nicci French) have another twisty thriller on their hands, about a favor gone horribly wrong. Jude agrees to pick up Liam, her first love, from a train station. This seemingly simple task somehow ends up throwing her into a murder investigation.
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