It’s almost Halloween which means parties, candy, and all that good stuff! Unfortunately, this year parties are out of the question so what better way to spend Halloween than to stay in and watch some spooky movies. And while I appreciate the classics like A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th, there are so many Halloween movies that deserve your watch time too! Allow me to introduce you to my favourite Halloween (not just horror) movies.
Train to Busan – 2016
This movie is a lot stronger on the tension and drama than actual horror but that’s ok. What this movie does that makes it so good is establish a fantastic environment and build believable characters. It was the first horror movie in a long time to actually make me care about the characters. It also feels like a completely fresh take on the tired zombie movie. If you like this one, make sure you check out the prequel, Seoul Station, and the new sequel Peninsula!
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What We Do in the Shadows – 2014
A brilliant mockumentary, directed by Taika Waititi I might add, about the lives of vampires in the modern era. Imagine The Office meets Dracula and you get this movie. It plays on all the tropes of horror movies over the years even calling back to the 1920s vampire movie Nosferatu. It’s absolutely hilarious and definitely deserves a watch. It’s also been turned into a TV show if that floats your boat too.
Creep – 2014
This is a relatively popular indie gem. What really sets this movie apart from others is how believable it is. A filmmaker is contracted to film the last days of someone’s life but I’m sure you can imagine the twist here. It’s almost a commentary on the web-based world we live in and a cautionary tale on the dangers of it. It has a sequel and a third installment on the way.
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Shutter – 2004
This is an incredible paranormal movie from the golden age of Asian horror. I can’t say too much about it without spoiling things. It’s a ghost movie with cameras involved. If you’ve ever heard of the video game Fatal Frame, it’s kind of like that. Just watch this movie! It’s so good and probably the scariest one on this list.
Hopefully you enjoy some of the picks on this list! If you watch any let us know what you think. Have a great and safe Halloween!