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SPOOKY SEASON. Each staff member shares a scary movie recommendation.

Halloween 1978 (R)
The horrifying realization sets in, "It was the boogie man." Laurie said to Dr. Loomis. "As a matter of fact, it was." He coldly responded. “Halloween” is an all time classic horror film, loved by generations of horror fans. Its impact on the genre and pop culture can not be understated. Sometimes known as one of the first movies in the slasher horror sub genre, “Halloween”, direct...

Us (2019)
“They look exactly like us. They think like us. They know where we are.” Like “The Shining”, there are a number of ways to interpret Jordan Peele’s horror movie, “Us”. Every scene is a hint of what is fixing to come later in the movie. Peele’s film will reward audiences on multiple viewings, each movie revealing a new secret, showing you something that was missed before in a new...

The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993 (PG)
The Movie The Nightmare Before Christmas is an absolute classic of a film that was released in 1993 by director, Henry Selick. The Nightmare before Christmas is a classic film for numerous reasons, for starters it is a family friendly movie you watch with your family during Halloween while enjoying some popcorn. The film consists of humor for all ages and love for Halloween, along with action...

Smile 2022 (R)
The new 2022 film “Smile” directed by Parker Finn is an American horror and psychological horror film. The movie is based off of the short film “Laura Hasn’t Slept.” It has now been considered one of the scariest movies of the year as the main character goes on a journey to figure out how to make the delusions of figures smiling creepily in the room go away. The movie starts out with a woman, Dr. Rose ...

Jennifer’s Body 2009(R)
Everyone under the sun has been blessed with the sight of Megan Fox burning her tongue with a lighter, but a lot of those do not know what iconic movie the scene originates from. Jennifer’s body… the adult horror/comedy that sparked the beginning of gore, cannibalism and demon possession being funny. The movie starts with Needy (Amanda Seyfried) in prison, recalling her situation and how she...

Black Swan 2010 (R)
“I was perfect” The 2010 film Black Swan, directed by Darron Aronofsky, is an American physiological horror film that digs deep into the dangers of obsession and being a professional dancer. Black Swan exposes the breaking point of the human psyche and cuts deep into the mind of a tortured soul. Black Swan tells the story of a young ballerina named Nina, played by the talented ...

Hell Fest 2018 (R)
“That same guy has been following us the entire night!” Natalie said to the security guard. “Came here to be scared, right? I can’t arrest people for doin’ their job. Welcome to Hell Fest.” he said. From the producers of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D” and “Leatherface” the movie “Hell Fest” was filled with realistic terror and absolute chaos with plot twists at eve...

Killer Klowns From Outer Space 1988 (PG-13)
“That was no shooting star, looks like a… circus tent.”, Debbie said, unknowing of what horrors await her inside. “Killer Klowns From Outer Space'' is a goofy horror movie directed, written, and produced by the Chiodo Brothers, Edward, Charles, and Stephen Chiodo. Written as a horror comedy, the film is a perfect example of just that, a fun little b-movie that does not take itself too seri...

Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask 1995 – (not rated)
The 1995 film “The Haunted Mask” directed by Timothy Bond is an American horror fiction film that is based off of the book series of “Goosebumps” by R.L Stine. The film is recorded in two parts and can be found in a series of other “Goosebumps” tales. The movie is about a young girl who learns the true value of friends and family. The movie starts out with an eleven-year-old girl (Carly Beth Ca...

The Conjuring 2 (R)
Judy Warren stands paralyzed in fear, she holds up one finger and points down the hall. She asks her mom, “who is that,” and standing down the hall is a dark figure, the nun from the painting, staring back. The conjuring universe is one of the most well known horror universes to date. In The Conjuring 2, it lives up to its predecessor. It's an old-fashioned horror movie approach that is a...

Scream 1996 (R)
The smell of popcorn fills the air as Casey hears the sound of the phone pierce the almost silence of the room. “Do you like scary movies?” The deep, unfamiliar voice asks from the other end of the line. The opening scene of “Scream” is now a classic. A barefooted Drew Barrymore plays an evil game with a shocking conclusion in just the first minutes of the movie directed by horror lege...

Vacation turns to terror in Midsommar 2019 (R)
The phrase “Welcome to Harga and happy Midsommar,” reverberated in the minds of a select few American tourists as two elders of Harga dove face first off a steep cliff, marking the end of their life cycle, and the start of a new. Its a tale as old as time, a grief stricken girl fallen victim to manipulation, and the audience is just here for the ride. We’re introduced to Dani (Florence Pugh) ...

Countdown 2019 (PG-13)
“The countdown app? It’s really just a random number with a clock. It’s not that scary, but it seems like it worked on you two clowns.” Would you want to know the exact moment when you’re gonna die? To know whether you have 80 years to live a full, happy life, or if your time was limited to a matter of days or even hours. Starring Elizabeth Lail and Jordan Calloway, these two ar...

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1974 (R)
“He’s wearing her face!” The 1974 film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is directed by Tobe Hooper originally in the 1974 film and the 2003 Marcus Nispel remake. They only lightly based on the real-life murderer Ed Gein, who is suspected to have taken several victims between 1954 to 1957. Throughout the years there have been ten remakes since the original film in 1974. The movie starts out w...

Halloween Ends ends franchise
Halloween Ends 2022 (R) “Evil doesn’t die, it just changes shape.” Laurie says now that she understands the pure evil that is Michael Myers. Halloween Ends, as the name would suggest, is the supposed final chapter in the giant Halloween franchise. A huge deal for any horror fan or anyone that saw the original Halloween in 1978 as a kid. Michael Myers is an iconic character that has fascinated...
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