Here are some of my favorite film tricks and treats, perfect for renting and scaring yourself for an evening around Halloween.
Posted by CINEMAGIRL.
This time of year I love renting scary and nostalgic Halloween movies. They get me in the mood for the holiday itself and feed my imagination's craving for the creepy.
Here are some of my favorite macabre flicks, rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the scariest:
The Exorcist: Dir. William Friedkin. (1973)
This is probably the scariest movie I've ever seen and the scariest ever made. Sweet little Regan (Linda Blair) becomes possessed by a demon, priests are summoned to perform an exorcism on the girl, pea soup flies. This kid (demon) is so crude, so disgusting, but so good!
Five howls on the scary scale.
Rosemary's Baby: Dir. Roman Polanski (1968)
More creepy than scary. This movie will not make you scream or jump, but it will mess with your head. Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow) becomes pregnant after her struggling actor husband (John Cassavetes) makes a deal with the Satanist next-door neighbors. Special note: Actress Ruth Gordon won an Oscar for her portrayal of the dopey, nosey neighbor Minnie Castevet. She is so enjoyable to watch.
Three howls on the scary scale.
Halloween: Dir. John Carpenter (1978)
Michael Myers, clad in a workman's jumpsuit and a white-painted Captain Kirk mask, returns to Haddonfied to terrorize babysitters. Scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis is at her best in this original version of the film, which is one of the highest-grossing independent films ever made. I love the shots throughout the film. The spooky POV shots of Michael peering in windows and through bushes, and the fact that he looks so darn scary, even in broad daylight. He's my favorite scary movie character of all time.
Four howls on the scary scale.
Feel free to list some of your favorite scary movies in the comments section and have a Happy Halloween!
