Enhance your movie nights with these critically acclaimed hits on HBO Max, best experienced with your PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plan 1499
In the Philippines, Halloween movie nights are a big deal for horror enthusiasts. While jump scares and slasher films deliver their share of thrills, nothing compares to a truly exceptional horror movie—one that earns critical acclaim, brings home prestigious awards, and leaves a lasting impression long after the credits roll.
For those craving top-tier cinematic scares, HBO Max offers a chilling lineup of some of the most celebrated and award-winning horror films. Best enjoyed with the reliable connectivity of PLDT Home Fiber, these must-watch titles promise the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable Halloween movie marathon.
IT (2017)
Starring Bill Skarsgård as the terrifying Pennywise, New Line Cinema’s IT is a supernatural horror thriller based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel of the same name, which has frightened generations of readers. The film became the highest-grossing horror movie of all time and earned numerous nominations and wins across film and genre awards, including Best Horror Movie at the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards and IGN Awards. It also received an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score.
Set in the seemingly quiet town of Derry, Maine, the story follows a group of young friends as children begin mysteriously disappearing. Their greatest fears become reality when they encounter Pennywise, an evil, shape-shifting clown whose centuries-long history is marked by murder, violence, and terror.
Weapons (2025)
When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously disappear at exactly 2:17 a.m. on the same night, an entire community is left searching for answers—and wondering who or what could be responsible.
From Zach Cregger, the filmmaker behind Barbarian, Weapons is an ambitious and intricately woven horror epic that keeps audiences guessing until its final moments. Amy Madigan delivers a standout performance as the film’s antagonist, Aunt Gladys, earning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her performance also received recognition from several prestigious award-giving bodies, including the Actor Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, the AACTA International Awards, and the Astra Film Awards, among other nominations and accolades.
The Exorcist (1973)
While modern horror continues to push cinematic boundaries, some classics remain impossible to surpass. One such masterpiece is The Exorcist, now available for streaming on HBO Max.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential horror films ever made, this timeless tale of demonic possession continues to deliver some of cinema’s most unforgettable scares. The story centers on a charming 12-year-old girl who suddenly begins displaying disturbing behavior, including taking on the voices and personalities of others. After doctors exhaust their options, her mother discovers the horrifying truth: her daughter has been possessed by the devil. With lives at stake, her only remaining hope rests in two priests and the ancient ritual of demonic exorcism. Its lasting cinematic impact is reflected in its prestigious recognition, including Academy Awards and Golden Globe wins.
Doctor Sleep (2019)
Serving as the sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic The Shining, Doctor Sleep brings audiences back into a world of psychological terror, supernatural forces, and lingering trauma.
Ewan McGregor stars as the adult Danny Torrance, the son of Jack Torrance, the unforgettable character portrayed by Jack Nicholson in the 1980 original. Still haunted by the traumatic events of his childhood, Danny must confront his past while facing new supernatural dangers from those seeking to exploit his extraordinary psychic abilities.
Directed by acclaimed horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan, Doctor Sleep earned praise from critics and multiple nominations at the 2021 Saturn Awards. Its young supporting star, Kyliegh Curran, also took home the award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor.
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