![]() October 10: The Houses October Built (2014) Carried by the strong performances of Chris Sarandon and Roddy McDowall, and the expertly crafted special effects, it is one of the finest the 80s ever gave us. One of my personal favorites, and the best vampire films ever made, “Fright Night” is one of the most fun films you’ll watch this October. Perfect films to introduce newcomers to the slasher genre and filled with plenty of fun easter eggs and references for all die-hards like me. Kick off the first full weekend of October with Netflix’s excellent slasher trilogy based on the works of R.L. The shortest film on this list at just under an hour, “Host” is genuinely terrifying and filled with jump scares that will leave even the most experienced genre fans launch off the seat in fear. If the pandemic wasn’t horrifying enough, now add a Zoom call séance that goes horribly wrong. A high school set version of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” with a twinge of “Scream” and “The Breakfast Club.” (Peacock) (Buy for $19.99 wherever movies are sold)Īdding a sci-fi twist into the list, “The Faculty” is teaming to the brim with recognizable faces and character actors. Expertly crafted and delightfully wicked, this first-time outing for YouTubers, RackaRacka, is one of A24’s strongest flicks and has an ending that will sit with you long after it is all over. It is always good to mix things up and throw a newer release into the pile, and this one has all the makings of a modern classic. Filled with twists and turns you will not see coming and some of the most memorable villains of the genre, it is a must watch. ![]() October 2: The People Under the Stairs (1991)Ī forgotten gem by the late Wes Craven (“Scream,” “A Nightmare on Elm Street”) this also works as a standout for the 90s wave of black horror. “The Invisible Man” is truly one of the best at only 71 minutes, making it an easy watch for all. You always want to start things off with the classics, and it does not get more classic than a Universal monster movie. As a self-proclaimed horror fanatic, I feel now is the time for me to aid my fellow students and make your October binges a lot easier: However, streaming has made the selections plentiful, but narrowing down your watchlist a nightmare. Whether you consider yourself a fan of being scared or not, something about watching films with a horror edge just feels right. Every October, one of the quintessential elements of the month is watching spooky movies.
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