It's Horror Season!

It's October, and you definitely know what that means! It's time for another month-long series of horror recommendations, ranging from the slightly chilling to the absolutely mortifying! One of the best things about the horror genre is that it comes in all shapes and sizes - and, contrary to common logic, doesn't even always have to be scary (after all, what scares you might not scare your neighbor).

Here's a short list to get you started for your own horror season reading and watching.


Movies

What We Do in the Shadows - Start your horror season off with a laugh with this mockumentary. Follow a group of incompetent vampires in modern-day New Zealand for hilarious effect. Perfect for fans of Spinal Tap, Zombieland, or any version of Dracula!

Get Out - This recent release made waves at the box office. Chris goes to meet his girlfriend's parents and makes a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries about the family he never could have imagined. A mysterious, slow moving piece of horror that is right at home with films like Rosemary's Baby, The Wicker Man, or The House of the Devil. 

Let the Right One In - This Swedish hit based on the book of the same name offers a new take on vampires. A young lonely boy befriends a vampire who appears to be about the same age. Great for non-horror fans, as it focuses more on the drama and the characters, or for fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Only Lovers Left Alive, or A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night.



Books



Welcome to Night Vale - This novel set in the universe of the popular podcast of the same name feels like The Twilight Zone meets X-Files meets surreal deadpan comedy. Perfect for fans of paranormal horror, or those looking for lighter quirky fare.

Rosemary's Baby - This classic horror novel was responsible for creating a horror boom in publishing in the 1960's and has since been turned into a film and a television miniseries.

At the Mountains of Madness - This eerie novella from H.P. Lovecraft is a great way to get in the horror mindset as we move toward colder weather. Set in the ruins of an alien city in Antarctica, this is just one small piece of what forms the famous Cthulhu mythos. Perfect for fans of strange monsters and classic literature.


Also make sure to check out our Facebook page for more horror suggestions throughout the month - and as always, just ask a librarian for even more suggestions.