Spotlight on Digital Media | The Return of 13 Scary Movies to Watch on Friday the 13th

By Peter SM RSS Fri, March 13, 2020

Today, March 13, is the first of two Friday the 13ths occurring in 2020. I've penned posts in the past of full of screamingly scary streaming selections and now I've returned to shock and surprise you with 13 more from our digital media streaming services Hoopla and Kanopy!

Stream these 13 fright flicks with accompanying 13-word descriptions!
 

Satanic Panic
Pizza delivery girl fights for her life against suburban Satanists needing virgin sacrifice.

 

And Now the Screaming Starts!
England, 1795: A young bride becomes victim of old curse in creepy castle.

 

Effects
Crew members shooting horror film begin to be picked off one by one.

 

The Gate (1986)
Kids accidentally unleash feisty demons from a mysterious hell hole in their backyard.

 

Vampire's Kiss
Nicholas Cage chews scenery with faux fangs after getting bitten by suspected vampire.

 

House
Troubled writer moves into a haunted house after inheriting it from his aunt.

 

Slice
Chance the Rapper sets out to catch culprits behind creepy cryptic crime spree.

 

Daniel Isn't Real
Troubled man resurrects childhood imaginary friend after traumatic event leading to sinister circumstances.

 

M
Fritz Lang classic where criminals join in police manhunt to catch prowling predator.

 

The Host
A parasite of a different kind from recent Academy award-winning director Bong Joon-ho.

 

John Dies at the End
Two college dropouts try to save world from otherworldly invasion by mysterious drug.

 

The Tingler
Vincent Price discovers parasitic creature that feeds on fear in 1950s monster movie.

 

13/13/13
A Mayan curse arises in 13th month of 13th year of new millennium.

 

Through our Digital Media portal you can find multiple streaming options, including the on-demand video streaming service Kanopy and the newest integration of the Hoopla app on Roku, Apple, Fire, and Android TVs, so there's never been a better time to check out a movie. All you need is your library card, an internet connection, and a tv, tablet, or phone to watch!

What are some of your favorite scary and superstitious-themed movies? Let us know in the comments!


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