Scary Halloween Treats
Halloween is a time of fun, candy, and classic horror films! These scary flicks combine horrifying tales with an interesting religious twist. Check out some of the best, and a couple of the worst, right here at Beliefnet!
Stephen Russ is a Beliefnet Editor and vampire killing priest.
Prince of Darkness VIDEO
You might have always assumed that the antichrist would be a person, but according to this John Carpenter original the antichrist is actually – wait for it – a giant vat of green goo. That’s right, you read that correctly. The vat is discovered in an ancient church by a group of researchers, and things get even more nutty from there. There are bugs, a motorcycle action scene featuring Alice Cooper, grainy VHS-esque visions of the future, and of course, gaudy ‘80s synth. This is a “so bad it’s good” classic, and you just may never go in the basement of a church again.
Frailty
VIDEO
Divine justice… with an ax named “Otis,” that is what the Meiks family is all about. A father and his two sons seek to enact God’s will on those who have committed unthinkable sins. It doesn’t always go smoothly, and as the Matthew McConaughey told flashbacks indicate, one of the boys was hesitant to accept the family’s divine mission. The movie keeps you guessing throughout, and of the many possible conclusions there is one truly great one – there are angels among us, and they are wielding axes.
The Wicker Man
The original The Wicker Man is an absolutely brilliant film about a devoutly Christian policeman who is summoned anonymously to a mysterious island to find a captured girl. Honestly, saying much more would spoil the intricate story. The British film combines the thriller, horror, and musical genres to make something truly unique. Unfortunately, the 2006 remake starring Nicholas Cage may be one of the worst movies of all time, so steer clear of it. Trust us, it is as bad as advertised.