Happy Halloween!
It's the scariest, most haunted time of the year! Halloween has arrived, and as we don our costumes and make room for the cascade of bite-sized candy headed our way...there's always one thing I look forward to the most. Scary movies! I've always been a horror movie fanatic, from the classic 1978 masterpiece "Halloween" to newer classics like "It Follows" and Oz Perkins' stellar "Longlegs" (seriously...check both of those out asap). I love it all.
Even better, did you know that Optik TV On Demand has its very own Halloween themed section called "Trick or Treat"? Well, it does and let me tell you...it's awesome. From classic slasher flicks to modern horror masterpieces, there's something for everyone. There's even more family friendly choices for those with little ones, so no worries there. You can even check out some Halloween themed scenes for free...perfect for leaving on in the background during that fantastic party you're hosting.
In celebration of this great time of year, allow me to recommend a few movies for you to check out both with the kids, and once they've gone to sleep and you're (gasp!) left all alone in the dark of night. If you're not already dozing off after that 33rd mini Snickers bar. We've all been there. No regrets.
Thrills and Chills
Where to begin? Our On Demand 'Trick or Treat' section has a ton of great horror movies to choose from. From classics like The Shining, Se7en, The Craft, and The Blair Witch Project to newer classics like Halloween Ends or the stellar The Black Phone, there's something for all tastes. Whether you're looking for pure horror or something with a funny twist (Beetlejuice, anyone?) we've got you covered. Here's a few I recommend:
Longlegs - In the same vein as thriller classics 'Se7en' and 'The Silence of The Lambs', the amazing 'Longlegs' stars Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage. An FBI agent is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. One of my favorite movies; an instant thriller classic.
Barbarian - The savage 'Barbarian' tells of a young woman who discovers that the rental home she's booked is already occupied by a stranger, not knowing of a terrible dark secret within the dwelling. Incredibly suspenseful and definitely not for the faint of heart!
Talk To Me - A new spin on a classic tale. 'Talk To Me' is the story of a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits with an embalmed hand. When one of them goes too far, terrifying supernatural forces are unleashed. Definitely one of my favorite horror movies in recent memory with terrific jump scares and a great twist!
Family Frights
Looking for something with that Halloween touch without giving the kids nightmares for weeks? We've got your back. Here are some great family oriented Halloween movies that you're sure to love as well!
Coco - Pixar's smash hit about young Miguel and his journey to the Land of The Dead to unlock the mystery behind his family's history.
The Addams Family - The 1991 classic supernatural comedy about the kooky Addams Family and their adventures as they reunite with a long-lost relative.
Casper - The live action version of the classic cartoon, with the lovable Casper the friendly ghost haunting a mansion that has a new family.
There's all this and more! You can rent or even purchase brand new movies (even in 4K HDR!) to own. So kick back, bust out some of that awesome candy your kids scored (other than candy corn because, well...come on) and have a Happy Halloween!