Spooky Things To Watch For Free On The Roku Channel This October

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The Roku Channel has been building up a nice collection of free shows and original content over the last few years, so if you’re looking for something spooky, scary or spine-chilling this October, and you have Roku, Sky Q, NOW, or a Roku powered TV, they are definitely worth a look! Here are some of the shows and movies to look out for this October.

Frightening Films!

Halloween

Start the spooky month of October with a warm drink, candles, and a cosy blanket to keep you warm and cover your eyes whilst watching the ultimate classic, ‘Halloween’.

Warm Bodies

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the thriller portrays life after a deadly pandemic takes over and divides the world into zombies and humans. During the doom and gloom, ‘Warm Bodies’ also follows a beautiful love story.

Stir of Echoes

Starring Kevin Bacon, this 90s American supernatural horror film unravels the frightening lives of those who believe in paranormal activity.

The Tall Man

A heart-breaking mystery that will keep you up all night. The Tall Man follows a widowed nurse whose child has been abducted.

The Hallow

The Hallow will transport you into a world full of reality and myths in the months of dark Irish winter.

Spine-Chilling Series!

Haven

‘Haven’ is a supernatural drama based on an FBI agent investigating a crime committed by a prison fugitive. The creepy storyline doesn’t end there; the agent is set on uncovering the secrets of a gloomy town on the coast of Maine.

Paranormal Lockdown

The world ‘lockdown’ might not trigger you anymore, but a paranormal reality series will certainly do the job. What makes the series even more thrilling is that it’s led by one of America’s greatest paranormal investigators, Nick Groff.

Meadowlands

If you’re a fan of drama and fiction, the ‘Meadowlands’ is the series you need to add to your watchlist. The British series tunes in on the Brogan family, who are on a mission to escape their dark past and head into an unknown future.

Hair-Raising Roku Originals!

The Stranger

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If you’re in the mood to be creeped out this Halloween season, then our very own Roku Originals’ Stranger is the one for you. The crime thriller tells the story of a passenger who enters a rideshare during the early hours in the Hollywood Hills.

Mapleworth Murders

A Roku Originals mystery series packed with a perfect concoction of comedy and horror! ‘The Mapleworth Murders’ unveils the story of a murder-mystery writer who starts her adventure by investigating a homicide in her small American hometown.

Where To Find The Roku Channel

The Roku Channel is available on all Roku, Sky Q and NOW streaming service devices. You can find it as a channel on Roku, and under the apps on Sky Q and NOW. It can also be found on Roku powered TV’s (Hisense Roku TV & TCL Roku TV), and is the home of the all-new Roku Originals starring well-known Hollywood stars including Kevin Hart, Demi Lovato and Liam Hemsworth. It is completely FREE, supported by ads.

Don’t forget to check out the Private Listening feature; simply download the Roku Mobile App, plug your earphones into your smartphone and experience your own company in front of the TV, at last! Also, the Hotel Dorm & Connect feature is perfect for students living away from home and wanting to relax after a day packed with stressful lectures. This feature lets you stream whatever you want, wherever you are!