As Halloween makes its annual return, it’s clear that horror movies are one of the most popular ways to celebrate the haunting season. Whether it be with friends or loved ones, watching horror movies has become a major part of the entertainment industry. With new films always coming out during the month of October, it is a great opportunity to look back and see what people consider some of the greatest horror films of all time.
- The Blair Witch Project
Released in 1999, The Blair Witch Project is still known as one of the greatest horror films of all time. Although people may not have enjoyed the movie, the marketing build-up to it was ingenious. Prior to the release of the film, a fictional documentary was made as a marketing ploy for viewers to believe that The Blair Witch Project was a true story and that audiences were witnessing the actual events that took place. The documentary was later confirmed to be fake, but during the movie’s release, audiences were unsure if they were watching a fictional horror film or real camera footage.
- Scream
This 1996 classic still holds its place as one of the greatest horror films of all time. With the first movie receiving an average rating of 4.5/5 stars, the sequels follow close behind with an average rating of 4/5 stars, which is very uncommon compared to other horror movie series. Wes Craven’s masterpiece of a film changed the horror genre with this astounding classic, and watching this movie is a great way to spend Halloween night with your friends.
- Halloween
With the movie approaching its 50th anniversary, Michael Myers is still known as one of the greatest horror characters of all time. The story of an insane serial killer stalking the townspeople on Halloween night has become a staple in the horror film genre. Watching this movie on Halloween night gives the perfect atmosphere for a great movie experience.
- IT
A more recent addition to the horror genre is IT, the story of an evil shape-shifting monster that attacks children every 27 years. This unique take on the story of a killer clown has become just as iconic as classics such as Halloween in a surprisingly short amount of time. The second movie, just as popular as the first, takes a time jump of 27 years as the same characters regroup in order to finally defeat the monster. Once again, this movie is an amazing way to spend time with friends and family, especially on Halloween night.
- Friday the 13th
Known to many as the greatest horror movie of all time, Friday the 13th can be considered the best representation of a classic horror film. Taking place at Camp Crystal, the movie follows the story of Jason Voorhees as he murders anyone he encounters. Although this classic story has been a staple of the horror industry for almost 45 years, watching Jason Voorhees’ rampage on Friday the 13th is still as entertaining as it was in 1980.
This list may not include every horror film, but everyone can agree that the five films listed can be considered some of the greatest horror films of all time. Whether you prefer the spine-chilling tension of psychological horror or the jumpscares of a classic horror film, watching any of these five films is a great way to spend your Halloween night.
