New Delhi: Halloween is no longer confined to a single country or continent; it’s celebrated with great enthusiasm in India as well. While it’s a marketing and promotion tool for stores, cinemas, and businesses, it’s also another opportunity for children to celebrate. Today, October 31st, Halloween is being celebrated in India, from schools and colleges to markets.
If you want to make this day special with your family on OTT from the comfort of your home, we’ve brought you a list of some of the scariest movies. These suspense-thriller and horror-filled films will add a unique touch to your Halloween.
When Evil Lurks
Everyone has seen films like “Bhool Bhulaiyaa,” “Stree,” and “Tumbaad.” If you really want to experience fear and thrills at the same time, watch this film available on Amazon Prime Video. The film has a rating of 7 on IMDb . The story revolves around a ghostly infestation in a remote village. Horror films usually follow a well-defined pattern, but this one breaks all those rules. It features scenes that are definitely not for the faint of heart.
Under the Shadow
Set against the backdrop of the Iraq-Iran War of the 1980s, this thrilling film is sure to send chills down your spine. A mother and her daughter are trapped in an apartment amid the war’s bombings. Escape is difficult, as death lurks there, too. Inside, an unseen force drives them mad. The story’s fears gradually escalate, and the pace gradually builds to thrilling heights. You can find this film on the OTT platform Netflix .
No one gets out Alive
This is a highly underrated horror-thriller. The story revolves around an illegal immigrant woman who moves into a cheap, nearly rundown boarding house. The house is haunted by cries of women at night, and the landlord has some terrifying and unsolved secrets. The climax will keep you awake for many nights. You can find this film on Netflix.
The Invitation
You’ll find this film only on Netflix. It’s not gory; you’ll be filled with dread not by watching the scenes, but by thinking about the situation. A man attends a dinner invitation with his ex-wife. Throughout the dinner, he realizes that the group of guests, including his ex-wife, are plotting something horrific and bloody. The twist in the film’s final 15 minutes is chilling.
Incantation
This Taiwanese film is a terrifying choice for Halloween. It’s a cult horror film made in the found footage style. A mother tries to save her daughter from an ancient curse. The film puts the audience directly into the story, further increasing the level of fear. You can watch this film on the OTT platform Netflix.
