Where to see these 14 must-see horror classics on Halloween

Monsters, clowns, psychopaths, possessions, demons and a lot of blood, making a list of the best classic horror movies is a very difficult task. This list tries to accommodate those unmissable films, the usual ones that served as a device for cinema around the world to give free rein to its most terrifying instincts through remakes, cult films, successful franchises -others not so much-. In short, in this genre there is something for all tastes. Which one is your favourite, is it on this list?

Nosferatu (1922)

• Another staple of German expressionist horror, Nosferatu is the first surviving film to feature a vampire on the big screen. Though his legacy is shrouded in a copyright horror story of its own (for copying the dracula by Bram Stoker). This film has in the character of Count Orlok one of the most recognizable icons in the world of classic cinema. It can be seen on Filmin, Movistar Plus, Cultpix, FilmBox+ or for free at http://www.dedominiopublico.org/peliculas/nosferatu/with ads on Pluto TV or on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbT1vrsNUT0.

Unmissable versions of ‘Frankenstein’ made into a movie on the 90th anniversary of the first film

dracula (1931)

• Before Christopher Lee donned the infamous collared cape, Hungarian actor Bela Lugosi sank his fangs into the role of the “epitome of evil” in Tod Browning’s haunter. This Dracula not only established the villain aesthetic, but he and Browning helped catapult the supernatural genre onto American soil. On Apple TV (iTunes, paid).

doctor frankenstein (1931)

• The story of the wicked Dr. Frankenstein and his monster who go on a rampage of rebel murder dates back to 1831, a century before director James Whale adapted Mary Shelley’s fright fest for the screen. But his influence lives on and continues to spawn many redux contemporaries. Available in http://www.dedominiopublico.org/peliculas/el-doctor-frankenstein-1931/

Dracula, 90 years of a cinematographic myth

The werewolf (1941)

• Thick yak hair, a fog machine, and a perfected moon howl, and the woolliest of universal monsters was born. The film that launched a thousand lupine transformations had a release date that fell just two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor and, despite criticism, achieved blockbuster status. see it in http://www.dedominiopublico.org/peliculas/el-hombre-lobo-1941/

Psychopath (1960)

• The master Hitchcock perfected the power of suggestion with his infamous shower scene starring Janet Leigh. Although graphic in nature, you never actually see a knife penetrating flesh, and yet it’s impossible to shower without worrying that a problem with mom is on the other side of the curtain. can be seen in Filmin, iTunes and Google Play.

The Exorcist (1973)

• More than forty years later, William Friedkin’s attack on the senses is still the king of the demon subgenre, if not the genre as a whole. Based on the “true” story of possession by a boy named Ronald Hunkeler, Friedkin’s tale of a little girl, her demon, and the dirt she spits out sets the mold few can meet. Watch the uncensored version on HBOMax.

Nosferatu, 100 years of a symphony of horror

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

• Tobe Hooper’s high-octane southern party of pigs, cannibals, and power tools is an exercise in stamina. Although he carries a reputation of slasher Hard-core, it actually offers very little gore, instead leaning on an immersive atmosphere to rattle the nerves. Even today, it is incredibly effective. Available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYmYp2IKjJk

Carrie (1976)

• Don’t wear white while watching Brian De Palma’s blood-soaked horror-fest adapted from the Stephen King short story. It’s essentially about a bullied, telekinetic teenager who finally snaps, and when it comes to gender, mainstream culture, and our own psyche, this one hasn’t just left a mark, it’s left a permanent stain. See it on Prime Video.

The prophecy (1976)

• Animals, children, clowns: these are the essential elements of a horror director. Here, Richard Donner uses a small devil spawn to cause him to scream. Everyone’s favorite father figure, Gregory Peck, takes the lead as an American ambassador trying to find out if his child is the antichrist. Available on iTunes (paid) and on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmV0bMa1cZU.

Halloween (1978)

• Originally titled The Babysitter MurdersIt took writer-director-composer John Carpenter on a shoestring budget, a William Shatner mask, and a whole lot of creativity to deliver a movie. slasher (exploitation cinema) blockbuster that would eventually become the pinnacle of teen screaming. You can see it on Paramount Plus or on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbCmZrp1mFI

Alien, the eighth passenger (1979)

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• Ridley Scott’s jarring journey about a crew of cosmonauts battling a creepy life form in deep space didn’t invent interstellar horror, but it did set the standard for all who traveled in its footsteps. Not to mention, he innovated special effects and defied convention, all with a woman (Sigourney Weaver) in the driver’s seat. the whole collection alien It’s on HBO Max.

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The glow (1980)

• All-time critics’ favorite. So what if he destroys a narrative from the brilliant mind of Stephen King? And what if he’s set in a resort hotel of impossible proportions? Jack Torrance, His Family, and His Descent into Madness is a seminal work that has given oxygen to some of the most enduring conspiracy theories of our time. People are still trying to find out. You can watch it on HBO Max.

devil games (1982)

• Although the great debate over who should get credit for directing this paranormal classic, director Tobe Hooper or writer Steven Spielberg, continues, Poltergeist and his legacy have shown that no one cares. The film definitely leans heavily on the crux of Spielberg’s trademark family film style, but the action and effects of the cult classic convey a horror similar to that of Hooper’s Funhouse Y Eaten Alive. So no one knows what really happened on that set. A truth that is certain when it comes to the classic about a California family and the sinister poltergeist that terrifies them: he’ll sleep with the lights on afterwards. You can watch it on HBOMax.

nightmare on hell street (1984)

• The first of the terrifying franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street About a supernatural serial killer with knives for fingers and melting skin for a face, Wes Craven’s slasher gem stars a totally ’80s cast, including Heather Langenkamp as the final girl, Nancy Thompson. Inspired by an article LA Times Detailing the unexplained death of a refugee child, the iconic horror film hasn’t paled in its dread for decades. Freddie Kruger beating teenagers while they are dreaming is as disturbing today as it was in 1984. “Nine, ten, never sleep again”, in fact… See the entire collection on HBOMax.