Halloween is the best season for exploring horror cinema and the movies that shaped the holiday. There are several good movies, but just a few can change the way you perceive horror or can really be scary. On the other hand, some classics shape how we perceive Halloween and how we celebrate the season. Here, we will show you some of the best movies of all time according to us.
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The Evil Dead
Without Evil dead and Sam Raimi, horror b films wouldn’t be the same, especially because this film is so good. You have it all here as a modern classic, a good yet straightforward plot, funny characters, good makeup, and a fantastic mix of horror and comedy. The first film is arguably the best, but the other sequels are so absurd, you must watch them.
Saw
The complex survival games we saw in the first three movies were the ones that set the rhythm of the following sequels. We faced the horror of surviving and the philosophy behind the doll organizing every game with each film. If you are into gory films and unusual dead or, that’s what scares you, you should binge the whole saga.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
If you ever thought that you were safe in your dreams, well, you should think about it twice. This film showed us how we are never safe, even in our homes, because Freddy might come for us. There are many sequels, so you might want to watch this classic with some friends and during the day.
Suspiria
Italian cinema isn’t very popular, but Suspiria changed this. The remake is undoubtedly as good as the original movie, so you won’t miss anything if you watch that one. The combination of a witch coven, dancers, and psychological horror is incredible. Also, the special effects are amazing if you watch the remake.
The Blair Witch Project
Before the paranormal activity, The Blair Witch Project was the horror mockumentary that made us believe in paranormal beings near us. Here we will follow a group of students who look for paranormal beings in the woods. The film is as real as it seems, but it’s terrifying, and many believed it was a real documentary.
Get Out
Sometimes the real monsters are near us, and that’s the take of Get Out. This modern horror film is more psychological, but the protagonist’s performance, the social commentary, and every character’s personality are incredible. The whole mix of every element, it’s what makes this film so worth it.
Hereditary
There are very few movies that show the horrors of motherhood and how our family defines our destinies. As a modern film, Hereditary makes a lot of social commentaries and approaches horror in a contemporary way. We recommend you to watch it with critical eyes and during the day.
