32 Halloween Horror Movies + A Film Bracket Download

It’s our favorite time of the year. The month of October calls for pumpkin carving contests, Halloween costumes, and of course, scary movie binges. What would Halloween be without watching a good slasher film?

The horror genre tends to provoke a certain reaction in people. Some shudder at the thought of watching anything scary, while others live for the chance to suspend disbelief for a couple of hours. English film critic Robin Wood famously argued that horror’s “true subject is the struggle for recognition of all that our civilization represses or oppresses.” With that in mind, the divide between horror fans and non-horror fans is not surprising. The unsavoriness of the genre can make viewers feel uneasy. Movies like The Shining (1980) and Silence of the Lambs (1991) are both psychological thrillers that play heavily into the viewer’s subconscious in the most uncomfortable way. People either love the heart-pounding suspense these films create or hate it. Other notable sub-genres include paranormal and Sci-Fi horror, such as the nerve-racking film Poltergeist (1982) and the Sci-Fi thriller, Alien (1979). Both films rely on extraterrestrial beings rather than human characters to create terror. That fear, however unrealistic it appears on the surface, still evokes an emotional response from moviegoers.

Horror films are some of the most experimental and low-budget productions in the industry. It gives a chance for new filmmakers to make a name for themselves and the freedom for creative exploration. Keep reading to find our top horror films that you should watch—even if it’s not Spooky Season!

32 Horror Movies. Only One Can Be The Winner. Are You Ready?

Whether you are an avid horror fan or just getting started, there are plenty of routes to take within the film genre. A fun place to start is often with the ridiculous, horror-comedy films like the Evil Dead series by Sami Raimi. Evil Dead 2 just so happens to be included in our Halloween Madness showdown. Follow along with our horror film bracket and watch all 32 scary movies as an ode to one of entertainment’s most thrilling and controversial film genres. Download the Halloween Madness Bracket.

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