Before you snuggle up and get ready for what’s going to be a spooky night, we have to make sure that the movie rocks. After all, there will only be one first impression on a first date, and you certainly don’t want to take any chances with random titles. We need to bring out the A-team for you. Five movies filled with deep plots — as far as possible for horror movies — but still enough tension-packed moments to make cuddling inevitable.
#5 Ready or Not
Starting the list with a not-so-classic horror movie. A bizarre exposition, paired with comedic aspects that still provide enough tension to keep the two of you on the edge of your seats.
Being the new one in a family can be tough. It becomes even more difficult when said family follows an old tradition of playing quite immersive social games. The rules for our main character Grace are simple: Survive the night, and you win. Usually, that shouldn’t pose any kind of problem, should it?
You can buy the movie on most major streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime, Sky, or iTunes.
#4 Us
When an uneasy atmosphere meets humor and plot-twists, you can be sure you entered the realms of “Us”. The storyline is compelling and offers enough room for discussions afterward. It’s a great way to get to know each other and figure out what you have just seen. Plus, there are some cute rabbits involved, too!
Us is available on HBO, Amazon Prime, iTunes, YouTube, and similar.
#3 Get Out
Get out is another not so ordinary horror movie. From all of the titles on this list, it is the one most suitable for people disliking gore. When it was released, the storyline was refreshing throughout the otherwise mostly slasher-based movies.
It can also provide you two with various topics to talk about, which will help you develop more profound conversations.
Get Out is available on GooglePlay, Amazon Prime, iTunes, YouTube, and similar.
#2 Ghostland
This movie wasn’t particularly hyped when it came out. I, therefore, didn’t have any expectations and thought it would be a classic horror movie. But boy, was I wrong. I won’t get into too much detail because I don’t want to spoil you the fun. But be aware of some major plot-twists.
The movie can be quite devastating at some points, so you should keep that in mind when picking out your movie partner. It still — or maybe because of it — earned the number two spot on my list.
You can buy the movie on Amazon Prime, GooglePlay, Sky, and similar.
#1 Hereditary
My absolute favorite. Hereditary is quite special, in my opinion. It does neither fit into the classical demon genre, nor does it represent your typical slasher movie. Instead, the supernatural is rather a side story, which supports the main plot. Latter is driven by an oppressive atmosphere following the slow and steady decay of a family.
What makes Hereditary unique is how it tells the story in a very straightforward manner. It’s a refreshing addition to the horror movie genre and earned its number one spot for this list. If you haven’t watched it yet, consider yourself lucky: you can still experience this masterpiece for the first time!
Hereditary is available on Amazon Prime, Kanopy, iTunes, and similar.
Bonus: Spuk in the Hill House
The advantage of a series over a movie is that follow-up dates are pretty much a given since the two of you want to know how the story progresses!
Spuk in the Hill House provides the tension typical for horror movies. However, it keeps it high throughout the whole season while using the extra time a series offers to develop an interesting and detailed plot.
Spuk in the Hill House is available on Netflix.
I can wholeheartedly recommend you every single one of these movies. So if you are running out of time, pick any title from this list and enjoy your date night!And in case your date left while you were reading this article, the movies are also perfectly suitable for an evening alone or with friends!
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This post was previously published on medium.com.
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