by King Hazard
Let’s be honest, when it comes to online slots, there are a lot more options in the happy, joyful, silly fun category than there are in the spooky, horror genre. We completely understand why this is; after all, horror isn’t for everyone and most people would rather spend their leisure time playing something with bright colours and cheerful jingles than something full of monsters and dread.
Alas, this is Yell! and, here, we deal in all things horrific even when it comes to our favourite online slots. So, here we’ve listed some of the best horror slots available on the internet that you can play right now to get your thrills.
1. Universal Monsters Dracula
Let’s begin with one of the most iconic horror monsters in history: Dracula. It’s not surprising at all that the king of the vampires has an online slot – in fact, he has several – but this joint effort between NetEnt and Universal is particularly ground-breaking. The slot is based on the classic tale of Dracula by Bram Stoker, much like the classic 1930s Count Dracula movie.
From the get-go, you will see a rather poised-looking Dracula sitting atop his throne accompanied by one of his brides. He will offer you a number of free spins as well as the chance to activate the Bat bonus feature, during which, the vampire’s iconic bats fly through the reels to reveal matching symbols. Of course, the more matching symbols they unveil, the more likely you are to score a winning combination. Between rounds, you may even activate some of the video clips installed in the game, some of which feature terrified victims scampering through the streets of London. That is, if you can stomach the sound effects that pound eerily in the background from the moment you begin playing.
Dracula offers an astounding return to player percentage of 96.6%, as well as an amazing maximum jackpot of x200 your original bet, and can be found at Dunder.
2. Lost Vegas
Actually, it seems as though Dunder has a thing for horror games as it is the only big online casino we could find with an entire category dedicated to horror online slots. Lost Vegas appears in this category and certainly deserves its place there. Created by none other than Microgaming, this slot offers a fresh twist on the done-to-death zombie genre while also retaining all the grotesque, fear-inducing antics we’ve come to know and love.
From the beginning, players are shown the two opposing sides – the zombies and the survivors, both just trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic Las Vegas. You are then given a choice as to which side you would like to join and which you would like to fight on a 5-reel, 234-payline battleground. In addition to just rolling the reels, there are two free spins modes you can activate, with both giving up to 50 free spins and bonus features like Zombie’s Fist of Cash and the Blackout Bonus.
Similarly to Dracula, this game offers a return to player percentage of 96.5%, though the jackpot is much higher: 2,155x your original bet. If you’re interested in playing either of these games, it’s always a good idea to check out a site like Oddschecker to get the latest deals, such as top-notch welcome packages, free spins and other promotions.
3. Psycho
Finally, we have a NextGen slot inspired by one of the world’s best classic horror movies, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 release Psycho. Available at all good casinos including LeoVegas, this slot’s only aim is to be just as creepy and chilling as the movie upon which it is based.
Right from the start, you find yourself in the iconic house where Marion Crane was brutally murdered in the shower – one of the most notable horror movie scenes in the history of cinema. Between spinning the reels, you may get the chance to win up to 20 free spins but by far the best part of this particular slot is the clear dedication to the visuals, the sound and the overall atmosphere that the developers have managed to create. Truly, it is an experience just to see how combining vintage horror classics and modern day, contemporary graphics can create such exhilarating, terrifying gameplay.
Honourable Mentions
Of course, there are plenty of other fantastic online slots that delve into the world of horror. There’s NetEnt’s The Creature of the Black Lagoon, for instance, based on the 1950s movie of the same name, as well as Blood Suckers, an eerie vampire-themed slot that is actually loads of fun. It even has all the vampire icons we’ve come to expect, including garlic and bibles, plus a Click Me Coffin Stabbing Bonus Feature, which really is as mad as it sounds. Microgaming’s Immortal Romance and Play’n Go’s Wild Blood are also pretty fun but, if you’re really looking to give ghost slots a ghoul (sorry), then we recommend Ghost Slider by Merkur Gaming.
Let us know if you’ve managed to find any particularly horrifying online slots recently, and tell us where we can find them to have a go ourselves! We’re always looking for better ways to spend our time between creepy movies and television shows, and we think that online games and slots may just be our new favourite spooky pastime.
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