What to Watch on Netflix for Halloween 2020 – Our Prime Picks

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With a sure pandemic nonetheless raging, we are able to all see that 2020 is shaping up like a nasty horror film.  And like each different occasion from the previous 9 months, Halloween 2020 goes to look a bit of completely different. We could also be carrying masks, however we in all probability gained’t be attending costume events any time quickly. In actual fact, one of many solely issues we truly can do is curl up on the sofa with some Netflix. No trick-or-treaters? No downside: extra sweet for you.

Fortunately for us, our favourite streaming service has delivered some nice Halloween-themed treats this 12 months.

Right here at What’s On Netflix, we’re large followers of Spooky Season. In actual fact, we’ve already began planning our Halloween viewing. Simply in case you want a bit of inspiration, right here’s what the workforce will likely be watching within the month of Halloween…


Melissa’s Halloween Netflix picks 

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The Haunting of Hill Home

As we’re positive avid WON readers are conscious, the follow-up season to The Haunting of Hill Home has simply dropped on Netflix. It’s referred to as The Haunting of Bly Manor, and relies on The Flip of The Screw, a brief story by creator Henry James. Regardless of its current launch, Bly Manor has already rocketed to the highest of the Netflix most-watched lists.

But when like Melissa, you’re a bit of behind in your Netflix viewing, there’s no disgrace in tucking into Hill Home this spooky season.

The Haunting of Hill Home is one other literary adaptation, primarily based on a 1959 gothic novel of the identical title. The collection (and novel) follows the 5 Crain kids and their mother and father, who spend a summer season dwelling within the nightmare-inducing Hill Home. Twenty-six years later, a tragedy forces the household to confront their experiences from Hill Home.

It’s value stating that the Haunting of Bly Manor isn’t a sequel within the conventional sense. Each the Haunting collection are standalone, so you’ll be able to watch them in any order… for those who’re courageous sufficient.


Rebecca N

Right here’s one other literary adaptation we are able to’t wait to get caught into. If horror isn’t your factor, you’ll be able to nonetheless channel the Halloween vibes with this eerie and complex Authentic film.

Rebecca relies on the long-lasting novel by British author, Daphne DuMaurier. Set within the 1930s, a younger girl engages in a whirlwind romance with an older, widowed gentleman. After simply two weeks, she returns with him to Manderley: his nation property in Cornwall. However, regardless of the luxurious atmosphere and our protagonist’s newly-elevated place in society, all just isn’t because it appears. She could also be lifeless, by Mr de Winter’s first spouse, Rebecca, continues to be very a lot current at Manderley.

We’re unsure how Netflix’s Rebecca will stack up in comparison with Alfred Hitchcock’s basic adaptation, however we’re definitely eager to see what stars Lily James and Arnie Hammer deliver to the drama.


His Home N

The idea for this new supernatural horror sounds so recent and intriguing, we are able to’t wait to test it out.

His Home follows a younger couple searching for asylum within the UK, after fleeing war-torn South Sudan. Sadly, the transfer doesn’t end up like they had been hoping. A horrible accident en route brings intense grief, they usually discover their new group racist and unforgiving. As if the surface world wasn’t brutal sufficient, there’s one thing sinister inside their new house, too.

His Home guarantees to transcend the tropes of your basic ‘haunted home thriller’, exploring human and societal themes extra like a drama. Starring Sope Dirisu and Wunmi Mosaku as our protagonists and Matt Smith (The Crown) as a social housing worker doing his greatest to assist.


Kasey’s Halloween Netflix Picks

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Stranger Issues N

When you’re but to look at Stranger Issues, 1. The place have you ever been? 2. You’re in for a Halloween deal with, particularly for those who’re a fan of the 1980s.  This extensively well-liked collection takes parts of Stephen King’s IT, The Goonies, and the Dungeons & Dragons franchise, and rolls them up into one gripping collection.

When a younger boy from a small city goes lacking, his greatest mates take it upon themselves to deliver him house. After all, the darkish forces at play produce other concepts. Begin streaming from the start, and don’t look again.


CAM N

On the lookout for a chilling, psychological horror so as to add to your Halloween watchlist? Attempt CAM.

The movie was launched (quite quietly) again in 2018; CAM definitely didn’t obtain the identical promotional fanfare as different Netflix Originals. Don’t let that put you off, although. The film is well-liked amongst followers and critics (and Kasey), receiving a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, advert 7.15 on IMDb.

CAM follows Alice: an formidable camgirl, determined to attain the best views on FreeGirlsLive. Nonetheless, issues flip sinister when Alice discovers another person has been accessing her FGL account. CAM was written and produced by Isa Mazzei, impressed by her true experiences of working as a camgirl.


A Collection of Unlucky Occasions N

Netflix’s adaptation of the Lemony Snicket books is the right family-friendly Halloween decide.

Following the mysterious loss of life of their mother and father, the three Baudelaire kids are positioned into foster care. Sadly, the youngsters by no means handle to discover a sense of home normalcy and safety. Unusual issues hold occurring to their foster mother and father, often by the hands of the terrible Depend Olaf. It’ll take the entire Baudelaires’ wit and intelligence to outsmart this villain.

This gothic-style thriller collection options the likes of Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton, and Will Arnett. It’s a black comedy, so nothing too spooky or sinister happens.


Jacob’s Halloween Netflix Picks

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Haunting of Bly Manor N

The Haunting of Bly Manor might be Netflix’s greatest providing for Halloween 2020. And judging from its place on the high of Netflix’s most-watched lists this week, the followers approve.

On the face of it, Bly Manor appears like your typical ‘haunted home’ narrative: set within the 1980s, a younger girl goes to work as a nanny for 2 orphaned kids dwelling in an remoted nation home. After all, it rapidly turns into obvious that one thing else can also be residing in the home.

Bly Manor is chilling and suspenseful: a real gothic novella. It weaves collectively a number of tales and themes to color an image of a home you actually don’t need to keep in, with out resorting to a great deal of low cost jump-scares.


Unsolved Mysteries: Quantity 2 N

Following the large success of quantity one, we all know that loads of individuals will likely be binging their approach via the second batch of Unsolved Mysteries this Halloween.

For individuals who don’t know, Unsolved Mysteries is a reboot of the basic collection that first launched in 1987. Every episode examines proof and testimonials surrounding a unique unexplainable occasion. Normally the collection has a robust true-crime vibe, nevertheless it additionally dabbles a bit of bit with the paranormal. Quantity one featured the story of potential UFO abductions in Berkshire County, and quantity two options the ghost tales from the 2011 Japanese Tsunami.


The Babysitter: Killer Queen N

It wouldn’t be Halloween with out a camp slasher-horror-comedy to take pleasure in!

Two years after the occasions of the primary Babysitter film, protagonist Cole is only a common child looking for his approach via highschool with out seeming loopy. Not even his mother and father imagine him about his murderous babysitter, Bee, and her satanic cult.

Sadly for Cole, the cult hasn’t completed with him but…


What are you guys watching on Netflix this Halloween? Tell us within the feedback under! 

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