Horror: The BEST local movies for SA Halloween 2023

Horror: The BEST local movies for SA Halloween 2023Horror season is here, and Halloween is the best time to watch some of these locally-made horror movies. Have you seen any of these yet?

by Alex Coyne

23-10-2023 19:53

in Art and Artists

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October means that it's time for Halloween, a festival of nighttime celebration that's gaining more popularity in South Africa. If you're into the holiday spirit for this month, horror is the traditional type of movie you should gather friends and family around the living room (or smartphone) for.

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Ready for some fiction and fear done the South African way?

Here are some of the best horror flicks to see for this years' scarefest.

Parable Watch the Trailer

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Parable is a uniquely South African horror tale.

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It tells the story of Esther, a young girl forced into gay-conversion therapy. Unfortunately, her therapy sessions soon lead the Reverend to discover a case of demonic possession.

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The movie might be farfetched, but it's everything you'd want from The Exorcist if it happened on local soil.

Pinky Pinky Watch the Trailer

If you're South African of a certain age, you might have grown up with the story of Pinky Pinky. Better known as the ghost that hides in toilets, it is said to steal naughty children in the dark.

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If that sounds like something you don't want to think about at night, you'd be right. That's why it's made one of the most interesting horror movies you'll ever see.

You might want to leave lights on for this one.

Mamtsotsi Bird Watch the Trailer

The Mamtsotsi bird is based on the legend of a bird that can be summoned by witchcraft. In return, you will get one wish for your troubles but be very careful what you wish for.

This excellent short horror movie is directed by Jo Horn.

What happens if you wish someone to death, but with serious consequences?

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It's more than enough to make sure this October sticks in your mind for a while.

Die Ontwaking (The Awakening) Watch the Trailer

Die Ontwaking (The Awakening) is a 2016 horror movie.

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This great film tells the story of Abel Lotz, a serial killer obsessed with collecting skin. Morbid and fantastic, this flick stars actor Gys de Villiers in one of his most unsettling roles.

Do they ever catch old Abel?

You'll have to watch the film on Showmax to know for sure.

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