It’s that spooky time of the year again, so here are Keiron Self’s top film recommendations for scares come 31 October – aka Halloween: horror movies released so far in 2022 that you may have missed or want to catch up on. Grab those cushions and watch these between your fingers…

PREY (15)

The best Predator sequel by a country mile as Amber Midthunder’s Comanche does battle with the alien warrior. Tense and action packed.

Prey is streaming on Disney+

X (18)

Seventies-set horror with a grimy B-movie vibe as young film makers set out to make a porn film in a creepy locale and their hosts turn nasty. Prequel Pearl is incoming.

X is streaming on Amazon Prime Video

THE FEAST (15)

Welsh language folk horror with some wince inducing moments amidst its lyrical artistry.

The Feast is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV

Read Buzz’s feature on The Feast below:

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NOPE (15)

Jordan Peele’s latest blends aliens and jump scares, as a ‘bad miracle’ takes place.

Nope is streaming on Amazon Prime Video

Read Buzz’s review of Nope below:

FRESH (18)

Darkly comic cannibal and relationship horror with Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Fresh is streaming on Disney+

SCREAM (2022) (18)

The meta slasher got even more meta as Ghostface returned blending new and old casts to stabby and grisly effect.

Scream (2022) is streaming on Amazon Prime Video

SALOUM (15)

African mercenaries meet a village curse in this cool and fresh horror romp. 

Saloum is streaming on Shudder

Read Buzz’s Saloum review below:

THE BLACK PHONE (15)

Ethan Hawke menaces with the aid of a creepy mask in this Stephen King-esque tale of an abducted child fighting back against his captor with the help of his previous victims.

The Black Phone is streaming on Amazon Prime Video

MEN (15)

Divisive horror from Alex Garland dealing with toxic masculinity and many parts and wigs for Rory Kinnear. Jessie Buckley shines.

Men is streaming on Amazon Prime Video

DASHCAM (15)

The follow-up to the excellent Host may not hit as hard but it’s certainly a kinetic in your face ride, as an opinionated social influencer has a car crash of an evening.

Dashcam is streaming on Amazon Prime Video

words KEIRON SELF