The Best Horror Movies On Shudder
There are a lot of great streaming services to choose from nowadays. Netflix and Hulu are dominating screens with their specialized offerings for movie fans and each one has its own unique Horror offerings to appeal to those looking for something spooky to watch. But those that truly live and breathe the Horror genre have a better offering with Shudder, a specialized service that focuses solely on the genre and even has its own exclusive films.
There are already a ton of movies to choose from on the platform but like any other service, there are some that are much better than others. For those that are just getting into the Shudder service and want to watch some of its best offerings, take a look at the following films.
Haunt
One of the best things to do on Halloween is visit a haunted house. Crews of truly dedicated horror fans spend countless hours putting on interactive shows that are downright terrifying at times, with some of them being so scary they require warnings for people who may suffer heart conditions. But what if a haunted house was more than just a show? Haunt answers that question to terrifying effect.
A group of thrill-seeking friends are determined to find a truly scary haunted house, forcing them off the beaten path to a mysterious location with some truly "dedicated actors." Soon after arriving, the night descends into chaos. This film may make viewers question ever going into a haunted house again.
Scare Package
Horror fans looking for some comedy infused into their gorefests will definitely want to check out Scare Package, a beautifully crafted satire that pokes fun at Horror tropes and offers an array of short stories that are downright hilarious at times. From a killer-filled vacation story, to one about a body-transforming piece of candy, there's something here for everyone who lives and breathes Horror films.
The characters are entertaining too, with the lead role bringing some big laughs thanks to his over-the-top personality.
V/H/S/94
Those that want an anthology series that's meant to be much scarier (although still featuring small bouts of comedy from time to time) should check out the latest entry from V/H/S. The V/H/S series has been circulating around the web to much fanfare for some time, with many labeling it an instant cult classic thanks to its incredibly gripping short stories. V/H/S/94 continues to carry the torch, to a greater effect than its predecessors thanks to its Shudder Original label.
There are a ton of great and downright scary stories here, all culminating alongside an overarching narrative that promises to keep the series moving in the future.
Jakob's Wife
A fun and funny twist on the vampire sub-genre of Horror, Jakob's Wife follows a woman who suddenly gains an agonizing appetite for blood. It's a great introspective into the idea of "suddenly becoming a vampire" and the fallout that ensues afterward. With great Comedy elements and some solid writing, Jakob's Wife shows the ups and downs of a tumultuous marriage torn further apart by a sudden supernatural shift.
Caveat
Viewers that enjoy the "slow burn and build up" to some Horror films will get a kick out of Caveat, an imaginative flick that futures some truly frightening visuals. The premise follows a man who must spend time with an individual that's suffering from intense anxiety attacks, all while alone on an isolated island. What seems like a simple premise at first soon devolves into chaos, showing multiple layers to a story that seemingly comes out of nowhere.
Boys From County Hell
This Irish Horror film explores an ancient evil when a crew of road workers accidentally unleash a powerful vampire onto the countryside. Playing well into the tropes of bickering father-and-son relationships and the idea of banding together to overcome something sinister, the film includes a lot of great vampire tropes and a smattering of Irish humor. It's a tense movie overall, broken up in parts by small spats of Comedy but many regard it as a solid vampire flick.
Slaxx
There is something both charming and incredibly unnerving about the possession of "everyday objects." Horror fans have seen cars come to life in Maximum Overdrive and even suffered fear at the sight of Rubber, a maniacal murderous tire. Slaxx takes the concept even further, offering up a tale of terror that affects a beloved clothing item. Slaxx is all about the dangers of working in retail, especially when the staff is forced to contend with an evil-spirit-infused pair of jeans.
This is a great Horror flick for those that don't want to explore a "deep plot" and instead want to be engrossed in a riotous clothing rampage.
Stay Out Of The Attic
Also known as Stay Out of the F*****g Attic, this film revolves around a movie company that's sent to a mysterious manor to pack up one rather eccentric guest. Upon arriving, the crew is offered a much higher rate to get the inhabitant of the house out by morning.
What starts as a routine move turns into a terrifying encounter with one of the worst monsters that history has ever known. It's a chilling film (although some did complain of a little overacting in spots) that moves quickly and should keep viewers on the edge of their seat throughout.
Host
The global pandemic hit a lot of studios hard when theaters and productions were forced to shut down, putting a damper on the entertainment scene that so many people rely on for a means of escape. It seemed like the worst combination, for entertainment producers not to be able to bring joy to those that were stuck inside for months. Thankfully, though, some creators were able to work around the delays.
A small group of filmmakers tossed together Host, an incredibly topical film that was shot and produced during the pandemic by a talented team working from home. The end result is a truly chilling warning about messing with the occult and one of the best Horror films to stem from 2020.
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