Five New England-Set Movies and Shows to Stream This Halloween
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Halloween season is in full swing, which means there’s no better time to binge on all your favorite horror movies and television shows. If you’re hoping to watch a few spooky titles with local twists to them, there are plenty of New England-set films and series available to stream. From evil witches to haunted asylums, here are five movies and shows to check out this Halloween.
1. The Witch
This historical horror thriller by New Hampshire-bred director Robert Eggers is a terrifying portrait of a 17th century Puritan family plagued by supernatural forces after settling down next to a New England forest. According to actress Anya Taylor-Joy, the film taps into people’s “primal” fears of things that go bump in the night. (Amazon Prime)
2. American Horror Story: Asylum
The second season of the acclaimed FX anthology series brought audiences to the nightmarish world of Briarcliff Manor, a fictional Massachusetts mental institution that contains all sorts of ghoulish secrets. From evil doctors and demonic nuns to monsters and aliens, AHS: Asylum has a little something for all kinds of horror fans. (Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix)
3. Jaws
The sunny beach scenes may make viewers long for summers on Martha’s Vineyard, however, the brutal killings featured in this Steven Spielberg classic make it worthy of a Halloween binge session. Jaws earned the No. 1 spot on Bravo’s list of the 100 scariest movie moments. (Netflix)
4. Sabrina: The Teenage Witch
If you’re looking to take a break from the scares during your fright night, have a few laughs with Melissa Joan Hart’s Sabrina Spellman and her family of lovable witches. Set in the fictional town of Westbridge, Massachusetts, the comedy series celebrated its 20th anniversary in September. (Amazon Prime)
5. Re-Animator
Loosely based on the work of author H. P. Lovecraft, this 1985 horror comedy revolves around an inventor who’s obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. The film mostly takes place in the fictitious town of Arkham, Massachusetts. (Netflix)
