Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and a tradition I try to do each year is watch a Halloween or scary movie each day all month long! This year, I've been watching a few flicks I've never seen before, and I thought I'd share five Halloween movies I wish I'd watched sooner! (In no particular Order)
1. Psycho
A horror classic from Hitchcock himself, this thriller still leaves you on the edge of your seat over 60 years later! From the beginning, to the classic shower scene, and the mystery that unfolds after, the acting, effects, and music turn this slasher into a killer classic. I have no clue why it took me this long to watch a film so iconic already, but I'm sure glad I did!
2. Trick 'r Treat
This film takes different stories on a Halloween night and brings them together into one twisted tale with shocks and surprises at every turn! Horror fans of all different kinds can find something to love in this cult classic. This film makes sure no stone is left unturned when it comes to storytelling, and leaves you as satisfied as a kid eating their first halloween candy!
3. Donnie Darko
Another film that makes sure every detail plays a part, Donnie Darko follows the October of the titular character, and a friend no one else can see. The film really paints a realistic picture of being that kid in high school, and what it feels like when the rest of the world just doesn't seem to understand you. Plus the soundtrack is on point, I've been listening to Tears For Fears at least once a day since I've seen this flick!
4. Elvira: Mistress of The Dark
Warning: You might want to put your younger kids away from this one! Although I haven't seen a lot of Elvira's Midnight Macabre (unfortunately it was a bit before my time) I can appreciate the witty humor and campy vibe of this cult classic! I am a huge fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and this movie will give you all the laughs, for the same reasons, without going to a midnight showing! (Although that's still totally acceptable!)
5. Silence of The Lambs
Although this one does not center around the occult or the macabre, as a slasher movie fan, this is everything I've wanted in a horror movie AND MORE! Jodie Foster is incredible as Clarice, and plays off an equally amazing and stunning performance from Anthony Hopkins as Hanniabl Lecter. Their chemistry together on screen as cautious allies (for the time being) is one for the ages, and like Psycho, will still leave you on your seat despite how long it's been (that last line? Iconic.)
Obviously I missed the boat on these films and they might already be your favorite. But I'm so glad that I gave these a watch, and I'm so excited to keep watching as the month rolls on!