Halloween is coming, and nothing goes better with this time of year than a good session of scary movies. If you are looking for a list of best movies to watch on Halloween, You're in the right place.

Prepare the popcorn, light the candles and get ready for a night of scares and fun.

Top 10 best movies to watch on Halloween

1. Halloween (1978)

A horror classic that cannot be missed on your list. Halloween tells the story of Michael Myers, a serial killer who escapes from a psychiatric hospital and returns to his hometown to kill his sister. To this day, it is considered one of the most influential horror films of all time.

2. The Shining (1980)

Another horror classic that will leave your hair standing on end. The Shining tells the story of Jack Torrance, a writer who takes a job as a hotel caretaker during the winter. However, the hotel hides dark secrets that begin to affect Jack's sanity.

3. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

One of the scariest horror films of the 80s. A Nightmare on Elm Street tells the story of Freddy Krueger, a killer who haunts children's dreams.

4. The Exorcist (1973)

A supernatural horror film that will leave you scared to sleep. The Exorcist tells the story of Regan MacNeil, a girl who is possessed by a demon.

5. It: The Thing (1990)

A classic horror film that will leave you scared of the clown. It: The Thing tells the story of a group of children who are chased by a killer clown.

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6. Blair Witch (1999)

A found footage horror film that will leave you scared to leave the house. Blair Witch tells the story of three students who disappear in the woods while filming a documentary about a local witch.

7. Alien: The Eighth Passenger (1979)

A sci-fi horror film that will make you scared of space. Alien: The Eighth Passenger tells the story of the crew of a spaceship that is attacked by a killer alien.

8. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

A psychological horror film that will leave you scared of being alone. The Silence of the Lambs tells the story of Clarice Starling, an FBI agent who is sent to interrogate a serial serial killer.

9. The Babadook (2014)

An Australian horror film that will leave you scared of books. The Babadook tells the story of Amelia Vanek, a widow who is tormented by an imaginary monster called the Babadook.

10. Midsommar (2019)

A satirical horror film that will make you scared of travel. Midsommar tells the story of a group of friends who travel to Sweden to attend a summer festival. However, the festival hides dark secrets that put the friends' lives in danger.

Tips for watching a horror movie

  • To make the most of the experience, watch the film alone or with a group of friends.
  • Choose a dark, quiet place to watch the movie.
  • If you get scared, don't be ashamed to stop the movie and go to sleep hahaha

Now that you have a list of the best movies to watch on Halloween, it's time to prepare your horror marathon.

So, choose your favorites, invite your friends and enjoy a night full of scares and fun. Happy Halloween!