I checked out three major horror titles in time for Halloween but a popular movie adaptation ended up being the biggest let down

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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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Three major titles were released around Halloween, but which are worth your time?

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you celebrate Halloween, you'll no doubt be on the lookout for some things to entertain you this weekend. With this in mind, I checked out three of the biggest new horror releases in October to see if they're any good. Scream or Skip Scream or
Skip, that is the question. With so much horror out there to watch and play, our senior entertainment writer, Lucy Buglass, is here to help you decide what's worth your time (or worthy of a Scream) and what's not (so you might want to Skip). Her goal is to help you spend less time scrolling and more
time enjoying some great TV shows, movies, and games. Read the full series here. There have been some real highs and lows this month, and I found myself especially disappointed by one movie in particular. Thankfully, there's a great TV show and game to keep you occupied, so it's not all bad. So, what do I recommend checking out this spooky weekend? Scroll down to find out. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: TV Crystal Lake Crystal Lake | Official Trailer | Peacock Original - YouTube Watch On Where to watch:
Peacock (US); Sky (UK); Stan (AU) Lucy's verdict: Scream Crystal Lake is the anticipated Friday the 13th prequel, and it's a great choice if you want a binge-worthy series to watch over the Halloween weekend. With all eight episodes streaming at once, how could you resist? You may like I watched two returning horror franchises and played a creepy indie game in August and I was surprised by which one let me down the most Two big horror franchises returned in September alongside a strange new Shudder original here's my verdict on what's worth checking out Streaming guide: new horror movies arriving in October 2026

I did have my reservations about this series, but it is an excellent entry into the horror franchise. In my full Crystal Lake review, I noted there's a clear love for the original movies here, and that it expands upon the lore by focusing on Pamela Voorhees, an under-explored character in the Friday the 13th universe. Played excellently by Linda Cardellini, it's very worth your time. Movie Other Mommy Other Mommy | Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On Where to watch: Theaters worldwide Lucy's verdict: Skip Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. As someone who loved the book Incidents Around the House and was genuinely freaked out by it, I was excited to hear it was getting a movie adaptation. I was even more excited to hear that Jessica Chastain would star in a dual role as a woman and an entity that emulates her, known as "Other Mommy".

Unfortunately, the movie ended up being a massive letdown. Not only does it suffer from the clich of tired and overused jump scares, but it also deviates from the book to the point that it loses the psychological dread and tension that had me looking over my shoulder. Other Mommy does very little to stand out from similar supernatural movies like it Game Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Clive Barkers Hellraiser: Revival - Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On Where to play: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC Lucy's verdict: Scream Hellraiser has been everywhere recently, from its haunted house at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights to a new video game. I was very impressed with Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival and would highly recommend it this Halloween weekend.

It's clear it's been made by people who have a genuine appreciation for Hellraiser , as the atmosphere and the willingness to stick to canon are excellent. Iconic character Pinhead returns too, and the result is a gripping game with puzzles and heart-pounding moments. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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