10 Shudder Originals You Must Watch For Halloween 2020
2. The Cleansing Hour
A feature version of the short movie of the same name, The Cleansing Hour is a 94 minute balls to the wall rollercoaster that does not let up from start to finish, throwing everything and the kitchen sink at us.
The movie stars Ryan Guzman (The Boy Next Door) as a vain webcast priest who fakes exorcisms for views, aided by long time friend and producer played by Kyle Gallner (A Nightmare on Elm Street). They've created a nice little niche for themselves with their webcast, palming off tacky merchandise to the fans for the show as they churn out fake videos. But their latest episode takes an unpleasant detour when Gallner's girlfriend actually becomes possessed by a spirit, forcing the duo into a very real fight for their lives and her soul.
Revelling in frightening fun, this is the kind of film absolutely made for a Halloween party with its wicked premise and satisfying gore. A truly great example of how to do contained horror.