Buffering woes and frustrating delays can give you nightmares any day of the year. But on Halloween the last thing you want is slow broadband ruining that spine-tingling thriller. With ultrafast broadband it’s all streaming no screaming, so here’s our top made in Wales binge-worthy picks for Halloween.
Are you ready for a gruesome race against time? Wolf, a six-part thriller filmed across south Wales, is the perfect series to get your heart racing. Based on Mo Hayder’s Jack Caffrey novels, it follows a determined young DI trying to solve unsolved cases, including the mysterious disappearance of his own brother. The stunning Welsh locations featured in the series, like Neath Abbey, Merthyr Mawr Warren Nature Reserve, and Cardiff’s Roath Lake, will leave you awestruck. Available on BBC iPlayer.
Sky’s supernatural series, A Discovery of Witches, is a bewitching delight filmed in Pembrokeshire. Join a reluctant witch as she unravels the secrets of a mystical manuscript and the origins of magic. The atmospheric Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire sets the stage for this enchanting tale. This series is bound to make even the most sceptical among us believe in a world of magic.
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Vampires, werewolves, and reluctant ghosts living together in Wales? Sounds like the perfect recipe for a comedy of supernatural errors. Dive into the quirky world of Being Human, where the third series was set in Barry Island, with parts filmed in Pencoed, Bridgend. This series is a hilarious take on navigating modern-day life while managing supernatural states.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park doubles for Cornwall in this instalment where all the magic happens. Explore the sandy dunes behind Freshwater West beach, where they recreated Shell Cottage. And there’s a special shrine to the beloved character ‘Dobby’ for you to discover. However, The National urge Muggles not to leave items like socks or painted stones at the site as this can put local wildlife at risk. All films available on Netflix now.
Released in 2007 this episode still gives us the fear. This iconic episode of Doctor Who was filmed in various locations across Wales, including the creepy old house in Newport. It features the Weeping Angels, one of the most terrifying creatures in the Doctor Who universe. All series are available on BBC iPlayer if you’re brave enough.
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