As the trees lose their leaves and a chill fills the air, one holiday comes to mind, Halloween. We all prepare for spooky season in different ways, whether that be the halloween costume to bring the house down or watching as many scary movies as possible to get into the mood.
This article will take you through our top 5 films to watch this spooky season, there’s a mix of classic films forever associated with halloween plus some recent favourites.
1 – The Shining (1980)
The Shining showcases Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of Jack Torrance, a writer who descends into madness. This Stephen King classic is masterfully reimagined by director Stanley Kubrick. Get ready for the ultimate spook when Jack Nicholson axes his way through a door and delivers his classic line ‘HERE’S JOHNNY’.
2 – Corpse Bride (2005)
An animated feature film from director Tim Burton. Corpse Bride follows a young woman looking for a groom to marry since being murdered on her wedding night. Our bride meets Victor and that starts a journey full of twists, turns and goosebumps! A classic animated halloween tale, great for the whole family.
3 – Midsommar (2019)
A film by independent entertainment company A24. Midsommar follows Dani and Christian, a young American couple on the ropes, after a family tragedy keeps them together Dani joins Cristian and his friends on a nine-day Midsummer festival at a commune in Sweden. As the trip unfolds the group suffers a terrifying turn of events, no spoilers but a word of caution, don’t go to the loo on sacred cult trees.
4 – Death Becomes Her (1992)
Death Becomes Her is a comedy over a horror but it is a spooky classic. Frenemies played by Goldie Hawn and prime Meryl Streep discover the secret of eternal youth but this secret comes with some silly kinks. A must watch, perhaps at the end of the spooky season to have a good chuckle.
5 – It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
It’s impossible not to mention the cutest classic halloween special ever made! Join the classic Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.
Did you enjoy our suggestions? Do you have any recommendations that you think should be on the list? Let us know!