10 Movies Like Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

Description: A groundbreaking horror-thriller featuring a disturbed killer with a split personality, shocking violence, and a twist that redefined the genre.

Fact: The shower scene took seven days to film and features 77 different camera angles. Alfred Hitchcock bought as many copies of the novel as possible to keep the ending a secret.

Description: A horror classic centered around demonic possession and the battle between good and evil, with intense, unsettling imagery and a focus on psychological terror.

Fact: The film's production was plagued by rumors of a 'curse' due to on-set accidents and injuries. The pea soup used in the famous vomit scene was actually split pea soup mixed with oatmeal.

Description: One of the earliest slasher films, featuring a mysterious killer who terrorizes a group of people in a confined setting, with a focus on suspense and unseen threats.

Fact: The film is considered a pioneer of the slasher genre, predating 'Halloween' by four years. The killer's disturbing phone calls were improvised by the actor playing the role.

Description: A brutal survival horror film about a family terrorized by a group of cannibalistic mutants, emphasizing raw violence and primal fear.

Fact: The film was inspired by the legend of Sawney Bean, a Scottish cannibal. Wes Craven shot the film in the Mojave Desert, where the cast and crew faced extreme conditions.

Description: A slasher film featuring a relentless, masked killer who stalks and murders a group of people, often with a personal vendetta or supernatural element driving their actions.

Fact: The iconic hockey mask wasn't introduced until the third film; the original killer wore a sack over their head. The movie was initially banned in several countries due to its graphic violence.

Description: A psychological horror film that explores isolation, madness, and supernatural elements, with a slow-building tension and iconic, eerie visuals.

Fact: The famous 'Here's Johnny!' line was improvised by Jack Nicholson. The hedge maze scene was inspired by a real maze at the hotel where Stephen King stayed, though the film used a model for the shots.

Description: Blends supernatural horror with slasher elements, focusing on a villain who haunts and kills victims in their dreams, creating an inescapable sense of dread.

Fact: Wes Craven drew inspiration from real-life newspaper articles about people dying in their sleep. The film's success led to Freddy Krueger becoming one of the most recognizable horror icons.

Description: Features a seemingly innocent object (a doll) possessed by a malevolent force, leading to a series of gruesome murders and a battle for survival.

Fact: The Chucky doll was inspired by real-life 'creepy doll' stories and urban legends. The voice of Chucky was provided by Brad Dourif, who also played the human version of the killer.

Description: A meta-slasher that revitalized the genre by combining traditional horror tropes with self-aware humor and a masked killer with a personal motive.

Fact: The opening scene with Drew Barrymore was intentionally kept secret to surprise audiences. The film's script was sold under the fake title 'Scary Movie' to avoid leaks.

Description: A psychological horror film that uses a supernatural entity to explore themes of grief, mental illness, and the darkness within.

Fact: The Babadook's design was inspired by early 20th-century silent film monsters. The film's director, Jennifer Kent, originally planned it as a short film before expanding it into a feature.