Once it’s getting dark and you’re ready to test your nerves, try out Katie Parker’s spooky recommendations for the greatest horror movies to stream on NEON.
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Blade (1998)
Watch on NeonWith a Marvel reboot on the way, there’s never been a better time to revisit the cult 1998 film. Starring Wesley Snipes as the titular human-vampire hybrid, this stylish, violent, action packed adaptation of the comic series was the first instalment in a trilogy of Blade films—and if you can’t get enough, all three available to stream on Neon.
Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)
Watch on NeonFeaturing some of the hottest young up-and-comers in Hollywood, Halina Reijn’s comedy-slasher film was one of the freshest and funniest releases of 2022. Starring Amandla Stenberg, Rachel Sennott, Lee Pace, and Pete Davidson among others, this Gen Z send-up follows a group of 20 somethings whose hurricane party goes badly wrong when they realise a killer is in their midst. The blackest of black comedy ensues, culminating in one of the best twists in recent movie history.
Christine (1983)
Watch on NEONThere’s something about evil inanimate objects in movies that is so silly it just works. Based on the novel by Steven King, John Carpenter’s supernatural 1983 horror film about a classic 1950s car with a mind of its own is one such film. Taking hold of a nerdy teen (Keith Gordon) this pulpy, macabre treasure is a cult classic for a good reason.
Fall (2022)
Watch on NEONA survival horror for the influencer age, Fall follows a pair of daredevil best friends (one of whom is a Youtube star) whose latest stunt is climbing 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned and very rickety radio tower. What could go wrong? With an uncanny knack for capturing just how stomach turning it feels to be at the top of something very, very high, Scott Mann’s 2022 thriller milks its terrifying premise for all it’s worth.
Knock At The Cabin (2023)
Watch on NEONLove him or hate him, it is hard to deny that modern Hollywood horror would not be the same without M. Night Shyamalan. His latest, 2023’s apocalyptic nightmare Knock At The Cabin, is a perfect example: who else could bring something equal parts bleak and silly to the table, and, in amongst it all, get such an amazing performance out of wrestling star Dave Bautista? Featuring all of Shyamalan signature schlocky flourishes, fans and critics alike should give this one a go.
M3GAN (2023)
Watch on NEONIf you thought the rise of AI seemed scary, just wait until you meet M3GAN. Created as a friend for a girl struggling with the loss of her parents, at first the life size, artificially intelligent doll seems like a marvel of technology—that is until her programming sends her on an unhinged murder spree. From Kiwi director Gerard Johnstone, this campy, creepy, incredibly fun horror-comedy is the most fun horror has had in years.
The Offering (2022)
Watch on NEONHarking back to the horror stylings of the early 2000s, The Offering’s atmospheric take on demonic entities flew under the radar on its 2022 release. Following a Hasidic family’s emotional reunion in the funeral home that they own—unaware of the evil lurking in the morgue below—this underrated little chiller pairs dread-drenched moodiness with gasp inducing jump scares, creating a solid horror gem that deserves to be seen.
Orphan: First Kill (2022)
Though it doesn’t have the element of surprise of its predecessor’s iconic twist, the prequel to 2009’s deliciously bizarre Orphan is arguably just as good (if not better) as it delves into the origin story of the unhinged Esther. With Isabelle Fuhrman returning to the role of the iconic Estonian woman capitalising on a genetic disorder to masquerade as a 10-year-old, Orphan: First Kill is a lesson in campy, cult-worthy fun. It’s available on NEON from May 23.
A Quiet Place (2018)
Watch on NEONThe first instalment of John Krasinski’s planned trilogy, A Quiet Place part one turns a somewhat silly premise—big blind spider monsters take over the earth, hunting by sound and forcing all survivors to be very quiet—into one of the most suspenseful, exhilarating horrors in years. With a stunning knack for the art of the jump scare, Krasinski’s film is a big budget horror film that actually delivers.
Resident Evil (2002)
Watch on NEONBased on the video game franchise, 2002’s film adaptation spawned one of its own—and with all six films in the series available to stream on Neon, the best place to start is the beginning. Starring Milla Jovovich as amnesiac heroine Alice who, along with a team of commandos, must attempt to contain the outbreak of the genetically engineered T-virus at a secret underground facility. Packed with violence and zombies, Resident Evil is full of big, dumb blockbuster fun.
Scream VI (2023)
Watch on NEONThe first Scream film not to feature the perpetually unlucky Sidney Prescott, the 6th entry into the franchise seemed the most unlikely to work yet—set in New York City rather than the traditional Woodsborough, and missing stars Neve Campbell and David Arquette, could Ghostface still have the same impact on audiences? Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett return once more to prove that yes he can, with a fast paced, highly entertaining film that more than satisfies fans.
Smile (2022)
Watch on NEONHinging almost entirely on the fact that there is something really creepy about a slightly distorted smile, Parker Finn’s 2022’s supernatural horror signalled a welcome return to the jump-scare heavy, slightly silly scary movies of the early 2000s. Following a therapist who begins to suspect she is cursed after witnessing the horrific death of a patient—one that sees her haunted by demonically smiling visions—Smile taps into the kind of primal fear that need not be overthought.
Zombieland (2009)
Watch on NEONWoody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin lead Ruben Fleischer’s 2009 horror comedy, about a rag-tag team of zombie apocalypse survivors on a road-trip to refuge. Nearly 15 years since it’s release is still one of the most entertaining and enjoyable end-of-the-world films around. Silly rather than scary, Zombieland is nonetheless gruesome enough to satisfy genre fans out for brains.
