Halloween is creeping closer, and what better way to spend a dark October night than scaring yourself silly with a film set right here in London? After all, everything feels that bit more chilling when it happens on your own doorstep.
From haunted Soho streets to eerie Tube tunnels, London has long been the perfect backdrop for horror - a city where history, mystery and the supernatural collide. Famous landmarks, gloomy alleyways and the city’s hidden corners have all played starring roles in spine-tingling films that explore London’s dark side.
So grab your popcorn (and maybe a cushion to hide behind), dim the lights and prepare for a fright-filled film night that celebrates the capital in all its spooky glory. Just don’t blame us if you end up sleeping with the lights on...
Here are some of the best horror movies set in London to stream this Halloween:
Check out our gallery below for more on each film, including the stars, the plots and the real London locations that make them so terrifyingly unforgettable.
1. Last Night In Soho
As its name suggests, the movie was filmed in a number of locations across London’s Soho district as well as other capital spots including Haymarket and Fitzrovia as well as Paddington station. | AFP via Getty Images
2. Frenzy
The Alfred Hitchcock movie was set and filmed amidst the markets of Covent Garden as police search for clues following a series of murders in the area. | AFP via Getty Images
3. An American Werewolf In London
While travelling in England a US backpacker realises they’re turning into a werewolf with London happening to be where their blood-lust urge takes over. Londoners will recognize a number of sights across the movie from London Zoo to Piccadilly Circus. | AFP via Getty Images
4. Creep
After falling asleep on the underground a passenger discovers they are locked in Charing Cross Station for the night but they soon realise they’re not alone. The movie was actually filmed at three disused London stations Down Street, Strand, and Aldwych. | Getty Images