Spooky season is incoming, which means you’re probably prepping your Halloween costume and the upcoming party you’re going to flex that costume at. To get in the spirit of the season, though, queuing up some of the best horror movies you can stream in Singapore is a must. Whether you’re just getting into a spooky mood, or looking for horror films to play on TV at your Halloween house gathering, we’ve got you covered.
Here are the best horror movies you can stream in Singapore.
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Barbarian is the ultimate mix of dread and mystery. The film follows a woman who books a rental home, only to find it double-booked by a stranger. From there, scary, deranged things start happening as the horror mounts. Upon release, this film became quite the indie hit, and received generally positive reviews from critics.
Stream Barbarian on Netflix.
Train to Busan is a masterclass in combining heart-pounding action with real human emotion. This South Korean zombie thriller revolves around a father and daughter who find themselves trapped on a high-speed train during a sudden zombie outbreak. As the infection spreads, the passengers must band together—or turn on each other—in order to survive. Packed with breathtaking sequences and emotionally charged scenes, it’s a must-watch for any horror fan.
Stream Train To Busan on Netflix.
If you love gory horror with demonic forces, then Evil Dead Rise will quench your bloodthirst. As the fifth and latest instalment in the Evil Dead franchise, the film focuses on two estranged sisters, Beth and Ellie, whose reunion is violently interrupted by the emergence of demonic forces. If you like your horror with a dash of dark humour, this is one to watch.
Stream Evil Dead Rise on Netflix.
Thai horror is always a cut above, and the 2003 film Death Whisperer is no exception. The story follows a family of eight, particularly the three daughters, Yad, Yam, and Yee, as they experience supernatural events after witnessing the ghost of a woman in black. What ensues is a horror film with demonic possession and scares that will stay with you for days. Upon release became a box office hit in Thailand, cementing its status as one of the highest-grossing Thai films of all time.
Stream Death Whisperer on Netflix.
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For most of us, inheriting property is a huge W, but not for the leading lady in Indonesian horror, Impetigore. There, a woman inherits a house in her ancestral village, but she is unaware that members of the community have been trying to locate and kill her to remove the curse that has plagued them for years. Expect scares that nod to Indonesian folklore, and to not sleep for a few nights.
Stream Impetigore on Disney+.
If haunted house horrors are your jam, then A Tale Of Two Sisters has to be on your watchlist. The South Korean horror film follows two sisters who grapple with their traumatic past in their sinister family home. What ensues is horror that creeps under the skin, with hallucinatory elements that will have you second-guessing what’s real and what isn’t.
Stream A Tale Of Two Sisters on Netflix.
Found footage horror films are making a bit of a comeback, with Incantation falling right in step with that revival. This Taiwanese horror film draws on folk rituals and the darker aspects of Buddhist mythology, hitting close to home. The story follows the aftermath of the lead character, Ronan, navigating a curse. There’s also an aspect that invites audience participation, but we shan’t spoil more than that.
Stream Incantation on Netflix.
Shutter is a classic Asian horror film, and for good reason. The Thai horror follows a young photographer, Thun, and his girlfriend, after committing a hit-and-run. Shadowy faces start appearing in the photographs he takes, which leads to Thun and his past unravelling. A lot of the spine-tingling scares, including the trope of a ghost sitting on one’s shoulders, reach their peak with Shutter.
For fans of horror films that layer dark prophecies, curses, and rural settings, stream Malaysian folk horror film Roh. The story follows a single mother living in isolation with her two children in a jungle. Their lives take a dark turn when the children bring home a mysterious girl covered in clay, who warns them of impending doom. Psychological tension blends with local folklore to create an eerie film that gets under your skin, even if the film isn’t the most coherent at points.
Stream Roh on Netflix.
If you can’t decide between wanting the gory jumpscares of a zombie movie or the cold sweat-inducing atmosphere of demonic possession horrors, The Wailing gives you the best of both worlds. The story begins when a mysterious illness strikes the village, causing residents to become violently insane and commit horrific acts, including murder. The local police officer, Jong-goo, investigates these bizarre occurrences, which are rumoured to be linked to a Japanese stranger living in isolation in the mountains. As the investigation continues, the story gets darker and more complex. To date, The Wailing is hailed as one of South Korea’s best horror films.
Whether you’re a stone-cold horror buff looking for the next jumpscare to feel something, or a scaredy cat trying to get your bearings with the genre, there’s something for all viewers in our list of best horror films to stream in 2024.
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