From Halloween classics to pure camp, the ChicagoPride.com editors pick the Top 10 Halloween/Horror flicks!
1 Psycho (1960) buy the movie
Although Director Alfred Hitchcock’s film is over 40 years old, it still manages to give you a scare. This classic is wonderfully crafted.
2 Silence of the Lambs (1991) buy the movie
Based on the book by Thomas Harris, Silence of the Lambs is one of the best spine-tingling thirllers of all time.
3 Alien (1979) buy the movie
Ridley Scott's 1979 Alien is a frightening story of a haunted spaceship.
4 The Shining (1980) buy the movie
Based on a book by Stephen King, Stanley Kubrick’s thriller is one of the best movies of the 80’s and is sure to creep you out.
5 The Exorcist (1973) buy the movie
One of the scariest movies of all-time!
6 Halloween (1978) buy the movie
In 1978, little known director John Carpenter unleased the Halloween series. Halloween is certainly a classic.
7 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) buy the movie
This one-of-a-kind musical is more camp than it is scary, yet it’s become a cult classic.
8 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) buy the movie
This 1950’s classic sci-fi chiller remains a remarkable and brilliant film.
9 Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) buy the movie
This Hitchcock-style thriller is one of the scariest movies of all time.
10 Night of the Living Dead (1968) buy the movie
This black-and-white frightening favorite is a gruesome and often funny flick.
Halloween Happenings:
Saturday (10/30) | Sunday (10/31)
Pumpkinhead presents DJ Peter Rauhofer (10/31)
Related:
Halloween costume shopping tips and costume ideas
Places to find your costume
1 Psycho (1960) buy the movie
Although Director Alfred Hitchcock’s film is over 40 years old, it still manages to give you a scare. This classic is wonderfully crafted.
2 Silence of the Lambs (1991) buy the movie
Based on the book by Thomas Harris, Silence of the Lambs is one of the best spine-tingling thirllers of all time.
3 Alien (1979) buy the movie
Ridley Scott's 1979 Alien is a frightening story of a haunted spaceship.
4 The Shining (1980) buy the movie
Based on a book by Stephen King, Stanley Kubrick’s thriller is one of the best movies of the 80’s and is sure to creep you out.
5 The Exorcist (1973) buy the movie
One of the scariest movies of all-time!
6 Halloween (1978) buy the movie
In 1978, little known director John Carpenter unleased the Halloween series. Halloween is certainly a classic.
7 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) buy the movie
This one-of-a-kind musical is more camp than it is scary, yet it’s become a cult classic.
8 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) buy the movie
This 1950’s classic sci-fi chiller remains a remarkable and brilliant film.
9 Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) buy the movie
This Hitchcock-style thriller is one of the scariest movies of all time.
10 Night of the Living Dead (1968) buy the movie
This black-and-white frightening favorite is a gruesome and often funny flick.
Halloween Happenings:
Saturday (10/30) | Sunday (10/31)
Pumpkinhead presents DJ Peter Rauhofer (10/31)
Related:
Halloween costume shopping tips and costume ideas
Places to find your costume