10 Halloween movie recommendations

10. Paranormal Activity – This 2007 ghost story appeared on the scene with a measly budget of $15,000 and was so popular that it spawned six additional films.

9. It (2017) – Who doesn’t love a terrifying killer clown? Let’s hope this year we don’t have a repeat of 2016 when real-life clown sightings were mysteriously popping up all over the country.

8. Hellraiser – After he arrived on screen in 1987, you might say Pinhead was the first celebrity to make piercings cool.

7. Ju-On – The Japanese original is so much scarier than the American version “The Grudge” that it’s totally worth putting up with the subtitles.

6. Beetlejuice – Say the name of this movie three times and hopefully it will appear in your Halloween movie marathon.

5. The Nightmare Before Christmas – Since most stores are already putting out their winter holiday decorations, you might as well join in the fun and have a holly, jolly Halloween.

4. Midsommar – If you miss the sun as much as I do this time of year, you might want to check out this delightfully disturbing horror film which takes place almost entirely in broad daylight.

3. The Shining – All work and no play means you won’t have time to watch this 1980 horror classic, so grab the family and head to a romantic, secluded hotel for a much-needed break.

2. The Rocky Horror Picture Show – The second Halloween movie on this list that you can sing along with, but the only one that people traditionally dress up as the characters for.  And when else will you have an opportunity to throw toilet paper at the movie screen?

1. Alien – Bursting out of this list in the number spot is Alien, a 1979 sci-fi horror classic that originated the phrase, “In space no one can hear you scream.”

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