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There is just something uniquely haunting about a good horror film that stays in your mind long after you’ve watched it. From psychological puzzles to a classic creature feature, Hulu has become a hidden gem for fans of the genre. Whether it’s a blockbuster or a lesser-known gem that you may have overlooked, here are some of the best cases for staying up late today.
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Director Sam Raimi’s latest horror film could be the most hyped of the year. After a plane crash, two colleagues are left on a strange island where the dangers are as great as the secrets that they have to hide. A sharp, unpredictable drive that’s a mix of classic suspense and an undeniably very modern and cutthroat energy in the workplace; a lot of viewers will find some of it oddly relatable.
Late Night with the Devil
This movie is set during a 1970s talk show broadcast and is a particular kind of vintage dread. It’s about a desperate host trying to improve his ratings by “showing off” a live demonstration of the occult that gets a little messy. The found-footage technique is very realistic and you feel like you’re watching a cursed tape from an old time in TV history.
Shelby Oaks
After an initial successful run at festivals, this film has now been released into the streams and looks to solve the mystery of a missing paranormal investigator on YouTube. It’s about the contemporary anxiety of ‘what we leave behind online and how the past can haunt us.’ The grounded acting helps to make the supernatural elements more personal and emphasizes the close ties between the siblings.
Prey
It was a far-reaching idea to take the Predator franchise back three centuries, but it proved to be a successful one in every aspect. It’s the tale of a young Comanche warrior who has to defend her people from a very advanced alien hunter with just her courage and traditional weapons. It’s a lesson in pacing that’s a masterclass in sometimes the best horror is a simple game of cat and mouse.
The Babadook
A modern classic that tells the story of grief and parenthood through a children’s classic story. The main characters’ mental states are a true threat, and the monster itself is iconic. What is suggested here is that the things we wish we could stop are coming out in our living rooms, whether we like it or not.
The First Omen
This prequel is able to breathe new life into a classic franchise, focusing on a conspiracy in a church in Rome. It follows the story of a young woman who finds out about a terrible conspiracy that threatens her faith and her life. The film also follows a gradual rise and a lot of gothic ambiance to hit its biggest and best effects and scares.
Tarot
When a group of friends finds a deck of cursed cards, a weekend in the woods turns sour. Everyone gets a card to choose from and it determines who they are. There are some interesting and artistic moments. It’s in the vein of what you’re used to seeing, but it’s done in a lighthearted way, and it’s a good “popcorn flicks” sort of film for a group movie night.
Green Room
This isn’t a supernatural film; it just makes the situation even more claustrophobic. A punk band gets caught in an isolated place while they see a crime and must battle their way out against a gang of extreme radicals. Tension is truly high and the realistic, grounded violence makes each and every decision the characters make highly impactful.
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