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From a classic slasher flick to a psychological thriller and just about everything in between, Paramount+ has a wide selection of horror subgenres guaranteed to entertain anyone ready for a fright. Viewers looking for something spooky to watch on their next movie night should look no further than what the streaming service has to offer in the coming weeks.
Friday the 13th (1980)
Stream on Oct. 1
An iconic slasher flick that sparkedthe massive horror franchisesurrounding the notorious killer Jason Vorhees,Friday the13thfollows a group of camp counselors as they prepare to reopen an abandoned summer camp with a ghastly history. After the drowning of a young camper in 1957 and the murder of two counselors one year later, Camp Crystal Lake abruptly closed its doors.
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Since then, whispers of the camp’s troubled past have continued to plague anyone who dares to venture near the lake. Nonetheless, a group of teens remains undeterred by the lake’s spooky stories. However, as they prepare to reopen the camp for the summer, each counselor is picked off one by one thanks to an unknown killer who may or may not be haunting the lake.Friday the 13this streaming on October 1.
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28 Weeks Later (2007)
A sequel to the inimitable 2002 zombie flick28 Days Later,28 Weeks Latertakes place several months after the Rage Virus swept across Great Britain and all but annihilated the entire population. Thepost-apocalyptic thrillerfollows NATO military forces who’ve managed to create a safe zone in the middle of London where the virus has been eradicated.
However, when two young siblings break protocol to retrieve a photograph of their missing mother, their actions ultimately reintroduce the rage into the safe zone. As a result, havoc ensues, and no one is safe.Starring Rose Byrneand Jeremy Renner,28 Weeks Lateris the perfect horror flick for the upcoming Halloween season.28 Weeks Lateris streaming on October 1.
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Life (2017)
Lifeis ascience fiction horror filmwith a stellar cast, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ariyon Bakare, and Olga Dihovichnaya. The movie follows a team of scientists on the International Space Station who uncover evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. However, the amazing discovery quickly devolves into something more terrifying than anyone could have imagined.
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As the crew begins to conduct their experiments on the space station, the rapidly evolving life form proves to be dangerous as the unintended consequences of the aforementioned experiments start to take shape. More intelligent than expected and clearly responsible for the extinction of all life on Mars, the life-form now threatens the existence of the scientists themselves, as well as everyone back on Earth.Lifeis streaming on October 1.
Orphan (2009)
Orphanis a psychological horror about a husband and wife, Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard), who attempt to rebuild their troubled marriage after losing their baby. After visiting an orphanage, the pair adopt a nine-year-old girl named Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman). While their son Daniel (Jimmy Bennett) is hostile toward his new sibling, their daughter Max (Aryana Engineer) is much more enamored with her new sister, at least at first.
Shortly after Esther’s arrival, Kate begins to suspect thegirl is actually manipulative and psychologically damaged. However, John refuses to believe such concerns are warranted. In response, Kate contacts the orphanage and subsequently discovers Esther’s troubled and mysterious past. As she begins to dig a little deeper, she realizes that Esther might not be as innocent as she appears.Orphanis streaming on October 1.
Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Written by Diablo Codyand directed by Karyn Kusama,Jennifer’s Bodyis a horror comedy about a reserved bookworm named Needy Lesnicki (Amanda Seyfried) and her best friend Jennifer Check (Megan Fox), a conceited and arrogant cheerleader. When Jennifer becomes demonically possessed and begins to devour the flesh of all the boys at school, it’s up to Needy to stop her best friend and save her own boyfriend, Chip (Johnny Simmons).
However, if Needy has any hopes of putting an end to her friend’s bloodthirsty rampage, she’ll have to uncover the truth behind Jennifer’s grizzly transformation, which could ultimately reveal something even darker afoot. With J. K. Simmons, Amy Sedaris, and Adam Brody in supporting roles,Jennifer’s Bodyis rife with stellar performances and plenty of witty dialogue.Jennifer’s Bodyis streaming on Oct. 1.
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