8 underrated films to watch this Halloween on OTT

Halloween is not merely knocking at the door; it's practically busting down the entrance with a jack-o'-lantern grin, demanding to be celebrated! If you're not sipping on your pumpkin lattes while glued to chilling horror movies, then what on earth are you even doing? It's time to temporarily halt your trick-or-treating shenanigans and prepare for a cinematic experience that  will send shivers down your spine! So, for today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, brace yourself for an avalanche of spine-tingling, hair-raising, and bone-chilling cinematic gems that have been unjustly overlooked – they're guaranteed to make you clutch your blanket in terror!

Totally Killer - Prime Video

Totally Killer, a 2023 American dark comedy slasher film, directed by Nahnatchka Khan and produced by Jason Blum, takes us on a thrilling journey. In the small town of Vernon, three  teenage girls meet gruesome fates at the hands of the Sweet 16 Killer in the late ‘80s. When teenager Jamie's mother is brutally murdered by the returning Sweet 16 Killer in the present day, she embarks on a time-travel adventure back to 1987 to stop the killer's original spree and save her mom. The movie also stars The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star Kiernan Shipka in the lead with Cruel Summer actress Olivia Holt and Modern Family’s Emmy Award-winning actress Julie Bowen in supporting roles.

The Faculty - Apple TV & Amazon Prime VOD

The Faculty, a 1998 American sci-fi horror film, is a thrilling creation by director Robert Rodriguez, featuring a screenplay by Kevin Williamson. In the small town of Herrington, Ohio, a group of high school students discover that parasitic aliens are controlling their teachers. They must fight to save themselves and stop the alien invasion. This suspenseful flick boasts a star-studded cast including Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Josh Hartnett, Famke Janssen, Elijah Wood, and more.

The Mist - Prime Video

The Mist, a 2007 American science-fiction horror film, is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel from 1980, directed and written by Frank Darabont, who is best known for helming acclaimed films such as The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. Starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, and a talented ensemble cast, the story unfolds in Bridgton, Maine, where a mysterious mist conceals Lovecraftian monsters. As town residents gather in a supermarket after a thunderstorm disrupts their lives, tensions rise, and they must confront the horrors lurking in the mist, whilst also dealing with various infractions that arise within the group. The film is also credited with featuring one of the most shocking climaxes in cinema history.

Werewolf by Night - Disney+ Hotstar

Werewolf by Night is a Marvel Studios television special on Disney+ that premiered in 2022. Directed by Michael Giacchino and featuring Gael García Bernal as Jack Russell, it introduces a group of monster hunters vying for the powerful Bloodstone while facing a dangerous creature. The plot revolves around the hunters' competition, the revelation of Jack Russell's lycanthropic nature, and the emergence of a new leader. Elsa, Ulysses Bloodstone's estranged daughter, plays a pivotal role in the unfolding events. The special marks a departure from traditional MCU narratives.

Black Christmas - Tubi

Black Christmas, a 1974 Canadian slasher film directed by Bob Clark and written by A. Roy Moore, tells the story of a group of sorority sisters who receive menacing phone calls and are hunted by a deranged killer during the Christmas season. Inspired by an urban legend and real-life murders, the film is set in a sorority house, where the terror unfolds. As the sorority members face threats, mysterious disappearances, and gruesome murders, they suspect the killer is among them

X - Prime Video

X is a 2022 American slasher film, both written and directed by Ti West. It features Mia Goth in dual roles, with a supporting cast including Jenna Ortega, Martin Henderson, Brittany Snow, and others. The plot revolves around a group of filmmakers making a pornographic movie on an elderly couple's remote Texas property, where they encounter homicidal threats from the older couple. As they face escalating horrors, a series of violent events unfold, resulting in death and mayhem. Eventually, the police discover the gruesome aftermath, with disturbing footage captured on camera.

Barbarian - Prime Video

Barbarian is a 2022 American horror-thriller film directed and written by Zach Cregger, marking his solo debut in both roles. The movie stars Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long. The plot centres on Tess Marshall, who arrives at a rental home in a rundown Detroit neighbourhood, only to discover that it has been double-booked with a man named Keith Toshko. As Tess and Keith stay the night, eerie events unfold, and they stumble upon a hidden corridor leading to a disturbing secret. Barbarian has a backdrop of psychological horror and a relentless pursuit of survival that drives its characters to confront the horrors lurking within the house.

The Witch - Prime Video

The Witch is a 2015 folk horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers, marking his feature directorial debut. It also features Anya Taylor-Joy in her film debut, as she stars alongside Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Lucas Dawson. The story unfolds in 1630s New England, where a Puritan family, including a father, mother, and their children, faces a banishment from their settlement due to religious disagreements. They establish a farm near a remote, ominous forest. After the mysterious disappearance of their youngest child, Samuel, the family confronts a series of increasingly sinister events that lead them to believe a witch is tormenting them.

Well that's all we got for this episode, until the next one it's your host Nikhil signing out.

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Written by Apurva Dutta

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