4. Southbound

Even though the desert doesn’t scream Halloween, the horror anthology that is Southbound is a treat for horror fans and film fans alike. Over the years, Halloween film fans have learned to love anthology shows and films because of collections like Tales From the Crypt, The Twilight Zone, Creepshow, and even Trick r’ Treat could be included in that. Southbound might not join up as nicely as the latter film and isn’t as Halloween-based, but this one is creepy enough to get scares and pulpy and campy enough to get some real enjoyment out of many different types of fans. There is also a style and an atmosphere to the stories in Southbound that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you watch. Each of the stories take place on a deserted highway stretch and deal with themes of isolation. This is a great addition to your Halloween lineup.

3. Creep

Even though Halloween is not typically about subtlety, we decided to include Creep in this list because of how effective the film is at creating a weird feeling. A twist on the found footage genre, Creep tells the story of a guy hired to film a subject for a mysterious project. Once he accepts the job, the photographer discovers that the subject is not who he claims to be, and the project changes to something he didn’t sign up for. This film is much more subdued than any other film on this list and there is also some humor in it, but it will stay with you long after you see it. There is a lot to love about Creep, and its intelligent delivery will surely impress you.

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