The 7 best horror films to stream at home in Ireland this Halloween season

Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time to scan the streaming services to find the perfect horror movie to watch for your spooky night out.

As the nights get darker, temperatures rise. it’s starting to plummet and the spooky Christmas adverts are already playing on the television, there’s nothing like getting a scare from the comfort of your own home.

Instead of spending hours searching for the perfect horror movie, we’ve picked out some movies that will let you sleep with the lights on for a few nights.

Go Away (Netflix)

No horror film has made such a cultural impact in such a short time as Get Out. Directed by former comedian Jordan Peele, the film tells the story of a man (Daniel Kaluuya) whose worst fears come true at the home of his girlfriend’s parents during a weekend getaway.

While the horror genre often focuses on bloodshed, there’s a lot to be said about Get Out’s tension being fueled primarily by psychological fears. Nominated for four Oscars, Get Out’s reputation has only grown stronger over the years.

The First Omen (Disney+)

Assuming you’ve seen the original Omen, which is also available on Disney+, The First Omen is one of the best horror films of the year and has flown criminally under the radar.

Set in Rome, a woman begins to question her own faith when she discovers a terrifying conspiracy to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. Masterfully combining a compelling story with scares, this is a must-watch film this Halloween.

Child’s Play (Amazon Prime)

Of all the horror icons, Chucky is perhaps the most fun. Jason may have the hockey mask and Leatherface the chainsaw, but the comedic chops of the killer doll Chucky make it all even better.

The first of the eight-film series follows a single mother who unknowingly purchases a doll possessed by the spirit of a serial killer for her young child. We promise it’s funnier than it sounds.

Saw (Netflix)

Celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year, Saw is perhaps the ultimate horror film of the 2000s. When two men wake up to find themselves on the other side of a corpse, they must follow specific instructions to kill the other or face consequences. faced.

The Saw franchise inspired nine sequels and is one of the few modern hits to spawn films like the horror franchises of the 1980s. However, it doesn’t get any better than where it all started.

Alien (Disney+)

Similar to the “is Die Hard a Christmas movie” debate, it’s time to accept that Alien is not only a horror movie, but one of the best to ever hit the screen. Directed by Gladiator maestro Ridley Scott, Alien holds up remarkably well more than 40 years after its release

Even though no one in the room can hear you scream, you might need to take a cold shower after watching Alien for the first or hundredth time.

Smile (Netflix)

Smile 2 is now in cinemas across Ireland, meaning there’s no better time to remind yourself why the 2022 original is so highly regarded. The concept is simple: make people smile creepily at you and the scares will arrive.

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter experiences terrifying events that she cannot explain. Does it have to do with her troubled past? Why is everyone laughing at her? Tune in to find out.

Terrier (Amazon Prime)

With the first Terrifier only costing $35,000 to make, the latest Terrifer film from the twisted mind of Damien Leone surpassed Joker Folie à Deux at the box office last weekend.

Following an evil clown named Art who makes Pennywise seem like a nice guy, the Terrifier films are gorier than any other film on the list. It may even cause some people to faint in the cinema because of how graphic they are, only watch it if you think you can stomach it.