Spooky season means it’s time to binge scary movies. Listed below are some of our favorite must-watch horror films. (We are sparing you being too scared by not adding a photo from each movie)!
The Pope’s Exorcist
Starring Russell Crowe, The Pope’s Exorcist is a horror film you don’t want to miss. The movie begins in 1987 in an Italian village where we find a man possessed by a demon. The Pope’s personal exorcist’s actions set the tone for the movie. We encounter more monsters, learn about a cover-up, and experience many more suspenseful moments.
The Nun
The Nun II was released on September 8, but before you see it, watch or rewatch the 2018 movie The Nun. The movie stars Demián Bichir as Father Burke and Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene. The two are tasked with investigating the death of a young nun who took her life in Romania. They are summoned to the Vatican, where they confront a dark and powerful entity that has taken on the appearance of a nun.
Carrie
Any list of must-see horror films would be remiss without the 1976 classic Carrie. The movie centers around a shy Carrie White, who has a fanatical religious mother. The jarring events that take place at Carrie’s prom are the culmination of her struggles. She is finally pushed over the edge by the bullying and abuse, unleashing a destructive rage.
The Conjuring
The Conjuring, a 2013 film, has haunted us since it hit theaters. The movie takes us back to 1970 when paranormal investigators and demonologists Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed (Patrick Wilson) Warren are hailed to the home of Carolyn (Lili Taylor) and Roger (Ron Livingston) Perron. The family living in the farmhouse is becoming increasingly scared and traumatized as the paranormal events become more and more threatening.
Alien
A cult classic that cannot be forgotten is the 1979 film Alien. The film stars acclaimed actress Sigourney Weaver and takes place in the depths of space. The crew is jolted awake from their cryo-sleep chambers when they receive a distress signal from an alien ship. Things take a horrific turn when the team discovers alien nest eggs. An organism leaps out and attacks one of the crew members, putting him in a coma; things continue to escalate from there.