Must-see scary movies to watch this weekend
With ongoing isolation and the weather turning cold this weekend, why not rug up on the couch and watch these hair-raising films.
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With good luck in scarce supply right now, what better time is there than now to load up on movies where the baddest of bad luck is supernaturally abundant?
THE RING
SBS on Demand, 3.5 stars
Solidly spooky adaptation of a fantastic Japanese chiller from 1997. Naomi Watts is a reporter investigating the biggest story of her career. Rumours are circulating of teenage girls who view a weird video clip, followed by a phone call accurately predicting that they will die in one week’s time. After following a up a few leads, Rachel (doh!) takes a fateful squiz at the footage.
ANNABELLE
Foxtel, 3 stars
Annabelle is a creepy-looking vintage doll ruining the lives of anyone unlucky enough to own her. A basic origin story is set in 1971, when Annabelle was yet to turn pro as a full-on freaker-outer of men, women and children. Especially children. Generates a respectable number of scares once the self-arranging furniture and self-slamming doors get going.
TRUTH OR DARE
Netflix, 2.5 stars
After a holiday in Mexico, a group of young friends bring home a fatal curse linked to the famous game mentioned in the title. Anyone who does not spill the beans or take a chance when requested can expect to die a gruesome instant death. Moments where the curse strikes are unintentionally amusing: a victim’s head will warp and change shape like a bad Snapchat filter.
WANT MORE?
■ THE CURSE OF THE WEEPING WOMAN (Foxtel, Netflix)
■ MALEFICENT (Angelina Jolie, Disney+)
■ WALLACE AND GROMIT: THE Curse of the Were-Rabbit (Foxtel, Netflix)
Originally published as Must-see scary movies to watch this weekend