Alright butt, grab your popcorn, light a pumpkin candle (or three), and prepare to scream, laugh, and maybe headbang a little — because it’s Halloween movie marathon time! 🤘🔥 Whether you’re into blood-splattered slashers, spooky comedies, or full-on gothic vibes, The Riff Report’s got your back like a haunted leather jacket. 🧛♂️💀
👻 CLASSIC HORROR HITS – The OGs That Still Slap
🪓 Halloween (1978)
The film that birthed the slasher legend. Michael Myers: silent, stabby, and somehow always walking yet catching everyone running. A tidy soundtrack from John Carpenter too.
🩸 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Freddy Krueger — proof that sleep is overrated. Dream demon, metal claws, and one-liners that’d make even Ozzy snort-laugh.
🪦 The Exorcist (1973)
Pea soup. Spinning heads. Religious trauma. The ultimate “don’t mess with ouija boards” movie.
🔪 Friday the 13th (1980)
Before Jason got his iconic hockey mask, he was just an angry mummy’s boy. Camp Crystal Lake – where bad decisions go to die. Literally.
🧟 The Evil Dead (1981)
Chainsaws, cabins, and more fake blood than Download’s mosh pit. Bruce Campbell = horror royalty.
😱 MODERN NIGHTMARES – New Flicks for Your Fear Fix
🎭 Hereditary (2018)
Family drama meets full-on nightmare fuel. If you thought your gran was creepy, wait till you see this one.
🐇 Get Out (2017)
Jordan Peele’s horror masterpiece that mixes social commentary with proper “OH HELL NO” moments.
👁️ Barbarian (2022)
Airbnb gone wrong. Like, really wrong. You’ll never look at a rental the same way again.
🏠 The Conjuring (2013)
Ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren doing their spooky thing. Proper job for when you want jump scares that feel classy.
🪞 Smile (2022)
That grin will haunt your dreams. It’s like The Ring met IT at a therapy session.
😂 SPOOKY BUT FUN – Because Not Every Scream Has To Hurt
🧙♀️ Hocus Pocus (1993)
Bette Midler, camp chaos, and witchy one-liners. “Amok! Amok! Amok!”
🧛 What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Vampire flatmates arguing about chores and fashion. Only in New Zealand, mun.
💋 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Fishnets, mad science, and singalongs. Don’t dream it – stream it.
🧟♂️ Shaun of the Dead (2004)
The ultimate British horror-comedy. Grab a pint, head to the Winchester, and wait for this whole thing to blow over.
🔮 Beetlejuice (1988)
Ghosts, goths, and Tim Burton at his weirdest. Say his name three times…
🎸 RIFF REPORT WILD CARD PICKS – Because We’re Not Normal
🔥 Trick ’r Treat (2007)
Anthology chaos. Werewolves, pumpkin demons, and that tiny sack-headed lad who deserves his own band.
🤡 House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
Rob Zombie doing Rob Zombie things. Twisted, loud, and filthy — basically The Riff Report in movie form.
🎤 Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
It’s not scary, but it’s legendary. Satan, shredding, and Jack Black at his loudest.
🩰 Suspiria (1977 or 2018)
Haunting visuals, witch covens, and soundtracks that’ll make your skin crawl.
🪄 Coraline (2009)
For the goth kids and grown-ups who never stopped being them. Stop-motion perfection with proper eerie undertones.
🕯️ BONUS ROUND: FOR THE BRAVE (OR FOOLISH)
👹 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) – still one of the most uncomfortable watches ever.
💀 Midsommar (2019) – sunshine, flowers, and emotional ruin.
🧛 Nosferatu (1922) – silent film, pure nightmare fuel.
🤘 Lords of Chaos (2018) – the true (and truly bonkers) story of Norwegian black metal.
🎃 So there you go, butt!
Whether you’re carving pumpkins, dressing as a zombie, or just hiding under a blanket with snacks and cider, these flicks will sort you right out.
👉 What’s your Halloween tradition? Drop your must-watch horror in the comments — bonus points if it involves metal soundtracks or daft Welsh ghost stories. 👻
Stay spooky, stay loud, and have a bloody good Halloween from everyone at The Riff Report! 🦇🔥🤘
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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