In the Philippines, Halloween movie nights are serious business for horror fans. Jump scares and slasher flicks can be fun, but sometimes, nothing beats a critically acclaimed horror movie that stays with you long after the credits roll.
For those looking for top-tier cinematic frights, HBO Max offers a lineup of celebrated and award-winning horror movies. Best experienced with PLDT Home Fiber, these titles are worth adding to your Halloween watchlist.
IT (2017)
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Starring Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise, New Line Cinema’s horror thriller IT is based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name, which has terrified readers for decades.
It is the highest-grossing horror film of all time. The movie has also received nominations and wins from film and genre awards, including the MTV Movie & TV Awards and the IGN Awards, where it was named Best Horror Movie of 2017. It also earned a high Rotten Tomatoes score.
When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids must face their biggest fears. Their challenge is to confront Pennywise, an evil clown whose history of murder and violence stretches back centuries.
Weapons (2025)
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When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at 2:17 am, an entire community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Directed by Zach Cregger, the filmmaker behind Barbarian, Weapons is an intricate, sprawling horror epic that keeps viewers guessing until the final frame.
Amy Madigan, who plays the film’s antagonist Aunt Gladys, earned the movie an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The film also received other awards and nominations, including recognition from the Actor Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, the AACTA International Awards, and the Astra Film Awards, also for Best Supporting Actress.
The Exorcist (1973)
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Modern horror has come a long way, but sometimes, the classics remain hard to beat. The Exorcist, available to stream on HBO Max, is one such film.
The classic story of possession has left a lasting legacy of unforgettable scares. When a charming 12-year-old girl begins taking on the characteristics and voices of others, doctors say there is nothing they can do.
As people begin to die, the girl’s mother realizes that her daughter has been possessed by the devil. Her only possible hope lies with two priests and the ancient rite of demonic exorcism.
The film has earned prestigious accolades, including awards from the Oscars and the Golden Globes.
Doctor Sleep (2019)
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The sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic The Shining brings back the familiar feelings of eeriness and dread.
Ewan McGregor plays the grown-up Danny Torrance, the son of Jack Nicholson’s iconic character Jack Torrance from the 1980 original. Now an adult, Danny must deal with his past trauma and supernatural threats seeking his psychic power.
Directed by horror master Mike Flanagan, Doctor Sleep earned praise from critics and several nominations at the 2021 Saturn Awards. Supporting actress Kyliegh Curran won Best Performance by a Younger Actor.
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