Fright Fest! 8 Unique Horror Films to Stream on Kanopy

With Halloween on the horizon, now’s the time to check out Kanopy’s Fright Fest. Highlighting classic and contemporary horror films, this year’s blood-soaked batch is just what you need to enjoy a good cinematic scare. Check out these 8 unique horror films to stream on Kanopy this Halloween season!

The Transfiguration (2017) 1hr 37min

The Transfiguration follows troubled teen Milo who hides behind his fascination with vampire lore. When he meets the equally alienated Sophie, the two form a bond that begins to challenge Milo’s dark obsession, blurring his fantasy into reality. A chilling portrait of violence, The Transfiguration is an atmospheric thriller set against the grit of New York City.

Thelma (2017) 1hr 56min

A shy young student leaves her small town and religious family to study at a university in Oslo, but once on campus she experiences what appears to be a violent, unexpected seizure. Overwhelmed by the increasing intensity of the mystifying episodes and her powerful feelings for a beautiful classmate, Thelma struggles to control her supernatural abilities.

The Wailing (2016) 2hr 36min

A rash of brutal murders sweeps a quiet rural village where a mysterious stranger just appeared. When the investigating officer watches his daughter fall under the same savage spell, he consults a shaman for answers – unknowingly escalating the situation into something far more dangerous.

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) 1hr 40min

Residents of a worn-down Iranian city encounter a skateboarding vampire (Sheila Vand) who preys on men who disrespect women. 

The Love Witch (2016) 2hr

In this cult favorite, modern-day witch Elaine (Samantha Robinson) uses spells and magic to get men to fall in love with her. A stylish tribute to 1960s technicolor horror, The Love Witch utilizes camp and pastiche to depict a feminist revision of the classics of a bygone era.

In Fabric (2018) 1hr 57min

A lonely divorcée visits a bewitching London department store to find a dress to transform her life. She finds a perfect, artery-red gown that unleashes a malevolent, unstoppable curse in this frightening, seductive, and darkly funny tale.

Titane (2021) 1hr 48min

With a titanium plate surgically fused to her skull following a car crash as a child, car model Alexia embarks on a wild and ultimately unpredictable journey that questions our assumptions about family, identity and love. A Cannes Film Festival sensation and Palme d'Or winner, Titane is a feverish and jaw-dropping ride from the mind of Julia Ducournau (Raw).

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