Ten Must-See Movies for Halloween

Horror fans unite! Ghouls, ghosts, goblins, and vampires. Whatever monster your fear, there is a scary movie about it. Check out this list of films that I suggest you check out this Halloween.

IT (1990) One of Stephen King's best horror flicks that stars Tim Curry as the evil clown, Pennywise. In 1960s Maine, seven youth (proclaimed losers) set out to destroy Pennywise, who has been killing the children of the small town. And 30 years later, the Losers Club must return to defeat this evil once again. IT is a long movie, but don't let that discourage you into waiting for the remake. I suggest that you watch this version first. Or better yet, read the book! It's well worth it.

The Exorcist (1973) Arguably the best horror film ever made and based upon the book by William Peter Blatty. Linda Blair stars as the possessed child Reagan. After IT, this is the second horror movie that I remember watching (alone). I saw it on basic cable when I was 10 and it scared the heebies jeebies out of me! Even now as an adult, I won't watch it alone. If you haven't seen it and want to get the full effect of the movie, watch the R- rated version.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Brad and Janet, a young couple run into trouble after getting a flat tire on a rainy night. On the lone road is a castle owned by Dr. Frank N Furter and his fellow Transylvanians. This is another film on my list starring the great Tim Curry. A very young and beautiful, Susan Sarandon is also perfect in her role as the very innocent, Janet. Although this film is not scary, it's loads of great, naughty fun!

Poltergeist (1982) Carol Anne, the youngest daughter of an average family is connected to the spirits of the other side. What begins as an amusing theatrics of ghostly tricks eventually ends in horror. I suggest that you also check out Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) to watch the family in action when the supernatural forces come back. Both will have you jumping and ducking under the cover. Don't even bother with the third movie.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) A classic from the master of horror, Wes Craven. Robert Englund is the maniacal, Freddy Krueger, who stalks his victim as they sleep. There's plenty of blood, gore, and a young Johnny Depp to keep you entertained.

The Witches (1990) Stars the iconic actress, Angelica Houston. A young boy is turned into a mouse and must find a way to save the world from witches. This is a cleverly made film that is highly underrated, but has a great cast, stunning visuals, and modern satire. Perfect for the entire family.

Beetlejuice (1988) Directed by Tim Burton, who is known for his off-the-wall type films. This is a dark comedy that explores life after death and a bunch of other nonsense. Micheal Keaton is in his element as the dead, party dude, Beetlejuice, who acts as a guide to a newly deceased couple who don't want to be dead (played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis). Winona Ryder also steals the shows as the strange misunderstood, emo teen who loves the idea death and all it entails.

Pet Sematary (1989) The Creed family moves into nice community to start a fresh life. Shortly after, their young son is killed. A deeply devastated father finds a Pet Cemetary, where it's believed that you can buried your love ones and they come back to life. But the father soon learns that "not everything comes back the same". Another scary movie from Stephen King.

Let the Right One In (2008) A Swedish film that tells the story of a 12-year-old vampire Eli, who befriends a young tortured school boy named Oskar. I recently saw this film and must say that it is one of the best vampire movies made. It's not like any other that I've ever seen. There are subtitles and the pace is a bit slow, but be patient and enjoy.

Night of the Living Dead (1968) The black and white George Romero is the better movie of all those made after it. This is a creepy story about cannibalistic zombies and the humans who try to survive in a boarded up farmhouse. I had nightmares after watching this one.

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