The Halloween season is that spine-chilling time of the year when fear takes center stage, and what better way to embrace the eerie ambiance than immersing yourself in some of the most bone-chilling horror movie franchises? If you’re a fan of gore, blood, and the thrill of a good scare, these franchises are sure to make your toes curl and your heart race.
*Disclaimer: These movie franchises contain mature content and are not suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.*
1) The Conjuring Universe: A Love Affair with the Supernatural
The Conjuring Universe holds a special place in my horror-loving heart. The sheer mastery with which it delves into the supernatural is both exhilarating and terrifying. The series follows the real-life cases of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, introducing us to malevolent entities that send shivers down our spines. To experience the spine-tingling plot twists and timeline switcheroos as originally intended, the suggested order is as follows:
1. The Nun (2018)
2. Annabelle: Creation (2017)
3. The Nun 2 (2023)
4. Annabelle (2014)
5. The Conjuring (2013)
6. Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
7. The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
8. The Conjuring 2 (2016)
9. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
For those who appreciate experiencing a franchise in release order, here’s the original release sequence:
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)
2) The Saw Franchise: A Test of Fortitude
The Saw franchise is truly a testament to my fascination with horror that pushes the boundaries of what I can stomach. The intricate traps, the twisted moral dilemmas, and the relentless gore are enough to make your stomach churn. The original chronological sequence of the Saw franchise is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat:
1. Saw (2004)
2. Saw II (2005)
3. Saw III (2006)
4. Saw IV (2007)
5. Saw V (2008)
6. Saw VI (2009)
7. Saw: The Final Chapter (or Saw 7 3D) (2010)
8. Jigsaw (2017)
9. Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021)
10. Saw X (2023)
3) The Human Centipede: A Shocking Descent into Horror
The Human Centipede– a franchise that shocked me to the core. The grotesque and macabre experiments conducted in this series take body horror to a level that made me want to turn away in disgust. Yet, the morbid fascination with how far human depravity can go kept me glued to the screen. It’s a rare glimpse into the twisted psyche of a demented surgeon and a plunge into the depths of horror that will leave you horrified and strangely captivated. Experience this horrific trilogy in the following order:
1. The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)
2. The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) (2011)
3. The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence) (2015)
4) Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Nightmare Unveiled
Enter the grim and gruesome world of Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Leatherface, with his chilling mask and revving chainsaw, is etched into horror iconography. The series, set in the desolate backwoods of Texas, is an exploration of sheer madness, cannibalism, and the fight for survival. For those who dare to venture, experience the horror in chronological order:
1. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
2. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (1986)
3. Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
4. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995)
5. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
6. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)
7. Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)
8. Leatherface (2017)
9. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
5) Friday the 13th: Unmasking a Killer
Jason Voorhees, the relentless, hockey mask-wearing killer of Friday the 13th, has haunted our dreams for generations. Camp Crystal Lake becomes a cauldron of fear and dread as each installment escalates the body count. It’s a saga of suspense and terror, a cat-and-mouse game where the odds seem insurmountable.
Experience the Friday the 13th saga in theorder it was released:
- Friday the 13th (1980)
- Friday the 13th Part II (1981)
- Friday the 13th Part III (1982)
- Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
- Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning (1985)
- Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
- Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
- Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
- Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
- Jason X (2002)
- Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
- Friday the 13th (2009)
As the nights grow longer and the air turns colder this Halloween season, immerse yourself in these horror movie franchises. Let the fear wash over you, the adrenaline course through your veins, and the nightmares linger. Grab your favorite blanket, dim the lights, and let the screams begin. Happy Haunting!