Eat Your Heart Out with Our "Scary Movie Menu"
My Soul to Take – In theaters October 8
“My Soul to Take” is your typical serial killer movie, but director Wes Craven always finds a way to bring on the twists and surprises with something terrifying and fresh. The film is a story about teenagers running away from a serial killer who died the day they all were born. We then find out one of the teenagers has been possessed by the serial killer--sorry for ruining the twist. This is the perfect film to watch with your friends and enjoy freaking each other out for the rest of the night.
Jackass 3D – In theaters October 15
There are two reasons why “Jackass 3D” is a must on our "Scary Movie Menu." First, you just have to love that title and second, there truly is nothing scarier than getting an unexpected shot to the groin, which is "Jackass" 101. What makes “Jackass” a scary movie is that you know that all your friends will be trying to mimic the pranks which will inevitably lead to getting a fistful of flour thrown at your face. You'll also be on pins and needles once you're in the hospital waiting room seeing if you're friend is OK after jumping off the roof in a shopping cart. It's also in 3D (brownie points in our book), which means you have to pull out a few extra bucks to feel like Steve-O is really vomiting on you.
Paranormal Activity 2 – In theaters October 22
There hasn't been a movie to make grown men so scared to sleep in the dark as this film. In Texas, the trailer was deemed so frightening that it was banned in theaters. Usually Texas trailers are banned because a tornado is on its way. “Paranormal Activity” swept the nation in 2009 when the audiences demanded it be shown in theaters, and the buzz surrounding the sequel is growing at a rapid pace. It was so terrifying that it took a while for people to finally believe it was scripted with paid actors--the last time that happened was a decade ago with "The Blair Witch Project."
Saw 3D – In theaters October 29
"Saw" doesn't seem to stop pushing the limits with their sequels as it's become a Halloween tradition for a new “Saw” movie to come out. This year it’s all about the 3D and “Saw” is right there to present its latest installment in all its 3D gore. Most of us have lost track with where the story is and whether Jigsaw is dead or not, so there is really no point in trying to recap the entire story. Just know that every "Saw" sticks to a proven formula—life and death scenarios for victims who happen to be connected in some weird way. Who would have thought that fudging the numbers on someone’s tax account would lead to having your hand stuck into a box full of dirty needles? Seems a bit dramatic, but Jigsaw sees the world differently. This is truly a perfect, pre-Halloween partying date movie.
Scream 1-3
There's nothing like seeing a bunch of celebrity superstars getting killed from a guy in a cheesy mask you can buy at Wal-Mart around Halloween time. The trilogy of "Scream" movies was the standard in slasher films in the 90s. Besides the fact that you should receive your dose of terror from these films, it does not have to do with the movies themselves. The real reason is that there is a no addition on the way. “Scream 4" is out sometime in Spring 2011, so there is no better time to get re-acquainted with Neve Cambell’s awful acting and David Arquette and Courtney Cox’s no-chemistry marriage. You'll never want to answer the phone again.
It
Possibly the epic movie to make everyone afraid of clowns--and also never be able to walk by a sewer drain, again. This Halloween it’s time to face the music and be reminded of just how strong our fear of clowns really is. Go to your local video store, if it hasn’t already been ravaged in our post-Netflix world, and pick up a copy of “It.” A quick synopsis is that it’s a Stephen King film about a serial killer clown. Enough said.
Tremors
“Tremors” was like a movie dedicated to the childhood activity “the ground is lava” game that we all played in our living rooms. In Los Angeles, tremors is what we all experience every few months, but in a rural Nevada town, the tremors are alien worms, Graboids, who prey on victims sensing every step they take and every move they make (was Sting a Graboid?). It sounds cheesy, and yes, it is, but this one has made it into the classic scary movie category and stood the test of time. It's the best of the best because it doesn't rely on scaring you in the dark because most of the film occurs in broad daylight. So tread lightly as you watch the scariest subterranean movie that you won't be able to run from when the sun comes out.
Candyman
We’ve all tried it. Saying “Candyman” in the mirror five times and then running into our room and screaming out of fear. We've laughed about it with friends, but when the lights go out our heartbeat becomes the loudest thing we hear. This movie explores our beliefs in urban legends and it tests just how far we'll go to see if the legend is real. “Candyman” is one of those films that was made for Halloween—creepy killer, death by hook, and of course, juicy ending. After watching it, the next time you call for your wife while shaving, you’ll quickly stop after the fourth time.
My Soul to Take – In theaters October 8
“My Soul to Take” is your typical serial killer movie, but director Wes Craven always finds a way to bring on the twists and surprises with something terrifying and fresh. The film is a story about teenagers running away from a serial killer who died the day they all were born. We then find out one of the teenagers has been possessed by the serial killer--sorry for ruining the twist. This is the perfect film to watch with your friends and enjoy freaking each other out for the rest of the night.
Jackass 3D – In theaters October 15
There are two reasons why “Jackass 3D” is a must on our "Scary Movie Menu." First, you just have to love that title and second, there truly is nothing scarier than getting an unexpected shot to the groin, which is "Jackass" 101. What makes “Jackass” a scary movie is that you know that all your friends will be trying to mimic the pranks which will inevitably lead to getting a fistful of flour thrown at your face. You'll also be on pins and needles once you're in the hospital waiting room seeing if you're friend is OK after jumping off the roof in a shopping cart. It's also in 3D (brownie points in our book), which means you have to pull out a few extra bucks to feel like Steve-O is really vomiting on you.
Paranormal Activity 2 – In theaters October 22
There hasn't been a movie to make grown men so scared to sleep in the dark as this film. In Texas, the trailer was deemed so frightening that it was banned in theaters. Usually Texas trailers are banned because a tornado is on its way. “Paranormal Activity” swept the nation in 2009 when the audiences demanded it be shown in theaters, and the buzz surrounding the sequel is growing at a rapid pace. It was so terrifying that it took a while for people to finally believe it was scripted with paid actors--the last time that happened was a decade ago with "The Blair Witch Project."
Saw 3D – In theaters October 29
"Saw" doesn't seem to stop pushing the limits with their sequels as it's become a Halloween tradition for a new “Saw” movie to come out. This year it’s all about the 3D and “Saw” is right there to present its latest installment in all its 3D gore. Most of us have lost track with where the story is and whether Jigsaw is dead or not, so there is really no point in trying to recap the entire story. Just know that every "Saw" sticks to a proven formula—life and death scenarios for victims who happen to be connected in some weird way. Who would have thought that fudging the numbers on someone’s tax account would lead to having your hand stuck into a box full of dirty needles? Seems a bit dramatic, but Jigsaw sees the world differently. This is truly a perfect, pre-Halloween partying date movie.
Scream 1-3
There's nothing like seeing a bunch of celebrity superstars getting killed from a guy in a cheesy mask you can buy at Wal-Mart around Halloween time. The trilogy of "Scream" movies was the standard in slasher films in the 90s. Besides the fact that you should receive your dose of terror from these films, it does not have to do with the movies themselves. The real reason is that there is a no addition on the way. “Scream 4" is out sometime in Spring 2011, so there is no better time to get re-acquainted with Neve Cambell’s awful acting and David Arquette and Courtney Cox’s no-chemistry marriage. You'll never want to answer the phone again.
It
Possibly the epic movie to make everyone afraid of clowns--and also never be able to walk by a sewer drain, again. This Halloween it’s time to face the music and be reminded of just how strong our fear of clowns really is. Go to your local video store, if it hasn’t already been ravaged in our post-Netflix world, and pick up a copy of “It.” A quick synopsis is that it’s a Stephen King film about a serial killer clown. Enough said.
Tremors
“Tremors” was like a movie dedicated to the childhood activity “the ground is lava” game that we all played in our living rooms. In Los Angeles, tremors is what we all experience every few months, but in a rural Nevada town, the tremors are alien worms, Graboids, who prey on victims sensing every step they take and every move they make (was Sting a Graboid?). It sounds cheesy, and yes, it is, but this one has made it into the classic scary movie category and stood the test of time. It's the best of the best because it doesn't rely on scaring you in the dark because most of the film occurs in broad daylight. So tread lightly as you watch the scariest subterranean movie that you won't be able to run from when the sun comes out.
Candyman
We’ve all tried it. Saying “Candyman” in the mirror five times and then running into our room and screaming out of fear. We've laughed about it with friends, but when the lights go out our heartbeat becomes the loudest thing we hear. This movie explores our beliefs in urban legends and it tests just how far we'll go to see if the legend is real. “Candyman” is one of those films that was made for Halloween—creepy killer, death by hook, and of course, juicy ending. After watching it, the next time you call for your wife while shaving, you’ll quickly stop after the fourth time.
