Friday the 13th

(1980 – Directed by Sean S. Cunningham 

Probably the most popular slasher film ever. This isn’t just good to watch around Halloween, it can turn any Friday the 13th throughout the year, into a bloody good time! This film has the potential to keep you away from camp next Summer! Maybe even a large body of water.. like a murky lake.

The Fly

(1986- Directed by David Cronenberg)

Science is cool… until insects interfere with insane experiments that may bug you for a long time. I’ve always been freaked out by bugs, never had an interest in science either. Maybe The Fly had something to do with it.

Halloween

(1978 – Directed by John Carpenter)

This one pretty much speaks for itself. Halloween, because… It’s Halloween. An unstoppable evil force is just slashing folks all over the neighborhood. Don’t worry about locking your door, this villain will stop at nothing to murder you.

The Witch

(2015- Directed by Robert Eggers)

The newest film in the list! This tale is super creepy. Yet, you may need the subtitles on for your first viewing. The old English accent can be tough to follow. This film will surely tingle your spine. It’ll probably keep you away from the woods as well.

The Thing

(1982- Directed by John Carpenter)

A classic, snowy, cozy, sci-fi horror! When things go bad in isolation and the outside world is shut out… It can be hard to trust those around you. This film has some wild effects and a chilling story.

Evil Dead

(1981- Directed by Sam Raimi)

One of the greatest B-movies ever! This cabin in the woods horror is cheesy, laughable, yet still horrifying. The body horror may stain your brain with disturbing nightmares. This film is the first in a trilogy. I highly recommend you check out Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness.

Exorcism of Emily Rose

(2005- Directed by Scott Derrickson)

This film was based on true events. Even though the original story was much different, this version will still scare you. Was Emily possessed by the devil? Or was she simply suffering from a medical condition? The original audio of the exorcism is on the web, if you dare listen… pray you don’t receive any unwanted curses that may be delivered through the disturbing language.

Pet Cemetery

(1989- Directed by Mary Lambert)

This Steven King adaption is fantastically freaky. It’s always sad when a loving pet is laid to rest. Once death sets in, let it alone… don’t disturb that final deep sleep. There is a scene in this film, that’s so disturbing, it may leave you nauseated.

Scream

(1996- Directed by Wes Craven)

A favorite among many! Scream is arguably the greatest slasher film ever! The ghost-faced villain likes to play mind games with his victims before planting the blade in their flesh. If you haven’t seen this “high-school horror drama” do yourself a favor and watch it now! But you should probably turn off your cellular phone first. If you don’t and someone calls from a mysterious number, asking you what your favorite scary movie is, hide.

The Conjuring

(2013- Directed by James Wan)

This film is crazy horrifying. A film based on case files by Ed and Lorraine Warren. Yes, there are a few “jump scares” accompanied by load noises. However, the realistic approach throughout most of the film is so creepy. This film has potential to teach you a few lessons… don’t be a play hide and seek with little kids, and never trust the scent of a fart in the dark.

Seriously though, this film is creepy and has one menacing opening score.

Ghostbusters

(1984- Directed by Ivan Reitman)

I bet someone reading this list was wondering… where the heck is Ghostbusters?! Well, it’s right here… above the #1 film. Okay, so maybe this is cheating a bit. But, Ghostbusters is the Supreme Movie for Halloween and any other day throughout the year.

“TheGeeksAttic is biased when it comes to Ghostbusters,”

This is true.