Come October, the air becomes thicker, the chill sets in, and the season for spooky activities and horror movies arrives in full style. Spooktober has become a trend that celebrates all these things about October - the month that ends with the spookiest festival of all year - Halloween. The idea of spooktober is simple, to indulge in spooky arts, visit spooky places and bring out your spooky sides. One of the most common ways to celebrate Spooktober is to watch spooky movies that will set the tone for Halloween 2024. As we celebrate Spooktober 2024, here are the five horror or thriller movies you can watch to truly embrace the season. Halloween 2024 Date: Know Fascinating History, Traditions, Significance and Celebration of the Spooky Festival.

1. The Substance

The Substance is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the season and tickles our spooky senses perfectly. Following the life of a 50YO aerobics show host, Elisabeth Sparkle, The Substance shows how her life changes after she takes a substance which promises to transform her into an enhanced version of herself.

2. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an American classic that is bound to give you the chills. The 1974 independent horror film is a must-watch for all horror enthusiasts. The movie is currently streaming on various platforms and is sure to be a spine-chilling experience.

3. M3GAN

If you are looking for a movie that leaves you with the creeps and makes you want to introspect on everything. This sci-fi horror is sure to be appreciated by those who were thrilled by Get Out and are looking for a movie that is a pop culture commentary.

4. Bodies Bodies Bodies

Bodies Bodies Bodies is more of a comedy horror than a normal horror, and it will surely leave you cackling. Directed by Halina Reijn and packed with a stellar star cast, Bodies Bodies Bodies needs to be on your Spooktober list. Halloween 2024 Costume Ideas: From Count Dracula to Wednesday Addams, Timeless Characters To Take Cues From For Spooktober Celebrations!

5. Midsommar

Florence Pugh in a thriller or horror movie is a vision to see, and Midsommar offers you just that. The 2019 folk horror movie has consistently been one of the most appreciated movies for Spooktober and will give you a mind-numbing experience.

We hope that these movies inspire you to embark on your own spooky journey this October. Whether you are in for the typical spine-chilling classic horror, the more evolved sci-fi, or just a comedic ride that will leave you haunting, there is a type of spooky movie for each of you, and there is no better time to get spooked than now!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 07, 2024 05:07 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).