If your idea of a great movie night involves things that go bump in the night, you’re going to want to know about Screambox. The video-on-demand channel from the minds behind Bloody Disgusting brings more than 1,000 On Demand titles spanning everything from slashers and supernatural scares to zombies, creature features and creepy classics.
And with Halloween right around the corner, it’s an especially good time to make room for a little more terror in your watchlist.
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What Is Screambox?
Started by horror fans, for horror fans, Screambox is packed with every kind of terror imaginable. Whether you’re in the mood for a supernatural thriller, a classic creature feature or something that will have you checking the locks twice, there’s plenty to discover.
Screambox is a premium channel that can be added to your Signature Package or Genre Pack® for $6.99/month. Once you’ve added it, you can find Screambox on Channel 1973.
How to Watch Screambox
Adding Screambox to your DIRECTV lineup is easy:
- Sign into directv.com.
- On the Account Overview page, select My TV package.
- Scroll down to locate the Screambox add-on.
- Select Explore, make your selection to add Screambox and follow the prompts.
- Once added, navigate to Channel 1973 to start watching.
What to Watch on Screambox
Not sure where to start? Here are a few titles to put on your horror radar.
‘Return to Silent Hill’
After receiving a mysterious letter from his lost love, James returns to Silent Hill, where the once-familiar town is now consumed by darkness and terrifying creatures.
‘Bloody Bites’
This horror anthology serves up a rotating collection of bite-sized nightmares from filmmakers around the world, with each episode packing multiple twisted tales of monsters, murder, the supernatural and the macabre.
‘Deathwoods’
Hoping to pull his friend Scott out of a post-breakup slump, a group heads into the woods near Old Hickory, Tennessee, ignoring chilling stories about a murderous figure lurking there. Once people start disappearing, their weekend camping trip turns into a fight to survive the local legend.
‘Yellow Eyes’
After Brad and his wife inherit his late uncle’s crumbling house, they uncover a strange ancient idol hidden inside, and Brad becomes obsessed with its mysterious black tears. When his eyes turn yellow and an entity begins taking control of him, his wife Julia must uncover the truth before the evil spreads.
So grab the popcorn, turn down the lights and maybe leave one lamp on. Screambox is ready when you are.
