The spirit of Halloween makes your television call out all the horror flicks that you once ignored. With October inching a bit closer to 31st, Halloween Day, the need to be up to date with the best spooky stories is an agenda on everyone's mind. How else would you be able to crack up a conversation at a soirée? In fact, the best conversation starter would be to inquire whether the person has watched a certain horror movie. A good idea, isn't it? There's just one big glitch though. Halloween 2018 Celebrations: When, Why, How and Everything About the Origin of This Spooky Festival.

You've got to be well versed with movies yourself to strike up a conversation that would make you sound like a high-spirited Halloween guru! Don't worry though, we've got you covered. With us, we've listed out 10 of the best horror films that are the most searched during this time of the year. And they're a hit at Halloween parties! This Dress on Ghosting is a Hit on Social Media!

It (2017)

Stephen King's horrific clown played by Bill Skarsgard is the one movie that would jolt screams out of the strongest horror buff.

28 Days Later

Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris star in this fantasy horror wherein a mysterious virus wrecks the United Kingdom while the survivors are left with bigger more terrible challenges.

Nightmare on Elm Street

The American slasher movie has seen a few reboots. Imagine not being able to sleep as when you dream, the steely claws of Freddy Krueger kills you in your sleep.

The Shining

Stephen King has had quite a few achievements into scaring the bejesus out of his readers with his books. The Shining shines among some of his work where a man along with his family moves into an isolated hotel which holds a gruesome past.

Halloween

An out and out slasher film by John Carpenter starring Jamie Lee Curtis, the movie has been called silly but irrespective of the reviews, it has managed to find a sweet spot in the list of horror flicks. A reboot version is set to release this Friday!

The Conjuring

Based on the real-life story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the story divulges into the presence of demons that terrorise a happy family. Probably the 'clap' will run a shiver down your spine.

Psycho

Considered to be the earliest example of slasher movies, this Alfred Hitchcock creation with its eerie theme and the creepy aftermath is one to stay in your memory for a long time.

The Exorcist

The Exorcist is one of the early films that spoke about the presence of demons and the road to complete possession. The setting is old-school as a 12-year-old girl is possessed by a demon who pukes green, flies in the air and does some pretty messed up stuff.

Insidious

The Insidious trilogy explores the idea of astral projection and how some souls, good or bad, just want to reclaim their spot in the living world by entering a person's body while their soul is exploring the soul world. it is spooky with jump scares.

Oculus

A remake of the film starring Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem has been made. However, the original, starring Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites, stresses that demon posses, not humans but materials to wreak havoc in their lives as it resides in a big mirror.

Saw

Saw might not be the kind to scare you silly but it would definitely give you sleepless nights for the harrowing situations individuals are put in as they battle for their lives.

If you plan on being up to date with all the spooky stories leading the Wall of Fame for Halloween, you better start watching these films as soon as possible! Also, if there are any additions to the list, do let us know in the comments box below!

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