The Ultimate Spooky Season Watchlist! 🍿📽️
The Ultimate Spooky Season Watchlist!
Our favourite horror movies to watch this October.
October is here, and that means it's officially spooky season!
Whether you're a horror fanatic or someone who just enjoys the occasional thrill now and again (preferably with the lights on), there's no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than by watching some scary movies.
After all, nothing screams "Autumn" quite like watching a scary movie with a range of snacks (including popcorn) and maybe even hiding behind it during the jump scares!
Fear not (well, sort of) because we've rounded up some of our all-time favourite horror movies that are perfect for an October binge. From creepy classics to modern thrillers, there's something on this list for every kind of horror fan. Whether you're planning a Halloween movie marathon with your partner or friends, or looking for a late-night scare (with plenty of blankets and pillows to hide under), these movies will definitely do the trick (or treat)!.
So, grab your favourite snacks, dim the lights if you dare, and get ready to have a frightfully good time with our top 10 horror movies to watch this October.
Halloween (1978)
You can't kick off the spooky season without Michael Myers! This iconic slasher movie, brought to life by the master or horror, John Carpenter, is the ultimate Halloween night watch. With spine-tingling suspense, heart-pounding thrills, and that chilling movie score that'll keep you up at night, it's a must-see for all horror fans. Get ready to scream!
The Exorcist (1973)
Considered one of the most legendary horror flicks of all time, this film has been sending shivers down spines since the ‘70s! If you’re ready for a real fright, The Exorcist is the ultimate challenge this Halloween. This spine-chilling tale of a girl possessed by a demon will have you sleeping with one eye open. And if you can brave it with the lights off afterwards, you deserve some serious bonus points!
Friday the 13th (1980)
Ah, the classic summer camp experience…until a masked killer crashes the party! At Camp Crystal Lake, the counsellors are in for way more than they bargained for. If you thought a weekend getaway would be made up of all smores and ghost stories, think again! After watching, you might just reconsider that camping trip!
Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Dive into the twisted world of Freddy Krueger, where your dreams turn into the ultimate nightmares! This film cranks up the terror of sleep to a whole new level, leaving you wide-eyed and worried about dozing off. With a perfect mix of slasher thrills and supernatural scares, it’s a must-see for any horror enthusiast.
Scream (1996)
With jaw-dropping twists and a big splash of nostalgia for horror buffs, Scream takes you on a wild ride that will have you questioning every horror movie cliché! Get ready for a thrill that keeps you on your toes and laughing through the scares.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
If you're in the mood for a road trip gone terribly wrong, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the ticket. This classic follows a group of friends who stumble into the wrong house at the wrong time, and what follows is pure mayhem. Leatherface and his chainsaw make a lasting impression, to say the least. Be prepared for plenty of jump out of your seat moments!
Saw (2004)
We’d all like to think we could make a clean getaway, but this movie will have you rethinking your survival skills! In Jigsaw’s twisted game, his victims must face their deepest fears, resulting in a nail-biting experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Prepare for a wild ride that dives into the ultimate questions of life and death—are you ready to play?
The Conjuring (2013)
Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure based on the real-life ghostbusters Ed and Lorraine Warren! The Conjuring follows a family battling some seriously creepy spirits that will leave you on the edge of your seat. With jump scares galore and chilling moments, you’ll be peeking over your shoulder long after the credits roll!
It (2017)
Who needs a friendly clown when you've got Pennywise? This adaptation of Stephen King's classic novel will have you questioning every clown you see. Whatever you do, don't look too closely at that red balloon floating by...you might just find yourself face to face with your deepest fears!
The Shining (1980)
Ready for a hotel getaway? Maybe skip the Overlook Hotel after watching The Shining. Jack Nicholson delivers one of his most iconic performances as Jack Orrance, a man slowly losing his mind in a very creepy (and very empty) hotel. Just be sure to avoid room 237, and you should be fine. This movie has it all - ghosts, eerie hallways, and even psychic abilities, all set in a vacant, snowed-in resort.
What movies are on your spooky season watchlist this year? Let us know in the comments below!
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