Anushree Arora

Anushree, is a film and TV writer with a healthy obsession for movie trivia. Her interests outside of work include going to the movies, scuba diving, roller skating, reading, and spending time with her dog Pixel.

Experience and Education

Her journey in the entertainment industry began with writing and editing TV promos for Comedy Central, Vh1, and Colors Infinity. She then moved on to work at a digital marketing agency known as Digi Osmosis, where she contributed to social media campaigns for Lionsgate films like Bombshell and Knives Out in India. Anushree now works as a news and content writer for JustWatch. Anushree holds a Bachelor's in Arts from Symbiosis International University where she specialised in Audio Visual Communication, a course which exposed her to cinematic classics from Satyajit Ray to Alfred Hitchcock.

Favourite Movies and TV-Shows

Anushree’s all time favourites include 500 Days of Summer, Mary & Max, Spy Family, and 2000s Bollywood movies like Kal Ho Naa Ho. She’s also watched all 19 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy more times than she’d like to admit, and frequently indulges in guilty pleasures such as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Selling Sunset.

Anushree Arora has written 34 articles on JustWatch. This includes adding news and relevant information to movie & TV show pages.

  • <h1>25 Hauntingly Good Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween</h1>

    25 Hauntingly Good Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween

    Are you scared? You should be! As the clock ticks closer to Halloween the pressure to pick the best horror movies for a perfectly spooky Halloweekend binge is on, and the last thing you want is to be boo-ed down by your friends and family for picking a movie that doesn’t even garner a scream. From laugh out loud horror-comedies like Stree 2: Sarkate ka Aatank to Netflix’s latest bodyswapping indie-horror film, It’s What’s Inside, the ghosts, witches, and otherworldly monsters have been working overtime to make 2024 a standout year for horror movies in the world of Bollywood and beyond.

    Ghostly or gory, spooky or silly, with so many options to pick from, finding the right movie can be a haunting task—but don’t worry, we’ve brewed up the ultimate Halloween 2024 movie lineup to keep you thrilled, chilled, and entertained all weekend. So get cozy, lock the doors, and take a peek at JustWatch’s top recommendations for Halloween this year (only if you dare.)

    Our #1 Pick for Halloween 2024

    If you’re looking for a well-rounded Halloween movie that’s sure to please the entire family, check out Stree 2. A thrilling follow-up to the blockbuster horror-comedy Stree, this sequel sees all the leads from the first film—Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, and Pankaj Tripathi—revive their roles as Stree, Vicky, and Rudra, and return to the town of Chanderi. The film follows Vicky and his friends as they face a new antagonist: a headless, bloodthirsty ghost with a vendetta against progressive women, once again haunting the streets of Chanderi.

    Interestingly, Stree, the villain from the first film, returns to the franchise, but this time, she supports the other protagonists in taking down the new villain, rounding out her own story. After a blockbuster run at the cinemas, the film has finally made its way to streaming. Filled with witty one-liners, iconic dialogues, and a gripping narrative, Stree 2 is a great choice to kick off the Halloween festivities with and also offers a range of characters to inspire your costume ideas.

    The best kid-friendly movies to stream this Halloween 

    Halloween isn’t just a season of thrills and scares. There’s a plethora of kid-approved animated horror films that the whole family can enjoy—ones that won’t keep you up at night once your movie marathon is over. For full family vibes, consider starting with the Hotel Transylvania series, where Dracula, a goofy yet loving dad, manages a hotel for monsters while balancing the challenges of parenting his daughter.

    Keeping in tune with wholesome Halloween films, you could add Coco to your list—the lively animated movie that introduces kids to the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead through its brightly colored, captivating animation.

    If you’re in the mood for something more classic, you can never go wrong with any of Tim Burton’s films like Corpse Bride or The Nightmare Before Christmas—timeless tales that bring just the right touch of spookiness and charm.

    The best Indian horror films to watch this Halloween 

    India is home to some of the scariest old village tales and haunting folklore, perfect for spine-chilling horror films. Leading the pack as the scariest Hindi horror film of all time, directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the king of Indian horror himself, is Raat. This eerie psychological thriller follows a young girl possessed by an evil spirit, delivering relentless jump scares that’ll have you gripping your popcorn tight.

    Another standout is Pari, a modern horror that ventures into the dark realms of demonic spirits and satanism. Marking Anushka Sharma's only entry into horror, this film is gritty and intense, with scenes that are both gory and serious, including themes of domestic violence—ideal for a Halloween pick if you’re after something a bit darker.

    Finally, no Bollywood horror list would be complete without Bhool Bhulaiyaa. The original is a true classic, seamlessly blending supernatural suspense with humor, making it a fan-favorite that’s earned its iconic status in Indian horror.

    The top horror movies to stream online this Halloween 2024 

    Interested in browsing through a more extensive selection of horror movies from around the world? Check out JustWatch’s top 25 horror movie picks for Halloween 2024 down below. This list includes a healthy mix of scary, creepy, spine-chilling, and funny horror movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Disney+, and is sorted in order of release from newest to oldest.

    You can also see all the popular horror movies streaming online by checking out JustWatch’s horror movie guide. Without further ado, let’s dive in:

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  • <h1>How (and Where) to Watch All the Saw Movies In Order</h1>

    How (and Where) to Watch All the Saw Movies In Order

    James Wan and Leigh Whannell are two of the most well-known and successful names in the world of horror, with massive franchises like Insidious, and The Conjuring under their belts. But they started very humbly, with a low-budget film that would go on to revolutionize the genre and spawn one of the most enduring horror franchises of all time: Saw. Read on to learn more about the Saw franchise and to find out where the movies are all streaming online in India.

    The filmmaking duo James Wan and Leigh Whannell met back in college, where they conceived the initial idea for a story about two people chained in a dingy bathroom, forced to play a series of twisted games that test their survival instincts. After years of pitching their concept without success, the duo created a short film that gained attention, leading them to take a leap of faith and move from Australia to Los Angeles in search of bigger opportunities. Backed by Evolution Entertainment, they released their first feature-length film, Saw, in 2004. The movie became an unexpected box office success, marking the beginning of a billion-dollar multimedia franchise that includes comics, multiple sequels, video games, and even a theme park ride— with an eleventh film on the way. The Saw saga not only captivated audiences but also paved the way for the rise of the "torture horror" sub-genre, influencing many films that followed.

    The first Saw movie introduced us to the infamous Jigsaw killer, John Kramer, who traps his victims and gives them a chance to escape and start over by forcing them into a series of survival tests, rather than killing them outright. However, as the films progress, it can feel like you're caught in one of Kramer’s twisted games, trying to piece together the timeline jumps, plot twists, and all of John Kramer’s disciples. But don’t worry, we’re here with a cheat sheet to help you navigate the madness.

    Here’s a breakdown of all the Saw movies in both release and chronological order to make sense of it all. (We recommend watching the films in release order if this is your first time around, as it's more straightforward and easier to follow.)

    How to watch all the Saw movies in chronological order

    Beware: This section of the article is only for people already familiar with the Saw franchise and looking to watch the films in chronological order to make sense of the bizarre events that unfold in the later movies through flashbacks. It contains heavy spoilers to the plot of the Saw series.

    If you want to follow John Kramer’s life from the very beginning, start by watching Jigsaw. Even though this film is technically the eighth in the franchise, it serves as a prequel, offering insight into some of John Kramer’s early victims and games. The film includes several pivotal flashbacks that explain more about Kramer’s twisted philosophy and his motivations for starting his deadly series of tests.

    Next, move on to the original Saw (2004), which introduces Kramer’s core motivation: trapping victims in deadly games that force them to make life-altering choices. It also establishes key elements of the franchise, including the infamous puppet, Billy, and Jigsaw’s signature traps. After Saw, continue with Saw X (2023), which takes place shortly after the events of the first film. In Saw X, we see Kramer attempting to solidify his legacy while battling terminal cancer.

    From here, follow the release order of the films, from Saw II through Saw 3D (also known as Saw VII). This sequence delves deeper into Jigsaw’s accomplices, explores increasingly elaborate traps, and shows how Kramer’s deadly legacy continues through his devoted followers, even after his death. The seventh film, Saw 3D, was originally intended to be the final chapter, offering a climax to the storylines developed throughout the series.

    Finally, finish with Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021). Set after the events of the original Saw films, Spiral introduces Detective Zeke Banks as he investigates a new series of murders inspired by Jigsaw’s methods. 

    How to watch all the Saw movies in release order

    Find out where to stream all the Saw movies in release order below using platforms like Netflix, Prime Video and more!

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  • <h1>How to Watch Every Hannibal Lecter Movie and TV Show In Order</h1>

    How to Watch Every Hannibal Lecter Movie and TV Show In Order

    The Silence of the Lambs is one of the most iconic psychological horror films, bringing the fatally charming and charismatic psychiatrist-turned-cannibalistic serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter into the spotlight. Anthony Hopkins' raw portrayal of Lecter mesmerized audiences with his chilling intellect, grisly acts of violence, and cleverly woven dialogue that hinted at the depth of his calculating brilliance. Hopkins' performance breathed life into one of the most memorable and terrifying villains in cinematic history, earning him an Academy Award for Best Actor. 

    The film offered an unprecedented look into the inner workings of a serial killer's mind and curiosities about his life, leaving audiences fascinated. To everyone’s delight, the franchise went on to have several films and TV series that explore his past, the psychological depths of his dark mind, and even the lives of the FBI agents that he manipulated along the way. But with so many adaptations and back-and-forth timelines, the Hannibal universe can be tricky to navigate.

    Whether you prefer watching in release order or following the character’s life chronologically, JustWatch’s streaming guide below will make it easier to figure out how and where to watch every chapter of this dark, psychological saga online.

    How to watch all the Hannibal movies and TV series in chronological order

    For fans who prefer a more linear storytelling experience, here’s a breakdown of all the Hannibal movies and TV series in a chronological following Hannibal’s story from his early days to the events that lead to his eventual capture, and subsequent events:

    Hannibal Rising

    The most recent addition to the Hannibal film series, Hannibal Rising, explores Lecter’s traumatic past during World War II, and gives a deeper understanding of all the events that led to him becoming a cannibalistic serial killer.

    Hannibal (TV series)

    While the TV series blends elements from various parts of Hannibal’s life, it primarily takes place between Red Dragon and Hannibal Rising. The show deep dives into Hannibal’s life before his capture, and explores the complex relationship between Hannibal and Will Graham. 

    Red Dragon or Manhunter

    Both the films are adaptations of the same book and explore what happens before The Silence of the Lambs. You can choose either of the two here: Manhunter is the first official film in the franchise, with Brian Cox playing the role of Hannibal Lecter. However, if you’d like to maintain consistency with Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of the character, then Red Dragon would be the better choice.

    The Silence of the Lambs

    The most popular film in the franchise, The Silence of the Lambs, serves as the next major chapter, with Lecter now in custody and providing insight to FBI agent Clarice Starling. Their conversations set the tone for Hannibal’s mesmerizing yet terrifying presence, and their chilling interactions still remain as some of the most intense scenes in cinematic history. 

    Clarice

    Set only a year after the events of The Silence of the Lambs, this spin-off tv-series focuses on the life of FBI agent Clarice Starling, as she deals with the aftermath from her interactions with Dr. Hannibal Lecter. While this series doesn’t directly feature Hannibal, it does provide an interesting perspective from Clarice’s point of view, and shows how far she’s come as a detective as she continues to take on more challenging cases. 

    Hannibal

    Taking place years after Hannibal’s interactions with Clarice, the movie follows Lecter after his escape and shows the repercussions of his freedom as he finds new victims to wreak havoc on.

    How to watch all the Hannibal movies and TV series in release order

    If you're new to the Hannibal franchise, we recommend following the original order of release to experience the story in the way it was originally intended. Scroll down below to see all the Hannibal films and TV series in order of release, and click on the individual titles to know more about where to buy, stream, or rent them online in India.

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  • <h1>The Best Way to Watch All the Blair Witch Movies and Mockumentaries Online</h1>

    The Best Way to Watch All the Blair Witch Movies and Mockumentaries Online

    The Blair Witch Project isn’t just a movie, it’s a movement! Created by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez, the Blair Witch franchise, paved the way for the found-footage horror genre. Beginning with the highly influential The Blair Witch Project (1999), the franchise explores themes of isolation, fear of the unknown, and psychological horror, through the eyes of three lost filmmaking students in haunted woods. Read on to learn more about the Blair Witch franchise and find out where to watch all Blair Witch movies streaming online in India.

    Even before releasing, the Blair Witch franchise made its mark with a controversial yet viral marketing tactic. The filmmakers fueled curiosity by distributing missing persons posters of the actors and listing them as "missing, presumed dead" on the internet, and they also released a mockumentary titled Curse of the Blair Witch on the Sci-Fi television channel which featured interviews from fake historians, townspeople, and law enforcement to establish the mythology of the Blair Witch Project legend.

    The first film then followed the "found footage" style as three student filmmakers documented their terrifying experience while searching for the Blair Witch in the Maryland woods. Its massive success marked the beginning of a very lucrative and expansive multimedia franchise, which includes several sequels, mockumentaries, video games, books, and comic books, all culminating to the immersive Blair Witch universe.

    The best way to watch all the Blair Witch movies

    The Blair Witch franchise includes three feature-length films and three direct-to-television mockumentaries that complement each of the feature films. The best order to view the films would depend on whether you're a first-time viewer or someone familiar with the mythos and eager to explore it in a more structured way. We’ve listed below the best ways to view them if you’re a first-time viewer, or if you want to watch them in chronological or release order.

    The best way to watch all the Blair Witch movies for first time viewers 

    If you’re new to the Blair Witch franchise, we’d recommend focusing on the three core films first to enjoy the experience of the main story, and then diving into the mockumentaries to get more backstory once you’re fully gripped in.

    How to watch all the Blair Witch movies in chronological order

    If you want to watch all the Blair Witch movies in chronological order with all the extra material from the mockumentaries, we’d recommend starting first with the first mockumentary Curse of the Blair Witch, and then making your way through the rest of the films in the order that they were released:

    How to watch all the Blair Witch movies in order of release 

    To watch all the Blair Witch movies in order of release, follow JustWatch’s simple guide below. Interestingly, the release order and chronological order are pretty similar, with one key difference. In chronological order, you'd begin with Curse of the Blair Witch (1999), a mockumentary that provides the backstory of the legend before the events of the first film.

    However, in release order, you start with The Blair Witch Project (1999), which introduces the story, and then move on to the Curse of the Blair Witch (1999). The rest of the sequence is the same for both viewing orders.

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  • <h1>How to Watch All The Ring Movies In Order</h1>

    How to Watch All The Ring Movies In Order

    An urban legend says that whoever watches this video-tape will die a miserable and mysterious death at the mercy of a vengeful ghost in exactly seven days. Would your curiosity nudge you to watch the tape? Based on the simple but gripping premise of a serial killing ghost hunting down humans that let their curiosity get the better of themselves, The Ring, sparked a new wave of terror and suspense in J-Horror, and inspired a whole new genre of supernatural-horror films worldwide. Use our guide below on how to watch all movies in The Ring franchise and where to find them streaming online using platforms like Netflix, Prime Video and more.

    The franchise officially began with Koji Suzuki’s 1991 novel Ring. It was the first of a trilogy, and was followed by Spiral, and Loop. The novel was first adapted to film in 1998 by Hideo Nakata, after the trilogy was officially released. The movie was an instant commercial and critical success, and marked the beginning of a very lucrative J-Horror film franchise that extended to 13 films across different languages.

    The Ring franchise includes 9 Japanese films, 3 American movies, and 1 Korean adaptation. While the core premise of the story remains the same, each version offers a different cultural and cinematic experience on the legend of Sadaku or Samara.

    For those looking to dive into the world of The Ring, the order in which you watch the films can greatly influence your experience. We’ll separate the films based on their language to make it easier to follow each version’s unique storyline and evolution.

    The chronological order for Japanese Ring films 

    If you want to get deep into the Ring franchise consider starting with the original Japanese Ring movies. With nine movies under their belt, the franchise explores Sadako’s curse and the story to its fullest, staying closest to Suzuki’s novels. Here’s the chronological order to watch all the Japanese movies:

    Ringu 0: Birthday

    A prequel to the original Ring series, this film focuses on Sadako’s backstory, and highlights the terrible and tragic events in her life that led to her becoming a cursed spirit. 

    Ringu

    The first movie in the original trilogy, the film introduces the premise of the cursed videotape, and the story of Sadako. 

    Rasen 

    Released at the same time as Ringu, the sequel follows the story of Suzuki’s second novel, Spiral. However, this film is often overlooked as it wasn’t received well at the time of its release, and was overshadowed by Ringu 2. 

    Ringu 2 

    An alternate and more popular sequel to The Ring, Ringu 2, strays from the story of the books and directly continues from where the first movie left off. 

    Ringu: Kanzenban

    Kanzenban loosely translates to "the complete version." While not nearly as popular as the 1998 film Ringu, Ringu: Kanzenban is a direct-to-TV movie that closely follows the original story from Koji Suzuki’s book, making only very slight changes to the source material. Although this was the first release in the franchise, it makes more sense to place it here in the list, as it isn’t as widely recognized or iconic as the later films.

    Sadako 3D 

    Set years after the events of Ringu, this film marked the revival of the Ring franchise. The film explores the effect of the Ring curse in the viral internet era society. 

    Sadako 3D 2

    The film continues the events of Sadako 3D, and explores how the curse affects a new generation of people in the digital age. 

    Sadako vs Kayako

    The Ring served as a direct inspiration for The Grudge. Sadako vs Kayako is non-canonical but a pretty entertaining mash-up pitting Sadako against Kayako, the ghost from Grudge.

    Sadako (2019)

    The most recent entry in the series, Sadako further explores her origins and the continued spread of the curse. 

    The chronological order for the American films

    The American films are much simpler and direct to follow, as the watch order and release order for the films is the same, making it easier for fans to enjoy the story without worrying too much about shifting timelines or prequels. Here’s the correct order to watch the American Ring movies:

    The Korean Remake

    In addition to the Japanese and American films, the series also includes one Korean remake titled, The Ring Virus. Released in 1999, the film is a direct adaptation of the original Japanese Ringu, taking inspiration from both the Japanese and American versions while introducing its own distinct Korean flair.

    How to watch all The Ring films in release order

    Interested in watching all the Ring movies in release order? Scroll down below to JustWatch’s streaming guide. We’ve listed the movies in release order, separated by Japanese, American, and Korean adaptations to avoid any confusion with language.

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