🕷 What I've been watching lately 2024 #3 | Halloween Edition | 🕸

I love horror all year round but I know for some, October is the perfect month to watch horror movies and spooky shows so, I decided to share a list of some of the horror movies and shows I've watched in the last couple of months. I'm gonna share them even if I didn't looooove some of them, just because I think we all have different tastes. And I also want to add a couple of not so scary things because I know some people don't love scary stuff but still want to enjoy something Halloweeny.

Let's start with some movies:

🕸 Howling Village

"After her brother goes missing, a young psychologist visits an infamous haunted and cursed location known as ‘Howling Village’ to investigate his disappearance and uncover her family’s dark history."

This is a 2019 mystery and horror Japanese movie. The story is good, there were some things that just ruined the mood for me but, I wouldn't say it's a bad movie but, it isn't scary either.

🕸 La abuela

"Susana has to leave her life in Paris working as a model to return to Madrid because her grandmother Pilar has just suffered a stroke. What should have been just a few days with her grandmother will end up turning into a terrifying nightmare."

La abuela is a 2022 Spanish horror and drama movie. Honestly, this one is not scary but, it is good! At the beginning it felt a little slow for me but I never lost interest. I defo recommend it if you want this kind of thriller that keeps you wanting  to see what will happen next.

🕸 The telling

"The story revolves around three girls who pledge the most popular and cruelest sorority on campus."

Ok, I knew this was not going to be a good one but, I was a Girls Next Door fan and I always wanted to watch this movie when I was younger. I randomly remembered it and decided to watch it. It is a 2009 movie that feels as if Scream and Mean girls had a baby with some bad acting, haha. I don't know, the concept of the story is not bad, we have this sorority making 3 girls tell scary stories to see who will get the change to join them so, what we see in the movie are the 3 different stories told by the girls and a plot twist at the end of the movie. It's entertaining but, it could've been better for sure.

🕸 The possession of Hannah Grace

"A demon seeks refuge in a young girl's body when she dies due to an unruly exorcism. Later, her corpse is moved to a morgue guarded by a former officer who experiences unnatural events."

I think a possession movie can be pretty good if it's well made and this one had potential. It is a 2018 thriller that looked good at the beginning but felt veeeery slow. I think they could've explained the possession a lot better and show more from it. Idk, there were so many things missing here.

Moving on, we have 2 Netflix series~

🕸 Terror Tuesday Extreme

Terror Tuesday is a Netflix show that shares 8 different stories based on experiences shared on a Thai radio show called  "Angkhan Khlumpong."

It aired in August, 2024. Some stories are good, others, not so much. Special effects were not the best tho. What I liked about it is that every episode shares a different story so it doesn't feel boring. The idea is good tho, I liked it.

🕸 Daydreams and nightmares

"Tales of supernatural sci-fi phenomena unfold in this collection of seven mind-bending stories imagined by writer-director Joko Anwar."

Very similar to Terror Tuesday, this Indonesian SciFi, mystery show shares 7 different stories that are connected in a way (I missed the connection in some of them tho). Honestly, I liked Terror Tuesday a little more. The effects on this one make some stories funny instead of creepy but it's still entertaining.

And lastly, non-scary but still Halloweeny shows and movies

🕸 Beetlejuice

"The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out."

After watching Beetlejuice Beetlejuice I felt like rewatching the 1988 movie. I've been a Beetlejuice fan since I was a young girl so yeah, I love this movie. I feel like most people know it so, there's not much I can say about it. I feel like it's a good dark comedy with spooky vibes, perfect for those who don't like horror but want to watch a Halloween classic.

🕸 Good Witch Movie

"Cassandra Nightingale is a stranger in the small town community of Middletown. Multiple occurrences believed as magic cause some of the town folks to think she's a witch."

I think I wrote about Good Witch before, like years ago when I was watching the show. But before the TV show, there was a movie. (Well, a couple of movies actually).

This is a 2008 Hallmark movie and, same as the show, it's super family friendly, cozy and has all the Fall vibes. Of course I like the show a lot more but it eas nice to see some of the characters I met on the show there and see how this story originally started. 

🕸 Are you afraid of the Dark?

"Young members of the Midnight Society meet weekly and narrate horror tales. However, their world turns upside down when some of the ghostly stories start occurring in real life."

As a 90's kid, I grew up watching this show on Nickelodeon even a little more often than Goosebumps. After watching Beetlejuice I had a bit of childhood nostalgia and started randomly watching some of the episodes. I have to admit I still enjoy them a lot. Even tho I think some episodes could be scary only for children, it is something you can enjoy if you want a little spookiness this season.

And, there you go. Something with a spooky halloweeny touch to watch now that we're getting super close to Halloween. I'm sure I'm missing other movies I've watched but, oh well. 

Hope you enjoy them! Let me know if you have seen some of these and, feel free to give me some recommendations too!!

Hitori Kakurenbo | One man hide and seek |

It's horror story time!

Or is it a game? Urban Legend?... I'm not sure but it is definitely one of my favorite ones and I thought sharing it would be a fun way to say goodbye to my beloved October.

This little game is called "Hitori Kakurenbo" and it's a pretty interesting invocation game.

To be honest, I was tempted o try it once but I never did it. I don't think spirits are something to play with. If you dare to try it, let me know how it goes... bwahaha.

Players: 1

What you need:

A stuffed doll with limbs

A sack of uncooked rice

A pair of nail clippers

A needle

Red thread

Knife or pair of scissors

A bathtub or something similar

1 cup of salt water

A hiding place

Incense

Let's start!

Using the knife or scissors, open the doll and remove the stuffing.

Replace the stuffing with the uncooked rice. Clip off a piece of your fingernail and place it inside the doll with the rice.

Using the needle and red thread, stitch the doll to close the opening. Without snipping the thread, take the remaining length, wrap it around the doll, and tie off the ends.

Fill the bathtub with water.

Purify the room in which your hiding place is located with the incense. Once purified, set up the television in the same room. Place the cup of salt water and the sharp edge inside the hiding place.

Name the doll.

Start at 3am. Repeat the following phrase to the doll three times, filling in your own name where appropriate: “[Your Name] is the first it.”

Go to the bathroom. Submerge the doll in the bathtub and leave it there.

Turn out all the lights in your house.

Go to your hiding place and switch on the television. Close your eyes and count to ten.

When you have finished counting, open your eyes, retrieve your sharp edge, and return to the bathroom.

Remove the doll from the bathtub and say the following phrase to it, filling in the doll’s name where appropriate: “I have found you, [Doll’s Name].” Use your sharp edge to cut the red thread binding the doll.

Say the following phrase to the doll, filling in the doll’s name where appropriate: “You are the next it, [Doll’s Name].” Then return the doll to the bathtub.

Quickly return to your hiding place. Remain as silent as possible.

Take a large mouthful of salt water. Do not swallow it; hold it in your mouth. Keep the cup containing the rest of the salt water in your hand.

Emerge from your hiding place and begin to for the doll. NOTE: The doll may not necessarily be in the bathroom where you left it.

When you find the doll, pour the remaining salt water in the cup over it. Spit the salt water in your mouth over the doll as well.

Repeat the following phrase to the doll three times: “I win.”

Once the game is completed, burn it and get rid of the remains.

NOTES:

The rice represents the doll’s internal organs. And, it helps to attract spirits.

The red thread represents a blood vessel and seals whatever spirits you might have attracted inside the doll. 

When naming your doll, DON'T give it your own name. It is also advisable to avoid giving it the name of anyone you know.

Burning the doll will allow the spirit to leave the doll and return to its place.

Once the game has begun, DON'T do any of the following things until it has been completed:

Turn on the lights.

Lock any doors, including the front or back doors

Make unnecessary noise.

Leave your house.

Don't, leave your hiding place without the salt water.

Don't allow the game to go on for longer than two hours.

Once you start, the game must be played through to completion. Don't try to abandon it halfway through. 

And that's it for this game! there's also a movie and lots of creepypastas/gameplays online.

I also think there's an animated movie I havent seen but, I plan to.

Some of my least favorite horror movies

Hello my creepy loves!

A few years ago I shared some of my favorite horror movies, now it is time to share some of my least favorites. I've seen soooo many horror movies, some good and some bad ones but it was hard to look bad to pick a few I personally didn't like.
This is just my opinion, I know some people can disagree but yeah, let's take a look.
You guys know I'm not good with movie plots and stuff so I'll link the info and movie trailers for you to check!
These movies are in no particular order.

Tomie Unlimited

I don't even remember why I decided to watch this movie. As far as I know this is part of a Japanese movie series. The story didn't sound bad at first but, once I finished it, I didn't feel like watching the rest of the movies. Some parts of it even made me laugh...
Plot & Info
Movie trailer

The Witch

I heard so many good and bad things about this movie and when I finally got the chance to watch it, I couldn't even finish it... I found it super slow and nothing too interesting seemed to happen. I know some people really liked it and even suggested me to re-watch it. I wonder if I would change my mind~
Plot & Info
Movie trailer

Leprechaun in the hood

So, I know this is a comedy/horror movie but I still find it a very bad movie. Don't ask me why I decided to watch it cuz I honestly don't remember but I know there are many more. It's like a series thing. Even if you like comedy, I wouldn't recommend it. I didn't even find it funny.
Plot & Info
Movie Trailer

Poltergeist 2015

This was one of those movies I was really looking forward to watch but once I finally did, it wasn't what I was expecting. I wouldn't say is totally bad but the end and some effects made me go...bleh on it. You know what people say, remakes are never that great...
Plot & info
Movie trailer

So, that is that for this list. I wouldnt say I totally hated these movies (Well, I kinda hated Leprechaun) but there are better ones. If you agree, or disagree with me, let me know down below! Or just share with me one of your least favorite horror movies ever.

My favorites back in 2012 here! Let me know if you'd like to read an updated list.

The Horror Movie Tag

1. What is the First horror movie you remember watching?
Child's Play. I think I was around 5 years old when I watched it with Grandpa.

2. What is your favorite horror movie?
Shutter Thai version (one of the favorites)

3. What is your favorite horror movie genre?
Paranormal and Psychological horror.

4. What genre scares you the most?
Some Paranormal and killer movies.

5. What is the last horror movie you watched that actually scared you?
I can't remember the last one that scared me. I have to be honest here, most horror movies these days aren't that scary. There was this video I saw on YouTube a few day ago tho. It was about a radio show that got a call from a lady in the 80s saying her son was possesed. You could actually feel her fear while she was talking, describing what her son was doing. apparently he killed her and when the police got to the scene, they found blood and all that but, no bodies. That one did scare me.

6. Who is your ultimate scream queen?
Sarah Michelle Gellar ! (I googled it and YES, she is considered a Scream Queen)

7. What’s a concept that you’d like to see in horror?
I would actually love to see many stories from Yamishibai in movies. Maybe there are some I haven't seen...Idk.

8. What is your favorite on screen kill?
The Omen (1976) decapitation scene? I wouldn't say it is my favorite (cuz I don't think I actually have a favorite kill) but that one was the first one I remeber and I used to find it pretty scary when I was a little girl.

9. What’s your favorite horror franchise?
The Grudge franchise

10. Who’s your favorite horror director?
George Romero

And. that's it for this super fun tag! I tag you all to do it if you feel like it. Also, share with me what's your favorite horror movie so I can watch it this month!

5 of my favorite horror online games~

Hi there!
Something I always enjoy doing in my free time is to play online games. I'm not really a console games addict but I do download a few or play online every once in a while. I've played a bit of everything but my favorites are definitely horror games.
It is hard to find really scary ones, some are just jumpy but, the stress of not knowing what's going to happen makes it all fun.

Here are some of my favorites for halloween season. (In no particular order)

* Dungeon Nightmares: You wake up in a big, dark Dungeon and you have to find some things around to collect such as candles and gold bars and an artifact before you leave the place. You have to survive 7 nights (I think). But you are not alone! There's this creepy girl(?) folowing you at the most random times. It really freaked me out everytime she came around. I haven't been able to finish all the nights. Even though levels feel a little long sometimes, it is a fun and scary game to play.

* Eyes The Horror Game: I played this one a while ago so I can't remember the exact story but, I think you enter an old house to rob it, but this house is hunted. You have to find a certain amount of bags filled with money (I think) but there's a flying head around the house and you have to hide from it, it can't find you or you'll lose what you've collected. Once you have the amount of money the exit opens and you can leave the house. This may not sound too scary but this game is entertaining. And even though the flying head is not that creepy, I got all nervous when I had to run or hide from it.

* One Late Night: This game was a little confusing, to be honest. But I enjoyed the whole feeling of being "alone" in your working place and finding out some strange things start to happen. It is hard to follow all the steps to finish the game the right way. I think when I played it I had the bad ending, so I had to watch a walkthrough to find what should've happened.

* Which: Here you are basically trapped inside a house with a...headless and heartless girl who won't harm you IF you do things right. You have to follow a few things and find some objects to get out of the house. There are 2 endings, the good and the bad one and of course...I got the bad one. Lol. This one is not too scary but I kinda got into it. Plus, the headless girl following you around makes it kinda creepy.

* Hide and Seek: I never actually finished this game cuz I suck at hiding and I was too slow when I needed to do it. But you are supposed to hide from a killer at different parts of the house you're in and you can't come out until the killer leaves the room, so you have to be alert to all the noises you hear.

As I was writing this, I realized I'm not so good whit horror games! I always get the bad endings or die in the middle of playing, but I sure do have a lot of fun playing them. If you guys decide to play some of these games or have played them before, let me know!
You can find all these games online. Some of them are for download and some others are just to play online, all for free. Sad thing about playing online is that sometimes you can't save your progress~

xx

4 Short Horror Films~

Hi spooks! 

One of the things I like the most is to watch horror movies or, short horror films. I've seen so many so far, but I'm picking only 4 and sharing them to watch this Halloween month. 

Hope you guys like them!

* Lights Out. 

* Pictured.

* 이계도함수 (A function) I'm including this Korean short horror film because exams can be pretty scary, I think more than one can relate to this feeling when they are/were in exams. I know I can! Hehe

* 봉천동 귀신 (Bongcheon-Dong) I don't know if this can be included as a short film because it's more like a comic thingy but, I really liked it and decided to share it with you all. I think it's scary for an animated thing.

If you guys have seen some other good ones, please share! I'd love to check them out!
xx

My Top 5 Horror Movies

Hello bloody loves! Here comes a little post with my 5 favorite (not Asian) horror movies for this Sunday.
Hope you guys enjoy it and have a fun and scary day.
Here we go!

5. "Haute Tension" (France)

4. "Dark Corners" (UK/USA)

3. "The turn of the Screw" (UK)

2. "Lake Mungo" (Australia)

1. "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" (USA)

XOX

My top 10 Asian Horror movies

Halloween is getting closer! And a good way to get into the whole spooky spirit is watching some scary movies! My boyfriend and I are huge horror fans, I've seen a lot (and I mean, a lot!) of them, some good ones, and some not too good but, I always have a good time watching them. I have a thing for Asian horror movies, in my opinion, those are the best. So here's my top 10 for this season. It was tough to pick only 10 but, here they come:

10. "The Doll Master" (Korea)

9. "Real Ghost Stories from Japan" (Japan)

8. "Cinderella" (Korea)

7. The House (Thailand)

6. Hansel & Gretel. (Korea)

5. "Cello" (Korea)

4. "Coming Soon" (Japan)

3. "A tale of two sisters" (Korea)

2. "Creepy Hide and Seek" (Japan)

1. "Shutter" (Korea)

My list could go on and on but these will do for now! Have a creepy time watching them!!

Beautiful Nightmare

Most people know I'm a huge horror movies fan, I love everything creepy related! And yeah, I became a Freddy Krueger fan.
This drawing was part of my bday gift from my talented sister Mayis, two years ago. It is one of my fave gifts ever! It's cool to "be" part of one of my oh so loved Horror movies!

Should I never sleep again? xx