10 top Halloween movies

I’m a huge fan of scary movies and I’m always looking for new Halloween movies to watch. There’s nothing better then cosying up on a sofa with a really gory- but clever Halloween movie that I know will surprise me.

I don’t scare easily (I watched the Chuckie movie when I was 4 so my mum tells me) but I love the anticipation you get when you know something’s going to happen. Here’s 10 of the best Halloween movies.

Scream

The original Scream movie franchise gave birth to Ghostface, a killer that was set to change Halloween for years to come. It was a pretty stereotypical slasher movie but it had a great who dunnit at the end.

Get Out

Not one of your typical Halloween movies with blood and gore, Get Out is a very clever psychological thriller that will have you on your edge of your seat.

Chris is a black man heading to a unknown town to meet his white girlfriend’s parents. The family seem friendly at first but over time he starts to see things that make him doubt himself, her family and ultimately his girlfriend.

Halloween

In Halloween, the film starts with the masked villain Michael Myers killing his sister when he was just a boy. He was institutionalised for his crime, but manages to escape his mind intent on killing his last remaining sister, and anyone who happen to get in his path. It has scares in all the right places and you’ll be screaming at the telly behind a cushion.

The Possession

I’m not normally a fan of possession movies but this one was a little different. At the start a young girl buys an old chest at a garage sale and takes it home. The chest is full of some very strange bugs that start to take her over and change her personality until ultimately she’s possessed. This film even made me jump a little which is very rare!

Sinister

When a family move into their new home and find a load of snuff movies in the attic there’s bound to be trouble.  After playing the movies the underworld stars to stir and start to lure the little girl into their web. A must see if you’re a big fan of Halloween movies.

The Babadook

If you’re scared of the bogey monster don’t watch this film. In the Babadook a lonely widow discovers a innocent looking children’s book that is left on their porch. Intrigued she reads it to her son without realising the evil that’s contained within. Reading the book unleashes the Babadook and he wants some fresh blood.

Saw Trilogy

I love the Saw movies, I think they’re so clever. Whilst they may seem all gore, unlike some slasher movies, they actually seem to have a storyline. It is also clear at the end of the movies that there was always a way out for the victims – they just can’t see it (except when Amanda was in charge lol). I’m so excited for the release of Jigsaw!

Final Destination trilogy

Final Destination is one of my favourite Halloween movies franchise as it’s just so unique. From the car wash getting stuck, to the girls frying in the sunbeds, Final Destination brought horror to a whole next level.

I love the  edge of your seat feeling you get when you watch the Final Destination movies, guessing as to when the grim reaper will strike next. A series of movies with some very inventive, unique ways to die.

Nightmare on Elm Street

One two, Freddy’s coming for you, three four lock your door, five six grab a crucifix, seven, eight gonna stay up late, nine, ten never sleep again.

Ever wonder how Freddy got his horrific look? Nightmare on Elm Street’s backstory starts with Freddy Krueger, a infamous child murderer being burnt alive by the kids parents. Now he wants to avenge those who killed him. Instead of targeting the parents, he targets their children, stalking their dreams with his mutilated face and razor hands.

When Freddy kills them in their sleep they die in real life, so you see their struggle to survive this invisible evil and stay alive. This is one of those classic Halloween movies you just have to watch.

Carrie

Based on the classic Stephen King novel, this movie tells the story of lonely teen Carrie who possesses telekinesis powers. When the popular kids pull a nasty prank on her at the school ball, all hell breaks loose and Carrie’s powers get unleashed. If you’re looking for Halloween movies to watch make sure this is in your top ten.

I hope you enjoyed my list of the best Halloween movies. Don’t forget to let me know what yours are in the comments!