BGH Halloween Watch List - Andrew's Take

By Andrew on October 31st, 2016

In the days leading up to Halloween, the BGH staff will be offering up their must-watch selections for the spookiest month of the year. Have some of your own? Tweet us with the hashtag #bghwatchlist

Fright Night (1985)

Director: Tom Holland | Release Year: 1985

"The great Roddy Mcdowell stars in this loving tribute to both horror hosts, and the movies that inspired them. "

Chris gave Fright Night (1985) a 10^/10. (Chris's score may not reflect Andrew's recommendation)

Black Christmas (1974)

Director: Bob Clark | Release Year: 1974

"Watch the greatest christmas slasher this October, because who doesn't want to think of all the early christmas celebraters being murdered. "

Colin gave Black Christmas (1974) a 10^/10. (Colin's score may not reflect Andrew's recommendation)

Carrie (1976)

Director: Brian De Palma | Release Year: 1976

"The Brian DePalma original is captivating, and heartwrenching...a must see for anyone only familiar with the later remakes. "

Sophie gave Carrie (1976) a 9^/10. (Sophie's score may not reflect Andrew's recommendation)

Videodrome

Director: David Cronenberg | Release Year: 1983

"Long live the new flesh, a wonderful Cronenberg super Canadian horror film, a friendly reminder that not all Canadians are consumed with politeness. "

Andy gave Videodrome a 9^/10. (Andy's score may not reflect Andrew's recommendation)

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood

Director: John Carl Buechler | Release Year: 1988

"Carrie vs. Jason Voorhees two great horror tastes, that taste great together."

Evan Slead gave Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood a 5^/10. (Evan Slead's score may not reflect Andrew's recommendation)

Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Director: Tommy Lee Wallace | Release Year: 1982

"My first horror film, this sequel gets a lot of unjustified slack from many horror fans, give it a chance and forget it's a sequel you'll end up enjoying it."

Sophie gave Halloween III: Season of the Witch a 3^/10. (Sophie's score may not reflect Andrew's recommendation)

Scream

Director: Wes Craven | Release Year: 1996

"Endlessly quotable, and responsible for a slew of imitators throughout the nineties, you can't go wrong with the film that started it all. "

Evan Slead gave Scream a 9^/10. (Evan Slead's score may not reflect Andrew's recommendation)

The Cabin in the Woods

Director: Drew Goddard | Release Year: 2012

"The most recent film on the list, Cabin in the woods is the perfect party movie, much of the film is about a group of voyeurs watching a group of teens become victims, just as you are in your party setting."

Eric N gave The Cabin in the Woods a 9^/10. (Eric N's score may not reflect Andrew's recommendation)

The Descent

Director: Neil Marshall | Release Year: 2005

"If you are at all claustrophobic I'd recommend avoiding this movie, easily one of the scariest films ever made. "

Eric N gave The Descent a 9^/10. (Eric N's score may not reflect Andrew's recommendation)

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Ever since seeing Halloween 3 and 4 at a sleepover Horror films have horrified, and fascinated Andrew. This has led to a life long obsession, and a desire to discover the inner workings of the genre. Canadian born and raised, this Canuck is on a mission to see it all.

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