If you’re a horror fan looking to unwind with some scary movies on Netflix over the weekend, we’ve picked out some movies for you to explore.
Black phone
Directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Ethan Hawke in the lead role, “The Black Phone” is based on Joe Hill’s 2004 short story of the same name. The film also stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies and James Ransone. In this chilling story, a kidnapped teen uses a mysterious phone to contact former victims of his deranged kidnapper, played by Hawke.
Deliver us from evil
Deliver Us From Evil is a horror film directed by Scott Derrickson, based on the 2001 non-fiction book Beware the Night by Ralph Sarchie and Lisa Collier Cole. While the film’s marketing campaign emphasizes its inspiration from actual novels, it is important to note that the plot is a completely original creation by director Derrickson. The film features an all-star cast, including Eric Bana, Edgar Ramirez, Sean Harris, Olivia Munn, and Joel McHale in prominent roles.
Ellie
Charlie Shotwell stars in “Eli,” in which a young boy suffering from an autoimmune disease and his parents travel to an isolated mansion in hopes of discovering a cure. Unfortunately, when Eli meets the doctor, the story takes a dark and terrifying turn. Directed by Kieran Foy, the film reveals an exciting story.
Ouija: the origin of evil
This film serves as a prequel to the 2014 film “Ouija” and features a cast including Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson, Annaliese Basso, and Henry Thomas. In the story, a widow and her family incorporate a Ouija board into their fake séance business, inadvertently opening the door to a spirit possessing their youngest daughter.
In the tall grass
In this film, a brother and sister venture into a field of tall grass to rescue a boy, only to discover that they are trapped, and that a malevolent presence is hiding within the grass. The film stars Harrison Gilbertson, Lesla de Oliveira, Avery Whitted, Will Bowie Jr., Rachel Wilson, and Patrick Wilson.
