Ep 021: Halloween Spooktacular Special: Ep.1

Introducing our first annual Halloween Spooktacular Special Microseries (Part 1)

It’s spooky season again and we are each sharing some of our favorite scary (and funny/campy) movies to watch during the Halloween season.

Are any of your favorite Halloween movies on the list?

Check out our Part 1 picks below ⬇️

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Ashley's Picks:

Scary:

• Us (2019)

  • Genre: Psychological Horror / Thriller

  • Synopsis: When a family’s seaside vacation turns sinister, they’re confronted by terrifying doppelgängers of themselves—forcing them to face the darkest parts of their own identity and humanity.

  • Where to watch:

    • With subscription: Amazon Prime, Hulu, fuboTV, Sling TV

    • $3.99: YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV, Fandango at home

• The Ring (2002)

  • Genre: Supernatural Horror

  • Synopsis: A journalist investigates a cursed videotape that kills anyone who watches it within seven days, uncovering a chilling mystery behind the ghostly girl at its center.

  • Where to watch:

    • Free: Tubi

    • With subscription: Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, YouTube Primetime, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime, fuboTV, Sling TV, The Roku Channel

    • $3.99: Google Play, Apple TV, Fandango at home

Campy:

• Happy Death Day (2017)

  • Genre: Horror Comedy / Slasher

  • Synopsis: A college student is murdered on her birthday, only to wake up and relive the same day over and over again—using each deadly reset to find her killer.

  • Where to watch:

    • With subscription: Hulu, fuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV

    • $3.79: Amazon Prime

    • $3.99: YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV, Fandango at home

• Lisa Frankenstein (2024)

  • Genre: Horror Comedy / Romance

  • Synopsis: A goth teenager reanimates a Victorian corpse during a lightning storm and, together, they embark on a hilariously macabre journey of love, revenge, and self-discovery.

  • Where to watch:

    • $3.79: Amazon Prime

    • $3.99: YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV, Fandango at home

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Bobby's Picks:

Scary: 

• The Conjuring Universe (2013-2025) *See chronological & release date lists below

  • Genre: Supernatural Horror / Mystery

  • Synopsis: Based on the real cases of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, this interconnected series explores hauntings, possessions, and demonic forces lurking behind seemingly ordinary lives.

• The Exorcist (1973)

  • Genre: Supernatural Horror

  • Synopsis: When a young girl becomes possessed by a demonic entity, two priests risk their faith and their lives in a harrowing battle between good and evil.

  • Where to watch:

    • $3.79: Amazon Prime

    • $3.99: YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV, Fandango at home

Lighthearted/Campy:

• Casper (1995)

  • Genre: Family Fantasy / Comedy

  • Synopsis: A friendly ghost named Casper befriends a young girl who moves into his haunted mansion, leading to a heartwarming tale of friendship, loss, and letting go.

  • Where to watch:

    • With subscription: Netflix, Hulu, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime, fuboTV

    • $3.99: Amazon PrimeGoogle Play, YouTube, Apple TV, Fandango at home

• Renfield (2023)

  • Genre: Horror Comedy / Action

  • Synopsis: Dracula’s long-suffering servant, Renfield, grows tired of his toxic master and seeks freedom, leading to a bloody and absurdly funny showdown between codependency and empowerment.

  • Where to watch:

    • $3.79: Amazon Prime

    • $3.99: YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV, Fandango at home

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The Conjuring Universe:

Release Order

Title (Year Released)

1. The Conjuring (2013)

2. Annabelle (2014)

3. The Conjuring 2 (2016)

4. Annabelle: Creation (2017)

5. The Nun (2018)

6. The Curse of La Llorona (2019)

7. Annabelle Comes Home (2019)

8. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

9. The Nun 2 (2023)

10. The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)

Chronological Order

Year Film Takes Place / Title (Year Released)

1. 1952 / The Nun (2018)

2. 1955 / Annabelle: Creation (2017)

3. 1956 / The Nun II (2023)

4. 1967 / Annabelle (2014)

5. 1971 / The Conjuring (2013)

6. 1972 / Annabelle Comes Home (2019)

7. 1973 / The Curse of La Llorona (2019)

8. 1977 / The Conjuring 2 (2016)

9. 1981 / The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

10. 1986 / The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)

The Conjuring Universe - Chronological Timeline

Other Movies Mentioned:

• The Others (2001) Psychological Mystery Thriller

• Stir of Echoes (1999) Supernatural Puzzle Mystery

• Black Phone (2021) Survival Horror

• No Escape (2021) Survival Horror

• Barbarian (2021) Disturbingly Horror-ific