“I met him, fifteen years ago. I was told there was nothing left. No reason, no conscience, no understanding; even the most rudimentary sense of life or death, good or evil, right or wrong. I met this six-year-old child, with this blank, pale, emotionless face and, the blackest eyes… the devil’s eyes. I spent eight years trying to reach him, and then another seven trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy’s eyes was purely and simply… evil” - Halloween
Well it’s that time of year where I begin to obsess over a certain batch of films that put me in the mood for the fall weather season and Halloween.
Here is a list of the movies I have been (or will be) watching to celebrate the season.
Ginger Snaps (2000)
By far this being my favorite film of all time it is my favorite “fall/Halloween” film. I used to watch this movie like once a month, but for the past few years I have only watched a few times a year, but I can never pass up the chance to watch it once the weather starts getting cooler and leaves change. I remember the first time I watched it at midnight on HBO, seven years ago, ah good times. It’s so funny how big a part of my youth this film was too. Ultimately the movie got me introduced to the online world via the KI Forum years ago… man I feel old. LOL. FYI, Parts II & III are more Winter feels for me.
Halloween (1978)
Can you honestly have a Halloween list and not include the ultimate classic? I think not.
Halloween H20 (1998)
This is may second favorite to the Halloween franchise - although I don’t genuinely love all of them, I do enjoy watching. However if you look at parts I & II then skip all the way to seven, and close. Well it’s the perfect trilogy. (PS: I got mega Josh Hartnett crazy after this movie LMAO!)
Friday the 13th (1980)
The ultimate Jason. But hey there is not even any of the Jason we know! PS, how come no one EVER listens to the crazy guy in town?!
The Last House on the Left (1972)
One of the most grusome, horrific horror tells, told by one of the masters Wes Craven.
Hocus Pocus (1993)
This was *my* Halloween film when I was a kid! I loved it, and yes I still do to this day! I was always fascinated by witches and this movie is just tons of fun. It always has Vinessa Shaw, one of my first lady likes! The movie also shows us, Sarah Jessica Parker used to be really hot.
Teen Witch (1989)
This movie so so quintessential 80s. But it’s cheesy goodness at it’s best! Honestly can you TOP THAT?!
Christine (1983)
Despite it’s 80s timestamp I still find this to be one of the most effective horror films for any generation. The effects for one are actually more than decent and better than half of the films that come out nowadays, a nice soundtrack too. The movie is really creepy and makes you never wanna get in a car again.
Jeepers Creepers (2001)
The opening scene still gets my heart racing. And I’ll admit, when I first saw it I did a major “WTF?” when the whole batlike creature came into play. But after the initial “Huh?” wore off, I embraced it and just love it.
Pet Sematary (1989)
Creepiest kid ever.
Cabin Fever (2002)
Leave your brains at the door and enjoy! A hilarious gorefest. And I love every single minute.
Carrie (1976)
Poor, poor Carrie White. The movie is revenge of the nerds at its finest.
Also, people say this movie doesn’t reach it’s horrifying climax until the end with the prom - but HELLO, am I the only girl who thinks the “Plug it up!” scene is nothing short of mortifying? I mean Sissy Spacek made it seem like the most terrifying thing in the world!
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) & Chamber of Secrets (2002)
These two Harry films but me in the Halloween spirit the most.
Tim Burton Films
The quirky-gothic-god. Beetlejuice, Sleepy Hollow and while Sweeney Todd and Edward Scissorhands are more Winter films for me. I still find myself wanting to watch during the Halloween season too.
The Blair Witch Project (1999) & Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)
Most people, either hate the first and love the second or love the first and hate the second. I might be the exception as I adore both, for very different reasons. The first sure, it’s groundbreaking and at times really creepy. But it’s not a film I’m in the mood for 24/7. And this isn’t me putting it down, Once you see it one time you do kinda loose the feeling your meant to expierence when you watch it. But I do still enjoy it. The second, while I can watch more than the first (not saying that makes it better, because the first I do think is a better film), but the second, I really like because it has a WICKED soundtrack, a cast of actors I really liked. And if you watch the film over and over you see more things which make it all the more spooky.
Now I have a lot of movies I need to watch now, many been recommended to me and some I have just never seen. So maybe those will appear on this list next year. :)
