Horrors on Halloween

Growing up, most of us in America and Canada have gone trick'r'treating. Movies have influenced my costumes in the past, as I've gone as Jason Voorhees, It, and most recently, Richard Burton from Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 

That said, it's been years since going door-to-door in pursuit of miniature candy bars, but seeing other people and kids dress up as ghosts and murderers around this time of the year creates a very much alive atmosphere. Whether it's hot out or snowing, October 31st always feels like Halloween. It always feels like a good night for scares. 

On Halloween, I watched HEREDITARY for the first time. It's a film that was released in May and as of yesterday, received some Gotham Award nominations. Check it out if you like slower movies about suburban possession. It wasn't really for me, so I followed it up with THE EXORCIST and that is as timeless a horror movie you'll see.





It's widely felt that watching a movie made 40 years ago holds little significance and that it's more important to stay up to speed with what's made today. However, if you're ever underwhelmed or disappointed by horror movies of today, you always have the classics. You can pick up a book no one's read in 50 years and it could change your life. The same can be said for A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween or The Exorcist.

It's scary and there's a boxing priest. It's a month out from trick'r'treating now, but if you're feeling some withdrawal from the terror of Halloween, pop on The Exorcist and the chill of the holiday will immediately return.