Halloween Movie Recommendations

Everyone does top ten lists, but I find that I almost never agree with them. 100 of the worlds top critics could agree that a certain film was technically the best, but what does it really mean for you the individual? A lot of times your mood and your setting can make or break a movie. Personally I can’t take scary movies so nothing on this list is too frightening. However, I have tried to put something up that would fit the mood of any Halloween celebration. Instead of doing a list of my top 10 films for Halloween I will do something a little different.

Without further interruptions or introduction I give you 10 things to see for 10 situations, the Halloween edition.

If you have an appreciation for the classics

Then you should watch "The Cabinet of Dr Caligari" and "Nosferatu"
If possible I highly recommend watching these with the soundtrack written and performed by Devil's Music Ensemble. Go to to get their soundtrack.

There is always something terrifying about seeing someone scream on camera but never being able to hear them, I think it's because it puts you in line with the character. You know no matter how loudly they scream, no one will ever hear them. Even today compared with so many other films that have been made with better technology they don't seem dated, or if anything their dated appearance only adds to their story telling ability.

If you are having a party you may want to simply leave these films playing silently on the television, it will help create a great atmosphere for your gathering.

You would rather watch something funny then something scary

"Young Frankenstein"

It's a complete classic, and while this is a blatantly obvious suggestion it's also the best. Mel Brooks is a genius, and he knows how to make a spoof with some class. It takes the basic Frankenstein movie following all of the typical story elements, while still expanding them and creating new things outside their boundaries. Unlike the popular spoof series Scary Movie it doesn't just copy scenes; it completely retells the story, and does not rely on the viewer being familiar with the story in order for them to get the humor.

If you have children

"The Halloween Tree"

A cool animated film which teaches about how Halloween is celebrated in different cultures, but is surrounded with such a cool story hat kids won't know they are learning anything at all.


If you want to watch something creepy that is not directly related to Halloween

"Carnivàle"

"Carnivàle", is one of my favorite tv shows of all times. Lets face it circuses on their own are a bit creepy, even the big reputable ones. Carnivàle is no Barnum & Bailie's, oh no it's a dirty dingy depression era traveling circus. Everything has this patina of dirt and grime over it, and the circus is certainly not a reputable one. Already it's an intriguing mixture of things, but when you throw in magic a avatars of power for both God and the Devil then things really get interesting.

If you want to see a movie so bad that it loops back to being awesome

"Sleepaway Camp"

Ok, so there are probably a mission other bad 80's horror flicks that could have gone in this spot, but "Sleepaway Camp" happens to be my favorite of this specific genre. It's hard to give a good description without ruining the surprise at the end. I can say without spoiling anything that there is a lot of blood, a lot of bad 80's hair and fashion, bad special effects, and some really terrible acting. All of it combines to make a surprisingly funny movie, well only if you have a sick sense of humor like me.

If you are stuck in the 80’s

"Teen Witch"

Now technically "Teen Witch" is also a movie that fits into the category of so bad it's good. Yet teen witch was never intended to be a horror film, and has even more delicious 80's cheesiness. It combines the following: atrocious 80's fashion, musical numbers, white boys trying to rap and dance, and a little touch of magic. If you have ever seen the video "Top That" this is where it came from


If you are a Woman who is very angry with men at the moment

"Teeth"

Really this only counts as a horror movie if your male. It's about a girl whose vagina has an optional attack mode. Really I don't need to say any more.

You’ve gotten tired of replaying Buffy the Vampire slayer episodes

"Hex"

Hex is a brilliant show from England. There are no vampires, the female lead (in the first season) doesn't kick ass, and I'm not entirely sure it takes place in a high school. Nope this time it's all about witches, ghosts, and fallen angels. Unlike Angel in Buffy, the fallen Angel Azazeal isn't really a good guy. Instead of being a slayer the lead character (Cassie) is a witch. The best friend (Thelma) is still a Lesbian, but she is not a witch she is a ghost. It's clever and enjoyable right up to the middle of the second season where the producers undoubtedly found out they were getting canceled and decided to go crazy.

If you can’t wait for Twilight to come out and you want to see some hot vampire dudes.

"Lost Boys"

The Lost Boys are about as far as you can get from the sweet, wholesome, vegetarian Cullens. All the same Vintage Kiefer Sutherland and most of the vamps in the movie are pretty smokin' hot even with the 80's hair. Honestly whats the point of having a vampire movie of book if there aren't going to be at least a few evil bloodsuckers. It's campy and a bit over the top at times, but it's a highly enjoyable movie.

You were unable to get your drugs of choice but still want all the twists and turns of a bad acid trip

"Cemetery Man" or as it’s called in Italy "Dellamorte Dellamore"

It's a mind fuck and a half, but an enjoyable one. Really that's the only way to describe this, sorry. You just have to see it for yourself.