Sometimes living in the big city can be a bit overwhelming, even for the strongest and boldest of us. Lately, I’ve been finding great comfort in spending my evenings on my sofa that I’ve nicknamed “Ambien”, and browsing through the selection of instant horror downloads on Netflix. I won’t even get to touch on the incredible selection of creepy Asian horror available – but watch this space for my write-up on that another time!
An HDMI cable, a Wii, X-Box (or various other consoles) are all you’ll need to watch these downloads on your TV. If you don’t mind watching on your computer or laptop, do what I do and watch them at work.
While you may not find what is considered “top-shelf” selections, because of my alternate taste in movies, I’ve happened to find a bevy of cult and B-grade horror that is always enjoyable whether you’re ready to relax with a couple of good friends, a loved one, or even by yourself. So crack out the Jiffy Pop. Here are my suggestions for horror movies you have to check out on Netflix’s Instant download feature. I guarantee scares (or laughs for sure)!
Suspiria
– 1977 – Dario ArgentoAn American ballet student at a dance academy in Germany discovers that all is not as it seems at the school. Known as the “Italian goremeister”, Dario Argento delivers an exceptionally creepy film, with the help of a bone-chilling soundtrack by Goblin. Warning, don’t watch this alone on a rainy night!
The Fury
– 1978
There were a whole punch of pissed-off teenagers with telekinetic powers in the 70’s. Directed by Brian De Palma and with music by John Williams – how could you go wrong?
– 1978There were a whole punch of pissed-off teenagers with telekinetic powers in the 70’s. Directed by Brian De Palma and with music by John Williams – how could you go wrong?
The Swarm
– 1978 - Irwin Allen
And now for something realistically unsettling. This all-star cast shows us what to do if those African Killer Bees actually do make it to Manhattan.
– 1978 - Irwin AllenAnd now for something realistically unsettling. This all-star cast shows us what to do if those African Killer Bees actually do make it to Manhattan.
Exorcist II – The Heretic
- 1977 - John Boorman
A campy sequel to one of the scariest movies of all time. Unfortunately, no "Tubular Bells" in this one, but still worth a look.
- 1977 - John BoormanA campy sequel to one of the scariest movies of all time. Unfortunately, no "Tubular Bells" in this one, but still worth a look.
From A Whisper To A Scream
– 1987
Vincent Price tells four tales of the “cursed” town of Oldfield, Tennessee, and the residents who met gruesome fates.
If you’ve ever been creeped out by those antique porcelain dolls, you’ve probably seen this movie. Dolls Gone Wild!
– 1987Vincent Price tells four tales of the “cursed” town of Oldfield, Tennessee, and the residents who met gruesome fates.
The Thing
– 1982
One of John Carpenter’s cinematic masterpieces in my mind. Terrifying on so many levels.
– 1982One of John Carpenter’s cinematic masterpieces in my mind. Terrifying on so many levels.
The Devil Within Her – 1975 - Peter Sasdy
So I have a mild obsession with Joan Collins. This is what I like to refer to as “Rosemary’s Baby without the budget”. Donald Pleasance plays the doctor who starts to realize that there really is something wrong with the baby.
So I have a mild obsession with Joan Collins. This is what I like to refer to as “Rosemary’s Baby without the budget”. Donald Pleasance plays the doctor who starts to realize that there really is something wrong with the baby.
Popcorn
– 1991 - Mark Herrier
– 1991 - Mark Herrier
Dolls
– 1987 - Stuart Gordon
– 1987 - Stuart GordonIf you’ve ever been creeped out by those antique porcelain dolls, you’ve probably seen this movie. Dolls Gone Wild!
