5 Occult Films for the Halloween Season

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For years now, Halloween has been my favorite holiday and occult films have been my special area of film interest and maybe even expertise. I have been working towards a complete collection of (non horror) occult films and I love finding new hidden gems to add to my collection. I thought it would be appropriate to select a few of my favorites to share. I wanted to choose ones that were great but not as well known as the typical season films such as Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street, or Hellraiser. Enjoy.

Suspiria (1977)

Suspiria is iconic. Suspiria is suspenseful. Suspiria is beautiful. The soundtrack is chilling, the visual are stunning and the story will keep you on the edge of your seat. An incredible stand alone film but also the first of three in a theme, Dario Argento’s Three Mothers Trilogy. Starring Jessica Harper as an American ballet student who attends a prestigious dance academy in Germany. She soon realizes that the academy is a front for something far more sinister and supernatural amidst a series of murders. A cult classic and a must see this season. If you enjoy the film then I recommend watching all three! You won’t be disappointed.