{"id":2122070,"date":"2025-10-29T06:49:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T06:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2122070"},"modified":"2025-10-29T06:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T06:49:07","slug":"singapore-horror-films-to-stream-this-halloween-if-you-dare-entertainment-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/singapore-horror-films-to-stream-this-halloween-if-you-dare-entertainment-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore horror films to stream this Halloween (if you dare), Entertainment News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>We are in the midst of Halloween season, and it&#8217;s the perfect time to get your spooky on. As a late October baby, I&#8217;ve always had a personal affinity for All Hallows Eve. It kind of explains why I&#8217;m such a horror buff and even spent my 30th birthday partaking in a haunted night walk.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not planning on dressing up and attending one of the many Halloween-themed parties this holiday, why not settle in and enjoy a horror movie marathon? Of course, you can revisit such Asian classics as Ju-On, The Ring, and Shutter or recent Hollywood hits like The Conjuring Universe.<\/p>\n<p>However, I&#8217;d argue that we have a few horror film gems of our own, produced right here in Singapore. From ghostly tales set in army camps to supernatural folklore, here are some of our choice cuts for a stay-at-home fright night.<\/p>\n<h2>23:59<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"23:59 - Official Trailer (2013) [HD]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jry9kiNGVEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Plot: Set in the army barracks on Pulau Tekong, this supernatural horror film follows a group of soldiers faced with paranormal activities at midnight. You see, this is why you should go to sleep by Lights Out.<\/p>\n<p>Stream it on: Apple TV+<\/p>\n<p>Who doesn&#8217;t love a good Army ghost story? Chances are, every recruit who&#8217;s undergone Basic Military Training (BMT) might have had one. Whether it&#8217;s doing guard duty, going to the toilet in the middle of the night, or going to field camp, there are a lot of opportunities for so-called ghostly beings to make their presence felt.<\/p>\n<p>This 2011 movie stars Mark Lee and even spawned a 2018 sequel (available on Netflix). The premise is simple enough \u2014 the vengeful spirit of a mad woman who died on the island right before midnight returns to haunt the camp.<\/p>\n<p>While the scares are serviceable at best, the mystery that unfolds is rather intriguing. For NSmen like me, it almost feels relatable in a way, as though it were something that could have taken place during my NS days. For the record, I did enjoy this way more than Ah Boys To Men.<\/p>\n<h2>The Maid<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Maid (2005) Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wnBj7aPSB08?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Plot: Set during the Hungry Ghost Festival, this supernatural horror film tells the story of a Filipino maid who discovers dark secrets about her Teochew employers and their past.<\/p>\n<p>Stream it on: Netflix<\/p>\n<p>I would deem this a Singapore horror classic. Directed by Kelvin Tong, the auteur perfectly captures life in the heartland back in the 2000s, while shining a light on the overlooked reality of a foreign domestic worker.<\/p>\n<p>My favourite thing about the story was how it incorporates elements of the Hungry Ghost Festival as a plot device while blending it with a missing person mystery.<\/p>\n<h2>Revenge of the Pontianak &#8211; Malay language cross SG-Malaysia production<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"REVENGE OF THE PONTIANAK Official Trailer - in cinemas 29th August in SG\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ASZjoRxIB80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Plot: The classic retelling of the pontianak folklore, the plot takes place in 1965, against the backdrop of Malaysia and Singapore&#8217;s impending separation.<\/p>\n<p>Stream it on: Netflix<\/p>\n<p>Hollywood might have their horror icons like Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees. But here in Singapore, the pontianak is our undisputed scream queen.<\/p>\n<p>The vengeful ghost of a woman who died during pregnancy childbirth, the titular role is played by the famous Malaysian actress, Nur Fazura.<\/p>\n<p>This 2019 film was one of the highest-grossing local films of that year, which is no surprise given the star-studded cast and high production values.<\/p>\n<p>One thing I loved about the film was its accurate depiction of 1960s Malaya in the midst of political strife. I wish they explored that narrative thread even more and weaved it into the Pontianak story. You know, like how they made a film about Abraham Lincoln hunting vampires, that would have been a cool premise to incorporate. But it&#8217;s still definitely a scary thrill ride for viewers.<\/p>\n<h2>Ghost Child<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GHOST CHILD OFFICIAL TRAILER\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9SrAVSD0DBE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Plot: Directed by Gilbert Chan and starring popular Channel 8 actors Chen Hanwei, Jayley Woo and Carmen Soo, the story centres around a toyol or undead infant that terrorises an unsuspecting family.<\/p>\n<p>Stream it on: Disney+<\/p>\n<p>The toyol is another well-known fixture in Southeast Asian mythology but it doesn&#8217;t seem to get as much love as the pontianak.<\/p>\n<p>If done right, this devilish creature would make a riveting horror movie antagonist. Ghost Child almost gets the formula right by weaving in a family drama aspect to the story.<\/p>\n<p>Think Pet Semetary or Annabelle. It&#8217;s an encouraging effort and hopefully more local filmmakers would take a stab at bringing the toyol to the big screens.<\/p>\n<h2>Late Night Ride<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LATE NIGHT RIDE Trailer | In Cinemas 28 October\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z599SAz80Sg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Plot: This uniquely Singaporean story is a horror anthology of sorts, with various tales of paranormal encounters on our public transport system.<\/p>\n<p>Stream it on: Disney+<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever watched videos of the bus driver on TikTok who drives the graveyard route along Lim Chu Kang Cemetery and thought, wow, that&#8217;s the perfect premise for a horror film?<\/p>\n<p>The filmmakers of this feature probably gained inspiration from TikTok as it certainly has a Gen Z aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p>One of the stories centres around a group of social media influencers who try to capture paranormal activities at a haunted park.<\/p>\n<p>Another one is about a private hire driver who experienced sinister occurrences during her late night shift.<\/p>\n<p>The scares and plot twist is compelling enough that it would probably stay on your mind the next time you take that last bus home. My advice, don&#8217;t go up the 2nd level of a double-decker bus at midnight, if you can help it.<\/p>\n<p>[[nid:724475]]<\/p>\n<p>This <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/workplay\/made-in-singapore-movies-to-watch-over-halloween\">article<\/a> was first published in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/\">Wonderwall.sg.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.asiaone.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are in the midst of Halloween season, and it&#8217;s the perfect time to get your spooky on. As a late October baby, I&#8217;ve always had a personal affinity for All Hallows Eve. It kind of explains why I&#8217;m such a horror buff and even spent my 30th birthday partaking in a haunted night walk. 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