Horror fans won't want to miss 'terrifying' film showing for free tonight

A spine-chilling horror film that has viewers on tenterhooks is available for free streaming tonight, making it the ideal viewing for this Halloween weekend.

M3GAN is a horror flick revolving around a sinister doll programmed to be the ultimate child's companion. After being acquired by an eight year old girl, M3GAN quickly goes rogue, embarking on a savage killing spree in her 'protection'.

Launched in 2023, it was a smash hit among horror enthusiasts and even led to a sequel titled M3GAN 2.0, which was released earlier this year.

The original's synopsis reads: "M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a lifelike doll that's programmed to be a child's greatest companion and a parent's greatest ally.

"Designed by Gemma, a brilliant roboticist, M3GAN can listen, watch and learn as it plays the role of friend and teacher, playmate and protector. When Gemma becomes the unexpected caretaker of her 8-year-old niece, she decides to give the girl an M3GAN prototype, a decision that leads to unimaginable consequences", reports the Mirror.

Now, the film is up for free streaming tonight (November 1), for those seeking the perfect eerie viewing this Halloween weekend. M3GAN will be airing on Film 4 at 9pm.

Directed by Gerard Johnstone, the film earned an impressive rating of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes as accolades continue to roll in. One fan penned: "M3GAN is really inspiring and it's a really awesome movie! ! I really like it! ! M3GAN is a bad a** and a cool robot everyone loves!"

Another viewer remarked: "Perfect balance of terrifying horror and bittersweet redemption, along with its subtle notes of humor. One of the best horror movies I have ever seen!"

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A third simply wrote: "A new era of horror with a killer spicy comedy", whilst another added: "Pretty good horror movie about Ai dolls, its honestly a classic to me already."

One person commented: "M3GAN is different from every horror movie I've ever seen. To call it horror would be a little wrong, because it is much more Sci-Fi. It of course does have horror elements and moments, that normally come in the form of slasher films.

"Despite being PG-13, the film is quite grisly for it's rating. There are scenes of ears being ripped off, someone being killed with pesticides from a power washer, but it certainly makes the movie all the more memorable.

"In my opinion, M3GAN is an absolutely fantastic film, but like most films, it isn't for everyone. You'll either be somewhat entertained, or massively entertained. Great movie!".

Audiences will recall that in the original film's climax, M3GAN suffered a violent demise at the hands of her inventor following her murderous rampage. Taking place two years later, M3GAN 2.0 witnessed the artificial intelligence behind the sinister doll being hijacked, with M3GAN being brought back to life to rescue humanity.

M3GAN is streaming tonight at 9pm on Film4.