Apart from the decorations and candy, one of the best things about Halloween is the horror movie marathons. Every year, people gather to watch the art of horror filmmaking. We set out to watch and find the best horror movies that you can watch this Halloween.
Along with the classics, there are new movies coming out this year including, Heretic or Smile 2. Some of the favorites in the Pace community are The Conjuring or Smile, said Sophmore Ansley Vincent. However, you might be wondering about the origin of the genre that sparks our interest around this time of year. If asked, many people would say the best horror movies were produced during the 70s or 80s, but the golden age of horror movies is considered to be the 20s and 30s. The classic film Frankenstein and the sequel The Bride of Frankenstein were just some of the movies made during this time. It was only beginning in the 30s that the word horror was even used to describe the genre. Even though this was the golden age of horror, the first ever horror movie was only made about 30 years prior. In 1896 The House of the Devil was created. The film was only three minutes long and included all the icons we associate with Halloween today such as skeletons, bats, cauldrons and ghosts. Of course, all movie ideas originated from books or poems written prior, but turning those ideas into films was revolutionary for the time.
Many subgenres have broken off from typical horror movies, such as slasher movies, or horror comedies. Some people also enjoy watching horror movies in 4D, which allows the movie seat to move with the movie. No matter how you enjoy horror movies there is always an option for you. In case you need help picking a movie, Bennett and I have some of our favorite options for you.
Here is our final list:
Newer:
Barbarian
Ready or Not
A Quiet Place
Us
Hereditary
Unfriended
Get Out
Afraid
Cult Classics:
You’re Next
It Follows
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Scream
Saw
Jennifer’s Body
Speak No Evil
Our Favorites:
Stiles: The Strangers
Bennett: X