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Dad of 3 (8, 15, 18) and lover of horror movies. Each Friday, my wife and I choose a film to watch with our two eldest kids. Join the fun with yours!
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Presence (2024) is horrific in a way I don’t recall seeing in film before. Highly stylized #horror, it takes a bit to get into but is very effective at its goal. For those looking for big scares, be prepared for little-to-none. For kids, mature themes and sexual content, but otherwise fairly mild.

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Companion is pretty darn good sci-fi #horror. With being from the creators of Barbarian, I had high hopes and it got pretty close to meeting them. Some great sequences but I wish it had gone a TAD further. For kids, if they can handle slasher gore they can handle this. Some sexual content.

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I Saw the TV Glow is a bizarre #horror film with little-to-no real frights. Tension runs high with several sequences creating a strong sense of discomfort. The unique style was the highlight for me. For kids, its PG-13 rating makes it a good fit for those who scare more easily.

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The Black Phone is a great #horror film, even if it’s short on frights. It makes great use of tension and suspense, but I would have liked a bit more backstory on the supernatural elements. Not exactly sure where they’re going with this year’s sequel, but I’m really looking forward to it!

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Nosferatu (2024) is a great film but not my kind of #horror vibe, despite the strong script, visuals, and performances. It just didn’t hit that spot for me. For kids, teens should be fine—be cautious of nudity and sexual content.

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My kids liked the first so much we did a double feature this weekend with Paranormal Activity 2. It’s a good follow-up, building upon the last and moving forward as a series. Similar framework with some fresh #horror scares. For kids, you’ll know whether they can handle it after watching the first.

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Found footage #horror holds a special place in my heart, and Paranormal Activity is towards the top of my list—favorite of the series. You’ll want to watch more. For kids, the home setting can be very disturbing, tension runs HIGH, and there are many frights. It was on the scary side for mine.

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Cuckoo is weird, but the good kind. It’s a sci-fi/thriller/#horror with an interesting plot, decent suspense, and a unique creature concept. We spent a good 30 minutes discussing the film, which makes me happy. For kids, it has some tense/freaky moments but no real scares—best left for teens.

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The Purge is a good start to an ok film series. Great concept and it’s executed well, but for an action #horror it leans a bit too much into action for me. That action is great! I just prefer more frights. For kids, note a family and their home is in peril—kids with “break in” fears may have issues.

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I love the Halloween films. Halloween Kills isn’t the best in the series, but it’s a solid follow-up to Halloween (2018) and is a fun #horror slasher. There are some great kills and the inclusion of more legacy characters is a nice touch. For kids, those who handle slashers will handle it fine.

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Meta #horror comedies walk a fine line, often being too far in the meta or comedy areas. The Final Girls is a great example of how to walk that line. Honors the many slasher films before it, doesn’t mock, and treads some new ground. For kids, if they can handle 70s/80s slashers they can handle this.

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For our 200th Family Fright Night, we watched the 1968 classic Rosemary’s Baby. A film of disturbing events, with little resemblance to modern day #horror films. My kids appreciated the film but it fell flat with the 1960s pacing and dialogue. Content-wise for kids, no frights but there is nudity.

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A personal favorite, Cabin in the Woods is a great take across many #horror genres with some surprises along the way. It’s a great entry point for newer fans or those with past bad experiences. For kids, it simply gets freaky, sometimes scary, and often gory. Mine handled it fine but be extra aware.

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The Ring is iconic, with many films attempting (and failing) to achieve the same effect on the #horror genre. The concept remains relevant, even if the VHS is not, w/ execution top notch. For kids, caution of child in peril & some truly scary moments—my wife is still traumatized over 22 years later!

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Wooooo hoooo!!

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Released smack dab in the rush to release “twisty” films, The Others is a solid #horror film with a great performance from Nicole Kidman. Still holds up 20+ years later. For kids, biggest note is depicting children in danger, which can be triggering. True frights are mild—“spooky” at best.

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment

I don’t remember watching The Faculty when it came out, but my wife does and she loved it. As with many 90’s #horror films, it has rough edges but is still fun sci-fi horror. For kids, it has some creepy elements but mine found much of the scary elements tame (especially with aged CGI).

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I’m always hesitant with remake/reboot/re-envisioned #horror films—they rarely hit the same notes as the original. Halloween (2018) is a solid win in that category and my favorite Halloween (1978) follow-up. For kids, it’s just as brutal as the original—slasher fans should be fine. Mine loved it!

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Hadn’t watched 28 Days Later in YEARS, largely due to availability. It really holds up and you can see the influence it had on the zombie genre for the last two decades. From a #horror lens, it’s mild in comparison to its peers but still has its moments. For kids, teens should handle with no issue.

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Halloween (1978) is one of my top #horror films and one of my favorite film series of any genre. Michael Myers creates tension and a sense of foreboding without relying too much on stereotypical jump scares. As for kids, be mindful of children in peril, the usual slasher gore, and some nudity.

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I shared with a group of coworkers recently about my love of #horror films. Most were intrigued, but a couple found it odd. So, why horror? First, it’s fun! Second, to de-stress: “Horror is one way to regain control of your emotions when so much of life feels out of your control.”

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Devastated for Carel and his family. If you can help, please do

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Friday the 13th (1980) is a classic film and a must-see, even for those who don’t love #horror. Some great kills with twists and turns. As for the kids, sexual content is HIGH so have those pillows or blankets ready if exposure is a concern. I’d only seen the TV edit until this watch…surprise! 😳

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Black Christmas (1974) was surprisingly good! Most 70s #horror tends to have terrible acting with poorly-shot scenes but this film has strong performances with excellent production value, clearly setting the bar high for future slashers. Kids who handle other slashers should be fine.

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