Scariest Movies On Peacock

From Mick Jackson, starring Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, Rita May
Rated TV-MA

Threads is a British made-for-TV drama film released in 1984 and directed by Mick Jackson. It follows the story of two families in Sheffield, England, as they try to survive a simulated nuclear attack. The film depicts the complete breakdown of society, as well as the devastating effects of a nuclear war. The film follows the story of the two families, the Kemps and the Becketts, as they try to survive in a world without electricity, food, and basic necessities. The film includes graphic depictions of the physical and psychological effects of a nuclear attack and its aftermath, as well as the chaos and destruction of civil society. The film also includes an examination of the government's role in the disaster, as well as the moral choices faced by the survivors. In the end, the film serves as a warning about the devastating consequences of a nuclear war, and how essential it is to be prepared for such an event.

From James Whale, starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, John Boles
Rated Passed

Frankenstein is a 1931 classic horror film directed by James Whale and based on Mary Shelley's novel of the same name. The film follows the story of Dr. Frankenstein and his creation of a monster out of deceased body parts. After a series of unfortunate events, the monster escapes and wreaks havoc in the small village of Frankenstein. Frankenstein's assistant, Dr. Pretorius, assists the doctor in his attempts to bring the monster back under control and to the lab. In the end, Frankenstein is destroyed in a roaring fire, and the monster is led away to an uncertain future. The film is considered one of the most influential horror movies of all time and is credited with establishing many of the genre's conventions.

From Terence Young, starring Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Rated Not Rated

Wait Until Dark is a classic suspense thriller directed by Terence Young and starring Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin. The film follows Susy Hendrix, a recently blinded woman, as she discovers that three dangerous criminals are after a mysterious doll full of heroin that has been left in her apartment. With the help of her husband, the two attempt to outsmart the criminals and keep the doll out of their hands. As time passes and tension builds, Susy finds herself in an increasingly desperate situation as the criminals use their knowledge of her disability to manipulate her. As the night draws on, Susy must use her wits to stay one step ahead of her pursuers and survive until daylight.

From Adrian Lyne, starring Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven
Rated R

From Peter Medak, starring George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas, Jean Marsh
Rated R

From Terence Fisher, starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling
Rated Not Rated

From Jacques Tourneur, starring Simone Simon, Tom Conway, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph
Rated Not Rated

From Mario Bava, starring Michèle Mercier, Lidia Alfonsi, Boris Karloff, Mark Damon
Rated Approved

From Clive Barker, starring Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Sean Chapman
Rated R

From David Cronenberg, starring Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle, Henry Beckman
Rated R

From Lucio Fulci, starring Tisa Farrow, Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson, Al Cliver
Rated R

From Lamberto Bava, starring Urbano Barberini, Natasha Hovey, Karl Zinny, Fiore Argento
Rated Not Rated

From Kiyoshi Kurosawa, starring Haruhiko Katô, Kumiko Asô, Koyuki, Kurume Arisaka
Rated R

From Fred Walton, starring Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Rutanya Alda, Carmen Argenziano
Rated R