G Nine movies to binge this Halloween
reetings Coogs, welcome to Spooktober. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most spine-tingling films known to man… plus a few light-hearted flicks if things get a little too intense. The films are in no particular order, so you can put your boxing gloves down for this one. As a special treat to help get you in the mood, I’ve also included a Spotify playlist featuring songs with a creepy narrative. And yes, I promise to NOT include the Monster Mash. Now go forth, peruse the list, and choose one or two to watch on a dark and eerie night… if you dare…
Jacob’s Ladder (1990) There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good psychological horror. Unlike films about vampires, ghosts, and mummies, this treads just within the realm of possibility that they might happen to you. Vietnam war veteran Tim Robbins starts to... see things. Is it PTSD? Psychosis? Doesn’t matter, there is no escape. Prepare yourself for disturbing scenes and a hopeless ending.
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By Cynthia Zelaya
Alien (1979) Ridley Scott creeps out audiences through the ages with this claustrophobic space thriller. The crew of the Nostromo spaceship awakens from cryogenic sleep to realize there is an alien on their ship when they stumble across a nest of eggs. Then, one hatches and attaches itself to a crewmember.
Jennifer’s Body (2009) A victim to exploitative marketing, Diablo Cody’s comedic horror has gained a cult following in recent years. Meghan Fox and Amanda Seyfried star in this high school film following a possessed Jennifer Check (Fox) on her mission to take revenge on the men who ended her life. “Needy” Lesnicki (Seyfried) believes her best friend to be out of control and resolves to do whatever it takes to stop her. COOGLIFE // October 2021
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