Horror films can be tough to sift through. Because this genre is (sadly) not as exposed to major awards in the same way that others are, viewers looking for a good scare are often left aimlessly searching the Internet or browsing streaming services. It’s a recipe for frustration. One can easily fall into trying one film after another before giving up and moving on to something else, like a vampire abandoning their quarry.

Since we’re coming up on October, my favorite month of the year and the one best-suited for exploring this under-appreciated genre, I thought I’d provide a list of such films that bite better than the rest of their brood. My focus will be on fairly recent films, with a preference for those that go off the well-bloodied path. I can wholeheartedly recommend each of these, and promise there’s a good chance you’ll get a good scare if you try them. They’re in no particular order. Join me through October as I present ten films sure to raise your pulse and have you nervous to step around the corner. Let’s get started. Read the rest of this entry →