Australians know bloody good horror. The country's been an unsung hero of the genre for an age, most notably rising on the Ozploitation crest of the Australian New Wave in the '70s and '80s — after the R rating was introduced in Australia.

In time for Halloween, Erik Piepenburg, who writes a monthly horror movie streaming column in The New York Times, has three scary movies for you.

For me, nothing captures the Halloween spirit quite like a good horror movie or show. Whether it’s the nostalgic classics from my childhood or the exciting new releases that keep me on the edge of my seat,