Horror icon Robert Englund took to social media to recommended five of his horror movies to watch this Halloween season.
Of course, you can also see him as Freddy Krueger in the new Nightmare on Elm Street 4K UHD collection.
The Last Showing
In this 2014 British horror thriller, a couple trapped in a cinema are manipulated into becoming unwilling actors in a film being captured by CCTV cameras.
Englund stars as a sinister movie projectionist who torments Finn Jones and Emily Berrington.
Phil Hawkins writes and directs.
The Last Showing is streaming on Fandango at Home, The Roku Channel, Fawesome, and Plex.
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
In this 2006 slasher that begins as a mockumentary before transitioning into a traditional narrative, the next great killer gives a documentary film crew exclusive access to his life as he plans his reign of terror over the quiet town of Glen Echo.
Englund plays Doc Halloran, the “Ahab” hunting Leslie Vernon. Nathan Baesel, Angela Goethals, Kate Lang Johnson, Krissy Carlson, Scott Wilson, and Zelda Rubinstein also star.
Scott Glosserman directs from a script he co-wrote with David J. Stieve.
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon is streaming on AMC+ and Hoopla.
The Midnight Man
In this 2016 horror film, a group of teenagers find a game in the attic that summons a creature known as The Midnight Man, who uses their worst fears against them.
Englund plays Dr. Harding, who attempts to save the teens from the game. Gabrielle Haugh, Lin Shaye, Grayson Gabriel, Emily Haine, Louise Linton, and Michael Sirow round out the cast.
Travis Zariwny (Cabin Fever 2016) writes and directs.
The Midnight Man is streaming on Shudder, AMC+, Midnight Pulp, Cineverse, Sundance Now, and Philo.
Urban Legend
In this 1998 slasher that came in the wake of Scream, a college student suspects a series of bizarre deaths are connected to urban legends.
Englund plays Professor Wexler, who teaches a class on urban legends. The ensemble also includes Jared Leto, Alicia Witt, Rebecca Gayheart, Joshua Jackson, Tara Reid, Michael Rosenbaum, and Loretta Devine.
Jamie Blanks (Valentine) directs from a script by Silvio Horta (“Ugly Betty”).
Urban Legend is streaming on Paramount+.
Freddy vs. Jason
In the ultimate slasher crossover, the two biggest horror icons return to terrorize the teenagers of Elm Street. Only this time, they’re out to get each other too.
Robert Englund reprises his role as Freddy for the eighth and final time, squaring off against Ken Kirzinger as Jason. Monica Keena, Kelly Rowland, Jason Ritter, Chris Marquette, Lochlyn Munro, Katharine Isabelle, Brendan Fletcher, and Kyle Labine also star.
Ronny Yu (Bride of Chucky) directs from a script by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (Friday the 13th 2009).
Englund spoke highly of the 2003 film in our recent interview, citing it as his favorite Elm Street movie to watch and highlighting its makeup and dialogue.
Freddy vs. Jason is streaming on HBO Max.
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