The 31 Nights of Halloween

31-nights-of-halloween-banner.pngWritten by: M. Bettencourt, 5th Year History 

Photo by: Sabina Music Rich on Unsplash 

It’s a chilly night in October and the wind is howling through the trees. Jack-o-lanterns dot every porch, and the ghastly decor is out in full force. You’re bundled up on your couch watching a seasonally appropriate film, jumping at every noise, and screaming with each jump-scare. It’s truly the best time of the year.

Born from an off-hand idea in my home, I have dedicated every night of October to creepy films for the last few years. It’s time to share this spook-tacular tradition with all of Western. We begin with the lighter stuff, working our way up to the piece-de-resistance for the night of. Welcome to the 31 Nights of Halloween!

Warning: Some of these films, particularly the latter ones, contain scenes with gore and graphic violence. If you would like to vet these films for yourself before watching, I recommend https://www.doesthedogdie.com/

1. Scooby Doo (2002)

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2. Corpse Bride (2005)

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3. Frankenweenie (2012)

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4. ParaNorman (2012)

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5. Coraline (2009)

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6. Hocus Pocus (1993)

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7. Beetlejuice (1988)

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8. Addams Family (1991)

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9. Ghostbusters (1984)

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10. Zombieland (2009)

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11. Cabin in the Woods (2011)

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12. Carrie (2013)

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13. It: Chapter 1 (2017)

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14. It: Chapter 2 (2019)

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15. Saw (2004)

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16. Paranormal Activity (2007)

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17. The Shining (1980)

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18. The Exorcist (1973)

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19. Insidious (2010)

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20. Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)

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21: Scream (1996)

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22. Fear Street Part 1: 1994 (2021)

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23. Fear Street Part 2: 1978 (2021)

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24. Feat Street Part 3: 1666 (2021)

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25. Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

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26. Friday the 13th (1980)

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27. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

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28. Friday the 13th (2009)

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29. Halloween (1978)

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30. Halloween (2018)

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31. Halloween Kills (2021)

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