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Top 10 Movies To Watch on Halloween
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Halloween [Blu-ray]Halloween [Blu-ray]
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I mean, is it even a question? A classic horror film about the most evil night of the year. This film spawned the slasher film as we know it today. Serial killer with super human strength preys on teenage girl and her friends on Halloween. Need I say more? Also, this film has the most recognizable horror soundtrack ever created.
Sleepy Hollow [Blu-ray]Sleepy Hollow [Blu-ray]
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In my opinion, you can never really go wrong with Tim Burton. This film fits perfectly into the Halloween season. The atmosphere of this movie is superb throughout. It truly captures the creepiness of the Headless Horseman and is one of the best re-tellings of the classic tale that I've ever seen.
House of 1000 Corpses [Blu-ray]House of 1000 Corpses [Blu-ray]
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I LOVE this movie. Rob Zombie is really underrated as a director. This film and its sequel "The Devil's Rejects" are both classic horror films. I prefer this one hands down because of the sheer horror of it. This movie is relentless, with great villians, and layers of horror that peel away as the movie progresses. Here's the best part: most of the film takes place on Halloween night.
Ernest Scared StupidErnest Scared Stupid
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I still can't believe jim Varney died so young. I grew up watching his first few movies, and I believe that Ernest Goes to Camp and this film are two of his best. I watch this one every Halloween season. It has the perfect mix of comedy and horror. Perfect to watch with your son or daughter.
Interview With a Vampire [Blu-ray]Interview With a Vampire [Blu-ray]
What would Halloween be without vampires? This, along with The Lost Boys, are my two favorite vampire movies. However, I think this film does the best job of portraying what is would actually be like walking amongst the living as the undead. Although Brad Pitt seems like he's in a fog the entire film, Cruise and Dunst more than make up for it with their performances.
Hocus PocusHocus Pocus
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This movie is along the same lines of Ernest Scared Stupid in that it's a great film to watch with your children on Halloween. And since this is my All Time Top 10 Halloween List, why not include it? I remember seeing this when I was a little kid and loving it. I've seen it recently and it's held up very well over time. This is another movie that captures the atmosphere of Halloween perfectly.
Killer Klowns from Outer SpaceKiller Klowns from Outer Space
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If you're scared of clowns, this is the movie for you. This is the definition of a cult classic. I love everything about it. From the very concept of clown aliens landing here from outer space, to the cheesy acting, great special effects and genuinely creepy scenes, this movie is watched at least 3 times a year. Perfect fit for Halloween.
Drag Me to Hell (Unrated Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]Drag Me to Hell (Unrated Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]
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Absolutely perfectly done horror film. This and The Evil Dead I & II should be on everyone's Halloween viewing list. Excellent, well paced films that grab hold of you from the opening scene and don't let go to the end credits. Go with Drag Me To Hell if you haven't seen either 3.
The Grudge [Blu-ray]The Grudge [Blu-ray]
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Everyone likes a good ghost story on Halloween right? This movie scared the pants off of me when I first saw it. Atmosphere and intensity is great and pretty much continuous throughout. The ghosts and the sounds they make are extremely creepy, and there are some truly terrifying scenes. One of the better ghost haunting movies of the past 15 years for sure.
A Nightmare on Elm Street [Blu-ray]A Nightmare on Elm Street [Blu-ray]
Freddie Krueger, one of the most recognizable horror villains of all time. You don't have to waste your time on any of the sequels, any Elm Street fan will tell you that the greatest is the original. It's the only one that is actually terrifying in certain spots. If I had to recommend another in the series it would be #3: Dream Warriors, but that is a very distant second.
Peanuts Holiday Collection (It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown / A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving / A Charlie Brown Christmas) (Deluxe Edition)Peanuts Holiday Collection (It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown / A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving / A Charlie Brown Christmas) (Deluxe Edition)
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This technically isn't a movie really a movie, but it's a timeless classic. I ALWAYS start off the Halloween season with this film. And what's better, you get the other classic Charlie Brown holiday specials. Can't go wrong. javascript:saveCommentAction();