By Cathryn Buecker
Staff Writer
SPRINGFIELD ― October is finally here, bringing with it that biting chill in the air that signals the end of summer and the start of the holidays. Goodbye to brisk September afternoons, hello to the unbearably cold mornings of fall. Of course, the beginning of October also brings with it that holiday which lurks around the corner of September, waiting until you least expect it to pop out and give you a fright.
Some like to embrace the frightening aspect of the holiday, those who look for something to keep them up at night, wondering if they really just saw that shadow by the door move or if it was just their imagination. One of the best ways to get that looking-over-your-shoulder feeling is with a good old scary movie. Time to curl up on the couch with some popcorn, and hopefully, a friend.
There are so many scary movies out there, from horror to thrillers, there’s something for everyone. And there are more coming out every year. This year, we’ll be seeing several horror movies such as “Crimson Peak,” and, of course, another “Paranormal Activity” movie. To pick a good one for this year’s Halloween, just ask around Lincoln Land.
Certainly here at Lincoln Land, there are many people who enjoy a good scare.
Student Sam Schuh said that if he had to pick a favorite scary movie, he would pick “Annabelle,” a horror-mystery flick revolving around a demonic doll and satanic cultists.
“Most scary movies, I could tell when the scares were coming,” Schuh said. “But with ‘Annabelle,’ it wasn’t just jump-scares. It was also suspenseful.”
Kelsey Miller, another Lincoln Land student, said she enjoys the jump-scares, but she also appreciates a good twist-ending to movies. Her scary movie of choice would be “The Haunting” because it was her first scary movie. Miller also said that, out of more recent films, she really enjoyed “The Gallows.”
Another thing Miller looks for in a scary are good graphics.
“If it looks fake, it just ruins the movie for me,” Miller said. “I end up laughing, which is the opposite of what I should be doing. I want to be on the edge of my seat, trembling in fear.”
So, if you decide to stay home this Halloween, make sure to set yourself up with a scary movie. Whether you like the suspense, the twist endings or the jump-scares, there’s certainly a scare for you.
Cathryn Buecker can be reached at [email protected].