There’s a lot of viewable content out there which is why a watch list is so important. With Halloween around the corner and this being a longer weekend, we need scary movies and we need them now. Here are 10 movies to binge this weekend that you may have missed.
1. Werewolves Within (2021)
A fun twist of a werewolf movie. Full of delightful comedy and scary bits, it is perfect for anyone looking for a werewolf who-done-it or just a great comedic horror movie.
2. The Birds (1963)
Hitchcock got it all right with this suspenseful slow burn. So right that it still holds up today. Despite having some dated moments that may get a chuckle more than when it was released, The Birds still builds anxiety like a true horror should and is definitely worth a rewatch or a first viewing this time of year.
3. Arachnophobia (1990)
A spider, ew! Or yay, depending on your taste. But what if there are a lot of them? Like, way too many? This may be a movie forgotten, but one viewing and you’ll see why you’ll never forget it again. John Goodman plays an exterminator who is hired by arachnophobe Jeff Daniels to help clean his new house of, well, more than a few deadly spiders.
4. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)
Still one of my all time favorites… they came from outer space and they aren’t here to make friends. Another fun, creepy movie that will have you enjoying every minute. Unless you are deathly afraid of clowns, then… then this movie might be too much.
5. Nightbreed (1990)
From legendary Clive Barker and Danny Elfman, this fantasy, monster mash-up will hit all your light-hearted horror needs. And if after watching it you need something scarier, there’s always Hellraiser (1987).
6. The Faculty (1998)
School is scary enough but this school is ridiculous. Somewhere between From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) and Spy Kids (2001), Robert Rodriguez brought you The Faculty which follows a group of kids who band together to try and figure out what’s coming over their school. It features an amazing cast and promises to offer some spooks and chills!
7. The Descent (2005)
Who isn’t afraid of the dark? But when you mash it up with friends in an uncharted cave system things are bound to get spookier. The Descent (2005) movie is intense and is sure to keep you on the edge of your toes.
8. Wolf Creek (2005)
When three backpackers run into a local in the Australian outback things go south very quickly. Disturbing in the best way possible, and if you suffer through this rollercoaster, there’s a sequel!
9. Cooties (2014)
School is already scary enough, but throw in infected chicken nuggies turning kids into zombie monsters, and your day just got a whole lot worse. Cooties (2014) is a glorious romp that you don’t want to miss.
10. The Loved Ones (2014)
This twisted dark psychological horror is so mesmerizing that it will live in your subconscious for years. Another Australian masterpiece, The Loved Ones (2014) pulls on the heart string of high school love, the crushing disappointment that can come with it, and a father who would do anything for his little girl. It truly is a hidden gem.
In addition to this list there’s always the great Halloween staples and their sequels:
Halloween (1978),
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), and
Friday the 13th (1980). What scary movie(s) should we add to our watch list? Let us know below or on our social media: IG
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