Halloween is an ideal time to enjoy horror films filled with eerie atmospheres, unexpected scares, and haunting stories. From classics to modern releases, the following selection of Halloween horror films offers plenty of choices for a memorable movie night.
The film Other Mommy centers on eight-year-old Bela, whose family is struggling with serious marital problems. In the quiet of their new home, she encounters a mysterious entity emerging from her bedroom closet. Its disturbing presence threatens her life and brings the adults' dark secrets to the surface. Drawing on a child's fear of abandonment and director Rob Savage's rapid jump scares, the film delivers a tense experience from its opening minutes.
Young Bela faces a mysterious entity with a face resembling her mother's in the horror film Other Mommy. (Source: Internet)
The anticipated sequel Death Whisperer 4: Tiger Spirit takes viewers deep into a gloomy forest alongside Yak and Sergeant Paphan on a dangerous mission to find a missing person. There, they face both harsh natural conditions and the Tiger Spirit of Khao Khwang, a bloodthirsty beast spirit bearing an ancient curse. To survive, they must set aside their differences, fight together, and uncover a bloody truth. The film continues the Thai horror tradition with unsettling sound, an isolated forest setting, and scenes of survival on the brink of death.
Yak and his companions enter the Khao Khwang forest and confront a shape-shifting Tiger Spirit. (Source: Internet)
The standalone film Clayface explores the tragedy of a young Hollywood actor whose pursuit of fame ends with his transformation into a frightening, vengeful monster. Beyond its dark superhero elements, the story reflects a loss of humanity and the corrosive psychological pressures of modern society. Grotesque bodily transformation and personal tragedy give its horror a different artistic depth from conventional commercial films.
Matt Hagen gradually becomes Clayface in a horror film about bodily transformation and identity. (Source: Internet)
Drawing heavily on local culture, Trấn Yểm tells the story of a father's sudden and mysterious death in his newly built home. Ân, a young content creator, decides to record and investigate the strange supernatural events around the house through his personal vlog. The clues gradually point to an ancient Lỗ Ban curse and its cruel rule: “build nine houses, curse the tenth.” The film draws on East Asian spiritual traditions to create an oppressive atmosphere full of haunting surprises.
Strange events in a new house lead Nguyễn Văn Ân to the secret of the Lỗ Ban curse. (Source: Internet)
Widely regarded as a foundation of the modern slasher genre, John Carpenter's Halloween helped define horror cinema. The film follows the emotionless killer Michael Myers, who escapes from a psychiatric institution on Halloween night, returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, and hunts teenager Laurie Strode. Its deliberate yet increasingly urgent pace and Carpenter's memorable score build intense suspense, making Michael Myers an enduring horror icon.
Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield in the classic horror film Halloween. (Source: Internet)
The cinematic classic The Exorcist depicts a life-or-death struggle between two priests and a dark supernatural force possessing young Regan. The film portrays tense exorcism rituals and disturbing physical changes in stark detail. Alongside its groundbreaking effects, it explores human faith in the face of evil and established a model for later exorcism films.
An exorcism becomes a tense confrontation between people and a demonic force. (Source: Internet)
Adapted from Stephen King's bestselling novel, The Shining follows struggling writer Jack Torrance as he takes a winter caretaker job at the isolated Overlook Hotel in the snowy mountains. Extreme isolation and the hotel's bloody history gradually unravel Jack's mind, turning him into a violent man who threatens his wife and son. Stanley Kubrick's unsettling symmetrical shots and jarring sounds convey the story's distorted psychological reality.
The Overlook Hotel isolates the Torrance family during winter amid frightening events. (Source: Internet)
The classic film A Nightmare on Elm Street introduces Freddy Krueger, a disfigured killer who uses a glove fitted with sharp blades to hunt victims in their dreams. The terrifying premise blurs the boundary between dreams and reality: anyone who falls asleep may die in the waking world. It remains one of Wes Craven's most inventive contributions to American horror.
Freddy Krueger terrorizes teenagers on Elm Street in their dreams. (Source: Internet)
The psychological crime thriller The Silence of the Lambs follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling. To track down the serial killer Buffalo Bill, she seeks insight from the imprisoned Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic murderer. Their intense exchanges, the oppressive atmosphere, and Anthony Hopkins's performance created an intelligent, chilling screen villain and helped the film win multiple Academy Awards.
FBI trainee Clarice Starling seeks clues from Hannibal Lecter to catch a serial killer. (Source: Internet)
The sequel Halloween Kills continues the bloody confrontation between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers after he escapes the fire. Recognizing the danger he poses, the people of Haddonfield organize a group to hunt him down. The film emphasizes violent action, large-scale clashes, and revenge scenes aimed at devoted slasher fans.
Michael Myers continues to terrorize Haddonfield on Halloween night. (Source: Internet)
Drawing on the case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring depicts the Perron family's frightening experiences after moving into an old Rhode Island farmhouse. Evil forces repeatedly disturb their lives. Director James Wan uses restrained lighting, sudden silence, and inventive camera angles to build a tense story that takes viewers from one shock to the next.
Ed and Lorraine Warren investigate supernatural events in the Perron family's home. (Source: Internet)
The concluding installment The Conjuring: Last Rites follows Ed and Lorraine Warren through a final, dangerous exorcism case. They face powerful dark entities while trying to protect innocent victims and their own family. The film combines modern effects, a familiar gloomy atmosphere, and a message about love to close this long-running horror series.
Ed and Lorraine Warren face another supernatural case in the next film of The Conjuring series. (Source: Internet)
The South Korean horror film Exhuma follows a team of specialists, including young shamans, an experienced feng shui expert, and a mortician, who are paid to relocate the grave of a wealthy family. When they open the coffin, they break a taboo and release a malevolent spirit tied to wartime grievances. The film combines traditional shamanism, burial-site feng shui, and dark historical secrets.
The exhumation of an old grave triggers a series of frightening supernatural events. (Source: Internet)
Adapted from Stephen King's novel, IT follows a group of children known as the Losers Club in the town of Derry. Together, they face a terrifying creature that often appears as the clown Pennywise and returns every 27 years to prey on children. Bill Skarsgård's unsettling portrayal and the story of childhood friendship helped make the film a worldwide box-office hit.
Children in Derry face a terrifying entity that often appears as the clown Pennywise. (Source: Internet)
The modern thriller The Invisible Man follows Cecilia Kass as she escapes her wealthy, brilliant, but abusive and controlling former boyfriend. After hearing that he has died by suicide, she believes she is free. A series of strange events, however, convinces her that he is alive and stalking her with the aid of an invisibility suit. Elisabeth Moss portrays Cecilia's psychological distress and determination.
Cecilia struggles with the fear that her former boyfriend is watching her while invisible. (Source: Internet)
In Midsommar, a group of American students and a young woman grieving a family loss travel to a remote Swedish village for a midsummer festival held once every 90 years. Beneath the bright daylight, a strange cult's bloody sacrificial rituals gradually come to light. The film explores personal grief and the frightening psychological manipulation of a fanatical community.
A trip to a summer festival in a remote village gradually becomes a strange and frightening experience. (Source: Internet)
The socially conscious horror film Us follows the Wilson family on what seems to be a peaceful beach vacation. They are suddenly attacked by strangers who look and sound exactly like them. These violent doubles seek to take over the originals' lives above ground. Director Jordan Peele weaves themes of social class, corruption, and the darker side of human nature into the story.
The Wilson family faces strangers who look exactly like them. (Source: Internet)
The horror thriller Weapons centers on a series of strange disappearances in a quiet community. Through the intersecting perspectives of several characters, the story exposes the community's dark secrets. Its nonlinear threads lead to unexpected psychological turns, while its fast pace and plot twists sustain the tension.
An entire class suddenly disappears at the same time, leaving a mystery that unsettles the community. (Source: Internet)
Combining historical elements with supernatural horror, Sinners follows twin brothers who return to their home in the American South, hoping to leave their troubled past behind. They soon discover an ancient evil quietly exerting its influence over the area. The setting and its deep social prejudices provide the backdrop for a story about faith, redemption, and a bloody fight for survival.
Two brothers return to their hometown and face an evil force waiting for them. (Source: Internet)
The latest installment in the survival-horror series, Final Destination: Bloodlines, returns to the fear of Death and seemingly inescapable fate. When a group of young people foresee a terrible disaster, they believe they can change the future. Instead, Death's design forces them to confront an intricate and frightening series of accidents.
A family tries to escape a series of accidents linked to a deadly fate. (Source: Internet)
The Gothic horror comedy Beetlejuice follows a recently deceased couple who hire the bizarre Beetlejuice to scare away the living family that has moved into their house. The arrangement leads to a series of chaotic and funny situations. Distinctive character designs, inventive fantasy, and Tim Burton's unmistakable visual style make the film memorable.
A ghost couple turns to Beetlejuice to drive newcomers out of their house. (Source: Internet)
The family classic Hocus Pocus centers on the notorious Sanderson sisters, three witches accidentally brought back to life in Salem after three centuries by a curious teenager. A group of brave children and a clever black cat must stop the sisters' evil plans before dawn. Its colorful fairy-tale atmosphere and humor have made it a Halloween favorite for families.
Three witch sisters return to Salem and cause chaos on Halloween night. (Source: Internet)
The stop-motion film Corpse Bride follows shy Victor, who accidentally places a wedding ring on the hand of the deceased Emily while rehearsing his vows in a quiet forest. Delighted, the corpse bride takes Victor to the colorful Land of the Dead for their unexpected wedding. Melancholic, romantic music and distinctive character designs give the story its emotional appeal.
A young man accidentally marries a deceased bride and enters the world of the dead. (Source: Internet)
The dark fantasy animation Coraline follows a brave girl who discovers a hidden door in her new home. It leads to a seemingly perfect parallel world where everyone has buttons for eyes. The Other Mother gradually reveals herself as an evil witch intent on keeping Coraline there forever. Meticulous handcrafted filmmaking gives the story its distinctive artistic depth and unsettling atmosphere.
Coraline discovers a strange parallel world where everything seems perfect at first. (Source: Internet)
The animated comedy Hotel Transylvania follows Count Dracula, who builds a luxury hotel away from humans to protect his beloved daughter Mavis. Trouble begins when a young human accidentally finds the hotel and meets its monster guests, including Frankenstein, a mummy, and a werewolf. The film offers plenty of laughs and a message about accepting differences.
Dracula opens a resort for monsters and tries to protect his daughter from human guests. (Source: Internet)
The modern CGV cinema at AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon offers sharp screens and immersive surround sound, making it a place to enjoy these horror films.
After the movie, visitors can enjoy other entertainment and shopping options at the mall:
Visitors can combine a movie at CGV AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon with dining, shopping, and entertainment at the mall. (Source: Internet) \
With their range of stories and styles, these Halloween horror films offer something for different tastes, from psychological thrillers and supernatural tales to slashers and monsters. Choose a favorite film, prepare a comfortable viewing space, and enjoy a suspenseful Halloween season.