Okay kids, here's another 20 films that are essential watching during the month of October. Here we go.
By the way, these are not in any particular order. They're all fantastic in their own right.
20.
SATAN'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS I love this deliciously diabolical tv movie that features Kate Jackson and Cheryl Ladd
together way before "Charlie's Angels", and Scream Queen Pamela Franklin to boot. This tv flick has some great atmosphere.
19.
ROSEMARY'S BABY This devilish horror classic has been silently creeping us out for years now, so why
not include it in this list? I can't think of any reasons, can you?
18.
HORROR OF DRACULA I am thoroughly addicted to
Hammer horror films, especially the Dracula series. Christopher Lee is perfectly menacing here, and if you can't appreciate some classic Drac in the month of October, then there's no hope for ya.
17.
DAWN OF THE DEAD (1979) George A. Romero's legendary sequel belongs in permanent rotation all through the entire month of October, right after the original
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. These movies
are Halloween.
16.
HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT 2 This odd and quirky sequel to the 1980 slasher classic has grown on me quite a bit over the years. I used to not know what to think about it, but I've grown to appreciate it.
15.
SUSPIRIA Dario Argento's infamous shocker is always found on tv during the month of October, and with good reason. A total mind trip of a horror film, it's classic horror all the way. Weird, violent, beautiful... and some of the scariest music ever recorded.
14.
THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE Another kick-ass ghost story that's got your classic haunted house atmosphere
for days. This was always on the late show on Friday nights as a child, and I distinctly remember being about 9 and staying up one dark, windy night in October to watch it. A frightfully good time.
13.
PSYCHO The granddaddy of all slashers. 'Nuff said. Norman Bates is so iconic, why not have a back-to-back double feature and watch the amazing sequel,
PSYCHO 2? Crazy, heh?
12.
INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS I'm including
both the 1956 and 1978 versions here, well, because they both rock in their own way. Both are undeniably creepy, and both are classic horror films.
11.
THE SHINING I could write an essay on how much I love this film, but I'll reduce it to
this is one of the greatest horror films of all time so of course it's great to watch in October on or around Halloween.
10.
COUNT DRACULA The BBC adaption starring Louis Jordan is, besides the first few
Hammer vampire films, one of the
creepiest Dracula presentations of all time. Weird, haunting, dark- this deliciously Gothic telling of the classic vampire tale is a superb Halloween selection.
9.
THE DESCENT Because it's frigging scary, that's why. Monsters and Halloween go hand in hand. And these are some pretty scary monsters here.
8.
CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN Hammer's classic and lush re-telling of Mary Shelley's immortal tale is an excellent film to curl up to on the sofa on a cold, windy afternoon while the leaves fall outside. Christopher Lee's monster is rather disturbing in its own right, and Peter Cushing was born to play Dr. Frankenstein. Love me some
Hammer.
7.
AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON/ THE HOWLING I love both equally and I couldn't choose a favorite if I had to and I shouldn't have to pick just one anyway because I love them both and they are the best werewolf movies ever made so why not watch them both this time of year?
6.
THE EVIL DEAD Sam Raimi's undying classic works great on a cloudy, overcast day with a jack-o-lantern on the front porch. I don't know, it's just always seemed natural to watch it during the month of October.
5.
DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW This classic piece of tv terror takes place around Halloween, and although it is guaranteed to creep you out any time of the year, it does make a nice touch this time of year. Good, creepy fun.
4.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Wes Craven's original shocker is prime Halloween entertainment. I've fallen in love with the 1984 slasher again, and all of a sudden I want to watch it
right now. Ah, when Freddy was still scary and not a cheesy comedian!
3.
SLEEPY HOLLOW As much as I'm NOT a Johnny Depp fan (go ahead and sue me), I must admit, it's not really October without it. There should be a law forbidding Tim Burton and Depp to collaborate on anymore projects, but they certainly got it right with this one. Awesome Halloween atmosphere, and a great score to boot. Good stuff, indeed.
2.
NIGHT OF THE DEMONS The 1987 classic positively
reeks of the Halloween spirit, and it's absolutely perfect for parties. Can't go wrong with this gem in October.
1.
CREEPSHOW C'mon, if
any film (besides
HALLOWEEN) personifies the spirit of October 31
,CREEPSHOW is it. It's always excellent to watch, but it's just a bit more glorious during your annual
Shocktober festivities. Don't you think? Besides, the opening scene takes place at Halloween, as there is a jack-o-lantern in the window. And it's awesome.
Here's the link to my first list of Essential October Viewing.
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