Day 31: It's Halloween! Mission Accomplished!

Well, it has been 31 days, and I can say that I have accomplished my goal of watching a scary movie for each day in October!

Trick 'r Treat was a great movie to complete my goal and to celebrate Halloween. Was the movie great? Not by any means, but it was fun. It reminded me of Creepshow, except more coherent and intertwined. What really made this movie good was that it was basically four acts, which subtly blend together to keep the viewer interested. The casting was great and the film contained all the horror movie essentials that fans of the genre love. It had werewolves, vampires, strange creatures, zombies/ghouls, a psycho-killer, and the whole urban-legend-scary-story plotline.

All-in-all, it has been a great run! And don't think for a second that the scary movie watchin' is over!

Day 30: Look Who's Evil Now!

What better way to pay tribute to the cult classic horror trilogy than to combine all the films into one bloody hilarious musical?

I was first introduced to this musical roughly 2 years ago, when I went to a production in Springfield, MO. It was vulgar, gory, and absolutely the funniest musical I had ever seen.

Fast forward to the present, having found out this musical would be in Kansas City, there was absolutely no way I was going to miss out. I convinced my lovely girlfriend (herself a fan of musicals) and she convinced some friends of ours to come with us to see the one and only, Evil Dead The Musical.

Somehow, though we tried to avoid it, we found ourselves front and center, right behind a row designated as the splatter section. When we realized that our seats were covered in plastic, we knew we would be in for one evil night...

I cannot express the greatness of this musical, which combines all the greatest scenes from all 3 Evil Dead movies. During the production, die hard fans yell out famous lines from the movies, laughter fills the theater, and fun is had by all! We left the night blood sprayed and happy, finishing the evening by watching The Evil Dead, which needs no introduction.

What an amazing prelude to Halloween!!!

Day 29: A little Psychoanalysis...

Nightmares in Red, White, and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film isn't a feature length horror film, but rather a documentary about what the horror genre means in America and to Americans, and how it has evolved over time. With interviews and commentary from John Carpenter, George A. Romero, and a handful of other horror film writers, producers, and directors, the film is basically a social and political history of the genre within the U.S.

For me, this film, aiding as a sort of self induced psychotherapy, helped put some understanding to my strange obsession with horror. After all, I have nearly completed my 31 day journey and am still itching for more! After watching the documentary, I have only began to realize that there are several reasons why I love horror movies so much. It has less and less to do with psychopaths running around killing people (insert alternate plot here), and more to do with the metaphors and symbolism within the movies, which ultimately hint at real life fears and social concerns.

Horror movies give me an outlet to face my biggest fears without getting a scratch. They give me political and social insight. They give me inspirational and discouraging outlooks on human beings. Horror movies give viewers the opportunities to love and hate any aspect they choose, without external judgement. I can love that a womanizing jerk gets axed by an ex lover. I can hate that a serial killer can manipulate systems and go 30 years without retribution, and at the same time, love that the people at his mercy "get what they deserve".

In short, horror movies are just awesome! They are not just about killing and dying, in fact, that is rarely their main intention. Horror movies tell us something about ourselves, our culture, and current situations that often feel out of our control. I have a feeling that my journey is just starting.

Day 28: Time to Cringe!

Red State made me cringe.

Not because it was jump out of your seat scary.

Not because it was close your eyes gruesome.

Not even because it was horribly cruel (though it was).

Though it was scary, it was gruesome, and it was utterly cruel, Red State, made me cringe be cause it was 100% believable. The film is basically about a wacked out cult, set on sending sinners to hell, and doing "the lord's work" by condemning different people groups as they see fit. The film opens by giving the viewer a glimpse at the group holding picket signs outside a funeral home as a homosexual student is laid to rest after having been murdered. The viewer later ventures into the group's chapel, on a secluded commune, and gets a chance to hear the pastor deliver a sermon that sounds both deranged and familiar.

Throughout the movie, the viewer comes to despise both the good guys and the bad guys in this film, and is left contemplating the reality of the situation at hand. Hmm....

Day 27: A nice little 80s throwback.

The House of the Devil, released in 2009, is a homage to the1970s and 1980s horror flicks that millions fell in love with...wait, is love the right word? Amityville Horror, When a Stranger Calls, The Last House on the Left, The Exorcist, The Omen, and the list could go on and on and on.

Nearly every aspect of this film is meant to resemble these movies. The movie was shot on 16mm film and similar camera techniques were used to give the movie a retro feel. Characters looked the part too, complete with high waisted jeans and feathered hair. The film was even released on VHS, now that's dedication!

The House of the Devil follows a college girl who is strapped for cash and looking to move into her own apartment. In order to make some quick cash, she agrees to babysit for a family who lives out in the middle of nowhere, with a full lunar eclipse set to hit at midnight. Sound like a bad idea?

The girl arrives at the house to make acquaintance with a very awkward (possibly the most awkward sequence of scenes I have ever witnessed) and creepy old man and his wife, at which time they inform the girl that they haven't been completely honest with her.

Though it is slow to develop, and spirals to an end quickly, this movie is worth a watch if you love the horror movies of yesterday.

Day 26: A good old fashioned pig hunt!

Prey, yet another French horror, is a short, and concise film by first time director Antoine Blossier.

This eco-horror creature feature was lacking in some areas, but really hit the ball out of the park in other areas. I will say that the greatest characteristics of this movie are the makeup and effects. Prey will be appealing to those who prefer live-action creatures as opposed to CG, and will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. For me, not being a fan of over the top, unbelievably made up creature-monsters, the wild boars in this movie were perfect and terrifyingly believable. However, the downfalls of this movie are that the characters never really develop enough for the viewer to get attached, and the storyline progresses in a way that is easily predictable.

This movie was short and semi-sweet, especially for a first time director. Put another notch on the belt for the French.

Day 25: The Decent meets Wrong Turn? Hardly!

Described as a movie with elements from The Descent and Wrong Turn, there was no way I could resist picking this movie up.

High Lane starts out promising, with gorgeous aerial views of the Balkans. Though the acting was terrible and the plot was predictable before any diologue between characters, the tension factor kept this movie interesting for the first half-hour or so, with excellent shots of the group of hikers scaling cliffs and making their way across a footbridge. This action had my heart pounding and I was loving it.

Unfortunately, the moving became uninteresting before anyone ran into the real problem, a crazed-Wrong Turnesque-lunatic named Anton, living in a cabin in the woods. There was no backstory to this guy, other than his name carved on a door in his torture cabin.

The plot fell apart so quickly that the movie came to an end by telling the viewer, via screen text, that the bodies of the group members were never found, and that people go missing in the Balkans quite regularly. Apparently the director realized what a goof of a movie this was and decided to throw in the towel before any resolve could be made.

Day 24: They Burrow.

This movie had everything going for it. A horror-western with creatures that bury you alive and feed on your body while you are awake. A great setup for a truly terrifying film.

I will be honest, The Burrowers, could have been a really great film, but for several reasons, this movie just didn't accomplish what it could have. Basically, an old-west version of Tremors would be completely awesome, but for some reason, the filmakers decided to keep this one slow paced and predictable, not to mention that the creatures just weren't scary enough.

The one part of the movie that did spark something within me was the ending, and the unbelievable implications that silence can have on situations, and has had on events throughout history, mostly for the worst. If only the rest of the movie had conjured up something meaningful.

Day 23: That girl has gone totally Primal!

Any movie where the last line of diolague is "F--- you, you gutless turd" is sure to be an instant flop.

Primal, an Auzzie horror film about a group of friends who venture into the outback in search of prehistoric cave paintings only to become terrorized by a mysterious bacterium, turning it's victims into animalistic, blood thirsty beasts, is a terribly pointless film.

Most of the movie consists of a crazed woman, after having went swimming in a bacteria infested pond, running around bellowing a scream generated from terrible sound effects and acting like a psycho-monkey. All of the youngsters die because of stupidity, except for one girl who runs into a cave which is alive....somehow? Once inside the cave, the girl gets wrapped up by octopod-like tentacles that come out of the walls of the cave. She is then dry humped by a big gooey blob, until she grabs a machette and slices it up. She then runs out of the cave and yells the aforementioned phrase at the top of her lungs.

If this turn of events makes any sense to anyone, I would love to hear the rationale.

Day 22: The Walking Dead

As with American Horror Story, you can expect this post, on season 2 of The Walking Dead, to appear only once on my journey through 31 days of horror. With that said, let's get started.

When the first season of The Walking Dead was released on DVD, I was ecstatic! A whole series devoted to zombies! I watched the first season in one evening and it was absolutely glorious. Of course it had highs and lows, but for the most part I was sold. As season 1 drew to a close, I was left yearning for more.

My anticipation of the second season grew with every turned leaf and gust of chilly wind that blew fall to the forefront of my mind. Finally, today, as the sun rose on a brisk October morning, I was awake having a hot cup of tea counting the hours until I would be able to watch the first episode of season 2.

When the time came, I was prepared and I was not disappointed! The first episode delivered everything I grew accustomed to throughout the first series. Suspense, drama, tension, intrigue, outstanding makeup/costume design, and the all too familiar cliff hanger! For me, the first peak into the second season did exactly what I wanted; it made me want to watch the next episode.

Day 21: Come on everyone, look alive!

La Horde, a French zombie film, is equal parts action, shoot-em-up, and horror all mixed into a perfect concoction that is dramatic, suspenseful, and gory!

In many ways this film is both original and unoriginal in its' attempts to bring life to the dead. Some viewers will love it and others will despise it, as with most movies. One thing that was impressive was the directors attempts to create an action packed zombie film, that was not a tribute to the genre and was not a tribute to George Romero (though some might argue that any zombie movie is a tribute to Romero). The directors of La Horde are passionate about this movie and serve up a great does of action-packed horror that is uniquely French.

Quite possibly the best part about this movie is the characters, with the two leading roles played by an African Americal male and a woman, who were both intelligent, corageous, and resilient. The black guy doesn't get killed first, and he's not a comedic side-kick basking in ignorance, he is a gritty, 100% BA! The woman avoids overdramatics and demeaning naievety and instead opts for tough-girl vengeance upon anything and anyone that get's in her way.

This movie will go down as an excellent film for action enthusiasts, and probably not so great for true zombie genre fans. It doesn't stray away from the pack to make it remarkable, but it does offer the best parts of the "fast, superhuman zombie" makes of recent years.

Day 20: Dead Girl

What to say about this one? Well, Deadgirl, is a racy, not-quite-zombie-what-the-heck-is-she-wait-is-this-really-happening-yes-indeed-it-is-who-fronted-the-money-for-this-one horror film about a few high school guys with raging hormones and a knack for objectifying women.

The film was disturbing, but not as much as the actual concept of the movie. Basically the filmakers partnered up with a writer, went through a pile of scripts, and picked one which would stir up the most controversy on camera. The movie had ups and downs, but was mostly down.

In the end, I simply could not like this film because, in all honesty, it was not that great, not to mention its' unacceptable portrayal of women throughout. I am utterly convinced that the "BRILLIANT" on the front cover of the movie must have been a typo.

Day 19: The Hilarity of Horror!

Last night I watched, quite possibly, the most hilarious horror film of all times.

Where do I begin? Characters. Great. Concept. Great. Plot. Great. Morals? Great. This movie was just an amazing movie. It is a wonderful thing when a movie can captivate the viewer in a way that makes the whole thing flow, almost unnoticed, and leave the viewer longing for nothing more from the film.

The writers/directors/producers were outstanding in this one. Concepts of judgementalism and group think, the importance of communication and understanding, and encouragement to have a healthy sense of self-confidence and self-esteem were all present in this movie.

Never has horror left me feeling so good about life!

Day 18: Excuse me miss, do you have any eggs?

Several years ago, while sitting in a movie theater about to see a film that I can no longer recall the name, I remember seeing previews for two movies that caught my attention and sparked my curiousity. The first film was Teeth, which I actually have not seen (yet). I remember seeing the trailer, laughing out loud, then being extremely disturbed. Directly after the preview for Teeth, came the preview for Funny Games. I remember staring blankly at the screen, not knowing the emotions that had swept over me. My mind wanted to look away, but my eyes wanted to see more.

Fast forward 4 years and here I am, about to watch the movie that conjured up an emotional state that I still cannot explain...

This movie was definitely disturbing. I actually had to pause it at points and decide if I still wanted to watch it. But the more I think about it, the more I realize that I had such a hard time with this movie because it was so annoying! Not only were the two main characters annoying, but there were plenty of moments throughout the film where the family that was being held hostage could have taken their fate into their own hands and ended the madness! The movie was slow to develop and left the viewer scratching their head trying to figure out why they were still watching. Maybe that was the point. After all, I did keep watching, and I did finish the movie.

I'm glad I watched the movie through to the end, but I'm still not sure why.

Day 15: American Horror Story

(10/16) About a week after this show aired, I have finally watched the pilot episode of American Horror Story. I have to say, I was very impressed!

The storyline is classic and the music to the show is outstanding. It would be lame to post about this show after every new episode, so this will be the only time it appears on my list. There are just too many great (and terrible) horror flicks out there for my eyes to see!

All I can say is that I am really excited to see where this show goes from here. It's not too often that a horror series comes around. I hope this one will have all the elements to keep it around.

Day 17: The Dead are Outside!

The cover art on this one sold me. Unfortunately, that was a bad thing.

In my mind, there is nothing quite like a good survival film. Esecially when there is something crazy lurking in the dark! Night of the Living Dead, 28 Days Later, The Road, and the list could go on and on and on.

Recently, these films have been horribly over produced. I wish I could say that The Dead Outside, a low-budget, Scottish attempt at the genre, was different...

As with many films without a stellar budget, acting, diologue and character development tend to be a bust. Keeping that in mind, what is one of the best ways to avoid this? Well, to avoid the diologue part, filmakers keep lines simple, and try to rely on writing and production to develop good characters and a plot worth watching. So what happens when filmakers don't have the time to develop anything good? You get this movie.

In the films defense, I felt like this movie was just a pinch away from being really good. However, music played almost throughout the movie, clouding the diologue to barely noticeable. The camera work was lousy and made the film confusing. The plot was okay, but due to all of the other problems, I could never truly get into this film. Action was minimal and suspense was nonexistent.

A movie about a neurological virus that takes the world by storm, leaving the uninfected to fend for themselves? Maybe not original, but still pretty awesome. As the credits rolled, the only reason I could conjure up for why this movie didn't take off, was that the virus infected the crew before filming began.

Day 16: Care for a slice of die?

This movie, titled Diener (get it?), and yes get it is part of the title, is a low-budget horror film about zombies. Since I am absolutely obsessed with the zombie genre, this movie could not have been more perfect!

The idea for the movie is very original. No spoilers, you'll have to watch it to see for yourself. The acting was subpar, with the exception of Ken, the lead character. Played by Joshua Grote, Ken took the film from mediocre to pretty darn good, with his whit and self-amusing nature. The zombies were excellent! Slow moving, brain deteriourating, dumb as nails zombies! What more can a fan ask for?

This is a film that genre king, George A. Romero, would be proud of.

Day 14: Is Tamera Home?

(10/14) After watching too many vampire movies in one week, I needed to switch things up and watch a film that would truly scare me. I needed a film that would make me yank open shower cutains for no apparent reason. A film that would creep me out enough to baricade myself into a room with a loaded shotgun.

The Strangers gave me exactly what I needed! The plot was hardly worth mentioning, the acting not anything to brag about, and the originality of the film was...well...nonexistent. But what the film did get right was the suspense factor. There's nothing more creepy than 3 sociopaths in masks going on a rampage just for the heck of it. And there's just something magical about a terrified damsel in destress being stalked by a man in a full suit and a burlap sack draped over his head, all to the sound of Joanna Newsom.

Day 13: Are you Thirsty?

(10/13) Thirst is one of the more unique takes on vampirism that I have watched so far on my journey. It had a fairly good storyline and enough gore to make one yearn for just a little bit more.

At it's core, Thirst is a love story; one which takes on all the qualities, both good and bad, of the emotion. There's longing, desire, seduction, passion, hate, struggle, abandonment, and [insert creative words here].

At times this movie was exhilarating, and at others, drab and slightly prolonged. This movie wasn't great, but it was good. Commendable job from South Korea.

Day 12: Welcome to the trailer park kids.

(10/12) A horror film with special appearance by Trace Adkins? This movie just spells disaster from the beginning.

In all honesty, I thought this movie was going to be hilarious. The title, the front cover, the plot. However, this movie was a disappointment from every angle. The idea for a trailer park, rock-n-roll horror film is a pretty great idea, but this one just never produced. It did have some funny scenes, but for the most part this movie was a failed attempt at creating a cult classic.

Next Up: Thirst

Day 11: The new Ash?

(10/11) When I first saw the front cover of this movie my heart lept. I read the description on the back and my excitement level went off the charts. Post-apocyliptic survival horror? Yes please! Then I read a review stating that this movie was Woody Harelson in Zombieland meets Bruce Campbell in The Evil Dead.

Now, I realize that these are very big claims. I love The Evil Dead as much as the next guy or gal. But, if these statements were to ring true as the credits rolled, this could possibly be the best horror movie on my list all month, and would go down in the top 5 horror films of all times in my mind!

...roughly 2 hours later...

Great film! Mister, the main character, was a fearless, vampire slaying brute. Martin, Mister's orphaned assistant, will go down as one of the best narrators in the history of film(right behind Morgan Freeman of course). The makeup was perfect and the storyline kept me in suspense. Is Stake Land the next Evil Dead? I don't think so. Is Mister the new Ash? I don't think so. Is Mister a mashup of Woody Allen and Bruce Campbell? I don't think so. Is this a bad thing? Not at all. Stake Land and Mister are the new Stake Land and Mister! I won't spoil the ending for you, but I am just not sure where the film will go next. I want to be excited, but only time will tell.

Next Up: Trailer Park of Terror

Day 10: A Symphony of Horror!

(10/10) Deemed as (arguably) the greatest German film of all time, Nosferatu, is the classic vampire movie that startled audiences without saying a word. Based on Bram Stoker's Dracula, the film brings to life Count Orlok (names had to be changed because the adaptation was unauthorized) in all of his blood sucking glory.

I can't say that I am a silent film fan, but this movie was incredible, given that it was released in 1922. The music was eerie and the Count is one of the creepiest horror figures I have ever seen.

Day 9: Blood never tasted so good!

(10/9) Let Me In, the U.S. remake of the Swedish film Let the Right One In (movie adaptation of a book), was a great watch. I was skeptical going in, after having seen the original film and loving it, but Let Me In did not disappoint. The film was gripping, creepy, and altogether lovely in just the right ways.

I have not read the book, so I can't say whether the film strayed from the book, or just captured aspects of the book that were not present in the Swedish version. To me, this film was refreshing and tantalizing, and not at all compromised by the vampire fad of recent years. This movie should be appealing to all who felt that the vampire had been forever ruined. If you haven't seen this film, or the original, please do yourself a favor!

Day 8: Trolls?

(10/8) After hearing many suggestions, and reading a ton of reviews raving about this movie, I had to give it a shot. I am not usually a fan of first person, handheld camera, docu-film so I was fairly skeptical (as anyone would be with a title like Troll Hunter).

This movie was ultra imaginative and held my attention throughout. I'm not sure if it was because this movie was a great film, or because I paid more attention and was more focused throughout the movie. Possibly a little bit of both. What I can say is that the pace was excellent and the trolls were exactly what I had pictured in my head.

Was the movie scary? Absolutely not. However, the movie far surpassed the creativity of its name to standout as a film I would watch again and recommend to others.

Day 7: Sometimes falling in love can make your head explode.

(10/7) I saw previews for this movie a long time ago. Since that time I have been curious about the film. Finally, my curiosity got to me and I gave in.

I'm not entirely sure this classifies as a "horror" movie...it is definitely strange...and things die...and there is blood...

But what was most interesting to me is that it actually held my attention. Though it was completely ridiculous and made very little sense, it had a certain charm about it. Both the plot and the acting were good, the gore was great, and the cinematography was absolutely gorgeous.

I have absolutely no idea what I was expecting on this one, but the film definitely satisfied my cravings. Thumbs up to a love-struck killer tire!

Day 6: One, two, Freddy's comin' for you...

(10/6) I watched this movie with my fingers crossed, with hopes of a film that could deliver the goods like the original, secretly wishing for another morose scene to be emblazoned in the depths of my temporal lobe.

As the movie began, I was optimistic, longing for the same qualities that made jumping rope, and counting rhymes so darn creepy! To my surprise, I am happy to say that this movie was actually pretty good. It had all the great elements found in the first one, and held very true to the original with the addition of a few new twists and more of a backstory to Freddy.

My biggest criticism of the movie was the look of Freddy. His attire was spot on. The makeup was great. It was just different. However, after watching the special features, I was finally able to see the thoughts behind everything and accept the differences.

Saying that this remake was better than the original would be ridiculous, but if the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise and Freddy Krueger hadn't been born in 1984, this movie would be the start of something big!

Day 5: It's okay mom, it was only a dream.

(10/5) If there is one scene from a movie that has been engraved in my mind since childhood, it is a scene from this movie. It did, and still does, scare me to death.

The scene is towards the end of the movie, where Johnny Depp falls asleep (after being told multiple times not to) and gets pulled into his bed, only to be spewed out in liquid form. As a child, this scene was horrendous, and after watching the movie again, still is!

This movie will always hold a special place in my heart, and unfortunately, my dreams!

Next Up: Nightmare on Elm Street (remake 2010)

Day 4: Not even I could like this one.

(10/4) Considering just about every horror remake is a flop, I couldn't have been more excited to watch this film! Especially after having just watched the original, I had to check this one out.

Usually I am happy with flops, because that's part of what makes some horror movies so great. However, this remake was a total bust, in a bad way. Characters. Acting. Dialogue. Everything just SUCKED!

Imagine this: A group of immature college students take a hiking trip with hopes of finding a bountiful crop of weed to get rich on. All get killed except for 1 girl. About 2 months later, another motley crue of douchebags and skanks take a trip to Crystal Lake, basically where the previous group all met their demise. On their way, they meet a Chaps model renegade, turned saint, looking for his missing sister (the girl that survived in the first group). And you can guess what happens from there.

There was nothing exciting, scary, or comical about the remake of Friday the 13th. And that's all I have to say about this one.

Next Up: A Nightmare on Elm Street (original)

Day 3: Can't everyday be more like Friday...the 13th...

(10/3) When I was a child, my parents loved horror films. Every weekend, from the time I had the ability to form memories, my parents watched the movies that I think of as "classics" in the horror genre.

Childs Play, Puppet Master, Pet Cemetery, Hellraiser, Nightmare on Elm Street, etc.

Of course, this list would not be complete without Friday the 13th. I didn't remember much about this movie, or any of the following installments, other than the basic storyline. Big creepy man in a jumpsuit and a hockey mask goes on a killing spree at a summer camp in the middle of nowhere.

Over time, the Friday the 13th series began to define the slasher film and encapsulated all the suspense and heart pounding action for which many horror films aspire.

Since the glory days of my childhood, my parents have stopped watching all the scaries. I'm not entirely sure when this happened, it just did. Thinking back on it, this probably turned out to be a good thing for the simple fact that I never became a sadistic serial killer. However, I must thank my parents for my love of horror, and for allowing me to watch just enough flicks to develop the knowledge of what not to do when confronted with someone such as Jason Voorhees.

Tonight I watch the movie that created a frenzy, and made any old Friday the 13th creepy as [insert choice word], the original Friday the 13th.

Day 2: Who's ready for a Feast?

(10/2) Today I watched Feast, executively directed by Wes Craven, Ben Afflec, and Matt Damon, a recipe for something truly...well...terrible! And though this movie was absolutely ridiculous, there were some great one-liners, and a few scenes that were hilariously entertaining. One of my favorite lines in the movie, and a statement that basically sums up the entire movie was:

I think we're gonna be alright man. I think we're gonna be okay guys. Yeah, I think we're gonna be alright. This is just some leaky barrel, radiation, toxic dump waste, environmental crap, freak beast accident that crawled outta the sewer man. That's all this is. We're gonna be alright. The experts'll be showing up any minute to fix this up. You know, some of those green guys. Some of those guys with the real can-do attitude, with the tanks and the M-16s and the torpedoes...those guys are en route. You hear em? They're coming.

Yep, that just about sums everything up. Somehow there is a sequel, and even a third installment to this movie. Assuming that the first one is the best, I doubt I'll be watching the other 2.

Day 1: Starting out with a...Hatchet!

(10/1) What could be better than an oldschool, American slasher tribute to the 80s, with a handful of horror icon cameos? How about nothing! Hatchet and Hatchet 2 make for a great double feature to start off the madness!

let the madness begin...

I love October. I love everything about it. Especially Halloween. With that being said, I have decided to watch 31 horror films in 31 days. The idea came to me a little less than a year ago, on Halloween night (key spooky music). It was at the end of the night when I saw Night of the Living Dead playing on mute in the background of a Halloween party. It was in that moment that I thought wouldn't it be entertaining to watch a scary movie every day in October, leading up to one of my favorite holidays? Nearly one year later, here I am, thinking the same exact thought, except this time I am going to do it! Now, I don't exactly have the time to watch a scary movie every single day for 31 days (I wish), however, I will try to do everything I can to watch one as often as I can. Though double, and possibly triple, features may occur every once in a while. I will try my hardest to stay true to my original plan. At this time, I invite you to join me in my madness. Maybe not with the same movies, but with the same idea.