10 Movies to Watch This Halloween

(Not in any specific order)

To those of us who are too old to go trick-or-treating, Halloween may be an excuse to stay home and pass on the celebration. But the truth is, even if you're not participating, you can still get into Halloween spirit this year!

So in celebration of the holiday that's fast approaching, here is a list of ten spooky movies you can watch this Halloween. It will include a short blurb and even a personal review, in a wide variety of genres. So even if you're not into horror, you can still find a movie that suits your taste.

In theatres October 30th this year

1. SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE

STARRING:

Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller, Joey Morgan

YOU LIKE YOUR HORROR:

Lighthearted, rude and comical

YOU LOVED THE MOVIES:

Shaun of the Dead, This is the End, Warm Bodies

This movie is about three scouts who have to save their town from a zombie outbreak. I expect it to be a funny kind of thriller you can watch with your friends.

Released September 1995

2. SE7EN

STARRING: 

Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey

YOU LIKE YOUR HORROR:

Mysterious, murderous, and dramatic

YOU LOVED THE MOVIES:

Gone Girl, the Usual Suspects, Zodiac

This movie is about a hunt for a serial killer, who uses the seven deadly sins to murder his victims. Many reviews state that Se7en is one of the classics, and a great murder movie to watch.

In theatres now

3. CRIMSON PEAK

STARRING:
Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain

YOU LIKE YOUR HORROR:

Gothic and chilling, with romance

YOU  LOVED THE MOVIES:

Sweeney Todd, Interview with the Vampire, Pan's Labyrinth

This movie is about a girl, who, after the death of her parents, moves into a new house with the man she loves...one that 'breathes, bleeds, and remembers'. I first saw the trailer for this movie and was captivated by the beautiful visuals and costumes. It did meet standards when I watched it last week, but the ending was not my favorite...                                     

Released March 2015

4. IT FOLLOWS

STARRING:

Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Olivia Luccardi

YOU LIKE YOUR HORROR:

Mixed in with crime, violence, and drama

YOU LOVED THE MOVIES:

Gone Girl, the Call, Nightcrawler

This movie is about a woman who is 'followed by an unknown supernatural force' after engaging in a sexual encounter. I myself haven't watched this movie yet, but have heard many great reviews. I have a copy and I'm planning to watch it this Halloween!

Released December 1996

5. SCREAM

STARRING:

Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette

YOU LIKE YOUR HORROR:

Simplistic, with some jump scares

YOU LOVED THE MOVIES:

Chucky, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween

Go for a classic! I watched this movie a few years ago with my family. Since it was so well-known, I was expecting it to be absolutely terrifying. But while the horror was a little out-dated it just turned out to be entertaining. Overall, a fun, simple horror movie to watch!

Released June 2012

6. PROMETHEUS

STARRING:

Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender

YOU LIKE YOUR HORROR:

Filled with Sci-fi and 'unearthly' creatures

YOU LOVED THE MOVIES:

Alien, Gravity, The Thing

This movie is about a team who journeys across the universe to find the origin of mankind. I've watched all three movies; Alien, Gravity, and the Thing, but Prometheus stood out to me the most. It has great effects and a very intriguing plot. Even though I'm not a big fan of sci-fi, I enjoyed this movie! 


                                                        

Released October 2009

7. TRIANGLE

STARRING:

Melissa George, Joshua McIvor, Jack Taylor

YOU LIKE YOUR HORROR:

Filled with twists and turns, mystery and thrillers

YOU LOVED THE MOVIES:

Creep, Sinister, Shutter Island

This movie is about a woman on a yachting trip in the Atlantic Ocean. When she feels threatened by mysterious weather conditions, she makes the horrible mistake of getting on a strange ship. This plot scared me because it was quite realistic, and it's definitely got some blood and gore. Lots of dead bodies. Be warned.

Released July 2013

8. THE CONJURING

STARRING:

Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston

YOU LIKE YOUR HORROR:

Creepy and nightmarish, with haunted houses and monsters

YOU LOVED THE MOVIES:

Mama, Annabelle, Insidious

This movie is about two paranormal investigators who are brought in to solve the case of a 'haunted' farmhouse. I thought this was a great movie. Good effects, solid plot, scary 70's theme, and pure horror.

In theatres now

9. GOOSEBUMPS (read our review!)

STARRING:

Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush

YOU LIKE YOUR HORROR:

Comedic, adventurous, to be watched lightly

YOU LOVED THE MOVIES:

Spiderwick Chronicles, Gremlins, The Golden Compass

A completely harmless movie to watch with your family! Nothing that will make you scream in fear, but will still get you in Halloween spirit nevertheless. I recommend taking a little sister or a brother to watch it with you.

10. THE SIXTH SENSE

STARRING: 

Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette

YOU LIKE YOUR HORROR:

Ghostly and creepy

YOU LOVED THE MOVIES:

The Others, Orphan, Insidious

This movie is about a little boy who can communicate with spirits, and seeks the help of a child psychologist. Kept me guessing until the very end! The ending was very shocking. Although this is a rather old movie, it stuck with me for a long time. I highly recommend it. 

So there you go! Ten great movie to watch this Halloween.

If I absolutely had to, I'd rate the Sixth Sense and the Conjuring at the top of this list. But let me know what your favorite Halloween movies to watch are.

Then grab some popcorn, and some friends or family, and cuddle up on the couch for a home-made Halloween celebration!