5 Horror Films From Our Formative Nightmares

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, KEEPERS!

After sharing our team’s horror game recommendations earlier this month, it’s now time for some horror films!

We’ve curated a list of 5 classic horror movies, handpicked by the Digital Happiness team that we think are perfect for your Halloween celebrations! The selection ranges from cult classics to influential works that have shaped how we experience horror today.

For us, films like Ju-On and The Ring of course hold a special place, as they served as some of the inspirations behind DreadOut.

So, if you’re looking for something to watch on a spooky night, perhaps one of these films will be just the thing.

1. House (1977)

The premise is simple: a group of young schoolgirls, a field trip gone wrong. That’s really obvious; we took a very heavy inspiration from this. This movie itself is psychedelic, unsettling, crazy, but super fun nonetheless.

2. Fallen (1998)

♪ Time…is on my side, yes it is! ♪

Love the depiction of the evil in this movie. Definitely must watch!

3. The Eye (2002)

We're thinking........ probably Linda can put her eye to good use; it would be a perfect combo :p

4. Nochnoi Dozor (Night Watch, 2004)

We think this movie can strike a perfect balance between urban-modern fantasy and the horror genre. A lot of cool ideas and wonderful execution in this movie. Not a fan of the sequel, though.

5. Noroi (The Curse, 2005)

What can we say about this film? The found footage style, thrill build-up, and the pace are all top-notch. Love it!

Bonus: our producer’s pick

Pocong 2 (Shrouded 2, 2006)

Low-budget movie, but somehow nails the horror. I guess this movie brings the pocong back into the Indonesian horror movie business after quite a long hiatus of scary, darn good Indonesian horror movies.

Now it’s your turn. Which horror movies do you think are a must-watch at least once? Whether it’s a cult classic, a hidden gem, or a film that kept you up for days----

Drop your recommendations below! :DH