Alright butt, grab your popcorn, light a pumpkin candle (or three), and prepare to scream, laugh, and maybe headbang a little โ because itโs Halloween movie marathon time! ๐ค๐ฅ Whether youโre into blood-splattered slashers, spooky comedies, or full-on gothic vibes, The Riff Reportโs got your back like a haunted leather jacket. ๐งโโ๏ธ๐
๐ป CLASSIC HORROR HITS โ The OGs That Still Slap
๐ช 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.
๐ฉธ A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Freddy Krueger โ proof that sleep is overrated. Dream demon, metal claws, and one-liners thatโd make even Ozzy snort-laugh.
๐ชฆ The Exorcist (1973)
Pea soup. Spinning heads. Religious trauma. The ultimate “donโt mess with ouija boards” movie.
๐ช Friday the 13th (1980)
Before Jason got his iconic hockey mask, he was just an angry mummyโs boy. Camp Crystal Lake โ where bad decisions go to die. Literally.
๐ง The Evil Dead (1981)
Chainsaws, cabins, and more fake blood than Downloadโs mosh pit. Bruce Campbell = horror royalty.
๐ฑ MODERN NIGHTMARES โ New Flicks for Your Fear Fix
๐ญ Hereditary (2018)
Family drama meets full-on nightmare fuel. If you thought your gran was creepy, wait till you see this one.
๐ Get Out (2017)
Jordan Peeleโs horror masterpiece that mixes social commentary with proper โOH HELL NOโ moments.
๐๏ธ Barbarian (2022)
Airbnb gone wrong. Like, really wrong. Youโll never look at a rental the same way again.
๐ The Conjuring (2013)
Ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren doing their spooky thing. Proper job for when you want jump scares that feel classy.
๐ช Smile (2022)
That grin will haunt your dreams. Itโs like The Ring met IT at a therapy session.
๐ SPOOKY BUT FUN โ Because Not Every Scream Has To Hurt
๐งโโ๏ธ Hocus Pocus (1993)
Bette Midler, camp chaos, and witchy one-liners. “Amok! Amok! Amok!”
๐ง What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Vampire flatmates arguing about chores and fashion. Only in New Zealand, mun.
๐ The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Fishnets, mad science, and singalongs. Donโt dream it โ stream it.
๐งโโ๏ธ 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.
๐ฎ Beetlejuice (1988)
Ghosts, goths, and Tim Burton at his weirdest. Say his name three timesโฆ
๐ธ RIFF REPORT WILD CARD PICKS โ Because Weโre Not Normal
๐ฅ Trick โr Treat (2007)
Anthology chaos. Werewolves, pumpkin demons, and that tiny sack-headed lad who deserves his own band.
๐คก House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
Rob Zombie doing Rob Zombie things. Twisted, loud, and filthy โ basically The Riff Report in movie form.
๐ค Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
Itโs not scary, but itโs legendary. Satan, shredding, and Jack Black at his loudest.
๐ฉฐ Suspiria (1977 or 2018)
Haunting visuals, witch covens, and soundtracks thatโll make your skin crawl.
๐ช Coraline (2009)
For the goth kids and grown-ups who never stopped being them. Stop-motion perfection with proper eerie undertones.
๐ฏ๏ธ BONUS ROUND: FOR THE BRAVE (OR FOOLISH)
๐น The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) โ still one of the most uncomfortable watches ever.
๐ Midsommar (2019) โ sunshine, flowers, and emotional ruin.
๐ง Nosferatu (1922) โ silent film, pure nightmare fuel.
๐ค Lords of Chaos (2018) โ the true (and truly bonkers) story of Norwegian black metal.
๐ So there you go, butt!
Whether youโre carving pumpkins, dressing as a zombie, or just hiding under a blanket with snacks and cider, these flicks will sort you right out.
๐ Whatโs your Halloween tradition? Drop your must-watch horror in the comments โ bonus points if it involves metal soundtracks or daft Welsh ghost stories. ๐ป
Stay spooky, stay loud, and have a bloody good Halloween from everyone at The Riff Report! ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ค
