10 Horror Movies For Halloween

Stumped on what movies to get for your Halloween movie festival? Here are ten picks that are guaranteed to slake any horror thirst. For a little extra fun I've assigned each movie a rating based on the value of candy type to a trick or treater.

10. April Fools Day (1986) - Okay, so it's pretty easy to pick up on where the film is going from the start, it doesn't stop the fact that it's hilarious in it's own regards. Clearly this is the Razzles in the bag. Those who know the movie and those who know the candy should get this right away.

9. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) - I think this is pretty much regarded as the worst Jason movie (not counting Jason vs Freddy). Personally I watched all the Friday the 13th's but hated them. With Jason Takes Manhattan I found it so hilariously bad that it was entertaining. I'd call it the Cherry Sours in our bag of films. 

8. House (1977) - What's a horror list without some freaky Japanese horror movie? House (Hausu in Japan) is one of the most bizarre haunted house movies ever. I've never done drugs but one questions whether or not Obayashi did. I'd rate this as those wax bottles that contain a bit of juice that kind of burns going down.

7. The Uninvited (1944) - This film is like licorice to me. It looks like it should be good and every so often I'll indulge. Halfway through though comes the inevitable 'this is kind of bland' thoughts. So why is it on my list? Because it still looks like it should be good and like a sucker I know I'll end up watching it. Plus I needed a licorice. Though I suppose I could have also gone with it as a Cinnamon Bear. Same problem really.

6. Topper Returns (1941) - From the above bland classic horror movie to a hilarious ghost comedy. This film is actually the third in a series of films that started with Cary Grant. To me this one has always been the funniest of the bunch. Pez somehow seems fitting.

5. Let The Right One In (2008) - Call it love at first viewing, this vampiric tale is now one of my favorite horror films. Beautifully shot and with a melancholy tone that captivates, this is a great addition to any horrorfest. I'd say this is the tootsie roll in the bag.

4. The Blob (1958) - It might just be my favorite horror monster of all time. I love all versions of The Blob but you just can't go wrong with the original. Gummy Bears, Gummy Worms... anything gummy really would be how I'd rate this.

3. Dead Alive (1992) - Peter Jackson's gory zombie film is a great film to toss into the mix. Six words, "I kick ass for the lord!" Now, you know there's got to be some chocolate in the bag. Though personally Halloween is the one time of year where candy is preferable over chocolate, it's still generally rated higher than the so called plebeian sugar treats. So let this represent whatever chocolate you'd like in the bottom of that bag.

2. Shaun of the Dead (2004) - Edgar Wright, Simong Pegg and Nick Frost created one of the best horror comedies ever. While it in many ways pays homage to other great horror films, it never gets bogged down by it and stands alone as its own great horror film. Pure essence of what Halloween should be, I rate it as Pixie Sticks.

1. Awakenings (1990) - Alright, so it may not be strictly horror but come on, what's more horrific than being stuck in a catatonic state as your body ages on? Truly a different kind of horror. And also the Wax Lips in your bag of candy.