October is the best time to watch scary movies and stay inside with a buddy or by yourself. But you know if you're by yourself you're going to need a pillow and a blanket -- to hide your face at the REALLY SCARY parts! And if you're anything like me, you hide your face often, making you miss the important parts.
1. Thirteen Ghosts
This movie came out in 2001 and is a remake of the 1960 film 13 Ghosts.
2. The Shining
The Shining was released in the US in May 1980 and the UK in November 1980. This chilling movie featuring Jack Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made.
3. The Conjuring
The first film was released in 2013. The second movie was released this year. By the way, this movie is based on the true story of Ed and Lorraine Warren who were the ones that conducted the investigation. They're actually best known for their involvement in the 1979 Amityville Horror case!
4. Oculus
The Oculus was released in 2013 as an American supernatural psychological horror film.
5. The Babadook
This movie was released in 2014, though I never heard of it going to theater. I watched this a while ago on Netflix and didn’t know if it was going to be scary or not because the icon for the movie had me asking a lot of questions! Well, it was scary needless to say and my questions were answered.
6. Nightmare On Elm Street
This movie is a 1984 American supernatural slasher film. And of course if you don't already know, this film features Freddy Krueger.
7. We Are Still Here
Released in 2015 and is available to watch on Netflix.
8. 28 Days Later
This is a 2002 British post-apocalyptic horror film. The film is credited with reinventing the zombie genre of horror film.
9. 28 Weeks Later
The sequel to 28 Days Later released in 2007.
10. The Exorcist
This "classic" horror film was released in 1973. Only the brave will watch the original. I've seen two short scenes in my life and they scarred me pretty good.
11. The Omen
The original from 1976 because nothing beats a classic horror film. Then AFTER that watch the newer one which came out 6-6-06.
12. Silent Hill (the movie)
Released in 2006 and based of the video game.
13. Saw (all of them)
The first movie was released in 2004. The Final Chapter was released in 2010 and it's rumored that they're making a Saw : Legacy to be released in 2017. Literally all of them are terribly gory. But if you don't like creepy dolls riding a little kids bike, I suggest…you still watch it because it's worth it.
14. The Rite
Released in 2011 this film is based on Matt Baglio's book The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist which is based on real events as whitnessed by then-exorcist-in-training Father Gary Thomas.
15. Devil
Released in 2010 and about 90% of this movie takes place in an elevator. So, if you have a legit fear of getting stuck on a elevator, don't watch this.
16. The Children of the Corn
This classic horror film was released in 1997 after Stephen King's short story.
17. Hellraiser
The original was released in 1987. So, I watched all of these as a child like five to eight years-old. So trust me, you can handle it as an adult.
18. Halloween
This classic was released in 1987. They made 10 of these movies, all different directors. I think a lot of people think of the original and the 2007 and 2009 movie directed by Rob Zombie.
19. Sleepy Hollow
Must watch, classic movie from 1999. And it has Jonny Depp, so you know you have to watch it.
20. Fright Night
Watch the original from 1985. The new one is okay but the original is the best.
21. The Amityville Horror
Okay, so for this one watch the original because it kind of gives you more of a back story. Then watch the newer one with Ryan Reynolds.
The original was released in 1979 and the newer one was released in 2013.
22. Night of the Living Dead
There were two of these made, one in 1968 and one in 1990. I recommend both.
23. Scream
Just go ahead and watch all of these! I watched them as a kid.. Oops.
24. Paranormal Activity
Why not watch these movies? I mean, they're done in reverse so you can watch them the way they came out or backwards.
25. The Grudge
Ok these are scary because there are things that pop out at you without your knowledge!
26. The Ring
It's not really scary but it'll keep your attention. I mean if you think someone is going to crawl out of your TV later because you watched the video in the movie that the characters aren't supposed to watch, then don’t watch it.
27. The Cabin in the Woods
Released in 2012. If you haven't seen this yet, it's not what you think it is. Trust me.
28. Sinister
The first film was released in 2012 and the sequal in 2015.
29. Dead Silence
Released in 2007. This film is seriously spooky! If you have a legit fear/phobia of creepy dolls, don’t watch this.
30. Dark Skies
Released in 2013 as an American science fiction horror film.
31. American Psycho
Don't confuse this with "Psycho". American Psycho is a novel by Bret Easton Ellis published in 1992. The film, staring Christian Bale, was released in 2000.