The Halloween tradition is part of the culture of several countries around the world. And there are not enough reasons. Belief in the possibility of the supernatural, which causes horror and anxiety, is much more common than it seems. Particularly when most of the customs of this date also involve taboo and uncomfortable topics such as death, that which lies beyond life, or the mere existence of the inexplicable. The truth is that this painful need to understand seemingly invisible forcesis an anthropological trait that is inherited.
Because it couldn’t be otherwise, cinema took much of this point of view and turned it into the best of the horror genre. These aren’t just the scariest, darkest, and most twisted movies to watch today. Moreover, in an increasingly sinister way, this movie pays tribute to the customs surrounding tradition, and the best arguments turn into an open field of nightmares. Halloween has become an important moment in the understanding of spooky cinema. At the same time, how fear can be interpreted on the big screen.
As proof, we leave you with 7 films about Halloween and where to watch them, whether you are in Spain or Latin America. From the final chapter of a seminal horror cinema saga to a rare style and aesthetic worthy of celebration. All to celebrate the darkest night of the year and at the same time enjoy the best of The seventh art is dedicated to the terrifying. Both things are just a click away.
Halloween: The End
In 1978, John Carpenter turned the story of a home invasion into a collective nightmare that scared an entire generation and became one of the most successful horror sagas. Halloween, which followed the adventures of an unstoppable killer who attacked in the midst of the most terrible holiday of the year, marked an entire era. Not only because of his brutal and direct manner of showing his murders. At the same time, for its inventive exploration of modern horror.
Forty-four years later, David Gordon Green has completed his latest reimagining of the story. This time with Michael Myers as evil incarnate and Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) ready to fight him. This leads the film to the final confrontation, which for now ends the saga’s long journey through cinema. A curious sight for fans on Halloween.
You can see it on Movistar+ for Spain and Max for Latin America.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
This rare work stop traffic Directed by Henry Selick and adapted from a story by Tim Burton, this is a classic of today. But it’s not just that it features Jack Skellington (voiced by Danny Elfman himself), king of the pumpkins and lord of the creepy. At the same time, the film reveals the essence Halloween in a fun and deeply sensual way that is both frightening and exciting.
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Does this seem like an impossible combination to you? Think again. The Nightmare Before Christmas has enough skill to delve into the strangeness of its world without abandoning its creepy essence. Which provides a timeless, deep and even touching air. If you like to explore the sinister from a different perspective, this is your option.
You can see it on Disney+ for Spain and Latin America.
Horror
The first part of the story about Art, the clown (David Howard Thornton) was released in 2016 and surprised with its violence and cruelty. But especially for turning the idea of an unstoppable killer into a kind of bloody joke that surpasses any cinematic cruelty. Becoming a curiosity among horror fans, the film revolutionized social media and then as a spectacular phenomenon on the big screen. Much more, turning Halloween into a scene of brutal horror.
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However, the most interesting thing about Horror That’s how Damien Leone’s script turned a heartless criminal into an emblem of twisted and playful evil. Art does not obey any rules, restrictions and does not show the slightest compassion. In fact, he’s so cunning and savage that this chaotic character has become central to the franchise. Something you can see for yourself this Halloween.
Available on Prime Video for Spain and Latin America.
The Addams Family
Barry Sonnenfeld took the classic comic book story signed by Charles Addams and turned it into a sumptuous adaptation with a creepy sense of humor and a detailed aesthetic. The Addams Family is more than just an exploration of the world. favorite characters from the comic strip that captivated New Yorker readers.
It’s also a witty and funny take on the dark. Even more so when it explores deeper themes such as differences, prejudices and loyalties. But above all, the film is an almost perfect satire of American society and its quirks. Which makes the tape a delightful option for Halloween.
Available on SkyShowtime for Spain and Netflix for Latin America.
House of Terror
In 2019, directors Scott Beck and Brian Woods made Halloween the designated date for a group of killers to commit their worst crimes. But beyond that, the film also explores the quality of celebration. become the context for something bigger, more sinister and, without a doubt, wilder.
What begins as a tour of a supposedly haunted house turns into a series of increasingly brutal and violent crimes. The directors have managed to turn the haunting of any crime movie into a worthwhile horror experience. from the best ghost story. This gives this film the best of its personality and point of view.
Available on Netflix for Spain and Max for Latin America.
Scary stories to tell in the dark
Director Andre Øvredal took the stories of Guillermo del Toro, Alvin Schwartz, Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton and turned them into a superb horror anthology collection. All this is united by the atmosphere of Halloween. But beyond that, to study the date from its roots as a moment of recognition of the existence of the supernatural.
From an urban legend coming to life, your biggest teenage fear has become reality. The truth is that the collection features a variety of horror stories presented on the big screen with a stylized and eerie aesthetic. An inevitable recommendation for those who want to have an amazing Halloween evening.
Available on Prime Video for Spain and Apple TV+ for Latin America.
Sleepy Hollow
What would a Halloween movie list be without a Tim Burton movie? And this time one of the best in his extensive and interesting filmography. Sleepy Hollow, an adaptation of Washington Irving’s short story, is a little gem of a dark world. And also an exquisite version about one of the most famous horror stories in North American literature.
Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) is an investigator who must travel to the mysterious town of Sleepy Hollow to solve a series of crimes. What he doesn’t expect is that, in addition to his scientific knowledge, he will have to investigate a supernatural mystery that is as terrifying as it is dangerous. Sophisticated, twisted and a gem of gothic cinema, this is the perfect date night movie.
Available to rent on Apple TV in Spain and Latin America.
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