Halloween is not just about dressing up, partying & enjoying stupid amounts of candy. If you're like me, Its a perfect excuse to just stay in by the fireplace and watch great movies fitting for the occasion - here are a few of my favourites.
Halloween (1978)
you have to watch Halloween on Halloween- it's like a law.
Modern horror movie started with this film. It tells the story of escaped mental patient Michael Myers, who returns to his hometown on Halloween night to stalk and kill a group of babysitters.
One of the most iconic horror films of all time
which made Michael Myers one of scariest villains of all time. Although contain little to no images of blood an gore, it still remains one of the scariest horror films to date.
The Changeling (1980)
This is a real haunted house thriller thats sure to make you wet yourself a few times.
The first time I saw this film, I was about 8 years old and I'm not sure if I have slept right since.
Tells the story of a lonely musician, who loses his wife and daughter in a terrible accident, and then decides to rent an old mansion, only to find the house has a history of it's own. The film is paced well, set perfectly, and reveals a darker side of the bourgeois than most are willing to explore. A masterpiece.
Sweeney Todd (2007)
It's not Halloween without Tim Burton!
Based on the hit Broadway musical, it tells the story of the infamous barber Sweeney Todd who invokes on the streets of London with his equally mischievous partner, Mrs Lovett.
A humorously, horrifying film masterfully executed as only Director Tim Burton can. Although not everyone's cup of tea (especially if you're not a fan of musicals), give it a chance, its an absolutely wonderful film.
Other great Halloween movies:
Psycho
Psycho
The Omen
The Addams Family + The Addams Family Values
Nightmare on Elm Street
Nightmare Before Christmas
Beetlejuice
Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Exorcist
Ju-on: The Grudge
The Shining
so disappointed that Sleepy Hollow (another tim burton movie with johny depp) wasn't on this list. other than that, a very good list keep it up!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear but in all honesty, it was a tough decision between Sleepy Hollow & Sweeney Todd and although i did thoroughly enjoy Sleepy Hollow, i prefer Sweeney Todd.
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