When I read the contest proposal this month, I was very happy because it brings together two things I like: Movies and Halloween. So writing about it didn't take me long because I already had in mind exactly the three movies I was going to write about. Three unforgettable classics, which were able to add a true legacy within the universe of the Seventh Art (especially in the Horror / Suspense genre).
I'm pretty sure that you all know these three movies (because they are very popular) but it's a must for me to write about them because they really are some of my favorites to remember Halloween and all its significance. I couldn't participate this month if it weren't for writing about them and what they represent for that time. So, let's do this one more time!
#01. Halloween (1978)
Starting this list without mentioning this movie is impossible for me, because if there is a movie that reflects the essence of Halloween, it's this classic that has this mission. Written and directed by John Carpenter, this movie brings with it all the atmosphere that fills this traditional party with a terrifying meaning, where fear and the rage is the one who dictates the rules in a wild night.
There is no other movie that has a DNA as strong for Halloween as this film because it was planned with the idea of creating a new "setting" and gives a new meaning to the party. Michael Myers is the perfect example to make Halloween an unforgettable time and he does it through a powerful movie, full of tension and suspense... So, be ready to be scared all the time with a weight of silence that can stun you.
#02. Friday the 13th (1980)
Talking about favorite Halloween movies and not mentioning this movie is also unthinkable to me because Jason Voorhees and his crazy and bloody legacy has already become a legend within horror movies. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham and written by Victor Miller, the horror in this movie does not stop and the suspense (which is quite great) has high doses of violence, a lot of blood and creative scenes.
Everyone knows or has heard of what this movie represents for Halloween and it is impossible that it will not be remembered (at least in my point of view), specifically at that time. So, grab your popcorn, get some friends together in a room with the lights off and get ready to have a special night... But, here comes an advice: Beware of the evil that can be out there (and very close to you).
#03. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Closing my TOP 03 this month, I will include this classic that was written and directed by the incredible Wes Craven (which is one of my favorite directors) and brings Fred Krueger as a villain who is able to enter your dreams, terrify you and kill you in the real world. During Halloween this movie is often remembered for the weight and significance it has within the horror cinema.
The concept of this movie is extremely immersive and built with a tension network that catches the viewer's attention from the beginning (and continues like this until its epic ending). The perfect example of horror cinema made with a skillful perspective (something innovative at the time of its launch), quality and commitment to what really has the power to scare viewers anywhere in the world.
So... That's it folks! I hope you enjoyed my recommendations this month because writing about them was very pleasant for me. These are three classic movies that everyone should watch someday (at least once in their life).
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