Halfway to Halloween: Watch These 7 Spine-Chilling Horror Films This April For Free on Fawesome
Can you feel it? The air is getting warmer, the days are growing longer, and we’re officially halfway to Halloween! That’s right—April marks the midpoint to everyone’s favorite spooky holiday, and what better way to celebrate than with a curated list of horror films on Fawesome?
April may feel far from October, but horror is a year-round obsession for true fans. As we count down the months to Halloween, let these movies remind you why we love the genre: the thrills, the chills, and the sheer joy of being terrified. So, whether you’re watching alone in the dark or hosting a halfway-to-Halloween movie night, these picks are sure to keep the spooky spirit alive. After all, why should October have all the fun?
1. The Mist (dir. Frank Darabont)
Starring: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden
The entire town is wrapped with an eerie fog following a massive thunderstorm. Locals are forced to seek refuge in a grocery store to protect themselves from the unknown monsters killing everyone that comes their way. This Frank Darabont’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novella is a harrowing tale of survival and paranoia.
2. An American Werewolf in London (dir. John Landis)
Starring: David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, Joe Belcher
Two college students, David and Jack are attacked by a werewolf on a walking tour in Britain. The locals have denied its existence, but David loses his friend to the attack while he ends up in a hospital and experiences chilling nightmares. This iconic blend of horror and dark comedy revolutionized werewolf films with its groundbreaking practical effects and chilling transformation scene.
3. Evil Dead II (dir. Sam Raimi)
Starring: Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks
Ash Williams survived an earlier onslaught of flesh-possessing spirits, but he’s now held up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack. Sam Raimi’s cult classic combines over-the-top gore with slapstick comedy, making it a must-watch for horror fans who enjoy a little laughter with their scares.
4. The Fog (dir. John Carpenter)
Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh
On the eve of its centennial, the town of Antonio Bay is hounded by a group of terrifying ghosts enveloped in a fog. The ghosts are set on revenge for a horrific crime committed by the town’s founders. John Carpenter’s atmospheric ghost story about a cursed town engulfed by a mysterious fog is a slow-burn masterpiece of tension and dread.
5. Black Christmas (2006) (dir. Glen Morgan)
Starring: Michelle Trachtenberg, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lacey Chabert
The remake of the 1974 film by Bob Clark is about an escaped maniac who returns to his childhood home on Christmas Eve, which is now a sorority house, and begins to murder the sorority sisters one by one. This slasher classic amps up the gore and suspense, making it a perfect choice for fans of holiday-themed horror.
6. The Descent (2005) (dir. Neil Marshall)
Starring: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid
A group of friends explores an uncharted cave system, only to encounter terrifying creatures and their own darkest fears. This claustrophobic nightmare is a modern horror gem.
7. Halloween (dir. John Carpenter)
Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Nick Castle
The film that defined modern slashers needs no introduction. Michael returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois 15 years after murdering his sister on Halloween night. Michael Myers’ silent stalking and Carpenter’s iconic score make this a mandatory Halfway to Halloween watch.
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