By Matilda Collard, Second Year, English. A spooky night in with these films.
Skip the clubs this Halloween and opt for a night in with a blanket, some popcorn, and these five films for the ultimate spooky experience.
Often hailed as the scariest film of all time, The Exorcist remains a benchmark of horror cinema. Directed by William Friedkin, the film tells the tale of a young girl possessed by a demonic entity.
The film was considered so terrifying that it was banned from home entertainment release in the UK until 1999. It features iconic moments such as spinning heads, levitating beds, and the infamous pea soup scene.
The Exorcist is regarded as one of the most influential films in the horror genre.
It blends psychological trauma with supernatural terror, tapping into our most primal fears to deliver a story of faith, fear, and the limits of human understanding.
Author's summary: Five films for a spooky Halloween night.