Boo! 🎃 October's knocking, and do you know what that means? It's the PERFECT time to dive under your coziest blanket with a monster-sized bowl of popcorn and embark on the ultimate Halloween movie marathon adventure! Whether you're in the mood to jump out of your skin, crack up till your sides hurt, or gather the little ghouls for a family-friendly fright-fest, we've got the ultimate movie mix for you. So, witches and wizards, let's get that movie magic started!
Timeless Terrors: Classic Horror
1. "Psycho" (1960)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Journey to the Bates Motel and experience the chills and thrills that make "Psycho" the undeniable king of classic horror!
Theatrical release poster by Macario Gómez Quibus
2. "The Exorcist" (1973)
Directed by William Friedkin
Brace yourself! This tale of terror has been making folks sleep with their lights on for decades. Ready for a spine-tingling experience?
Theatrical release poster by Bill Gold
Modern Madness: New Horror
3. "Get Out" (2017)
Directed by Jordan Peele
Edge-of-the-seat suspense, startling revelations, and heart-pounding moments - "Get Out" is modern horror at its chilling best!
Daniel Kaluuya in Get Out. Photo: Courtesy of Universal Pictures
4. "A Quiet Place" (2018)
Shhh! Silence isn't just golden, it's survival. Dive into this nail-biter and discover a world where even a whisper can be deadly!
Photograph by Jonny Cournoyer / Paramount / Everett via The New Yorker
LOLs and Ghouls: Funny Frights
5. "Beetlejuice" (1988)
Directed by Tim Burton
When the afterlife gets hilariously complicated, who ya gonna call? Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice... dare we say it a third time?
Theatrical release poster by Carl Ramsey
6. "Shaun of the Dead" (2004)
Directed by Edgar Wright
Zombies, pubs, and slapstick comedy? Sounds like the most epic (and hilarious) apocalypse ever!
Theatrical release poster
Kiddo Corner: Family-Friendly Scares
7. "Hocus Pocus" (1993)
Directed by Kenny Ortega
Magic, mischief, and three wacky witches on the loose! Gather the fam and enjoy this enchanting Halloween classic.
Theatrical release poster by Drew Struzan
8. "Hotel Transylvania" (2012)
Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky
When Dracula plays hotel host to a bunch of monsters, hilarity ensues. Oh, and did we mention there's a human guest who's head-over-heels for Drac's daughter?
Theatrical release poster
October 2023 Releases
9. “Totally Killer” - October 6th
Directed by Nahnatchka Khan
A blast from the past or a glimpse into a nightmarish reality? When Jamie Hughes steps into a photo booth in "Totally Killer," she's not only transported back to the '80s but is also on a mission to unravel secrets from 1987 and prevent a looming tragedy.
Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios
10. “Five Nights at Freddy’s” - October 27th
Directed by Emma Tammi
Based on the hit video game, Mike Schmidt grapples with malevolent animatronics at Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria, forcing him to confront chilling mysteries and fight for survival.
Photo courtesy of Blumhouse Productions
Alright, all you Halloween aficionados, are you ready to embark on this cinematic rollercoaster? With spine-chilling classics, laugh-out-loud comedies, and delightful family gems, this movie list promises to make your October spook-tastically unforgettable! Grab your snacks, summon your movie-watching buddies, and let's get this monster mash started! 🍿🎥👻
