Filipinos love a good scare. Whether it’s an eerie aswang story told by our grandparents, a mysterious White Lady sighting, or a late-night conversation about the manananggal, there’s something about supernatural tales that keeps us both terrified and intrigued.
And with Halloween just around the corner, what better way to embrace the spooky season than with a horror marathon?
This Halloween, Prime Video brings together a frightening lineup of horror movies and series featuring everything from flesh-eating monsters to cursed families and sinister spirits.
Ready to find out which terrifying characters might haunt your dreams? Here are seven nightmare-worthy titles to add to your Halloween watchlist.
1. Apocalypse Z: New World
Think an aswang is terrifying? Imagine an entire world crawling with flesh-hungry creatures!
In Apocalypse Z: New World, the infected turn humanity’s worst nightmare into a terrifying reality. The second installment of the post-apocalyptic saga takes viewers to the Canary Islands, Europe’s last remaining refuge following the devastating TSJ virus outbreak.
When a special team heads to mainland Spain in search of essential supplies, their dangerous mission becomes even more complicated with the arrival of Roberto (Carlos Alcaide), whose intentions are anything but reassuring.
With ravenous infected lurking around every corner and trust becoming a luxury, survival is far from guaranteed.
The real nightmare: When the world is overrun by monsters, sometimes the humans beside you are just as frightening.
Apocalypse Z: New World premieres on Prime Video on October 30.
2. Carrie
High school can be brutal. But when bullying meets supernatural powers, things can get deadly.
Based on Stephen King’s iconic novel, the new Carrie series introduces Carrie White (Summer H. Howell), a teenager struggling with her father’s sudden death, merciless bullying, and the harsh realities of social media.
As a humiliating incident spreads online, Carrie discovers that she possesses extraordinary telekinetic abilities. Unfortunately, keeping those powers under control becomes increasingly difficult as her emotional turmoil intensifies.
And when someone who’s been pushed too far finally fights back, everyone may have reason to be afraid.
The real nightmare: The scariest person in the room might be the one everyone thought was powerless.
3. KMJS’ Gabi ng Lagim The Movie
Remember staying up late watching Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’s Gabi ng Lagim, only to regret it when it was time to turn off the lights?
Now, those familiar childhood chills come to the big screen with KMJS’ Gabi ng Lagim The Movie, an anthology featuring three frightening stories inspired by real events.
In Pocong, a cadet seafarer experiences terrifying encounters with a mysterious presence aboard his ship. Meanwhile, Berbalang follows disturbing rumors of a flesh-eating creature linked to a missing body.
And if demonic possession is your biggest fear, Sanib delivers the unsettling story of a young girl taken over by an evil spirit.
The real nightmare: These stories hit differently when the monsters come from folklore and supernatural beliefs familiar to Filipino audiences.
4. Nokturno
What would you do if an unexpected knock at your door wasn’t from a visitor but a warning of death?
In Nokturno, Filipino folklore takes a sinister turn with the arrival of the Kumakatok, a supernatural entity associated with impending death.
After her sister dies under mysterious circumstances, overseas worker Jamie (Nadine Lustre) returns to her hometown, hoping to uncover the truth.
Instead, she discovers that her family is trapped in a terrifying curse rooted in secrets from the past.
As the sinister presence grows stronger, Jamie must confront the darkness threatening everyone she loves.
The real nightmare: Sometimes, the most terrifying sound isn’t a scream. It’s a knock you wish you hadn’t heard.
5. In My Mother’s Skin
Forget the friendly fairies from bedtime stories. This one might make you wish you never believed in magic.
Set in the Philippines during World War II, In My Mother’s Skin follows a young girl desperate to save her critically ill mother.
With few options left, she seeks help from a mysterious fairy who appears to offer the miracle her family desperately needs.
But there’s a horrifying catch.
Beneath the fairy’s seemingly harmless appearance lies something deeply sinister, turning an innocent act of hope into an unforgettable nightmare.
The real nightmare: The creature promising to save your family might be the very thing that destroys it.
6. P77
Creepy hallways, suspicious noises, and unsettling neighbors? Sounds like the beginning of another Filipino ghost story.
In P77, Luna (Barbie Forteza) takes a housesitting job in a high-rise building while looking after her sick younger brother, Jonas (Euwenn Mikaell).
What initially seems like a simple way to earn money soon spirals into a terrifying ordeal when strange occurrences begin revealing the building’s dark secrets.
With supernatural danger creeping closer, Luna must find a way to protect herself and her brother before it’s too late.
The real nightmare: Imagine realizing that the place you’re staying in might never let you leave.
7. Deleter
Think your office job is stressful? Imagine encountering something sinister every time you sit in front of a computer.
In Deleter, Nadine Lustre plays Lyra, an online content moderator whose work involves reviewing and removing disturbing videos from the internet.
But after she deletes a graphic video created by a colleague who later dies, her already unsettling job takes a horrifying turn.
Strange encounters begin haunting Lyra, blurring the lines between psychological trauma and something far more supernatural.
As the terror escalates, one question remains: Is the nightmare happening inside her mind, or is something truly following her?
The real nightmare: You can delete a video, but what happens when the horror refuses to disappear?
Ready for a Fright Night? Prime Video Has You Covered!
From the terrifying Kumakatok and sinister fairies to relentless infected and vengeful supernatural forces, these Prime Video horror titles prove that fear comes in many forms.
Whether you’re planning a barkada movie marathon, a cozy Halloween night at home, or a solo scare session for the brave, there’s a nightmare waiting on your watchlist.
So grab your favorite snacks, turn down the lights, and prepare for a thrilling Halloween experience.
Just remember: When the movie ends and you hear a strange noise outside your room, don’t be too quick to investigate.
Catch these horror movies and series on Prime Video, available to stream on compatible devices at home or on the go. Check the platform for individual title availability and release schedules.
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