Halloween Chalk Outline 2019
The films and shows I am aiming to watch throughout the month of October - mostly stuff I haven't seen before - and a few thoughts on 'em.
Spooky Halloween to all!
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- DirectorGeorge A. RomeroStarsDuane JonesJudith O'DeaKarl HardmanA ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the Northeast of the United States.Rewatch: Gets better each and every time. A stone cold classic, and ideal pick to kickstart October.
- DirectorBeverly SebastianStarsTray LorenDonna ScogginsCana CockrellA crazed rock singer returns from the dead to murder members of his former band.The most boringest thing ever, but the cheesy songs are sorta fun.
- DirectorFrank De FelittaStarsCharles DurningRobert F. LyonsClaude Earl JonesIn a small Southern town, four vigilantes wrongfully execute a mentally-challenged man, but after the court sets them free mysterious "accidents" begin to kill them off one by one.Has its lulls in the middle, but all in all it's pretty great. Highly recommended if you're in the mood for something dark this Halloween.
- CreatorRoberto Aguirre-SacasaStarsKiernan ShipkaRoss LynchLucy DavisAs her 16th birthday nears, Sabrina Spellman must reconcile her dual nature as a half-witch, half-mortal while fighting the evil forces that threaten her, her family, and the daylight world humans inhabit.Finishing up season 1.
- DirectorWilliam FriedkinStarsEllen BurstynMax von SydowLinda BlairWhen a young girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.Rewatch: The first time you hear Tubular Bells as trick-or-treaters run about, and the wind catches the garbs of some nuns, it's hard to describe, really... It's some kind of magic. An amazing film. One of my favourites.
- DirectorJean RollinStarsFrançoise PascalHugues QuesterNatalie PerreyA young couple out for a walk decide to take a stroll through a large cemetery. As darkness begins to fall they realize they can't find their way out, and soon their fears begin to overtake them.Pure DANSE MACABRE! Highly recommend putting this on at midnight on All Hallows' Eve.
- DirectorRob ZombieStarsScout Taylor-ComptonTyler ManeMalcolm McDowellLaurie Strode struggles to come to terms with her brother Michael's deadly return to Haddonfield, Illinois; meanwhile, Michael prepares for another reunion with his sister.Rewatch: Zombie went full throttle with this one. It's a bold sequel, and I kind of admire it because of that, even though it's a bit all over the place.
- CreatorBrad FalchukRyan MurphyHalley FeifferStarsLady GagaKathy BatesAngela BassettAn anthology series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror.I've only seen the first season of American Horror Story, but am pretty excited to give 1984 a go anyway.
- DirectorBobby RoeStarsBrandy SchaeferZack AndrewsBobby RoeFive friends are stalked by a group of mysterious and disturbed individuals while on a road trip looking for the ultimate haunted house attraction.Surprisingly well done. Had some unintentionally comedic moments, but a few quite creepy ones as well. Great concept with an ending I found rather satisfying.
- DirectorBruce McDonaldStarsChloe RoseRachel WilsonRossif SutherlandA teenager must survive a Halloween night from Hell when malevolent trick-or-treaters come knocking at her door.I kinda liked the score, and some of the strictly horror stuff is pretty neat, but I just don't much care for the concept. It's pretty short and different enough, that I guess I'd recommend Hellions.
- DirectorRick RosenthalStarsJamie Lee CurtisBusta RhymesBrad LoreeThree years after he last terrorized his sister, Michael Myers confronts her again, before traveling to Haddonfield to deal with the cast and crew of a reality show which is being broadcast from his old home.I honestly sorta loved the ridiculousness of it all! It's sooo dumb, embarassing and lame, yet at times it's completely self-aware schlock, even becoming kind of inventive at times in its goofiness. An Ideal Halloween party movie.
- DirectorNicholas McCarthyStarsTaylor SchillingJackson Robert ScottPeter MooneyA mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.I feel cheated, Halloween's barely featured (I guess that's more of a promotional fault).
However, The Prodigy did give me some of the most hilarious unintentionally comical moments of the year thus far, and I kinda love it for that. - DirectorTobe HooperStarsJoBeth WilliamsHeather O'RourkeCraig T. NelsonA family's home is haunted by a host of demonic ghosts.Haven't seen it since I was kid, but remember it scaring the living hell out of me.
This was such a lovely watch. I really enjoyed the pacing, and each and every one of these characters I adored. Poltergeist is just fantastic all around. - DirectorMark PiersonStarsCassandra PetersonGeorge McGrathJulia SweeneyMTV Halloween special, hosted by Elvira, featuring skits and music videos.If the WNUF Halloween Special isn't available, nor your thing, I'd suggest putting this on if you're feeling nostalgic and need something to fill dead air in the background.
- DirectorBharat NalluriStarsKirsten DunstWilliam AthertonDebbie FanAlex Corvis returns to the world of the living to solve the murder of a young woman that he was wrongly accused of.It's the Devil's Night!! I always make room for one of The Crow movies on the 30th of October.
For this one I probably shouldn't have. AVOID! - DirectorBrian Trenchard-SmithStarsCristi HarrisDarin HeamesBobby JacobyHigh school students throw a Halloween party in a mansion haunted by a young demon.Far cry from the original, but at least it does its own spin on the formula. Surprisingly very Christian too, but Angela's still great, and a lot of the gags and special effects are devilishly fun.
- DirectorPaul DavisStarsAdelaide KaneGeorgie FloresPaige McGheeOn Halloween night a group of college students get trapped in a mysterious board game that brings their darkest secrets and fears to life, where they must play to escape...and win to survive.There's a lot of wasted potential and threads that don't really go anywhere, but as someone who grew up on Jumanji and Zathura, this Into the Dark Halloween outing was perfectly enjoyable.
- DirectorLesley ManningStarsMichael ParkinsonSarah GreeneMike SmithIn a "live" broadcast on Halloween night, a BBC team investigate a reported poltergeist in an ordinary London home.
- StarsCarey JonesHannah FiermanKara KimmerThe fictional Creepshow comic books come to life in this anthology series of terrifying tales hosted by the silent Creepshow ghoul.
- DirectorJustin M. SeamanStarsMitchell MusolinoWill StoutLexi DrippsIt's Halloween 1989, best friends Sam and Josh are trying to enjoy what's left of their final Devil's Night before graduating high school. But trouble arises when the two pals and a group of friends take a detour on their way to a rock concert, finding an old abandoned barn and awakening the evil inside. Now it's up to Sam and Josh to find a way to protect their friends and defeat the creatures that lurk within "The Barn".
- DirectorRodman FlenderStarsDevon SawaSeth GreenElden HensonA teenage slacker's right hand becomes possessed with murderous intent.