Build Your Horrortober Movie Watch List
For those hellions who thought the Monster Men were dead, I’m happy to report that we are back after dusting from grave dirt off our shoulders. I mean, how could we let Horrortober pass us by without playing the 31 Days of Halloween game?
You know the rules. All you need is the book and some dice. Each roll corresponds to a specific theme, movie and day to watch it throughout October. Big shout out to Steve Hutchison, the creator of this amazing book and game. And let me tell you, every single time, Jack and I learn something new. Check out the year’s first (and not last) Monster Men episode!
I want to know what you’re watching all throughout Horrortober, so tag me and Monster Men on Twitter/X at @Huntershea1 and @MonsterMen13. If you stick to the list that we rolled in this episode, I just may send you some books!
You can pick up the book right here-
And fear not, we’re not going to disappear for another year. We actually have some pretty cool new episodes already lined up. Get ready!
Horrortober Movie List
Every time I look at the calendar lately, I get giddy. October – uh, I mean HORRORTOBER, is almost here! That means one month of complete horror immersion, from books to movies and things to do.
I’m looking forward to Horrortober more than ever this year because the slate of horror flicks that have come out in 2018 have left a lot to be desired. I feel as though I’ve been bombarded by duds like Unfriended : Dark Web, The Nun and Winchester. Yep, time in the local movie has has not been time well spent, although A Quiet Place and Hereditary are a couple of bright spots. Hell, Puppet Master : The Littles Reich is now in my top 10 for 2018! That’s all that needs to be said.
For me, Horrortober means going back to revisit the movies that are the reason for the season. My goal, that I’ve been able to surpass most years, is to watch at least one horror movie a day. Every year, I rewatch Halloween (natch), It Follows, Motel Hell and The Funhouse and several other staples. But each year, I also add a bunch I haven’t seen in a while. So, what’s on this year’s to-watch list?
2018 is the year of Fred Dekker for me. I’ve added House and The Monster Squad to the old queue. A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about the top 10 rat movies to see. On that list is Of Unknown Origin, which is now on my Horrortober list. I’m a HUGE John Carpenter fan, but it’s been too long since I revisited They Live. I’m rectifying that this year. The Changeling was just restored in what I hear is a wonderful Blu Ray, which I may buy to give us nightmares in the Shea lair. Or I’ll just watch my old, grainy DVD. Oh, gotta have vampires, so Near Dark is in the rotation.
Now, I have two questions – are you here to chew bubblegum or kick ass? No, that’s not it. What movies do you think I should add to my list? We can watch them ‘together’ and discuss on Twitter. Also, what’s on your Horrortober list? Let’s make this a month long party and swap movie ideas. Those who comment here and share are in the drawing to win free ebooks of Rattus New Yorkus, Jurassic Florida and more. So come on you hellion horror hounds, let’s get pumped for Horrortober!
Hunter Shea 