Five Nights of Terror

Movies to watch from now to Halloween (or Christmas. Whatever)

Oct 27, 2024

Dear Readers,

This week, I give you five nights of terror—five of my favorite horror movies—one for each night from now until Halloween. There’s a variety, from a classic Hitchcock tale to tech horror. Enjoy!

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Scare Me

Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds is a classic tale of nature taking control,transforming a peaceful coastal town into a scene of escalating terror as flocks of birds attack without warning or reason. Watch “The Birds” on Netflix.

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Goodnight Mommy is a chilling psychological horror film that probes the fragile trust in familial bonds, and questions who—or what—lies behind the mask. Watch “Goodnight Mommy” on Amazon Prime.

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The Babadook is a haunting psychological horror film exploring fear, loss, and resilience. Watch “The Babadook” on Amazon Prime.

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Let the Right One In weaves horror with human connection, revealing the depths of loneliness, love, and survival. Watch “Let the Right One In” on Amazon Prime.

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MEGAN (stylized as M3GAN) is a sci-fi horror film blending tech thriller and slasher elements, exploring the risks of blurring lines between emotional support and technology. Watch “M3GAN” on Amazon Prime.

Sleep tight!

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