Classic 70s horror film axed from Netflix as Halloween approaches
Netflix is removing Halloween (1978) from the streaming service (Picture: Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock)
Spooky season may just be beginning, but Netflix has puzzlingly made the decision to remove one of the most iconic horror films of all time.
Fans of the classic horror film Halloween (1978) have missed out on watching the iconic slasher on the streaming giant, as it left Netflix UK on October 1.
The removal of John Carpenter’s movie marks a significant loss for horror enthusiasts, especially with Halloween fast approaching. It’s difficult to imagine why Netflix would offload the film now.
Viewers in the UK will need to catch Michael Myers’ terrifying debut elsewhere, along with a string of other hits leaving the service this month.
Halloween remains a touchstone of the slasher genre, with many horror movies attempting to replicate its success following its release.
The film follows teenager Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) on one Halloween night in the Illinois town of Haddonfield.
Little does she know, she’s being stalked by mental patient Michael Myers, who was committed to a sanitarium for murdering his teenage sister one Halloween night during his childhood.
Halloween made Michael Myers an icon of the horror genre (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)
Netflix is clearing out a range of films and TV shows this October, making it the last chance for subscribers to enjoy several popular titles before they’re gone.
Navigating what’s leaving can be tricky, especially as new titles are added to the platform. To make your autumn binging a little easier, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest films and series that are set to exit the UK catalogue this month.
Aside from Halloween, one of the standout films leaving Netflix UK is I See You (2019).
Fans will have to look elsewhere than Netflix for the iconic slasher (Picture: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
This gripping thriller, following a detective’s investigation into the disappearance of a young boy, blends suspense with unexpected twists. It will be available until 13 October, a short window to watch.
Here is a comprehensive list of what’s leaving Netflix this month:
Movies and TV shows leaving Netflix this month Movies Leaving Netflix UK
1 October
Before I Go to Sleep
Call Me by Your Name
Chatô: The King of Brazil
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Eight for Silver
Emily the Criminal
Gigi & Nate
Halloween (1978)
Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Not Easily Broken
One the Woman
Pressure Point
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Rocks
Schindler’s List
Sniper: Rogue Mission
Underworld: Blood Wars
4 October
Beverly Hills Cop
Beverly Hills Cop 2
Beverly Hills Cop 3
6 October
Insidious
7 October
Safe (2012)
8 October
Edge of Darkness
10 October
The Catch
Murder in the Badlands
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
11 October
It Follows
13 October
Clair Obscur
I See You (2019)
Our Kind of Traitor
Top Five
14 October
Ave Maria
Bonboné
Children of Shatila
Chronicle of a Disappearance
Condom Lead
The Crossing
Divine Intervention
A Drowning Man
Frontiers of Dreams and Fears
Giraffade
In Vitro
Like Twenty Impossibles
A Man Returned
Maradona’s Legs
22 October
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
TV Shows Leaving Netflix UK
3 October
Simply Raymond Blanc
9 October
Wanted (Netflix Original)
16 October
Beyblade Burst Surge
Spotless
17 October
DC Super Hero Girls
27 October
Wentworth (Seasons 1-8)
In addition, beloved comedy films like Beverly Hills Cop and its sequels are also on their way out on October 4.
Other notable removals include Pride & Prejudice (2005), The Maze Runner (2014), and the critically acclaimed Schindler’s List (1993).
These films, along with several others, will no longer be available as Netflix’s licensing deals come to an end.
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