Hollywood’s spookiest stunt: 13 scary movies and shows releasing on this Friday the 13th

    On Friday the 13th of 2023, Hollywood unleashes its darkest magic with 13 brand-new horror movies and series. From haunted tales to sinister scares, prepare for a cinematic onslaught like never before.

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    Edgar Allan Poe’s unsettling stories find new life in Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher. Streaming on Netflix from October 12, this series is a gothic deluge right before the fateful Friday.

    From real-life terror to silver screen scares

    Horror isn’t always fictional. Hulu’s Monster Inside: America’s Most Extreme Haunted House delves into the eerie world of Russ McKamey’s spine-chilling McKamey Manor. Meanwhile, In the Fire sees Amber Heard tackle a sinister 1890s mystery between faith and science, releasing in theaters and VOD.

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    Anthologies, legends, and eerie TV broadcasts

    For those seeking a diverse plate of horror, Creepshow returns with a fourth season of macabre tales on Shudder. HeBGB TV on SCREAMBOX offers a zany anthology experience reminiscent of cult classics. And Dark Harvest, an adaptation of Norman Partridge’s novel, narrates a haunting Halloween tale available digitally and at select Alamo Drafthouse Theaters.

    From childhood nightmares to modern-day horrors

    The much-loved Goosebumps series takes a dark twist with its new TV series on Disney+ and Hulu, drawing from R.L. Stine’s iconic middle-grade books. AMC FearFest’s The Puppetman introduces a cursed tale of crime and supernatural intrigue. Moreover, The Elderly releasing in theaters, delves into the dark secrets of a community post a tragic event.

    Horror-comedy and the invasion of privacy

    Shining Vale resumes its demon-filled comedy on STARZ and LIONSGATE+. 15 Cameras on VOD captures the eerie side of surveillance, and Netflix’s The Conference meshes slasher elements with workplace humor. Finally, the internet sensation Dear David makes its big-screen debut, bringing a digital haunting to cinematic life.

    Hollywood is clearly leaving no tombstone unturned this Friday the 13th. Brace yourself for a marathon of haunts, shrieks, and spooks – because this October, 13 isn’t just a number; it's an experience.