2025 will be my first year participating in Hooptober!
I'd already decided that I wanted to watch 31 horror films this Halloween before I found the challenge, so figured I'll give it a shot!
Disclaimer: I'm new to many classic and well-known horror works, so mine might not be the most eclectic picks, but I will be watching almost all of the films on this list for the first time. The few exceptions are films I haven't seen in at least a decade, and want to revisit.
You can find the rules here if you'd like to play along. I've listed the criteria that each film meets in the notes; additional films may also fit one or more of the…
2025 will be my first year participating in Hooptober!
I'd already decided that I wanted to watch 31 horror films this Halloween before I found the challenge, so figured I'll give it a shot!
Disclaimer: I'm new to many classic and well-known horror works, so mine might not be the most eclectic picks, but I will be watching almost all of the films on this list for the first time. The few exceptions are films I haven't seen in at least a decade, and want to revisit.
You can find the rules here if you'd like to play along. I've listed the criteria that each film meets in the notes; additional films may also fit one or more of the prompts, but I have only noted those necessary to fulfil the requirements.
Big thanks to Cinemonster for organising. Happy Hooptober, everyone!
Running list of films watched:
1. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) - 4 ★
2. Vampyr (1932) - 3½ ★
3. The Wicker Man (1973) - 5 ★
4. The Fly (1986) - 5 ★
5. The Witch (2015) - 4 ★
6. A Quiet Place - 4 ★
7. Witchfinder General - 3½ ★