The Impact Factor

October Scare Fest 2018

Perspectives

October is here! Finally. You all know what that means. I take the fetid corpse of what was once The Impact Factor and levy it is a platform to share my enthusiasm for horror movies!

This year will be a bit different. Previously (the past 4 years of so) I've focused my horror movie watching exclusively around spooby-season. In 2018, I have cast away my fall shackles and decided the entire calendar year is a good time to watch some scary flicks. Therefore, my initial scored list is going to look quite massive. I wanted to put this disclaimer out there so all you fine folks didn't think I marathoned horror movies for 24 hours straight to get a head start on the season.

I will keep updating this list throughout the month, so be sure to check back often for more movies & scores!

As always, I would love your input & suggestions! I am always on the lookout for great titles. You can find the movies I watched the past four years here! 

October Scare Fest 2018

The Thing ('11): 1.5/5
The Cloverfield Paradox: 1.5/5
The Ritual: 4/5
Verónica: 3.5/5
Dismissed: 2/5
Cabin Fever ('16): 2/5
Dead Body: 2.5/5
Hell House LLC: 2.5/5
Evil Dead ('13): 3/5
Friend Request: 2.5/5
Desolation: 2/5
Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell: 1/5
Flatliners ('17): 1/5
Wish Upon: 1/5
Hereditary: 4.5/5
The First Purge: 4.5/5
A Quiet Place: 4/5
The Belko Experiment: 3.5/5
The Neighbor: 1.5/5
'Til Death Do Us Part: 1/5
Lakeview Terrace: 2.5/5
Emelie: 3/5
Deep Blue Sea 2: 1/5
The Meg: 3.5/5
The Nun: 2/5
Single White Female: 3.5/5
The Open House: 2/5
As Above So Below: 1.5/5
Child's Play 2: 2/5
Mandy: 5/5
The Woman in Black: 2/5
Tag (JP): 0/5
Murder Party: 4/5
Beyond the Gates: 2.5/5
Silent House: 2/5
Lights Out: 2/5
The Loved Ones: 3.5/5
Truth or Dare ('17): 2/5
Malevolent: 2/5
Apostle: 4/5

*Movies in brackets are ones I’ve seen previously. I've underlined films scored 4/5 or higher to emphasize the ones well-worth watching.