By Jenny Robinson
Have you ever found yourself endlessly doom-scrolling through every streaming app, only to come up empty-handed when trying to pick a movie? Because same — that’s basically my life these days. With Halloween creeping closer and my craving for all things spooky in full swing, I decided to explore Tubi’s horror collection. And honestly? I was pleasantly surprised. You don’t need to shell out for yet another pricey subscription — Tubi only asks for your email. Sure, there are a few commercials here and there, but they’re brief, infrequent, and a small price to pay for such a solid (and free!) lineup of scary movies.
Tubi’s lineup this year did not disappoint — packed with horror favorites like Christine, Hellraiser, 30 Days of Night, and so many more. For once, the challenge wasn’t finding something to watch, but deciding what to watch first. So, after plenty of late-night scares and popcorn refills, I’ve narrowed it down to my top two horror picks of the season. Grab a blanket, turn off the lights, and join me… if you dare.
I honestly don’t know how this movie slipped under my radar. This 2016 release ended up being the gateway film that convinced me to finally sign up for Tubi. My best friend and I are constantly swapping horror recommendations, and even she was shocked I had missed this one. The Void’s atmosphere (written by Jeremy Gillepspie and Steven Kostanski) reminded me a lot of the 2010 remake of The Crazies — that same eerie, small-town vibe with a local cop (Aaron Poole) desperately trying to make sense of a world gone mad. Set largely inside a small, isolated hospital surrounded by what appears to be a sinister cult, the movie wastes no time throwing you straight into chaos. With its chilling practical effects, it feels like Hellraiser had a love child with John Carpenter’s The Thing. The characters are compelling, the plot keeps you guessing, and every twist pulls you deeper into its nightmarish void.
In the end, it’s one of those hidden horror gems that reminds you why you fell in love with the genre in the first place — unsettling, imaginative, and impossible to look away from.
I was recommended Hell House LLC by a co-worker, and I’m so glad I took their advice. Normally, I steer clear of found footage movies—not because of the shaky camera work, but because so many of them tend to cut corners when it comes to visually telling the story. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case here.
The concept alone is fantastic: a group of struggling horror enthusiasts decide to buy an abandoned hotel in upstate New York and turn it into a full-blown Halloween haunt. The plan is simple—guests buy tickets and walk through the hotel, room by room, getting scared by actors and props. But as the crew documents their setup, things start to take a seriously creepy turn.
What impressed me most is how Hell House LLC (written and directed by Stephen Cognetti) builds terror from the simplest things—like something just barely moving in the background. It’s subtle, unnerving, and unbelievably effective. I tried to watch it alone… big mistake. Fifteen minutes in, I had every light on. Then I hit pause and waited until I had backup because there was no way I was finishing it solo.
It’s been a long time since a movie genuinely got under my skin like that. Hell House LLC scared me silly—in the best possible way—and now I can’t wait to dive into the sequels. If you’re looking for a horror flick that’ll have you side-eyeing every shadow in your house, this one’s your next must-watch.