From Child’s Play to Annabelle: 5 horror movies to watch on OTT
Shivani Tiwari
Child's Play (1988): Child's Play is a classic horror film introducing the audience to the terrifying concept of a doll possessed by the soul of a serial killer.
A young boy gets Chucky as a birthday gift but soon discovers the doll is a killer. With its mix of humour and thrills, Child's Play became a classic, leading to many sequels and remakes.
Dead Silence (2007): Dead Silence tells the story of Jamie Ashen, a man who returns to his hometown after his wife is murdered.
As Jamie investigates his wife's death, he uncovers a dark secret about a ventriloquist named Mary Shaw and her collection of creepy dolls. With its odd atmosphere and chilling visuals, Dead Silence is a must-watch for fans of supernatural horror.
M3GAN (2022): M3GAN is a more recent addition to the horror doll genre, but it has quickly gained popularity for its clever blend of horror and dark humour.
M3GAN is a horror film about a robotics engineer who creates a lifelike AI doll to care for her niece. But when M3GAN's protective instincts turn deadly. A timely and entertaining thriller about the dangers of technology.
The Boy (2016): The film follows, a young American woman who takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village. When she arrives at the Heelshire mansion, she's surprised to learn that her charge is not a human child, but a life-sized doll.
As the young lady spends more time with a doll, she begins to suspect that the doll may be more than just an object. With its atmospheric setting and unexpected twists, The Boy is a chilling and thought-provoking horror film.
Annabelle (2014): Annabelle is part of the Conjuring Universe, a series of horror films based on the real-life cases of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
The film tells the origin story of the Annabelle doll which is possessed by a demonic entity. With its creepy atmosphere and jump scares, Annabelle is a terrifying film that will leave you sleeping with the lights on.