New Delhi: The horror genre has consistently been one of the most creative genres in cinema and has been a breeding ground for new, innovative premise. The last few years have been particularly fruitful in terms of the genre's contributions and the bold risks that filmmakers have chosen to take.
The air is getting ever more eerie as Halloween draws near. It's the perfect time to get ready for a horror movie marathon—Halloween is just a few days away.
If you are looking for horror films to elevate your Halloween night, here are five chilling films to binge-watch this year:
1. A Quiet Place: Directed by John Krasinski, the first installment in the film series introduces a post-apocalyptic world overrun by sound-sensitive creatures. A family must live in silence to survive, and the film masterfully builds tension and fear through its silent terror.
2. A Quiet Place Part II: The sequel continues the story of a family forced to live in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound. The film explores the world's post-apocalyptic horrors and the family's fight for survival against new threats.
3. Midsommar: The folk horror film, directed by Ari Aster, takes you to a remote Swedish village's midsummer festival, which gradually turns into a nightmare for a group of friends. Its unsettling atmosphere and stunning visuals make it a unique and eerie experience.
4. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It: Michael Chaves helmed film in the popular Conjuring series follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they tackle a chilling case involving demonic possession, murder, and a legal battle that claims the devil's influence.
5. Totally Killer: When the infamous Sweet Sixteen Killer resurfaces 35 years after the first killing spree to claim a new victim, seventeen-year-old Jamie embarks on a journey back to 1987, intent on apprehending the murderer before he can begin his reign of terror.
6. The Pope’s Exorcist: The film is a Roman Catholic exorcism film directed and written by Julius Avery, with Doug Belgrad producing. It stars Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth, the chief exorcist of the Vatican. Father Gabriel fights against the power of Satan and the demons that possess innocent people. The film tells the story of the priest who exorcised over 100,000 demons during his lifetime. Alongside Crowe, Daniel Zovatt, Alex Esse, and Franco Nero also star in the movie.