5 Horror Movies to Watch During Halloween | No Spoilers

Yusuf Ali
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2 min readOct 18, 2023
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The Ritual (2017)

One of the earliest experiments of Netflix distributing movies of its own, this British horror movie got much praise from fans for its music score and production design. The film narrates the tale of four friends who take a hiking trip into a Swedish forest and encounter an ancient malevolent entity. It is so frightening that fans will fear going on their next hiking trip.

It Follows (2014)

A perfect blend of social commentary with horror, this supernatural horror flick released in 2014 revolves around a young woman stalked by a supernatural entity after a sexual encounter. A metaphor for the severe consequences of the modern hookup culture and unprotected sex, this movie serves as a lesson to young horror fans. This movie showcased the talents of lead actress Maika Monroe and made her the star she deserves to be.

Sinister (2012)

Before directing the Oscar-nominated superhero flick Doctor Strang (2016) of Marvel Cinematic Universe, director Scott Derrickson was known for making small-budget but hugely successful horror movies. Sinister is one of the most significant accomplishments of Dreeckson’s career. Released in 2012, famous American actor Ethan Hawke started in it, and it is now considered a cult classic movie. This movie introduces horror fans to the Babylonian evil god Bughuul, who terrorizes humans through archive film footage.

The Barbarian (2022)

Airbnb has become extremely popular in modern times for travelers because of its cheap costs. But this movie will make you question whether you should use Airbnb on your next trip. Driven by the social commentary of dark and sinister secrets hidden within society, this horror thriller shows how humanity’s worst is responsible for creating its monsters.

The Invisible Man (2020)

The terrifying concept of a woman recovering from an abusive relationship but still feeling the presence of her former partner — a real-life fear that this acclaimed horror movie drives its plot on. Remakes of classic horror movies are hit-and-miss. But this one knocks it right out of the park with an incredible performance from Elizabeth Moss, often regarded as “The Queen of Peak Television.” Using a terrifying classic villain and bringing him to modern times for social commentary makes this flick worthy of watch and praise.

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