As the leaves start to fall and October creeps in, there\u2019s no better way to set the mood for Halloween than by queuing up a scary movie. Whether you\u2019re into paranormal chills, psychological suspense, or campy classics, here are a few films worth revisiting, for this upcoming spooky season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Conjuring movies are definitely some of the scariest movies I’ve ever viewed. If you\u2019ve followed the series, you know it\u2019s definitely all about building tension, spooky cases, and the paranormal investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Last Rites<\/em> will be the final installment of this franchise, diving into one last terrifying case involving unexplained entities and a community left questioning what\u2019s real and what\u2019s not. This one\u2019s perfect if you want a mix of classic haunted-house scares with a mysterious story that keeps you guessing until the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This new film is already turning heads for its unsettling story: at exactly 2:17 a.m., all the children in Mrs. Gandy\u2019s class mysteriously vanish, except for one. The tension is immediate, and the kind of slow-burning horror that makes you question every little sound around you. It\u2019s the kind of film that\u2019s perfect for watching with a group of friends, to be spooked at the same moments together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Scream<\/em> movies are basically Halloween staples at this point. Ghostface\u2019s combination of clever kills and their dark humor has made this franchise timeless. Watching the original and catching up on the remakes, is a great way to see how slasher films have evolved while still giving you the classic scares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though it isn’t necessarily “horror” I had to add this classic. Tim Burton\u2019s Beetlejuice<\/em> is a classic for its offbeat humor, weirdly charming ghosts, and iconic visual style. And with the new sequel recently released, you can revisit the original and see how the story has expanded for a modern audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most talked-about horror releases of the last couple of years, Talk to Me<\/em> centers on a group of friends who discover how to contact spirits using a mysterious embalmed hand. It\u2019s short, sharp, and terrifying, with jump scares that actually land and a story that keeps you guessing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The OG slasher. Michael Myers\u2019 first appearance basically invented the classic Halloween horror vibe, suburban streets, tension that builds with every scene, and a killer that never stops. Even decades later, this film still delivers scares and has influenced almost every slasher that came after it. Stephen King\u2019s Pennywise has been terrifying kids (and adults) for decades, and these two recent films bring the story to life in a way that\u2019s both chilling and surprisingly emotional. From the first movie introducing the Losers\u2019 Club to the second following them back to Derry, these films are perfect for anyone who loves a mix of nostalgia and modern scares. The Terrifier movies are definitely for fans of more graphic horror. All Hallows\u2019 Eve<\/em> introduces Art the Clown, the terrifying character who inspired Terrifier. It\u2019s intense, creepy, and exactly what you\u2019re looking for if you want something that pushes the limits of college horror night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re planning a movie night with friends or bold enough for a solo scare, One of the best ways to get into the Halloween spirit is by watching a scary movie. There\u2019s plenty to stream or catch in theaters this fall season. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As the leaves start to fall and October creeps in, there\u2019s no better way to set the mood for Halloween than by queuing up a scary movie. Whether you\u2019re into paranormal chills, psychological suspense, or campy classics, here are a few films worth revisiting, for this upcoming spooky season. The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":388,"featured_media":725,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-8667","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-opinions","8":"entry"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/10\/pexels-toni-cuenca-619418-2-scaled.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/10\/pexels-toni-cuenca-619418-2-scaled.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Delani O'Leary","author_link":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/author\/delani-oleary\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8667","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/388"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8667"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8667\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8667"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8667"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/dragon-chronicle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8667"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Weapons (2025)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Scream Franchise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Beetlejuice (1988) & Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Talk to Me (2023)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Halloween (1978)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt (2017 & 2019)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nAll Hallows\u2019 Eve (2013)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other Must-Watch Horror Films<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
In summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n