00:00 "You know, it's Halloween. I guess everyone's entitled to one good scare, huh?"
00:03 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at scary films that'll help you kickstart the holiday season.
00:09 Plot points will be discussed, so this is your spoiler warning.
00:12 "I'm a leprechaun, my dear."
00:14 Critters 2 - The Main Course
00:17 Easter
00:18 "Easter sucks."
00:20 Going on an Easter egg hunt is one of the best parts of the holiday,
00:23 except maybe when your egg turns out to be a creature ready to eat you.
00:27 This sequel follows the OG characters as they continue their quest to rid the Earth of these furry monsters.
00:33 "Brad, you can't go in there, let's just get help."
00:35 "Oh, who are we gonna call? Critterbusters? Just stay behind me in the truck."
00:39 While films like Easter Bunny Kill Kill focus more on the scary elements of horror,
00:44 this movie is all about balance.
00:46 It's equal parts spooky and comedy, making it the perfect vibe to enjoy this day.
00:51 "I think it's time to fight back."
00:53 "We gotta blow 'em up."
00:56 I mean, who wouldn't want to see an Easter Bunny dramatically crash through a church?
01:01 New Year's Evil - New Year's Day
01:04 "Now, this is your last chance to be bad before you make those New Year's resolutions."
01:09 "That's why we call our celebration New Year's Evil."
01:14 On the last day of the old year, an anonymous caller informs the host of a live broadcast event.
01:20 He says that he's going to offer person every time the clock hits midnight in each US time zone. Yikes.
01:26 This is definitely not how the protagonist thought she'd ring in to the new year.
01:30 "You need help or do you need a crack? A circle?"
01:33 "Shut up."
01:34 Despite the gory parts, we can't help but vibe with the holiday spirit.
01:38 Seeing the characters decked out in glitter and dancing the night away fully embodies what this day is all about.
01:44 If you want to get in the mood to pop some bubbly, look no further than this.
01:48 "Aloha! It's midnight. Happy New Year from Hawaii."
01:53 Happy Death Day - Birthday
01:56 You either love them or hate them.
01:58 Luckily for Tree, she can experience all the feels by reliving her special day over and over again.
02:04 Unfortunately, she also keeps getting murdered by someone wearing a baby mask.
02:08 OK, hating her birthday is totally understandable now.
02:12 "Whoever's killing you knows it's your birthday."
02:14 Somehow, she still manages to spin the situation in her favour by doing whatever the heck she wants.
02:19 This is a great reminder that even if your day doesn't go as planned, you can still celebrate in other ways.
02:25 "You were just screaming before you woke up."
02:28 "Well, I was dying. Again."
02:34 "What?"
02:35 "It's a long story."
02:37 It's your day, so you get to decide what goes down.
02:40 And if things aren't perfect, don't be afraid of a do-over.
02:44 "Anyway, I can't change what I've done, but I can start trying to be a better person today."
02:49 All Souls Day - Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead
02:52 "Enjoy the celebration that I know you will remember for the rest of your lives."
02:59 What is typically seen as a joyful celebration turns sinister when a group of college kids visit a town overrun by zombies.
03:07 The supernatural creatures require a human sacrifice every year and decide these visitors will be their next pick.
03:14 "The past determines the future."
03:18 "Cut out the fortune cookie wisdom, okay? It's getting a little old."
03:22 The movie stays true to the major themes of this holiday, such as offerings and pleasing the deceased,
03:27 yet the creepy spin on it makes it a new way to appreciate the festivities.
03:32 What better way to bond with loved ones during this period than watching this flick with them?
03:37 "That's what the diary says, let them in."
03:40 "Let them in? What are you, crazy?"
03:41 "Maybe."
03:42 April Fools Day - April Fools Day - Day of the Dead
03:46 "Have a nice party."
03:49 "Nice? It's got to be better than nice. It's got to be bloody unforgettable."
03:56 This is the one day of the year jokesters can run wild.
03:59 No wonder the college kids in this movie are so excited to vacation during this time.
04:03 It's all fun and games until bodies start showing up.
04:06 "He wasn't moving. He looked dead, unless he was joking."
04:10 "Well, then we're scared."
04:11 "I saw his face, Chaz!"
04:13 This slasher is full of pranks that keep you guessing.
04:16 Will it be a silly little game? Or will it result in something more evil?
04:20 Until the very end, you feel just as surprised as the characters.
04:24 This is both a horror movie and a thriller.
04:27 If you enjoy the uncertainty that April Fools Day brings, this movie will give you just that.
04:32 "Sure fooled me."
04:34 Leprechaun - St. Patrick's Day
04:36 It's already hard enough to take Leprechaun seriously, let alone in this rendition.
04:40 "Say, aren't we a little young to be out this late?"
04:43 "No, I'm 600 years old."
04:47 Although this film was written as a regular horror movie, Warwick Davis, who plays the evil little rascal,
04:53 infuses so much humour into this role that it ended up becoming a comedy horror.
04:57 The story of a leprechaun set on getting his stolen gold back by any means necessary is a cult classic for a reason.
05:05 "Little girls shouldn't look for four-leaf clovers."
05:09 Why else would it have spawned an eight-movie franchise, including our personal favourite of the bunch,
05:14 Leprechaun - Back to the Hood.
05:16 "Welcome to the hood, baby."
05:18 Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving
05:28 If there's something we should be thankful for, it's this movie being created.
05:32 An evil turkey, coincidentally named Turkey, haunts a couple of uni students in this black comedy.
05:38 "There's no such thing as an evil turkey."
05:42 "There's no such thing as an evil turkey. Oh wait, I lied."
05:48 The punny title and character names pretty much tell you everything you need to know, let's be honest.
05:54 Lots of horror movies take themselves way too seriously, which is why this is so refreshing.
05:59 "If that's the sheriff, then you must be Turkey! Guys!"
06:04 Thanksgiving is all about having a great time with your loved ones.
06:08 You can't watch this while chowing down at dinner, though maybe not while eating a turkey.
06:12 We don't want to upset any evil birds, right?
06:15 "I sure learned a lot from this experience. And I made lifelong friends."
06:21 My Bloody Valentine - Valentine's Day
06:24 "If there's one thing I like better than Christmas candy, it's Valentine's candy."
06:28 Love isn't the only thing in the air. Romance is cute and all, but sometimes we want to switch it up.
06:34 There's a bunch of ways to celebrate, including focusing on the dark side of this holiday.
06:40 When a town throws a Valentine's Day dance despite warnings not to, bloodshed ensues.
06:46 "Roses are red, violets are blue."
06:49 "One is dead, and so are you."
06:55 Delivering body parts in candy boxes? Check. Cutting out people's hearts? Check.
07:01 The combo of light-hearted themes paired with the gruesome gore makes it a unique way to spend the day.
07:07 Horror movie buffs are if a sweet treat with this cinematic sleigh.
07:11 "Sara, be my bloody Valentine."
07:14 Black Christmas - Christmas
07:16 "I'm going to kill you."
07:18 Ho ho ho, 'tis the season for scary films.
07:22 Whether it's the satirical genius of Krampus, or the fact that Gremlins is as much a comedy as a horror movie,
07:28 the options are limitless, but the original Black Christmas is the best gift we could ask for.
07:34 "The caller is in the house."
07:36 "The calls are coming from the house."
07:39 The story of a sorority receiving anonymous threats quickly became a cult favourite,
07:44 so much so that it had two remakes, including the epic 2019 version of the same name.
07:51 "You messed with the wrong sisters."
07:54 This picture dives deeper than others in this genre by touching on feminist issues.
07:59 It's also considered one of the first slashers to ever exist.
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08:18 Halloween - Halloween
08:21 "What about the boogeyman?"
08:24 "There's no such thing."
08:25 Classic isn't a strong enough word to describe this film.
08:28 15 years after committing a horrible crime, the infamous Michael Myers returns to his hometown to find his new targets.
08:35 Many critics say it's the most important scary movie ever created.
08:40 "I'll kill you if this is a joke."
08:42 "Annie!"
08:44 With the plot taking place during Halloween, there's no separating this flick from the spooky season.
08:49 The impact it has had on both the holiday and the horror genre is immeasurable.
08:54 Let's just take a moment to acknowledge the masterpiece that is the music score.
08:58 *music*
09:06 Yes, it's a 13 movie franchise now, but we can never forget the first one.
09:12 Which holiday do you think has the best horror movies? Let us know in the comments.
09:17 "Yeah, well goodnight."
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09:29 *outro music*
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