#scary movie recs

[morvantmortuary]

so between work and a migraine this past week, I haven’t been able to keep up with Spooky Season nearly as much as I was planning :’D

I’m still going to give it my best, and I definitely have things still in the works, but in the meantime, I thought I’d offer a different kind of Halloween fun 👻

The following lists are Letterboxd lists of some of my favorite scary movies for the season, themed to each Morvant - I have notes about which films inspired their creation process to a degree, and about which movies might just be a favorite of theirs! We’re all very excited to share with you :3 ♥️💜💚🖤

They vary widely in terms of age and scariness, and some of them definitely deal with themes that might be triggering for some folks, so make sure you look into the summary, doesthedogdie, or wikipedia before you proceed.

If you watch any you particularly like, I hope you’ll let us know (even if it takes me a minute to respond I’m so sorry ONL)!! I always love hearing about other people’s experiences with them! 💀

Alternately, if you end up making a list of your own for your OC, also let me know so I can go save it for myself :3c I’m always looking for new recommendations

The tiny!Morvants and I might get to go to a haunt with a friend this evening, provided my migraine doesn’t make an encore appearance! Wish us luck, and photos hopefully to come 💀🖤

I hope everyone’s having a lovely weekend so far ✨

[burstingsunrise]

hi! ive recently escaped from 5sostwt since its getting scary over there again. i really want to follow more 5sos blogs, do you have any recs? (ones who wont crucify me for gay shit) (i knew you were safe from your fics lol)

hiiiii welcome!!! tumblr is so villainized on 5sostwt but we're actually very nice and sane and happy to take in refugees <3 also pretty much everyone on 5sos tumblr is fine with gay shit so you're safe there! on to some recs...

if you don't already follow them, @kaleidoscopeminds and @kindahoping4forever are absolute must follows for beautiful gifs and thorough updates, respectively.

for blogs that are mainly 5sos-related content -

@crossedwiress @redrattlers @calumthoodshands @ashtcnirwin @sunfleursky

@ashtonsunshine @cringeycal @beefcakeash @mgcalum

and then some blogs that are multi-fandom including 5sos -

@poisoneitherway @clumsyclifford @tirednotflirting @4thbrighteststar @halfyourheart

@reveriesofawriter @chamaleonsoul @ijustdontlikepeople @httpsgfg @talkfastcal

@allsassnoclass @lukesglitterguitar @the-technorats @caramelcalum @collectedobsession

@bettermcn @uservalentine @fearlessbandito @oncamelliastreet @penis-type-o

[caligvlasaqvarivm]

I know you dont care about pesterquest but i wanna know, did you think they wrote eridan well or bad?

bad

[tobygetsgirlz]

why terrifier 1 was actually a good movie

I think I see a lot of people saying the terrifier movie (specifically the first one) was bad but this is why the movie is actually fucking amazing.

the special effects. this is pretty obvious and honestly not many people know this but the first movie had a budget of $35,000 now when you think of all the amazing gore this is insane. I think people forget this little detail that the gore was done with a very low budget

Lets talk about the plot problem. Yes the plot is messy in the first but lets not forget...Its a slasher. slashers have never been well known for their plot. sometimes its fun to watch a horror movie that's just suspenseful and crazy.

This first movie was a start up that never even reached its goal AND it was used to introduce Damien Leones practical effect work and further Develop the character Art the clown.

finally to keep this short I will say there is so many amazing comedic moments. when you think of this you may think of art on the tricycle that was far to small for him but in general art the clown is almost relatable. his reactions to dumb things characters do and his reactions to the world around him are sometimes so human you forget he got stabbed int he head and sort of just got back up...

theres so many other reasons but I feel I write wayyyy to much about this stuff and honestly I should be doing homework right now so... yeah. (and trust me Ill talk about his movie again.and probably review it)

terrifier series for the win!

[be-gay-find-cryptids]

(Part 1) Film & TV Recommendations for Halloween

1. Over the Garden Wall (Miniseries, 2014)

Over the Garden Wall features two half-brothers, Wirt and Gregory, who have become lost in a mysterious wood called The Unknown and attempt to find their way back home.

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This beautifully crafted animated miniseries is the best thing to come out of Cartoon Network even after ten years. The unique atmosphere, which blends fairytale charm with Gothic eeriness, perfectly compliments the early 20th-century Americana-styled animation. At just ten episodes, Over the Garden Wall is a short but impactful experience that lingers with you long after it ends. I highly recommend this series.

2. Coraline (Film, 2009)

Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, an 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life.

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This stop-motion animated film is a deeply unsettling and visually stunning experience. Blending a dark fairytale narrative with otherworldly imagery, it presents itself as a psychological horror for young and older audiences alike. Coraline explores the complex ideas about family, identity, and the dangers of wish fulfillment with grace. I strongly recommend this film.

3. ParaNorman (Film, 2012)

Norman Babcock, a young boy who can communicate with ghosts, is given the task of ending a 300-year-old witch's curse on his Massachusetts town.

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This heartfelt stop-motion animated film blends humor, horror, and themes of ostracization and acceptance. While blending classic horror movie tropes with a coming-of-age story, it manages to portray strong themes of prejudice by using zombies, witches, and ghoulish imagery. If you're looking for a unique spin on classic B-movie horror, I highly recommend this film.

4. Happy Death Day (Film, 2017)

A college student must relive the day of her murder over and over again in a loop that will end only when she discovers her killer's identity.

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Happy Death Day is an entertaining mashup of slasher horror and Groundhog Day-style time loop storytelling. This film stands out from all the rest of the horror-comedy franchise due to its emotion, mystery, and character growth. While it doesn't push boundaries for horror, it makes up for its uniqueness that balances humor and suspense. If you're looking for a horror-comedy film, I strongly recommend this one.

5. Jennifer's Body (Film, 2009)

A newly-possessed high-school cheerleader turns into a succubus who kills her male classmates and devours their flesh in order to survive.

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Though it was sorely misunderstood when it originally came out, it has recently garnered rightful attention for its subversive take on the horror-comedy genre. This film blends teen drama and supernatural horror and uses its genre to touch upon the objectification of women in horror and in reality. Its wit, self-awareness, and social commentary have made it a standout in the horror-comedy genre, and for that, I strongly recommend this film.

6. Sinister: Recut (Film, 2012)

Ellison Oswalt is a struggling true-crime writer whose discovery of snuff films depicting gruesome murders and strange supernatural elements in his new house puts his family in danger.

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Said to be one of the scariest films ever from a research study, Sinister is a deeply unsettling horror movie that perfectly mixes supernatural elements with psychological tension. The haunting score combined with the grainy, nightmarish footage of the murders results in an unnerving experience that sits with you long after you turn the lights out. Instead of watching the original movie, I strongly recommend this fanedit version of the film. It elevates the movie by removing some of the cheesy jumpscares and awkward dialog. If you're looking for a genuinely haunting movie this Halloween, I recommend this one.

7. 1408 (Film, 2007)

Author Michael Enslin, who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences, checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel in New York City.

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This film excels in building suspense, using minimal special effects, and relying on our main characters' isolation and psychological unraveling to create fear. While this movie isn't as overtly terrifying as other horror films, 1408 offers an eerie, slow-burn experience, blending supernatural elements with personal trauma. The film has two different endings, the theatrical version and the director's cut. I'd suggest watching both to come to the conclusion of your favorite. It's a must-watch for fans of psychological horror, and I strongly recommend this film.

8. Midsommar (Film, 2019)

A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

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This is a visually stunning and disturbing horror film set against the backdrop of a bright, idyllic Swedish village. The movie stands out for its unique approach to horror, unfolding almost entirely in daylight, creating a sense of unease through its striking visuals, unnerving atmosphere, and slow-building dread. Midsommar is a polarizing piece of media, mixing folk horror with psychological drama, and is filled with symbolism and unsettling imagery. I highly recommend this film if you're looking to be disturbed this Halloween.

9. Skinamarink (Film, 2022)

A young brother and sister wake up during the night to discover that their father is missing and that the windows, doors, and other objects in their house have vanished.

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Skinamarink is an experimental analog horror film that trades traditional narrative for a surreal, nightmarish atmosphere. Shot in grainy, low-light cinematography, the film immerses you in a disorienting and eerie world where fear of the unknown takes center stage. The film’s strength lies in its ability to evoke childhood fears, using abstract visuals and unsettling sound design to create a sense of dread. However, its unconventional approach may alienate some people who expect a clear plot or resolution. The minimal dialogue and deliberate pacing make Skinamarink more of a mood piece than a traditional horror film, relying on atmosphere over jump scares. For those willing to embrace its experimental nature, Skinamarink offers a haunting and disquieting experience that lingers long after it ends, tapping into primal fears of isolation and helplessness. For all these reasons, I highly recommend that you check out this film.

10. Heck (Short Film, 2020)

A child wakes up in the middle of the night to the sound of his mom's television blaring.

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Heck is a short film that shares a similar atmospheric approach to the creator's feature-length film Skinamarink. Like Skinamarink, it explores the feeling of being trapped in a surreal, dreamlike space. The film's minimalist aesthetic, with grainy visuals and a haunting soundscape, creates a disorienting atmosphere that leaves much to the imagination. It builds tension through its slow pacing, relying on the viewer's discomfort with the unknown rather than traditional horror tropes. For people who thought Skinamarink's runtime was excessive, Heck is a great substitute that captures the same atmosphere of the former. I highly recommend this film to people who have enjoyed Skinamarink's take on horror.

[pinkykats-place]

BakuDeku Season: Fall/Halloween 2023

AO3 Fic Recommendations

Disclaimers!

None of the stories linked are mine!

Check ratings & tags!

Art credit to @silverynightart (was given permission)!

Autumn Metamorphosis by s_the_queen

Summary: Every idiot on the planet thought that Summer was Deku's best season. He'd traipse around in clingy tank tops and shorts and his skin would glisten. Katsuki had to admit, it was appealing.

But it had nothing on Deku in Autumn.

- or -

Katsuki is a premium Deku simp, especially in Autumn. Watch him simp his way into Deku's heart!

{One Shot}

Rated - Teen & Up

Sweet Like Candy Apples by s_the_queen

Summary: Katsuki is the best at everything, even pumpkin carving. Teaching Eri *would* be Deku's job but Deku *sucks* at it. So Katsuki takes over.

Deku catches him being soft. Heart eyes ensue.

{One Shot}

Rated - Teen & Up

Scaredy Cat by MJBunnyLuv

Summary: Halloween Season has come to UA and Class 3-A is ready to do all the activities! Pumpkin carving, baking cookies, and a scary movie marathon. Bring on the ghosts, the ghouls, the monsters and slashers because it's not Halloween unless you're pissing yourself from fright. And while the majority of the class is excited for a night filled with horror, Katsuki has a secret...he's terrified of scary movies.

{One Shot}

Rated - Teen & Up

That's What You Get by Daiako

Summary: Part of their third year grade involves community activity and this month that means taking kids to a pumpkin patch. Bakugou is...well, himself. Izuku knows how to handle it.

{One Shot}

Rated - Teen & Up

Great UA Pumpkin Carve Off by @amarisllis

Summary: “What are you doing?” Izuku spots an additional untouched pumpkin on the side of the counter that seemingly hasn’t been cut open and disemboweled yet.

“The hell does it look like?” He pulls out another handful of pumpkin guts, dropping them unceremoniously into the bowl next to him.

“Um. I know, but why?”

Kacchan looks at him like he sprouted a second head. “So we can carve them, dumbass, why the fuck do you think?”

{One Shot}

Rated - General Audiences

(Not so) scary movies by @amarisllis

Summary: “Dumbass fraidy-cat,” he mumbles, flicking Izuku’s forehead.

Izuku pouts at him, but a moment later it turns into an expression of confusion when he sees Kacchan blushing again. He’s about to ask what’s wrong, when he feels something flex underneath his hands, and… oh.

Apparently the thing he happened to grab onto was Kacchan’s arm.

{One Shot}

Rated - General Audiences

First times by kide_writes

Summary: “You came! What are you, dudes?” Sero grinned widely at them.

“Boyfriends,” Katsuki answered, deadpan.

“What? I mean your costumes! What are you?”

Izuku and Sero tried not to laugh too hard while Katsuki barked how people should form their questions better.

{One Shot}

Rated - Teen & Up

Simply Earresistable by Fawn_Eyed_Girl, kalcia

Summary: For years, Katsuki has been telling Izuku that he will only wear a Halloween costume if it's badass, and this year, Izuku thinks he's found the right one. But what will Katsuki think when he finally sees it?

One Shot | Pro Hero au

Rated - Mature

Pumpkin Cupcakes and Detergent by just_a_reader_of_things

Summary: Bakugo Katsuki finally works up the courage to ask out Izuku Midoriya after a boost of confidence from his best friends. Will he accept, or will he have to do what he can to salvage their friendship?

{One Shot}

Rated- Teen & Up

Kacchan, Save Me! by just_a_reader_of_things

Summary: Bakugo makes Midoriya take a ride through a haunted house, knowing he gets scared and jumps into Bakugo's lap every time. Why would he do that?

{One Shot}

Rated - Teen & Up

Just Act Supernatural by SecretKiwi

Summary: Katsuki meets a cute boy in a cemetery...but is he really what he seems?

{One Shot}

Rated - General Audiences

dimwits and pumpkin tits by popcornpearl

Summary: He snatched the pumpkin up and quickly shoved it under his shirt. The cold rind on his stomach sent a shiver down his spine, but he was determined to power through. He ran a hand along his belly, feeling the bumpy rind through his shirt. It felt foreign, nothing at all like the soft, smooth skin of his abdomen. Still, when he looked down, he couldn't help but imagine his future. In several months, his own belly would be just as massive. He couldn't wait.

Katsuki tried his best to make his pregnancy announcement cute and unique. But his husband's obliviousness just had to get in the way. Fucking typical.

{One Shot}

Rated- Teen & Up

Halloween`s Last nights by hungry_kitten

Summary: A week before Halloween ends, 3A hold a Bravery test amongst themselves and Bakugo is the winner. He gets separated from them last minute before having a spooky, horrifying encounter with some sort of an entity. Puzzled yet trying to hold his shit together, he brushes it off, but the very next day, he realizes what happened

— — —

or AU where Katsuki meets with Ghost Deku on Halloween

{One Shot}

Rated - n/a

All That Go Bump in the Night by MaliBMillie

Summary: -eku! Deku! Why are you crying!? Piercing red eyes grazed over Izuku in worry, the voice distant and echoey.

“K-Kacchan? Wha-What are you doing here?” Murmurs Izuku in a half dream state.

Y-you can talk to me? Fuck! You are! FINALLY! You’re ready, now! Come home, Stupid Deku! I’ve waited long enough for you!

Izuku jolted upright in his bed. 3:17AM. It’s too damn early to hallucinate old flames, isn’t it? Well…if old flames count as a super cute imaginary friend you made up when you were little. That’s not weird. Right? Right. Still, Izuku felt uneasy.

That dream felt a little too recent and direct…There’s no way Kacchan is real or contacting me. That can’t be possible…

One Shot | Supernatural au

Rated - Mature

[skunkes]

how did u feel about the 2nd Terrifier movie? i saw it on a first date so it wasn’t the best experience… but revisiting it I can enjoy it more. good sfx

So the first one is 1h30m i believe, and I know when I watched it and saw I was 40 minutes in i was like wow its been that long and it feels like not much has happened huh. But then it did what it did and it ended.

For the second one I was like oh its been 40 minutes. Hopefully it starts kicking off like the first one. And then after what felt like an hour only 10 more minutes had passed LOL and the entire rest of the movie felt dis way

I like that this one had more of a semblance of a plot... The clown cafe song is stuck in my head... Sfx is good but hm im not sure how to describe this....im not one of those "omg this is just a legal snuff film u guys are evil for watching this" people nor am i a "ermm if u cant handle this ur a prude and a little baby actually" person but more somewhere in between or outside. I love movie gore, when i was younger I watched Saw SOLELY for the traps, i didnt even know the plot until more recently LMAO

but obviously That One Scene...idk! I dont think it was too much in the "prude" way nor was i clapping and cheering but it did evoke a "ok come on wrap it up" feeling from me...like these faces combined...does dis make sense. Not walking-out-of-the-theater disgust and revulsion OR enjoyment/glee but just mostly straight faced this ⬇️

The first movie has a naked woman being split in half from coochie down so its definitely not the gore itself here that evoked this emotion ykwim

[crownofviolet]

exhausted dyke seeking lap to lay head in & watch scary movies all day 🎃👻

[hanjsquokka]

also i need book recs!!! preferably no spice/very less spice, just some cutesy fluff and angst and heartbreak 🫶🏼

[valewritessss]

Does anyone have any movie suggestions? I’ll take anything but horror

[sugarcandydoll]

"what's your favorite scary movie?"

hi anita bby ♡👼🏼 i got a jumpscare from the ghostface gif oop ♡💓 i have sooo many fav scary movies hehehe m gonna try n list em all ♡ my top three are definately the ring, the shining, & the annabelle movies!! ♡ i sooo wanna visit the musuem w irl annabelle doll in it!! (0_0) i hope she doesn't possesses me tho :/ i also love the 'it' movies cause pennywise kinda.... ♡໒꒰ྀི ∩ ⸝⸝ ∩ ꒱ྀིა💕 (why they be casting the hottest guys as evil??:() i love american horror story sm too ♡🕯️ my fav szns probably murder house & hotel hehe ♡

[i-am-the-quintessential-queer]

So next week I’m gonna have a lot of free time to myself, and one thing I am known for is the lack of movies I’ve seen

I would love some movie recs! I really like horror but I’m pretty open to any movies besides war movies and super hero movies, just not my thing

Let me know if you have any I should watch! I should have access to most if not all streaming platforms

[alonsolobotomy]

debating watching a movie rn and it's a split between rewatching the original cinderella and something hella scary i've never seen. what even is my movie taste anymore

[tobygetsgirlz]

The starter pack for getting into horror movies

in my opinion plz don't cyberbully me D:

(not in any specific order lol)

Child's Play (Doll/horror comedy)

Scream (genre changer and also slasher)

The conjuring (demonic/paranormal horror)

The shining (a classic)

Jaws (very silly not scary at all in my opinion)

Nightmare on Elm street (classic)

The exorcist (extremely well known)

The Blair witch project (genre changer of a movie)

Friday the 13th (nostalgia slasher)

Get out (psych horror)

Alien (survival/space horror)

These are good starters in my opinion especially if you want to see the type of horror you like! plus some of these are so iconic if you try to talk to someone who likes horror they have probably seen most of these if not all of them lol. This is not by any means the best horror movies but for me personally this is a good starters you could finish in a month or less if ur committed.

[chimerafflesia]

every year I say I'm gonna watch a horror/halloween movie for each day of october and every year it does not happen but I genuinely want to try to stick with it this year

[marklikely]

idk how many Movie Followers i have so this may flop but um. happy October what are some horror movies you all recommend 👀??