Halloween movies

2022 - 10 - 31

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Top 10 Best Christian-Themed Horror Movies Of All Time (Forbes)

Horror rooted in cultural myths and religious fears can be the most resonant and scary for Halloween viewing.

If this list were fully a combination of theatrical and TV productions, Midnight Mass would be at the top of the list. CARRIE — A testament to the dangerous, awful conditions in extremist religious households and the trauma it inflicts on those trapped in its persecutory boundaries. THE EXORCIST III — A worthy follow-up to the original horror classic that goes in some unexpected directions and relies once again on the conflict between loss of faith and the power of belief in the darkest of moments. ANGEL HEART — Among the most controversial films of its era, largely because of the patronizing attitude of folks offended to see Lisa Bonet transition from sitcom fame to admittedly graphic horror and sexual content. [REC]2 — This is not just one of the best religious horror films, it’s also one of the best zombie films and most original in its concept of where the undead come from. SAINT MAUD — A remarkable character study about self-denial, religious extremism, isolation, and mental illness, and among the best horror films of the 2020s. FRAILTY — One of the least-seen but most shockingly good horror movies of the 1980s is also a fantastic blend of both at-face-value religious horror storytelling and subtextual examination of extremism, with excellent twists and turns along the way. I also offered my list of [the top 10 scariest moments in horror movie history](https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2022/10/28/the-top-10-scariest-moments-in-horror-movies/?sh=78b1db912614), and even [a list counting down and reviewing every film in the entire Halloween horror franchise](https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2022/10/28/the-top-10-scariest-moments-in-horror-movies/?sh=78b1db912614). THE OMEN — A straightforward story imagining the Biblical book of Revelations in a modern setting, the son of Satan is presented as a little boy surrounded by sinister forces visiting ghastly punishment on those who try to oppose the Antichrist. It’s compelling psychological horror, so don’t expect a bunch of bloodletting, but also don’t be fooled into thinking it won’t deliver the horror when the time comes. I also didn’t just include films that were explicitly religious without really being horror films, thus tremendous movies like for example The Rapture (1991) aren’t appropriate for this list (but if you’ve not seen that movie, I strongly urge you to seek it out, it’s amazing). I wanted movies that took their religious themes seriously and used them not only as plot-points but as the engine for the story and character arcs.

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How to watch the Halloween films online (TrustedReviews)

Halloween 1978 · Halloween II 1981 · Halloween III Season of the Witch 1982 · Halloween 4 The Return of Michael Myers 1988 · Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael ...

The second and final of Rob Zombie’s remakes, Halloween II is set a year after the first movie and follows Laurie Strode as she desperately tries to evade the terrifying clutches of Michael Myers. Halloween III: Season of the Witch can be purchased from services like Amazon Prime, YouTube and iTunes. Unfortunately, the success of Halloween H20 was not enough to make the eighth movie in the franchise anyone’s favourite. With even more scares and the return of Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie, this is a great sequel and well worth watching if you’re looking for the same creepy atmosphere as the first. This is the movie that started it all and introduced us to the terrifying character of Micheal Myers. The spookiest season is finally upon us and it’s the perfect time to binge some of the scariest horror movies.

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Ranking the 'Halloween' Movies from Worst to Best [Halloweenies ... (Bloody Disgusting)

The Halloweenies rank the Halloween franchise from worst to best in the wake of Halloween Ends. Stream the full episode now.

[iTunes/Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/halloweenies-a-jason-voorhees-podcast/id1348188941?uo=4), [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/halloweenies), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/6uCgZOJqdqq3RzmsfCtgQt?si=BAa0GHrpSPinZXrcGbV_Ww), [RadioPublic](https://radiopublic.com/halloweenies-a-horror-franchise-p-6N929g), [Acast](https://play.acast.com/s/halloweenies), [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYWNhc3QuY29tL2hhbGxvd2Vlbmllcw), and [RSS](https://rss.acast.com/halloweenies). [The Rewind](https://www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod/), for hilariously irreverent commentaries (e.g. And with so many games being released these days, we decided that we wanted a way to discuss several titles released in a given month, and thus The Inventory was born. And, not to mention, the other Halloweenies have certainly adjusted their respective rankings. With Mike Vanderbilt now part of the gang, rest assured, this list is going to look a whole lot different once the candles are lit and we all step back to watch our work. Horror fans have been feasting as of late. [ilent Hill 2 remake and spinoffs!](https://bloody-disgusting.com/podcasts/3737787/silent-hill-special-safe-room-podcast/) This is now: Some four years later, we’ve got not one, but two more movies added to the harvest, thanks to David Gordon Green. Things have changed for the Halloweenies, too. So, is this a trick or a treat? [Podcasts](https://bloody-disgusting.com/podcasts/) [wrapped up their inaugural season with a whole-hearted ranking](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/halloweenies-a-horror-franchise-podcast/id1348188941?i=1000429128212) that saw them carve out the entire franchise.

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Jazz Get Into Halloween With Tattoos, Costumes, Scary Movies (KSL Sports)

The Utah Jazz are getting into the Halloween spirit ahead of their October 31 matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.

“I just like the old nostalgic type of movies,” the 22-year-old said. His daughters are hitting the streets as characters from Paw Patrol this year. But Agbaji isn’t limited to just horror movies from the ’80s and ’90s. The former Sixth-Man of the Year award winner has Chucky and Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre tattooed just above his right hip. That’s because most of them sit on the thigh of his left leg and are covered on game night. “And’ Smile’, that was really scary.”

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Top five Halloween movies - The Gauntlet (The Gauntlet)

Halloween movies are not horror movies but are their own separate category that merges dark, gothic and macabre aesthetics with excellent comedy to provide a ...

I loved the way that life and death were portrayed, where the land of the dead was bright and colourful with a lot of celebration, while the land of the living was cold and dreary and highly uninviting. Gomez and Morticia Addams are #couplegoals and Wednesday Addams is one of the most iconic characters in pop culture. The Addams family is a Halloween classic for a reason. Hocus Pocus is a brilliant way to kick off that Halloween movie marathon for the season. Hocus Pocus (1993) is about a teenage boy, Max, who just moved to Salem, Massachusetts and on Halloween night, accidentally resurrects a trio of sister witches who were executed in the 17th century. Halloween movies are not horror movies but are their own separate category that merges dark, gothic and macabre aesthetics with excellent comedy to provide a brilliant source of entertainment for the fall.

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The best movies for a Halloween movie marathon (Virginia Tech Collegiate Times)

Even after adorning your dorm room with pumpkin and skeleton decorations and picking a perfect costume to rock in, the ideal Halloween doesn't seem complete ...

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Bone-chilling movies to watch on Halloween night (WSYR)

As Halloween falls upon us, maybe you're looking for movies that will actually spook you to your core. Obviously, there are typical Halloween movies such as ...

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43 Halloween Movies That Are So *Not* Scary, You Can Basically ... (Yahoo Lifestyle)

Two demons trick an alt girl so they can escape the Underworld and get up to mischief. Not murder! Nothing scary like that! Just a little bit of mischief!

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Inside scoop on the newest Halloween film (FOX31 Denver)

The original Halloween movie as well as Halloween 4 and Halloween 5 are currently playing in theaters throughout Denver in honor of Halloween.

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The 1A Movie Club: Horror For Halloween (NPR)

It's Halloween—a day for adrenaline, heart-pumping terror. And this year's best horror films are sure to terrify you. Our guest panel discusses what movies ...

We talk through recent films, some of the best horror of 2022, and where the genre may be heading next on this spooky edition of the Movie Club. What films are worth the nightmares? The 1A Movie Club: Horror For Halloween

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What, No Trick or Treating? Here Are 5 Halloween Movies You Can ... (MEFeater)

Released on September 30, Hocus Pocus 2 debuted on Disney+ to a cult following. A reboot of 1993 original, the film follows the original Sanderson Sisters ...

The movie follows the murder of a young heiress on the Nile River. Death on the Nile is the mystery sequel to the 2017 film, Murder on the Orient Express. Scream (2022) is the fifth iteration of the Scream franchise. The plot follows a young family who appears to have moved into a zombie town. The current king of horror continues to bring us new projects in all forms of media. A reboot of 1993 original, the film follows the original Sanderson Sisters through modern society.

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