
It's that time of the year again, folks. The time where werewolves howl at full moons, witches concoct magical spells, vampires feast on fresh blood, corpses walk the Earth, and most importantly, kids hunt for candy. Halloween is easily my favorite holiday of all time and part of that is the simple fact that I love horror movies. They ROCK!!! Now of course, which ones are my absolute favorite? Well today, on All Hallows Eve, it's time to find out. Let's begin with a little Nightmare Before Christmas:
10. The Babadook: Kicking off this list is a terrifying yet fascinating film. With its dark visuals and foreboding atmosphere, The Babadook keeps you on the edge of your seat as you sink further and further into a deep, dark abyss, and by the time you realized you fell in, it may already be too late.Spookiest Moment: "You can bring me the boy"
9. The Mist: One of three Stephen King adaptations to appear on this list, this movie just needs to be seen to be believed! But beware, for the ending will have you fucked up for a good long while if not the rest of your life!Spookiest Moment: The Pharmacy
8. Get Out: One of the more recent films on this list is also the funniest, but that doesn't stop it from being here due to how downright chilling its concept really is. The actors are great, the music is terrific, and Jordan Peele's direction allows the relevant social commentary to seep through in an incredibly clever way. And who doesn't love Rod :)Spookiest Moment: "No, No, No"

7. The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2: Yeah, they both share this spot on the list. Both movies are great in that they are quite touching while never failing to deliver on the scares. And they also contain the Warrens, who are, in my honest opinion, the greatest protagonists to exist in the realm of horror movies.
The Conjuring Spookiest Moment: Judy and Annabelle
The Conjuring 2: The Crooked Man
6. The Exorcist: Everyone knows this movie. It is called the scariest movie of all time. While I actually disagree with that statement, it is still a creepy movie nonetheless. The idea of a little girl being possessed by the freaking Devil is not a pleasant concept to think about. Add in phenomenal performances from all the cast members and William Freidkin's fantastic direction, this movie is one that you will never forget, whether it scares you or not.Spookiest Moment: "LET JESUS FUCK YOU!!!"
Spookiest Moment: Room 237
4. IT: As much I love the original miniseries, it's simply decent and not very scary for the most part, and it is knocked out of the park by the new one, which pretty much elevates everything that made the original great (except Tim Curry of course.) This movie pulls no punches and makes the most of every scare (that isn't a jump-scare,),the kid actors who portray the Losers Club are outstanding, and while he may be no Tim Curry, Bill Skarsgaard is terrifically creepy as Pennywise. Now I could say more, but why don't you check out my review for that ;)Spookiest Moment: "Take it, Georgie"
3. Jaws: Duh Nun...Duh Nun...Duh Nun Duh Nun... They just really make the most of keeping the shark unseen for most of the movie, and the tension between each of its attacks is supremely effective. Steven Spielberg hit a home run with this movie, and till this day, that opening scene will always linger in my nightmares. For a while, I'll confess in saying that I found Jaws to be the scariest movie of all time...that was until I saw...Spookiest Moment: Chrissie's Last Swim
2. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: Simply put, after watching this movie, you WILL be afraid of the dark!!!
Spookiest Moment: Really any scene involving those little bastards, but special mention goes to the ending
And my favorite horror movie of all time is...CUE THE MUSIC...
1. Halloween: What better way to end the list than to have a movie named after the holiday being at the top spot. There are no words to describe the love I have for this movie. It's not only my favorite horror movie, but one of my favorite movies period! It has a simple plot, but the execution is perfect. The atmosphere is chilling, the tension is high, and Michael Myers is quite possibly the best movie slasher ever! And that theme song is just...perfection! None of the sequels could compare to this one, and I don't think there is any other horror movie in general that can top it either.Spookiest Moment: "It was the boogeyman..."
And that is it for my list, guys! Keep tuning in for more posts and above all...
Daryl Dixon: A highly debatable one because there are so many things that can be done with him. Overall, I'd say it's a 50/50 chance, though the odds are ever in his favor ;)
Maggie Rhee: Honestly, she may be just as safe as Rick in this regard. There's just no way they're going to kill off Maggie, not after everything she's been through.
Carl Grimes: Like Father, like Son, simple as that.
Michonne: Yeah, no way. She's right up there with Maggie as the safest female as of now.
Carol Peletier: Like her buddy Daryl, she's got a 50/50 chance that I feel will work out in her favor.
Morgan Jones: It's "All Out War", so there is going to be LOTS of death this season. Unfortunately, I feel Morgan will be its heaviest casualty. While the others still have potential for future stories, there isn't much else left for Rick's savior to do, so hate to bring you the news, but bye, bye, Mr. Morgan Jones.
Rosita Espinosa: As long as she's out of her phase from Season 7, I think Rosita has a good chance of making it, and hopefully avenge Abe's death by taking out the treacherous slimeball he died for, if that really is the case...
Merle Dixon - I tried to keep him on this list. I really did. But he's been gone for four whole seasons at this point. Still, that does nothing to weaken the impact he had on the show. Michael Rooker's performance really brought him to life, and the arc he was given in Season 3 elevated him even further, culminating in his epic and tragic sacrifice. He may no longer be on the list, but he will always hold a special place in my heart.
10. The Governor - He is nowhere near as evil as his comic counterpart was, but that is all made up for with the decision to give him more humanizing qualities. While that has caused a huge division in the fandom for thinking he came off as too tame, I appreciate David Morrissey's take more because he not only makes you fear him, but he also makes you sympathize with him as well. I enjoyed his time on the show and will never forget the impact he left. Too bad someone else swooped in to steal his thunder...
9. Hershel Greene - Here's a character that did absolutely no wrong and is leagues better than his comics counterpart. Hershel was a great character because even after everything that's happened to him, he always had the group's best interests at heart and managed to keep his humanity all the way through. His part in the Flu storyline was where he was at his best, as he managed to care for the sick people while also fending off zombies. Don't underestimate this old man, because he is one mean motherfucking servant of God. Oh, and how could I forget
8. Shane Walsh - Shane is a very complex character, driven by love and a desire to survive. You feel for him yet fear him all the same. A lot of that is owed to Jon Bernthal, who really did turn in a great performance with this role. Shane's story sadly did not end well for him but he was a great character nonetheless. I hate to have removed him from the Top 5 but he still manages to retain a spot on this list for the time being.
7. Maggie Rhee - Like Father Like Daughter, here's another character who can't do no wrong. If I had to pick at least one character who suffered the most hell throughout the series, it'd have to be Maggie, and what makes her so admirable is that she still pulls through it all and proves to be just as capable a leader as Rick. Lauren Cohan brings a lot of heart to the role, and I have no doubt she will climb her way up further on this list. But for now...
5. Negan - Everyone, meet the new addition to the list, and quite frankly, there isn't much more I could say that hasn't already been said. While he could use a bit of a bulk-up and I do wish he could use more of his rather colorful vocabulary (though we may get a hint of that this season :), Jeffrey Dean Morgan IS Negan, capturing his charismatic, hilarious, and menacing nature to a tee. He has a left a profound impact so far and I hope we get to see more of him as time goes on since we haven't even gotten to his best story yet.
4. Carol Peletier - She may have gotten the short end of the stick this season, but DAMN, this woman is an unstoppable force of nature. The amount of change she has experienced is mesmerizing and I still can't believe that this woman was the meek, timid, battered housewife way back in Season 1. She never fails to surprise me, and I hope we get to see her kick lots and lots of Savior ass this season. Bring on the flu-burning, flower-picking, cannibal-butchering, cookie-making, wolf-slaying badass Den mother we have all grown to love. We're ready for her.
3. Michonne - What can I say, I love me a woman who wields a katana. Michonne has really grown a lot over the show, and I'm so happy to see where she is now. She has the love of her life, a family to call her own, and she is ready to build the life she has always wanted, no matter what it takes. I can't wait to see more of her this season and future seasons to come. Just hope she doesn't go the way of Rick's most recent lover in the comics :(...
2. Daryl Dixon - Well, the poor guy went through Hell this season, to say the least. Daryl's rough around the edges, much like his brother was, but he also has one of the best hearts out of all the survivors. He cares about the others, and all who dare put their lives in jeopardy better beware. He is a big part of the show and I won't be surprised to see him stick around for a very long time.
"Clear" (Season 3 Episode 12) - This was a great episode. Not only did this episode mark the return of Morgan, but it also produced some of the finest acting I've ever seen in the show. Lennie James is amazing in the role, and he really gave it his all in this performance. The scenes he shared with Andrew Lincoln were nothing short of mesmerizing. Adding to that are some nice moments forming the bond between Carl and Michonne, and you've got a fantastic episode where not really much happened.
10. "The First Day of the Rest of Your Life" (Season 7 Episode 16) - Though it's tied with "A" as the best finale of the show, this was a fantastic episode on its own and a grand way to end Season 7. Watching the survivors finally rise up after enduring unimaginable sorrow was truly satisfying and left me feeling good towards the end. All in all, great episode, and holder of one of the most fantastic moments in the series
9. "Days Gone Bye" (Season 1 Episode 1) - The one that started it all and it's still going strong. An absolutely amazing series premiere that had so many great moments that were completely faithful to the source material that I could make a list just about that, it is a Walking Dead classic and one that will always be remembered.
8. "Pretty Much Dead Already" (Season 2 Episode 7) - This episode drove the point home that NO ONE is safe on this show. After six episodes of searching, Sophia turned up to be dead as a zombie when she walked out of the barn after the group shot down all of Hershel's undead family and friends. It was shocking and heartbreaking to say the least, and you can tell how broken everyone was after that. This was a huge episode and one that will not soon be forgotten.
7. "The Grove" (Season 4 Episode 14) - This episode is hands down the darkest, most depressing episode in the entire series. Poor Carol really can't catch a break when it comes to losing her loved ones. The moment she pulls the trigger to put Lizzie down is the moment you realize how far this show can go. All in all, this was a great episode and possibly the best performance of Melissa McBride's run in the show. Just look at the flowers.
6. "Better Angels" (Season 2 Episode 12) - Season 2 has a mixed reaction among the fandom, but if there's one thing that it got absolutely right, then it's the character arc it gave Shane, which was perfectly closed in this episode. Seeing Shane descend into madness is as frightening as it is upsetting since deep down he is just looking after the people he cares about. It was equally heartbreaking to watch Rick have to kill his best friend as well as Carl put down Shane after he turns. All in all, this was Season 2's best episode.
5. "Killer Within" (Season 3 Episode 4) - If "The Grove" was the darkest episode, then this one was the most shocking. It featured not one but two major character deaths, with one being one of the biggest deaths in the series so far. I really can't go into any more details, but all I can say is that this episode completely changed the course of the series from there on.
4. "No Sanctuary" (Season 5 Episode 1) - When I said Season 5 started with a bang, I meant it with every possible fiber of my being. This was intense, scary, action-packed, and all around awesome. You are literally glued to the edge of your seat when watching this episode. Oh, and there was also
3. "Too Far Gone" (Season 4 Episode 8) - This is what the Season 3 finale should have always been. The build up was perfect, the stakes were high, the action was intense, and the emotions were souring. This episode does have things that could detract from it, but they're microscopically small to what it accomplished, which was wrap up one of the best storylines in a satisfying way. While it may not be the best episode of the series anymore, it will always retain a special place in my heart due to its sheer epicness.







