Curated Movie Lists and Skull Ratings

Oct 1 – Halloween (1978) 💀💀💀💀💀
No better way to start. Michael Myers + John Carpenter’s score = instant October vibes.

Oct 2 – The Skeleton Key (2005)
A creepy, southern gothic tale that sticks the landing with a killer twist.

Oct 3 – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Freddy’s first outing still feels dreamlike and deeply unsettling. Don’t fall asleep.

Oct 4 – Weapons (2025)
New horror for the list! Nothing like mixing in fresh scares to keep things unpredictable.

Oct 5 – Campfire Tales (1997)
An underrated anthology with that classic “telling stories around the fire” feel.

Oct 6 – Longlegs (2024)
Already shaping up to be a modern nightmare. Creepy, stylish, and unforgettable.

Oct 7 – Oculus (2013)
Haunted mirrors and time-bending scares. Mike Flanagan at his early best.

Oct 8 – M3GAN 2.0 (2025)
Because nothing says “family fun” like an AI doll upgrade with murder mode.

Oct 9 – Haunt (2019)
When a haunted house attraction is just a little too real…

Oct 10 – The Amityville Horror (1979)
Classic haunted house chills—because October demands at least one.

Oct 11 – Abigail (2024)
This one’s bloody, wild, and totally entertaining.

Oct 12 – Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
A slow-burn paranoia classic that still hits hard.

Oct 13 – Tale of Tales (2015)
Fairy tales, but make them dark, twisted, and gorgeously filmed.

Oct 14 – The Monkey (2025)
New King adaptation—always a good excuse to keep the lights on.

Oct 15 – Heretic (2024)
Fresh cult horror with atmosphere for days.

Oct 16 – Constantine (2005)
Demons, exorcisms, and Keanu Reeves chain-smoking his way through it all.

Oct 17 – The Witch in the Window (2018)
Low-key, eerie, and surprisingly emotional.

Oct 18 – The Houses October Built (2014)
Found-footage haunt tour that feels tailor-made for Halloween season.

Oct 19 – The Witching Season (2015)
A short film anthology dripping with Halloween atmosphere.

Oct 20 – Salem’s Lot (2024)
Vampires done the King way—new adaptation, perfect October pick.

Oct 21 – The Midnight Meat Train (2008)
Brutal, bloody, and lurking in the subway.

Oct 22 – The Girl in the Photographs (2015)
A slasher throwback that doesn’t get enough love.

Oct 23 – Nosferatu (2024)
The vampire legend reborn—perfect pre-Halloween gothic vibes.

Oct 24 – Annabelle (2014)
Dolls are creepy. Period.

Oct 25 – The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
The Warrens return—gotta love closing in on Halloween with big supernatural horror.

Oct 26 – Trick ‘r Treat (2007)
The ultimate Halloween anthology. Sam is the spirit of October.

Oct 27 – Doctor Sleep (2019)
A worthy follow-up to The Shining that blends trauma, ghosts, and cult weirdness.

Oct 28 – Zombieland (2009)
Horror-comedy break! Rules to live by: cardio, beware bathrooms, double tap.

Oct 29 – Evil Dead (2013)
The blood-soaked reboot that goes hard on the gore.

Oct 30 – The Thing (1982)
Paranoia, body horror, and one of the greatest monster movies ever made.

Oct 31 – Halloween (1978) … again
Because Halloween night belongs to Michael Myers. And honestly? Ending where we started feels just right.