Looking for something scary to watch
on Halloween? Here is a list of movies that were voted for by students. We added an explanation of why they were picked when voters provided the information.
Scream (21 votes)
“Scream” is a good enough combo of goofy and horror, that everyone can watch it! Its universality makes it the best horror movie. – Lauren Peterson
IT (7)
“IT: chapter one” Because it scares me the best personally -Juvenilia
The Black Phone (5)
I like the “Black Phone” because it’s scary but not in a gory way, more in a psychological way. The main situation of the movie is something that does happen in real life and that is what makes it scary but it also has a mostly happy ending which is nice. – Charlotte Thomas
The Conjuring (5)
I think “The Conjuring” is the best horror movie because it is a terrifying mystery and there are lots of jumpscares to enjoy with friends. -Natalie Saunders
Coraline (5)
Smile (5)
“The symbolism and the overall animation of “Coraline” is amazing!” – Emily Walker
The Dark Knight (3)
“The Dark Knight” It’s cool – Enrique Cuevas
The Dark Knight (3)
“The Dark Knight” It’s cool – Enrique Cuevas
The Thing (3)
“The Thing” is my favorite horror movie because it combines amazing acting, perfect writing, a tense atmosphere, and some of the best puppetry and monster design I’ve ever seen, which creates the most intriguing and creepy horror movie I’ve ever seen. -Alexander Balazs
Blair Witch Project (3)
Terrifier (2)
“Terrifier” is one of the most gore-heavy unsettling movies. The imagery might make you cover your eyes, look away or even turn it off. It’s far scarier than all other traditional slasher movies. Cooper Pamani
The Black Phone 2 (3)
The “Black Phone 2” is a solid sequel because it builds on the first movie’s successes instead of just rehashing the same plot. The film keeps that tense, creepy vibe where you’re constantly on edge, but it also goes deeper into the characters and their personal battles. You get a clearer picture of who they are, what they’re going through emotionally, and how the events from the first movie continue to affect them. This makes the horror more personal and impactful because it’s not just about being scared; it’s about what’s at stake for these individuals.
Saw #2
“Saw” They all have intense gore scenes, and the idea of “becoming a better person” is interesting especially the way it’s forced on them. Seeing the aftermath of what happens if they survive is interesting, too. – Mason Castrillo
The Shining #2
“The Shining” because it is classic horror and is still scary to this day. – Hazel Shultz
Jaws
”Jaws” is my favorite scary movie because I like suspense and thrillers over gory horror.” – Anna Maher
Crank Bksnoop on Top
John Carpenters Halloween (2018)
Annabelle
I love “Annabelle” because I love doll horror and the idea of possession, especially when it’s packaged as something cutesy. It puts a psychological twist on the horror. Em Stein (11)
Gremlins
Sinister #3
Tarot
Babysitter
Hocus Pocus
“Hocus Pocus” is the best scary movie because the acting is excellent all around and the plot is fun and enjoyable. It’s the best for a Halloween movie night with friends! – Hailey Toth
Us #2
I think that “Us” is the best horror movie because of the way that it balances physical horror/gore and psychological horror. – Lily Gutierrez
Evil Rise
Hereditary #2
Gremlins 2
The Omen
Goosebumps
A Quiet Place #2
Get Out #3
Frankenstein
While the “Frankenstein” movie is old, it is still one of my favorite movies because it was the first horror movie I ever watched. I watched it with my dad, and even though the film’s age makes it a little cheesy to watch now, I still love it. It has become a tradition in my family to watch classic horror movies around Halloween, and “Frankenstein” continues to be my favorite. – JJ Fiegel
Conjuring: Last Rites
The Substance
LaLa Land #2
The Nun 2
Midsommer
The Call
“The Call” Because it has an interesting plot. – Joyce Woo
The Nightmare before Christmas
Weapons
Silence of the Lambs
The Grudge
Scream 5 #3
The Incantation
It “The Incantation” was truly the only movie that actually scared me… I was following along with every step jokingly until the end, then I cried because it shocked me. -Asaliah Pearman
The Original Halloween #2
The original “Halloween” had a very small budget which led them to make some interesting decisions, some of which can be pretty funny on first watch – Emma Brace
The Ring
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Wednesday
Jennifer’s Body
“Jennifer’s Body” has all the good parts in a horror film: humor, camp, good casting, suspense, and it has something for everyone. – Paige Saumure
A Quiet Place: Day One
Five Nights At Freddys’
Scary Movie
Clover Field
“Clover Field” is my favorite horror movie at the moment because of the amazing atmosphere that the film showcases in almost every scene. And unusually I do not like monster horror films, but I really enjoy this film. What is super cool about this film is that it is completely found footage, which means that the whole film is filmed on this crappy camera that is held by the actual characters in the film. A really cool movie, not too scary but has its moments, and if you have not seen it I really recommend it. – Achilles Weatherford (12)
Jeepers Creepers
Helen Keller: The Documentary
The Ritual
Orphan
The Barbarian
Megan
The Substance