If the new release slate is any indication, this Halloween season will be massive for horror. That doesn’t even begin to cover the library title additions to the plethora of streaming services available.
September brings home brand new releases, underseen classics, wacky cult gems, and more to add to your Halloween viewing watchlists.
Here are ten noteworthy horror titles available for streaming in September 2022 on some of the most popular streaming services, along with when/where you can watch them.
The Ring Two (Extended Version) – September 1 (HBO Max)
The Naomi Watts-starring remake of Goodnight Mommy is headed to Prime Video on September 16. Ahead of its debut, catch up with Watts in the sequel to the 2002 remake, The Ring. The Ring Two picks up months after the first film’s events, with Samara again targeting Rachel’s son. HBO Max offers the extended cut of this sequel.
We’re All Going to The World’s Fair – September 1 (HBO Max)
The narrative feature debut of writer-director Jane Schoenbrun is a creepypasta coming-of-age tale. Young impressionable teen Casey (Anna Cobb) decides to document her participation in the World’s Fair Challenge, a mysterious online horror game that asks participants to repeat “I want to go to the World’s Fair” three times before drawing blood from their fingers. As she captures what happens next through videos posted online, reality and fiction begin to blur, and she connects with a mysterious figure on the internet. This slow burn favors ambiguity and atmosphere in its melancholic depiction of adolescence in the lonely digital age.
Jurassic World Dominion (Theatrical and Extended Edition) – September 2 (Peacock)
(from left) Kayla Watts (DeWanda Wise), Dr. Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and a Giganotosaurus in Jurassic World Dominion, co-written and directed by Colin Trevorrow.
Whether you missed the third entry in the Jurassic World trilogy in theaters or are curious about the Extended Cut, Peacock has you covered. The streaming service will offer both. Dominion takes place four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed, with dinosaurs now free-roaming amongst humanity. Jurassic Park‘s legacy cast assists in the battle for survival. Be prepared for a whole lot of locusts.
The Rise of the Synths – September 9 (Screambox)
Horror master John Carpenter narrates this documentary that chronicles the world of Synthwave, the ’80s-inspired genre that’s been the backdrop to incredible shows and movies like “Stranger Things,” Beyond the Gates, Turbo Kid, The Guest, and more. Featured in the documentary are Carpenter Brut, Dance with the Dead, Power Glove, Gunship, Celldweller, and GosT.
Flux Gourmet – September 15 (Shudder)
Courtesy of IFC Midnight. An IFC Midnight release.
Writer/Director Peter Strickland’s Berberian Sound Studio and In Fabric showcased the filmmaker’s unique ability to capture the senses, often sensually, while exploring surreal social commentary. His latest, Flux Gourmet, once again delivers an immersive sensory experience, pushing further into absurdist humor with occasional toe dips into gross-out horror. A sonic collective of performance artists earn a residency at the Sonic Catering Institute, devoted to culinary and alimentary performance. Behind the scenes, the trio gets caught up in a power struggle that’s further thrown into tumultuous territory when the institute’s overseer, Jan Stevens (Gwendoline Christie), attempts to hone their craft. Caught in the middle is Stones (Makis Papadimitriou), a man hired to document the artists while trying to hide his extreme gastrointestinal distress.
Werewolf of London – September 15 (Peacock)
If you’re in the mood for classic horror, mark September 15 on your calendars; Peacock’s bringing a slew of great Universal horror titles. Among them is Werewolf of London, the first Hollywood film to feature a werewolf. Botanist Wilfred Glendon gets attacked by a creature while searching for a rare flower in Tibet. He soon after finds himself driven by urges to hunt and kill.
Zombie Ass: Toilet of the Dead – September 16 (Screambox)
The title says it all. Expect more splatstick mayhem from Noboru Iguchi (Machine Girl, RoboGeisha) here. A group trip goes awry when teen Maki devours a fish with a parasitic worm; it sparks an undead invasion like no other. Poop-covered undead, potent farts, and more are promised in this over-the-top gross-out horror comedy.
Cemetery of Terror – September 19 (Shudder)
Rubén Galindo Jr.’s most prominent horror feature is the American-influenced Don’t Panic (available on Shudder), but the Halloween-centric Cemetery of Terror offers the most fun. A trio of college kids decides to impress their ladies by stealing a body from a morgue for a Halloween prank and party in an abandoned house. It happens to be the body of a serial killer, and reading an incantation from a book revives it. This supernatural slasher brings bloody mayhem in the vein of Lucio Fulci and features legendary character actor Hugo Stiglitz as the occult expert.
When the Screaming Starts – September 20 (Screambox)
An aspiring documentary filmmaker thinks he’s finally found the perfect subject with aspiring serial killer Aidan Mendle. But as Aidan and his newly recruited murder cult embark on a blood-soaked rampage, Norman’s dream of becoming a renowned documentary filmmaker becomes a nightmare. The serial killer mockumentary teases a hilariously bloody good time- emphasis on bloody.
Sissy – September 29 (Shudder)
Sissy follows Cecilia (Aisha Dee) and Emma (co-director/co-writer Hannah Barlow). They’re two teenage friends who were inseparable until mean girl Alex (Emily De Margheriti) arrived and bullied Cecilia, leading to a violent incident that drove a wedge between besties. Years later, Cecilia, a successful social media influencer, bumps into Emma and gets invited to reconnect at a bachelorette weekend excursion. But seeing Alex again reawakens past traumas and transforms a fun weekend with friends into murderous chaos. A darkly comedic take on influencer culture, bullying, and more, with a gruesome body count to boot.
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