It’s not even October, but we’re already feeling those spooky vibes of the quickly approaching Halloween season. If you’re like me, then you want to cultivate an entire month of creepy consumption. While you may be naturally inclined to put timeless Halloween movies on your watch list; fortunately, there are several new additions that are right up our alley. Check out these upcoming must-watch releases:

Creepshow

Premieres Thursday, September 26 @ 9PM ET on Shudder.

If you don’t already have a subscription to horror streaming service Shudder, then this may just be the series to make you sign up. Based on the original horror anthology movies, the new Creepshow sticks to its roots by kicking off its first episode with horror heavyweights Adrienne Barbeau and Tobin Bell in “Grey Matter,” which is directed by Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) and based on a Stephen King short story. 

The second vignette, “The House of the Head” has me sold on the description alone: “Evie’s dolls are some of her favorite companions, but when a severed toy head appears in their dollhouse and starts murdering, Evie can’t protect them. Are her favorite dolls next? Or worse, if it escapes the confines of the dollhouse… is she next?” From the reviews online, the hype on this one is well deserved. Check out the trailer below:

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Releases on digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray Combo on October 22. Coming to On Demand November 5.

If you’re from my generation, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is one of those iconic centerpieces of your childhood. The creepy book series left some indelible images in your mind long after reading. While there were some iconic illustrations, the terror was mostly theater of the mind using your imagination. Well, imagine no longer as the unnerving tales are on full display in the new movie from Lionsgate.

“It’s 1968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind…but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town of Mill Valley, where for generations the shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large. It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time. For a group of teenagers who discover Sarah’s terrifying home, the stories become all too real in this spine-tingling film.”

Whether you want to relive your childhood, revive your nightmares, or instill new nightmares in your own children, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a perfect addition to your home horror library.

The Spooky Tales of Captain Underpants: Hack-A-Ween

Premieres October 8th on Netflix.

OK, so admittedly, this selection isn’t on the opposite end of the scare spectrum. But admit it, how many times did you look forward to Halloween-themed episodes of your favorite cartoon? From Garfield to The Simpsons, animated entertainment has a long history with Halloween and was a yearly highlight in almost any household.

Now, based on Dav Pilkey’s hit book series, comes Captain Underpants’ own Halloween spectacular: The Spooky Tales of Captain Underpants: Hack-A-Ween. Check out the trailer below, and be sure to add this one to your family-friendly fright night!

Two Sentence Horror Stories

Available now on Netflix and CWTV.com!

Can’t wait another minute to start watching spooky programming? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The CW anthology series Two Sentence Horror Stories is now available to stream in its entirety on Netflix. Filled with frights, the series “taps into the expansive world of the horror genre, pressing universal primal fears filtered through the anxieties of the most connected and racially diverse generation.”

Check out the trailer for Two Sentence Horror Stories, which is based on the viral fan fiction, and watch all eight episodes today on Netflix or CWTV.com

Preston Burt
Preston is a writer and graphic designer. He lives outside Atlanta, GA with his awesome wife and two amazing daughters (10 and 14). The host of the Wayback Attack Podcast, he has an affinity for VHS tapes and an obsession with arcade games and pinball machines. He has written for Paste and RETRO Magazines and is a founder of the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo.

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