Peacock’s 6 Scariest Horror Movies You Need To Watch

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Horror films provide excitement throughout the year, catering to your preference for shivers during a balmy day or a heart-stopping sensation under the chill of the night.

For your upcoming movie night, consider the captivating array of chilling movies that a peacock offers. Ranging from suspenseful psychological dramas to iconic cult favorites, these six selections promise to leave you breathless with anticipation.

1. Braid (2018)

If you’re up for an immersive visual adventure, I highly recommend watching Braid. This gripping psychological thriller unfolds in a dilapidated mansion and centers around two women fleeing for safety with the help of a childhood companion. As they engage in a dangerous game of pretend to settle their financial woes, they embark on a harrowing odyssey that delves into nightmarish terrains.

Braid is an vibrantly surreal movie, reminiscent of the trippy visuals found in Enter the Void (2009). It offers a thought-provoking and unsettling experience that pushes the limits of conventional horror.

2. The Endless (2017)

In a distinctive and chilling fashion, “The Endless” combines elements of science fiction and horror. This movie tells the story of two siblings revisiting a UFO cult from their past that they managed to flee earlier.

After getting a mysterious message, they’re mysteriously pulled back towards Camp Arcadia. As they strive to figure out what’s going on, they become enveloped in an array of bizarre incidents.

3. The House of the Devil (2009)

Ti West’s “The House of the Devil” is a contemporary tribute to the suspenseful horror movies from the 1980s. The story unfolds during a lunar eclipse and revolves around Sarah, a college student who unwittingly takes on a babysitting job that leads her into a harrowing ordeal. Filmed using raw 16mm film and sporting ’80s-inspired title sequences, the movie effectively recreates the ambiance of that era.

4. The Invitation (2015)

The Invitation presents an unsettling exploration of sorrow, control, and the influence of collective thought. After recently losing his son, Will finds himself at a dinner gathering organized by his former spouse, Eden, and her current partner.

Initially appearing as an ordinary night, events gradually spiral into a harrowing experience, making for a chilling exploration of existential terror masterfully directed by Karyn Kusama in the film titled ‘The Invitation’.

5. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

Tobe Hooper’s “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” is an enduring masterpiece that reshaped the slasher movie category. This movie tells the story of a group of friends who unwittingly fall prey to a twisted family dwelling in rural Texas, with Leatherface, a chilling character, serving as the main antagonist.

As a connoisseur of the macabre, I must confess that few characters in the realm of horror have left such an indelible mark as the enigmatic Leatherface. Clad in a mask fashioned from the very essence of humanity – human skin – and wielding a chainsaw with chilling precision, he exudes a terror that remains unrivaled.

Contrary to popular belief, this cinematic icon was birthed amidst humble budgetary constraints and without the usual excesses of gore. Yet, it’s the raw, visceral violence portrayed in the film that has left an indelible scar on the horror genre. Its impact continues to resonate, underscoring the fact that fear is often more potent when subtly implied than when blatantly displayed.

6. The Exorcist III (1990)

In the third part of the famous horror series, The Exorcist III, we find an unexpected and impactful sequel to the original. This movie follows a detective’s investigation into a string of murders that eerily resemble the M.O. of a serial killer who was supposedly dead for 15 years – the infamous Gemini Killer.

Drawn from the same novel penned by William Peter Blatty, the creator of The Exorcist, The Exorcist III manages to sidestep the usual flaws that plague sequels and instead emerges as a spine-tingling, amusingly eerie masterpiece.

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2025-01-21 12:54