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  "id": 15057753,
  "title": "13 of the Scariest Movies Streaming Right Now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/13-of-the-scariest-movies-streaming-right-now",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T22:30:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/what-to-watch/scariest-movies-streaming-right-now-2026/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. For horror enthusiasts, discovering genuinely terrifying films can be challenging, especially during Halloween season. To help, here are 13 of the scariest movies currently streaming.\n\n2. \"Audition,\" directed by Takashi Miike, is a Japanese horror film about a middle-aged widower who becomes entangled with a young woman after posing as a casting director for fake auditions. The story delves into disturbing territory as Shigeharu's relationship takes a dark turn, resulting in his punishment.\n\n3. \"Don’t Look Now,\" directed by Nicolas Roeg, is a haunting thriller based on a story by Daphne Du Maurier. The film follows a young married couple, played by Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie, who lose their daughter in a tragic accident. They travel to Venice, where the husband is working on a cathedral restoration project. Guilt consumes the wife, leading her to consult psychic sisters while Venice grapples with a series of terrifying murders.\n\n4. \"The Exorcist,\" directed by William Friedkin, is widely regarded as the scariest movie ever made. Based on William Peter Blatty's 1971 novel, the film stars Ellen Burstyn as a mother desperate to save her possessed daughter, Linda Blair. The movie's intense procedures and tests used on Regan, coupled with escalating tension, contribute to its enduring power.\n\n5. The meticulous direction and escalating fear in \"The Exorcist\" make it a true wonder of modern horror. Its impact is so significant that it has inspired countless imitations, yet none have managed to duplicate its unique effectiveness.",
  "summary": "This list isn't for the faint of heart The post 13 of the Scariest Movies Streaming Right Now appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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