"What's your favorite Scary Movie?"
Halloween is just around the corner, and the essential tradition is, of course, a scary movie night. But among countless works, which are the must watch films to fully experience the spine-chilling atmosphere?
To help you choose, we enlisted the "Cute Ghost Squad" to dress up as famous characters and vote for 5 of the most classic and terrifying movies. Check out the list below.
Genre: Psychological Horror, Supernatural.
This is a masterpiece by director Stanley Kubrick, based on the novel by Stephen King. The film is terrifying not only because of the ghosts in the Overlook Hotel but also due to the slow descent into madness of the main character, Jack Torrance. The feeling of isolation, the obsession, and the chilling atmosphere in every frame make The Shining a deep and classic cinematic experience.
Genre: Slasher.
Friday the 13th is one of the pioneering films that defined the classic slasher genre, introducing the iconic killer Jason Voorhees and his famous hockey mask. Set at Camp Crystal Lake, the movie is renowned for its jump scares, gore, and relentless tension. This is the perfect choice for those who enjoy straightforward, thrilling, and adrenaline-pumping horror.
Genre: Stop Motion Animation, Dark Fantasy.
Though animated, Coraline delivers subtle and haunting scares. The story of Coraline finding a secret door to the "Other World" with the "Other Mother" who has button eyes is truly creepy. The film explores the fears of temptation, manipulation, and the price of a fake perfect life. It's a wonderful film for the whole family, but one that will certainly make adults think.
Genre: Meta Horror, Slasher.
Scream is not just a horror movie; it's an intelligent film about horror movies. Director Wes Craven cleverly satirizes and breaks the slasher genre's rules, keeping the audience constantly guessing the identity of Ghostface. The film is intensely thrilling, full of unexpected twists, and a must watch to understand modern horror film history.
Genre: Supernatural Horror, Coming of Age.
Adapted from Stephen King's lengthy novel, IT exploits a primal and universal fear: Coulrophobia (fear of clowns). Pennywise is not just a scary clown but an ancient entity capable of transforming into each victim's greatest fear. The film is a combination of the horrors of growing up and intense jump scares, making IT a blockbuster and deeply unsettling horror film.
From psychological chills to intense chases, these films are ready for you to conquer this Halloween season.
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