31 Horror Movies To Watch This October

31. Relic

If it feels a bit glib to call Relic "this year's Hereditary," it's certainly cut from similar cloth, telling a relatable tale of human frailty mixed with more typical-yet-tightly-wound supernatural phenomena.

Emily Mortimer and Bella Heathcote are terrific as a mother and daughter whose mother/grandmother, Edna (Robyn Nevin), appears to be consumed by a supernatural presence haunting her home.

Helmed with exceptional skill by Natalie Erika James in her directorial debut, Relic is a rare horror film that's both deeply creepy and, ultimately, emotionally devastating.

In a just world the show-stealing Nevin would end up with a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her heartbreaking performance, but on its own merits, this is top-level, deeply felt horror.

Relic is released on UK VOD on October 30th.