If you're anything like me, your Halloween movie marathon isn't limited to October. For those who crave more than just the same old fright flicks, I've curated a list of future cult classics that will send chills down your spine and leave you breathless.
For fans of **The Guest**, this unapologetic thrill ride is a must-watch. Set during the weeks leading up to Halloween, David Collins (Dan Stevens) arrives at his deceased best friend's family home with an agenda that slowly unravels into terror. Blending action and horror like Terminator and Rambo, this movie is perfect for a rowdy room full of friends.
Those who still shudder at **The Descent** will be thrilled to know it's been included on the list. This claustrophobic nightmare follows a group of women on a spelunking adventure that descends into hell. The intense sequences will haunt you long after the credits roll, making this film perfect for watching with extreme athlete friends.
A favorite cannibal movie for yours truly is **Se7en**, which follows a military outpost in the Sierra Nevada during the Mexican-American War as soldiers hunt down a mysterious killer who claims his wagon train was brutally murdered by a cannibal. This classic film seamlessly balances humor, horror, and excitement – making it perfect to watch with your significant other at 2:00 AM.
Another modern horror masterpiece is **The Empty Man**, a flawed but powerful film directed by David Prior that defies genre conventions. Part folk horror and part detective thriller, this singular vision will keep you on the edge of your seat for two hours straight. Best watched alone under the cover of darkness with headphones on.
Lastly, if you're feeling adventurous, **Pulse** is a slow-burning Japanese nightmare maker from master filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa that initially seems like a serial killer procedural thriller before morphing into something sinister and disturbing. With its pulse-pounding final act, this film is perfect for watching with that one friend who shares your affinity for the bizarre.
If none of these movies strike your fancy, there's still plenty to choose from – including gooey body horror, jaw-dropping originality, and Oscar-worthy performances in **The Substance**, **Weapons**, and **Hereditary**. Whatever you watch this Halloween season, I'll be right there with you, pants scared clean off my back.
For fans of **The Guest**, this unapologetic thrill ride is a must-watch. Set during the weeks leading up to Halloween, David Collins (Dan Stevens) arrives at his deceased best friend's family home with an agenda that slowly unravels into terror. Blending action and horror like Terminator and Rambo, this movie is perfect for a rowdy room full of friends.
Those who still shudder at **The Descent** will be thrilled to know it's been included on the list. This claustrophobic nightmare follows a group of women on a spelunking adventure that descends into hell. The intense sequences will haunt you long after the credits roll, making this film perfect for watching with extreme athlete friends.
A favorite cannibal movie for yours truly is **Se7en**, which follows a military outpost in the Sierra Nevada during the Mexican-American War as soldiers hunt down a mysterious killer who claims his wagon train was brutally murdered by a cannibal. This classic film seamlessly balances humor, horror, and excitement – making it perfect to watch with your significant other at 2:00 AM.
Another modern horror masterpiece is **The Empty Man**, a flawed but powerful film directed by David Prior that defies genre conventions. Part folk horror and part detective thriller, this singular vision will keep you on the edge of your seat for two hours straight. Best watched alone under the cover of darkness with headphones on.
Lastly, if you're feeling adventurous, **Pulse** is a slow-burning Japanese nightmare maker from master filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa that initially seems like a serial killer procedural thriller before morphing into something sinister and disturbing. With its pulse-pounding final act, this film is perfect for watching with that one friend who shares your affinity for the bizarre.
If none of these movies strike your fancy, there's still plenty to choose from – including gooey body horror, jaw-dropping originality, and Oscar-worthy performances in **The Substance**, **Weapons**, and **Hereditary**. Whatever you watch this Halloween season, I'll be right there with you, pants scared clean off my back.
! I've been wanting to check out **The Guest** for ages - the combo of action and horror sounds like an adrenaline rush 
! And who can resist a good cannibal flick like **Se7en**, haha 
... anyone know if they're gonna make more movies like that? 
I'm so down for a horror movie marathon any time of the year! Like, who needs just one night to get their fright fix, am I right? 
. And don't even get me started on the Japanese horror master Kiyoshi Kurosawa, his movies are like a work of art 
. If you're feeling adventurous and want to try something new, I say give one of these a shot! You won't regret it 
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