The nights are getting darker earlier and the wind is howling more than usual - which can only mean one thing...The Witching Hour is almost upon us!
Yes, that's the right, one of the most celebrated holiday of the year, Halloween, is just around the corner and, if you're a horror fanatic like me, this is like Christmas for many of us.
While many of us will give our old favourites a watch (what is Halloween without at least one viewing of Scream and Nightmare On Elm Street?) we can't fail to have noticed how positive of a year it has been for the horror genre, with a host of terrifying new films launched in the past 12 months.
Want to know which 2023 horror films you should watch first? We've pieced together 10 of the best new horror films you NEED to watch this Halloween.
9. The Boogeyman
Based on a short story written by Stephen King, this film explores the possibility that The Boogeyman is not just an old fable used to scare children - and it.s actually pretty damn good. Photo: Patti Perret
10. Influencer
One of 2023's unexpected hits was Influencer. The film begins when a social media influencer named Madison goes on a solo backpacking trips and meets CW, who shows her a more uninhibited way of living - but there's a darker side to it all. Available to stream on Shudder, which currently offers a 7-day free trial (£4.99 monthly there on). | Shudder