Okay, let me just start off by saying this was one of the hardest list I have had to make. There are so many good horror flicks, for so many different reasons. Notice I could not pick 5, even though there are some honorable mentions.
I know some of us would rather take it easy on a Thursday night; Halloween doesn’t stop work from coming the next day. So for those you who are just going to chill and pass out candy to the little ones, here are a few horror film suggestions to top off your night!
Note: All films must be watched in the dark and with proper focus for the full terror affect.
7. I know what you did Last Summer 1 & 2
Is he dead?
For the Slasher: I know Scream is more preferred among fans, but I have always preferred the story-line in I know what you did Last Summer. It is slightly less cheesy and in my opinion a scarier film. Plus it stars four of the biggest celebs of the 90’s, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ryan Phillippe, Freddie Prince Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar. If you are going to watch the first one you must watch the second, it all ties together very well and you will be satisfied with the story.
6. Final Destination
You can’t run from Death
For the Deaths: I don’t even know how many of these sequels they have made now. All I know is you must watch the original in 2D. The idea of death chasing after you might keep you up tonight, but how these characters die will make you more cautious than usual. The film will have you immediately engaged and on the edge of your seat.
5. Stir of Echoes
Does it hurt to be dead?
For the Twist: Personally my favorite horror flicks are the ones with the best twists. What Lies Beneath and The Uninvited are great examples. You give me a mystery to follow and an ending I would not expect, all while having my eyes half opened, and I’m sold! Stir of Echoes is the whole package kind of scary movie. Good acting, original story, fear while watching, and a great twist.
4. The Ring
Seven Days…
For the Nightmares: I can not guarantee that you will be as terrified as I was when first saw this film in 8th grade. I can tell you that after I saw it, for two weeks straight I slept with the lights and TV on in my room. I thought that would prevent Samara from turning it on her self and coming out of it. Either way, you get my point. The Ring will make you think twice before you dare to watch a tape that will kill you 7 days later!
3. The Exorcist
May the power of Christ compel you!
For the Classic: I feel like this one does not need much explaining. If you’ve seen it you might wonder why it is not number 1. Surprisingly enough 2 other films haunt me more. The horrors that happen in The Exorcist can be prevented. Just do not ever play with a Ouija board. Done! I can sleep a little easier now. None the less, this an incredibly well made film for its time and cult classic.
2. Paranormal Activity
It’s getting worse
For the Ending: Another scary movie with too many sequels. But again, nothing beats the original. Lets put aside the fact that this film only cost $15,000 to make and made $9.1 million its first week! The acting is surprisingly good? The story is so simple. And the end is one of the scariest scenes I have ever seen in a film.
1. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Who will survive and what will be left of them?
For the Chainsaw: “Five friends visiting their grandpa’s old house are hunted down and terrorized by a chainsaw wielding killer and his family of grave-robbing cannibals.” Of course I am talking about the 1974 version of this film. Imaging Leatherface chasing his victims with a chainsaw still haunts me. This film is gruesome, disturbing and perfect for any Halloween evening!
Honorable Mentions: Child’s Play, Nightmare on Elm Street, Carrie (1976), It
