Maybe you’re just not that into dressing up, finished reading your childhood Nancy Drew books, or simply forcing yourself into the Halloween spirit.
Here are 5 psychological thrillers that will give your eyes a rest from the gory slasher films of today’s blockbusters, while sending you back in time.
1. The Bad Seed (1956)
Eight-year-old Rhonda is seemingly perfect on the outside, but who would guess that she’s a pathological killer?
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2. The Exorcist (1973)
No thriller collection can be considered complete without the original of this classic story.
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3. Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Two sisters, one wheelchair, and a substantial amount of jealousy. What could go wrong? Find out with this major plot-twist.
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4. Les Diabloliques (1955)
This black and white French film is definitely worth the watch, because don’t we all love a wife and mistress teaming up?
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5. Portrait in Black (1960)
Getting away with the perfect murder of your husband is perfect… Unless you haven’t really gotten away with it.
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