Looking forward to Halloween in the UAE? Whether you’re a fan of shock and horror or try to avoid it at all costs, this time of year means we’re obliged to watch a scary movie or two – in honour of Halloween, of course.
If you’re tired of browsing endlessly through Netflix and just want to get spooked this October, we have all the upcoming horrors and more for you that should send you straight to spooksville.
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Deep Blue Sea
Say what you want about Deep Blue Sea, but it will always go down as one of the great shark-horror movies thanks to Samuel L. Jackson (less said on that, the better for those who haven’t watched it yet). Hoping to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, a group of scientists experiment on sharks. And, well, that never goes well, does it? Expect plenty of jaws, blood and bizarre situations.
On Netflix October 1
A Quiet Place
The smash-hit that had cinemas around the world in silence, A Quiet Place is fittingly making its way to UAE Netflix this October. Aliens have invaded and they’re hyper-sensitive to sound, which makes for some terrifying scenes in John Krasinki’s brilliant movie. It had us shrieking in silence…
On Netflix October 17.
The Haunting of Bly Manor
The Haunting of Hill House gained global recognition for being the freakiest TV show around in the past few years. Now, there’s another tale to tell at Bly Manor, when an au pair plunges into an abyss of chilling secrets. Labelled as a gothic romance, and from the creator of the original, prepare for another season of frights.
On Netflix October 9.
Hubie Halloween
Adam Sandler is back for another Netflix exclusive, and this time he plays Hubie, a scaredy-cat who takes it upon himself to protect his town for Halloween. Although, this time there’s some real monsters about. Oh, and Adam Sandler does his signature voice throughout the movie.
On Netflix October 7.
Happy Death Day 2U
It’s the sequel to the cult-hit ‘Groundhog Day’-infused slasher flick about a blasé sorority mean girl who must relive her murder over and over again until she solves it. Guess what? She still hasn’t solved it. While not as scary as its predecessor, there’s definitely plenty of jumps and hilarious gore that make its on-the-nose movie title worth a watch.
On Netflix October 12
More terrifying favourites…
Gerald’s Game
Stephen King’s Netflix Original is both gripping and terrifying in all the right ways, and it even throws in a little gore for good measure.
Hereditary
It gives us chills just thinking about it. This devastating work of supernatural horror is intense, with Toni Collette stealing the show as an artist and mother coming to grips with her family’s heritage after her mother passes away. Prepare to come away from it in shock and horror.
Hush
This highly-tense update on the old premise – which sees a deaf author put through the mill by a mask-wearing lunatic – owes a great deal to stalker classics such as Halloween and even Scream, but brings plenty of its own to the blood-splattered table.
The Collector
What you’re getting here is a classic these-guys-robbed-the-wrong-house movie (you know, like Don’t Breathe or The Neighbour). And in this case the person getting robbed is obviously a fan of the Saw movies (director Marcus Dunstan wrote four of them, after all) and has rigged his house with traps. It’s seriously tense, but it’s also a gory laugh, so it’ll cater for most of the horror crowd.
The Perfection
We’re still not sure what we just saw after that final scene in The Perfection, but what we do know is that it was one thriller of a ride. Starring a very eerie Allison Williams (the very same creep from Get Out), this horror show musical prodigy Charlotte seeking out a new star pupil of her former school. But their encounter is little more than what the bargained for. Many twists, many turns, a horrifyingly good time.
The Ritual
What starts out as a group of college friends reuniting through a big hike in a forest, quickly turns into a horrifying descent into the unreal, as a menacing presence in the woods begins stalking them. The less you know about this brilliant Netflix Original, the better.
Veronica
Numerous people have dubbed this “the scariest film ever”, so load it up and see for yourself. Then, like the girl in the film, again fail to listen to any warning we may have given you.
You’re Next
You’re Next is a triumphant turn-the-tables flick that will have you at the edge of your seats rooting for shy Erin. Good luck, baddies.
