With this month being October and Halloween soon to be here, I always dig out my stash of horror movies to scare the living hell out of me in the build up to the spooky day. Today I ask, what movies will you watch in the build up to Halloween? Will it be gore galore of psychological twists? Voracious werewolves or menacing vampires? Whatever you decide, please let me know.
What Horror Movies Are You Watching for Halloween?
08 Thursday Oct 2015
Posted in Movie opinions and thoughts
vinnieh 
I always watch The Exorcist. It’s tradition in the family. ^_^
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What an excellent choice of a horror classic.
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I’ll be watching Spectre. Only Spectre
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And what a very wise choice, so will I. I love that you’re a major Bond fan like me.
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Horror is not my cup of tea, at all. I’ll try and squeeze in No Country For Old Men and the new season of Fargo for good measure
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Each to their own man, not every can like the same genre. It would be boring if we all loved the same thing.
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My favourites have got to be; Halloween the 1st, and Scream. Classics,but brilliant
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Those are both terrifying classics, love Scream.
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The one horror film I really don’t like is; the Texas.chainsaw massacre. Oo that’s one weird film
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It’s weird but I found it really effective.
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Oh, I can’t watch it. So scary
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Chilling and visceral are the perfect words to describe it.
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I like the 70s horror films best. The modern one’s are too gory
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I’m a huge fan of psychological horror. When it makes you think. I don’t mind gore, but there’s something very chilling about unexplained noises, haunted houses and things like that.
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The Saw movies were good at that. I remember watching a psychological horror set in a mental hospital, can’t remember the name, but that was very unsettling
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Abandoned hospitals are a very creepy setting for horror films.
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What’s Your favourite scary Movie ?
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It’s hard to pick just one. Scream would definitely be high on my list, as well as The Others, The Orphanage, The Descent, The Wicker Man and The Innocents.
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Oh,The wicker Man. Yes, that was very creepy.
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I’m watching a few movies from this year but they’ve been mostly bad so far. A friend and I decided to watch one long running series in its entirety this month though, after weighing up some options we settled on Halloween as neither of us have seen many of those before. I’m hoping to keep a running blog as I go.
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I look forward to reading your thoughts on those movies.
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Thanks, I got started on it yesterday, I hope to have a couple of posts up next week.
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I doubt I will be watching any horror that night, as Julie doesn’t enjoy scary films. Besides, we don’t ‘do’ Halloween, it has become too Americanised.
Cheers, Pete.
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My mum and dad say the same thing about it becoming too Americanised.
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When I was young, we didn’t have any celebration of Halloween at all. I don’t really remember it creeping in, until about 1990.
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For me, the whole trick or treating thing has been around since I can remember.
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my youngest daughter and I always turn off the lights, set a big bowl of popcorn in between us and we watch Nosferatu on DVD.
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That sounds like a really cool thing to do,.
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yeh it’s something we’ve done for a number of years now and there’s nothing cooler that the spooky old silent movie
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I like how it’s something you do every Halloween, makes it really special.
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she’s talking about getting married maybe next year, so she would be moving away. maybe I could do it with my granddaughters when they’re older.
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That sounds so great and carrying on the tradition.
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Me and Kim are going to watch The Others! Can’t wait. I haven’t seen it for ages but it’s such a great ghost story.
I will also watch some others leading up to Halloween (to review hopefully) and MOST DEFINITELY something on Halloween night! Something classic no doubt, an old movie. I’m thinking about Texas Chainsaw Massacre (the original) and then something supernatural too 🙂 any recommendations?!!!
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Hope you and Kim enjoy The Others. As for recommendations, The Fog is great, the original one.
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Thanks Vinnie 🙂 we’ll do a joint post that you can read!
The Fog is a great film, awesome recommendation!
What will you be doing to celebrate Vinster?
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I’m not sure what I’ll watch yet, but it will be something creepy. Can’t wait to read that post from you sassy sisters. Satrap could be busy over Halloween for a saucy show, care to know any details?
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Thanks for calling us sassy sisters 🙂
And does Satrap have a red devil costume in mind?!!!!
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Yeah he does, just like the one in the story I wrote.
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Watching a Hammer film a day until then. Looking forward to I Spit on Your Grave 3 and a bunch of other newer films. Probably somewhere between 30-40 horror films this month.
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Wow, you’re a horror fiend.
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I’ve had It Follows recommended to me. Saving it for Halloween this year.
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I have yet to see it.
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Me too, but Halloween is coming!
I’d say 96% on Rotten Tomatoes means it’s “alright.” The critics consensus seems to sum it up:
“Critics Consensus: Smart, original, and above all terrifying, It Follows is the rare modern horror film that works on multiple levels — and leaves a lingering sting.”
I can dig it!
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That consensus has sold me.
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Me too!
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I’ve got so many movies I need to see.
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Me and my best friend a planning a “scary movie night” and I get to pick out some movies. Thinking some “The Shining”, a bit of “1408” and a dose of “Se7en”. Haven’t gotten further in planning.
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Those are all very cool and frightening choices.
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Horror has got to be my face genre, it takes a lot to scare me though.
I love 28 Days Later and the sequel 28 Weeks Later !!! In fact, the sequel was even better 🙂
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Those movies give me the chills, so effective.
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Meant to say fave!!!
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As Emma said, we’re watching The Others. I can’t wait! And then there’s The Exorcist, Poltergeist (the original), Fright Night (also the original), Scream, and just about any movie adaptation of a Stephen King book!
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Have a horror filled time Kim.
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Thanks Vinnie! I LOVE this time of year!
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I can sense that Kim.
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I’m old school I guess, but for my money, the original “Halloween” is still the best.
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And I may be in the minority, but I still like “Blair Witch Project” too.
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That film freaked the hell out of me.
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It’s definitely a creepy movie that deserve the iconic status it has gained.
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I’m thinking of Pan’s Labyrinth. Can’t watch horror films anymore.
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Pan’s Labyrinth is one memorable movie that combines horror and fantasy with some very serious themes and issues.
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Creepy and tense is great!
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It really is. You have some really great taste in movies Cindy. I commend you on your stunning eclectic taste.
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Danke, Vinnieh!
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No horror movies for me! 🙂
I’ll choose a comedy or a road trip movie (that’s not sad).
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That sounds pretty good, having a funny Halloween rather than a creepy one.
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Halloween is not celebrated here and if I have to watch the movies alone, I prefer the ones that make me feel better 🙂
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I completely respect and understand that.
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🙂
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John Carpenter is always a winner for. Not Halloween, though. I’d go for Prince of Darkness.
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Ooh, I love Carpenter too. I remember being shit scared of The Fog.
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I might watch The Witches of Eastwick. Does that count as horror?
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Yes it counts as horror with touches of dark humour.
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That’s sorted then.
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Has to be John Carpenter’s The Fog. By the way – don’t go into it.
Jean-Paul
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The Fog is a classic ghost story that still creeps me out now. By the way, have you seen my body acceptance posts?
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I do that too but what is scarier are the spoofs of scary movies 🙂
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Haha, I’m not the biggest fan of spoofs.
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Well only a couple of choice writers do them even just ok. But they are a little funny but scary at how bad they are
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Watch the Fog (original) every Halloween. Been a tradition since we bought our house 15 years ago. I find it has just the right amount of suspense. Great ghost story.
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I love The Fog so much. Can’t beat the atmosphere.
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Keep away from the Fog, there’s something in the Fog!!! Love it.
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I watched it when I was around 12 and ever since I get an eerie feeling whenever there is fog.
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We’ve not finalised out list yet, but it usually includes a ‘decent’ or classic horror (such as Halloween or Texas Chain Saw) but also a lot of cheesy horrors/slashers/monster movies. Last year we had Sharknado, this year I’m thinking I’ll have to finally give in to my other half and watch Birdemic!
However, one of my favourites from recent horror-fests has been Trick ‘r Treat.
Might have to rewatch some Guillermo del Toro gems though – possibly catch Crimson Peak too 🙂
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Wow, you sure love your horror just like me.
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Absolutely, although I prefer psychological or supernatural to all out slash ’em ups!
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A well crafted psychological horror film can be something truly terrifying, so many good ones out there. By the way have you seen posts about body acceptance? If not look under the posts called Love Your Bum.
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I have seen them, but I admit I’ve not really read them – mainly because I always seem to spot them when I’m at school so I have to hastily shut the reader to prevent any young eyes seeing bottoms. I’d never hear the end of it, haha!
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Oh I completely understand. Back on the subject of horror movies, I recommend seeing The Haunting.
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The one with Neeson? Loved it (not seen in years) but I’ve not seen the original and I’ve heard that’s better.
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I was actually talking about the original, it’s so much better than the remake. It’s so eerie and laced with suspense.
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Well if I liked the remake, I imagine I’ll definitely love the first. Thanks for the recommendation 🙂
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I’m sure you’ll love it.
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Haven’t really decided yet, but I nearly always choose an old black & white classic universal monster film, and then something newer and more gruesome. I tend to watch a few horror films in the run up to Halloween as well, all good fun 🙂
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An old black and white classic is always a winner.
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I’ll probably be re-watching The Shining, Repulsion and Valerie and Her Week of Wonders. And I’ll try to find some new films, too, I can’t always just re-watch the old stuff. 🙂 any recommendations?
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The Innocents is a very effective psychological horror.
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Yes, it is! I watch it almost every year, it’s part of my Halloween tradition, but I decided to skip it this year, to mix things up a bit and watch something new. That’s the plan at least, we’ll see if I’ll actually stick to it. 🙂
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Sometimes it can good to have a change and watch something you’re unfamiliar with.
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I agree. I feel like I should broaden my horizons a bit, I don’t know a lot of recent horror films to be honest (except for The Babadook and It Follows – which were both excellent). Crimson Peak also looks pretty good, I can’t wait for it to start playing in the cinema.
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I’ve always liked 28 Days Later.
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Jink! Haha I’m gonna watch Repulsion too 😀
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My staples: The Shining, Pumpkinhead, The Fog, Halloween, Hellraiser, always come out during the week before Halloween 🙂
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I’ll add Trick’r’Treat to that list 🙂
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Those are some of my favourites.
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The Shining, Evil Dead, and Nightmare on Elm Street.. always in rotation for Halloween. You get serious, fun, and gory with those 3.
By the way, thanks Vinnie, for checking my Halloween Horror series Boobs, Blood & The Beast: 31 Nights of Horror… I definitely have some more picks there too.
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I was happy to check out your Halloween strength.
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I bought the 10 disc Halloween Blu-ray set so that will be on my watch list. I’m sure The Exorcist will make it, also. Other than that I am catching up on films in my collection that I have yet to watch.
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I had no idea there was that many films in the Halloween series.
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8 in the original franchise and 2 from Rob Zombie.
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Wow, there’s a whole lot of them to get through.
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Halloween isn’t really celebrated here, but since you guys are doing it I feel like it haha 😛
I’ll be watching They Live, The Babadook, Repulsion, Rosemary’s baby, Night of The Living Dead
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Ooh those are some killer horror movies.
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😀 cheers. I look forward to watching them
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I haven’t chosen what to watch but I’ll be watching some horror. By the way, did you see my other bum post the other day?
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I think I missed it, I was away from my PC for a few days
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Well my bum was very well received.
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I can’t remember if you’ve seen this already or not, but you should watch Suspiria! If you’ve already seen it, any horror film by Dario Argento would be awesome!
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I nee to see more of his work. Suspiria ranks highly on my list.
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“Psycho” (slasher), “The Exorcist” (supernatural), “Jaws” (creature-feature), “Dawn of the Dead” (zombie), and “Shaun of the Dead (horror-comedy). This way I cover all 5 major categories of horror with my favorite pick from each category.
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I like the way you’ve put them in categories, nice move.
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The 1963 “The Haunting’ and something classic else like Dracula or Frankenstein.
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I love The Haunting, it still gives me chills.
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I don’t like horror movies much so the only time I ever really watch them is for the last Film Friday of October and I have to admit I haven’t picked yet…
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I look forward to reading what you’ll watch.
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The Haunting, JC’s Prince of Darkness, Horror of Dracula, The Mummy (Hammer) The Uninvited, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, The Thing, The Changeling, Halloween, Legend of Hell House, The Omen, The Exorcist, Stir of Echoes, DofD (original), Devil’s Backbone, The Orphanage, Trick r Treat…I know I’m forgetting some lol…
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Wow that’s quite a collection. I actually recently purchased The Changeling and plan to view it very soon.
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I’m not one to watch films on Halloween, mainly because I’m never indoors or I’m just doing other things. It’s just never occurred to me, or maybe its because I don’t like horror films and I’ve subconsciously steered myself away from them. Maybe I’ll watch something safe like the Jeepers Creepers films or Final Destination films.
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Jeepers Creepers always creeped me out so much.
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OK, first off, you have the most enormous ratio of post length to comment length. It’s in the category of paragraph-to-chapter. Hilarious!
As for horror, I’m watching all of it absolutely all of it. The first two movies I ever saw were both horror and I’ve never looked back.
I mean I also love Sci-Fi, action, and noirs, but Horror is the most honest of all the genres and I love that. Weird maybe, but that’s me. 😀
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Horror is my favourite genre so I always like when a fellow horror hound like yourself comments on my stuff.
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