Five Gothic Horror Movies to Stream This Week
Atmosphere plays a crucial role in Gothic Horror in a way that complements Fall well. That’s also reflected in Gothic horror’s themes of death or good versus evil, made more ominous by gloomy settings filled with dark passages, cobwebs, and hidden secrets. Crumbling interiors filled with ghosts and skeletons in the closet match the protagonists’ […]
Atmosphere plays a crucial role in Gothic Horror in a way that complements Fall well. That’s also reflected in Gothic horror’s themes of death or good versus evil, made more ominous by gloomy settings filled with dark passages, cobwebs, and hidden secrets. Crumbling interiors filled with ghosts and skeletons in the closet match the protagonists’ unraveling psychology.
Now that Fall has officially arrived with October hot on its heels, this week’s streaming picks are dedicated to atmospheric Gothic horror movies that bring cooler temps and moody fog.
Here’s where you can watch them this week.
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The Awakening – Kanopy, Tubi
Set in 1921, Rebecca Hall stars as paranormal debunker Florence Cathcart. She accepts an invitation from war vet Robert Mallory (Dominic West) to stay at the boarding school where he teaches, to determine if the place is indeed haunted. The more she encounters strange phenomena, the more her skepticism gets shaken. The realization that the hauntings exist comes with frightening reveals about Florence’s past. The Awakening bears a stronger resemblance to The Devil’s Backbone than The Others, in terms of period supernatural movies. There are genuine paranormal frights, but there’s more than meets the eye to this spectral tale.
Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes – Fandango at Home, Hoopla, Kanopy, Prime Video
