Horror is most definitely not my genre. This isn’t even because I’m easily scared but because horror films rarely interest me. I enjoy a story of the paranormal that is well executed and well-acted but unfortunately I rarely see horror films that I think meet these criteria. Once a horror film descends in to constant gore or slasher, my interest disappears as fast as the fake blood budget.
Since it is almost Halloween (I’m actually a big fan of
Halloween) I thought I would look back at some horrors that I’ve seen and would
honestly recommend to you. If you’re too old for trick or treating and costume
club nights aren’t quite your thing, grab some Halloween candy and your best
friends to celebrate this hallows eve with a scary film.
Please feel free to leave other film recommendations below.
Psycho (1960)
Is there anything more iconic than that shower scene? Alfred Hitchcock’s classic will always make an
appearance around this time of year. Take a trip to the eerily atmospheric
Bates Motel to revisit the ill-fated Marion Crane and the mad Norman Bates.
‘A boy’s best friend is his mother…’
Oculus (2013)
The unique plot of Oculus is what makes it memorable. It’s a
fresh take on the paranormal genre starring Karen Gillan and Brendan Thwaites. It
follows Kaylie Russel as she tries to prove her brothers innocence by proving
the power of a supernatural phenomenon. It’s
smart, trippy and deserving of some Halloween love.
The conjuring is truly scary. Bearing the line that
immediately amplifies the fear factor of any horror “based on true events”. It’s
a brilliant meet-in the- middle of classic horror and modern paranormal cinema.
Zombieland (2013)
Ok ok, so Zombieland isn’t strictly a horror… But this
horror comedy hybrid is still Halloween appropriate. Jesse Eisenberg is hilariously
critiquing what we love to hate in the zombie genre, Woody Harrelson is looking
for the last Twinkie and there is one the best zombie cameos you could ask for.
Zombieland is the perfect Halloween viewing for those who prefer to leave the
scares outside.
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