11 Horror Movies To Watch This Halloween

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Horror movies go hand-in-hand with Halloween don’t they? It’s just something we have to do.

Like Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Home Alone, Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without some good horror movies to raise those hairs on the back of your neck.

 

11 Horror Movies To Watch This Halloween

Here is a list of my top 11 (it was meant to be 10 but I couldn’t choose which one to drop so there’s a bonus one) horror movies that I will be re-watching in the run up to Halloween:

 

The Omen

There’s just something creepy about Damien isn’t there? Even before he gets really weird, that kid is creepy. It has to be the original movie though – the new one just isn’t as good. I don’t know if its because the child isn’t as creepy looking or because the “old” look to the movie somehow ups the chills, but the remake just wasn’t as good.

 

The Exorcist

I don’t think this one needs any explanation. The ultimate in psychological horror, The Exorcist ticks all the boxes. The effects are surprisingly good for an old movie, and although no movie could live up to the hype that one generated, its still one of those movies that sends a shiver down your spine at times.

 

The Shining

This is one of those horror movies that everyone who loves horror has seen, but it’s definitely worth re-watch. The creepy building, redrum and those twins. And of course, Jack Nicholson is absolutely brilliant as Jack Torrance – its almost as if the character was written just for him.

 

The Conjuring

This horror movie is said to be based on a true story, which certainly adds to the creep factor. It follows the story of the Warrens, a married couple who are paranormal investigators who go to investigate a haunting/possession in a family home. Events escalate and the team try desperately to save the family from a year’s old curse and a ghost intent on murder.

The Ring

This Japanese adaption is certainly chilling. A weird video, which when watched, gives the person seven days to live. Imagine getting that creepy “7 days” phone call. When a child (who isn’t meant to be creepy but really, really is) inadvertently watches the movie, his mother must find a way to break the curse and save him. The way the child in the video moves is enough to give anyone nightmares for a week. The Ring 2 is also worth a watch as it explains a lot more about the origin of the video and it’s message.

The Grudge

The Grudge is another Japanese adaptation. The Japanese like their horror movies how they should be – terrifying. The Grudge is one that will stay with you long after you’ve watched it. A family move to Tokyo and end up living in a cursed house, which soon starts trying to kill them. It doesn’t sound much, but the personification of the grudge is seriously creepy. There’s some scenes you won’t be able to unsee.

 

Hostel

Hostel isn’t so much creepy, it’s more of a gore fest, but it does have an interesting theme. The movies basically tell the stories of various unsuspecting tourists who end up as players in a truly horrific game. Once people are captured, a bidding war starts, and the elitist bidders pay millions to torture the victims in any way they see fit. I think more than anything, I find the premise behind the gore fascinating. There’s three of these movies and I personally think the third one is the best.

The Skeleton Key

This could maybe be described as more of a thriller than a horror movie, but it certainly has some creepy moments. It centres around a girl who goes to be a carer for an old man who had a stroke and is paralysed. She starts to think something isn’t right and finds herself cast into the world of Voodoo at the hands of the strange woman who she works for.

 

Mama

Mama centres around the story of two young girls. When their mother dies, they disappear and are found five years later in a cabin in the woods. Practically feral, the girls are rehomed with their aunt and uncle who try to rehabilitate them. The girls bring a ghostly presence with them, which leads to a climactic ending. If you can ignore the rather rubbish special effects at the end of the movie, it’s a good, creepy story.

 

Orphan

This movie centres around a young girl who is adopted by a couple. At first, the girl is polite and friendly, if a little weird. As the movie progresses, it becomes clear all isn’t what it seems with her. The twist ending makes this well worth a watch.

 

Case 39

When a social worker is assigned a new case, case 39, she goes to visit a family who is believed to be abusing their daughter. It doesn’t long for her to believe they are and she rescues the child. She then ends up fostering her, and it’s only then that she sees the truth. Another creepy little kid.

 

So there’s my pick of horror movies for the run up to Halloween! Have you seen any of these? What’s your all time favourite horror movies? Let me know in the comments 🙂

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  1. Thats a pretty good list. I still like the original Hellraiser and Nightmare on Elm Street movies also. For pure gore factor, I’ll take Saw over Hostel and the remake of The Hills Have Eyes was one of the most disturbing movies I can remember watching.

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    • Thank you 🙂 I love Saw but for some reason, I completely forgot about it when I did this list! I don’t mind Hellraiser and Nightmare on Elm Street but I think they’re more sort of funny horror. I liked the Hills Have Eyes too 🙂

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  7. This is a really good list, have you started to watch the exorcist tv show? It actually isn’t too bad! I loved the ring, especially calling my friends as a kid saying”7 days” ahahahaha
    #anythinggoes

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  8. Mindful Mummy Mission

    Will pass this list on to the hubby – he likes a horror movie, I’m too much of a scaredy-cat #anythinggoes

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  9. I’ve only watched a couple of these. I’ve got to be honest I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to horror films although I do fancy watching one this Halloween. Not on my own though, obviously!!! #anythinggoes

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  10. Chilli Regina

    The Conjuring and Mama are two of my favorites. I would add Blair witch project and The Sinister;) Horror, horror…
    #Anythinggoes

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  13. I’m not really a fan of horror films – I’m far too jumpy! The only one of these I’ve seen is the ring – I think I’ll be sticking to the kids Halloween films this year! #bloggersclubuk

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  17. Carolina Twin Mom / Mary Peterson

    Great picks! The Shining was brought to mind a number of times when I was pregnant with twins. 😉

    Not sure if you can put this in the horror category (maybe just thriller? What’s the difference anyway?), but I loved Seven and Silence of the Lambs.

    Fun post…thanks! #bloggerclubuk

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  19. My mummy has seen all of these and she has a love/hate relationship with horror/thriller films. She loves being frightened by films but hates afterwards with her over active imagination! #BloggerClubUK

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  21. Catherine Evans

    I love this list, I’ve faved it haha! I absolutely adore horror films (unless there is too much gore and violence so I can’t deal with Saw haha) so I’m going to watch these! #bloggerclubuk

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  22. Yvonne

    I have seen and loved most of this list. However there are a couple that I have never seen! So that will be something I need to sort out this weekend 🙂 #AnythingGoes

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  23. Amie

    I’ve only seen orphan and the ring two and both of them terrified me! Now I’m up in the night and a total wuss I’ve had to get rid of all of our scary dvds now haha #bloggerclubuk

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  24. I like horrors but they usually leave me disappointed! I did however really enjoy case 39 and I thought it had a really strong plot. It did take me a while to get past it been Bridget Jones though! #bloggerclubuk

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  26. Susie at This Is Me Now

    OMG the ring! I’d forgotten about that! I’m a scardy cat at heart and there’s a few on here I haven’t seen, and I probably don’t want to now! Maybe when I was younger, but I seem to be more anti scary movies now I’m older! #BloggerclubUK

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  28. Silly Mummy

    I like horror films but I’m easily scared so often regret it! I tend to go with comedy horrors that I can cope with – like Severance. I like The Omen though. I avoided The Exorcist for years, but actually found it quite comical! The Shining is a great film but terrifies me. Couldn’t brave The Grudge or The Ring, I don’t think! #BloggerClubUK

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    • The Grudge and The Grudge 2 are the only films I can think of that have genuinely terrified me! I know what you mean about The Exorcist – I think with all the hype, you watch and sort of think is that it? But I do still love it though!

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