October is very nearly here and as a lot of us will be celebrating at home this year, why not celebrate together online? 

A few weeks ago I asked on Facebook via the October 31st page and group what your go-to Halloween films are to watch throughout October and i've taken those films to create 31 Frightful Films For 31 Nights! 

Throughout October you'll have a new suggested film to watch each night with five of those films having the option to watch along together. A live chat will be created for all of those to join in and throughout the film i'll be asking a small number of questions for you to answer. 

At the end of the film you can send in your answers to all questions asked during the film and then the winner will be announced during the next Watch Along night! Each question will appear for only ten minutes and then will be removed so you've got to be watching along for your chance to win otherwise you'll miss it. During the film we can also chat, play some extra little games and just have a fun spooky time online together. 

The most popular films that were suggested do appear more than once and we'll be kick starting October by watching the most popular suggested film on the list Hocus Pocus. I have also tried to select films that everyone should hopefully be able to access easily whether that be through Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix or maybe you just own them on dvd/blu ray already. Unfortunately these films will not be streamed live due to piracy laws. 

Check out the full list of 31 Frightful Films below and also the five Watch Along films we'll be watching together too! Prizes for each night will be revealed the day before we watch each film together and prizes will all be sent at the end of the month. 

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If you're wanting to add a little big of magic to your day (the good or bad kind) then this list of seven Witchy films to watch might just help. 

Not all of the films listed are kid friendly, so if you're after a family friendly film maybe avoid 3,5 and 7 but all are worth a watch. This is just a tiny amount of some of the awesome Witch themed films available and i'm sure they'll be a part 2 in the future so be sure to let me know what Witchy films you love in the comments below.

Hocus Pocus 

Hocus Pocus is possibly one of the most famous Halloween films around but did you know it wasn't always the case? The film was originally released in July (because July is such a spooky month right?) in the USA and October in the UK. It didn't do well at the box office at all and most would have thought it would be forgotten.

As we all know that isn't the case and over the years it has become a huge classic that is shown many times, every single year in October. The film follows Max, Dani and Alison who have to stop a trio of witches from sucking the lives out of all the children in Salem. If you have never seen it then stop reading this article and go and watch it NOW. 

The Witches 
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Another classic is Roald Dahls The Witches! Staring Anjelica Huston, The Witches follows the story of Luke who has recently become an orphan. He is sent to live with his Grandma. When they take a visit to a seaside hotel Luke soon discovers that the Grand High Witch is having a meeting with all the other witches at the same hotel. He learns of their plan to turn all children into mice and must try and stop them. 

I remember watching this film as a child and it terrified me but watching it again made me realise how fun this movie really is. It's definitely worth a watch and if you have time be sure to read the original book too. 

The Witch

The Witch or The V VItch as I like to call it (why use two V's to make a W?) is another film that's worth a watch. It's not incredibly fast moving but totally worth watching until the very end. 

The Witch follows a family who are cast out of their village due to accusations of witchcraft. After setting up home elsewhere and alone their youngest child is taken by what they assume is a witch. As they hunt for their missing child the possibility that they've been cursed by an actual witch begins to build and life as they know it takes many twists and turns.

Practical Magic

Practical Magic is possibly one of the first films that come to mind when you think of films about witches and rightly so because it's a great film. 

Practical Magic follows two witch sisters who grow up with their two aunts. After they accidentally kill a man (he deserved it) they try and cover up his death. With the police on their trail and a few paranormal twists it doesn't work out as easy as they hoped. The book is also worth a read along with the prequel book that focuses on the early years of the two aunts. If that's also not enough the soundtrack features songs by the wonderful Stevie Nicks.

The Blair Witch Project

The Blair Witch Project was released in 1999 and was such a phenomenon that for a while a lot of people questioned whether it was actually real or not. I remember not being able to go to the cinema to see it due to being too young but begging my sister to rent it from Blockbuster when it was released. I did eventually watch it and terrified myself.

The film follows a trio of film students who venture into a Maryland forest to film a documentary about the legend of the Blair Witch. It very quickly becomes apparent that they're lost and that the legend of the Blair Witch might not be just a legend at all. A sequel to the original film was released a year later in 2000 although the found footage concept has been dropped for the sequel. In 2016 a surprise reveal also announced a third film in the franchise was released and it's as good, if not better than the original. 

Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle is one of many wonderful Studio Ghibli films and witches actually appear in quite a number of the Films. Moving Castle is one of my favourites and it's such a fun film that it just had to make the list. 

The film follows Sophie who is unfortunately cursed by a witch. The curse has turned Sophie into an old woman instead of her usual 18 year old self. Hoping to break the curse she comes across Howl's Moving Castle and ventures inside where she makes a deal with a Fire Demon who promises to break her curse if she can help break the contract he has with the wizard Howl. 
If you enjoy this film then be sure to check out other Ghibli classics such as Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro and Ponyo. 

The Craft

When thinking of films with witches the Craft is most likely on a lot of peoples lists, which is why it had to be included. A remake is currently in the works although I personally think it doesn't need one. 

The Craft follows Sarah who recently starts at a new school. When she becomes friends with a trio of outcasts they join together to start playing around with magic. To begin with it all seems like harmless fun with personally benefits for each of them but when one of the girls starts using it for the wrong reasons the film soon takes a dark turn. 

With everything going on in the world I know a lot of you might be a little bored at home. So to pass some time and hopefully keep you entertained for a few hours here are a list of ten films you should watch right now! 

Also let me know in the comments below what you're watching!

Doctor Sleep

Doctor Sleep was only released last year and although didn't do that well at the box office (just over $72 million on a $40 millon budget) it is definitely one to watch. 

Years following the events of "The Shining," a now-adult Dan Torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as The True Knot, who prey on children with powers to remain immortal.

I actually wasn't a huge fan of The Shining (gasp) and as much as I wanted to like it I just couldn't, Doctor Sleep however had me hooked from the very start. It's almost a stand alone film in itself with a link to The Shining than a direct sequel and it is worth the nearly 3 hour watch. Rebecca Ferguson who plays Rose The Hat in the film is also amazing. It would be great if Stephen King wrote a prequel all about her character as she really is fascinating to watch. 

Mother!

Another film that didn't do that well at the box office ($44 million on a $30 million budget) is Mother! Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem this film is one to mess with your head a little. 

​A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

I went into this film not knowing much about it apart from what I had seen in the trailer. It starts off a little slow but the story soon starts to unfold and change very, very quickly. You'll go from being relaxed to on the edge of your seat, gasping, in shock and then looking back on it all wondering what the hell you just watched. But trust me it is worth the ride.

Heathers

Released in 1989 Heathers stars Winona Ryder and Christian Slater and is a definite classic. If you have not seen it then where have you been? The film is all about Veronica (Ryder) who is just trying to survive high school by hanging around with the three most popular girls in school who also happen to all be called Heather. Then she meets J.D (Slater) and things start to take a very dark (and humorous) turn. 

In order to get out of the snobby clique that is destroying her good-girl reputation, an intelligent teen teams up with a dark sociopath in a plot to kill the cool kids.

You will love Heathers and the soundtrack is pretty neat too. A tv show was nearly given the green light in 2018 and was fortunately dropped. This is one film that needs no remake at all.

The Night Eats The World

The Night Eats the World or the original French title La nuit a dévoré le monde  follows the story of Sam who goes to a party in Paris and falls asleep in an empty room. With the door closed, fast asleep and alone he has no idea that while he sleeps a Zombie outbreak is happening right outside his door. He wakes the following morning to find everyone dead and he is trapped in the apartment with no where to go and no one to help.

I stumbled across this film on Netflix and thought I would give it a watch and I am so glad I did. It is definitely one of the best Zombie films I have seen recently and also is a little different to the usual fight and survive type of Zombie film we see all the time. 

Train to Busan

The Train to Busan (Busanhaeng original title) is a Korean Zombie film that is honestly amazing. The story follows Sok-woo who is taking his daughter Soo-ahn on a train journey to Busan. Which would be fine if there wasn't a massive Zombie outbreak happening. The film starts with a newly bitten woman running onto the train and into the toilet. Not long after the train departs she transforms into the undead and all hell breaks out. Imagine being trapped on a fast moving train while one by one each carriage becomes infected. I was gripped the entire time watching this film and cannot wait for the upcoming sequel. 

While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.

The Addams Family (2019) 

We all love The Addams Family (and if you don't you're wrong) and the latest animated film is a must watch. It's creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky altogether ooky, it's the Addams Family! Sorry I couldn't help myself... but on a serious note this film is funny, sweet and will hopefully become another classic, just like the original films. 
If you're expecting the same vibe as the originals then it's mildly there but if you're going into it expecting a bit of creepy fun then you're in the right place. I really enjoyed this film and it's nice to see The Addams Family on screen once again. What I really like the most about this film though is the fact it honours the original sketches by Charles Addams himself and brings them to life once more.

The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams' friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families.

The Blackcoat's Daughter

The Blackcoat's Daugher (also known as February) is an interesting watch thats for sure. Starring Emma Roberts and Kiernan Shipka, the film focuses on two girls who get left behind at a Catholic Boarding school during Winter Break. But nothing is what it seems...
I would definitely put this in my top 50 films as it really was such a great watch. It leaves you guessing throughout the film and even when it's over you'll be googling to find out more but also satisfied with how it all ends. 

Two girls must battle a mysterious evil force when they get left behind at their boarding school over winter break

The Witching Season

If you're missing Halloween lately then you will love this. The Witching Season is a anthology series created by Witching Season Films and includes five short films that will definitely bring a little Halloween into your living room.

The first time I sat down and watched all five shorts I wanted to decorate right away and actually ended up buying a Beistle decoration set just because it was featured so well in the opening titles. 

What's more is that Witching Season Films recently released a Halloween atmospheres video for those wanting spooky season a little early. Oh and it's all free! You can buy the anthology film on Blu Ray but for those who have Amazon Prime you can check it out right there too.

Sleepy Hollow

Did you know Tim Burtons Sleepy Hollow is 20 years old? The film hit 20 last year! I remember when this film was first released and I am pretty sure as a kid I was terrified, which thankfully grew into a deep love for this film over the years.

Sleepy Hollow follows the story of Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) who is sent to the town of Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of beheadings. The towns people believe it to be the legendary apparition of the Headless Horseman but Crane isn't convinced and believes there is a very easy explanation behind all of it.  Little does he know what he is in for. 

The film also stars Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Tassel and like always she is fantastic, as is Depp! If you haven't watched this film then Check. It. Out!! It will become one of your instant favourites for sure.  

Ginger Snaps

Ginger Snaps is another classic and actually has spawned two sequels. Released in 2000 the film follows sisters Ginger and Brigitte who are leading normal teenage lives until one of them gets bitten by a werewolf...  As time goes on Ginger slowly begins to transform and the beast inside starts taking over. Desperate to try and stop it and also find a cure they will do anything it takes to ensure they stay together. 

The sequel to this film Ginger Snaps 2 Unleashed is also another one to watch as it's as good, if not better as the original. I recently watched this again and although it hasn't aged well it's still a favourite of mine and one I hope you'll also enjoy.