My Favorite Scary Games and Movies
by Mike David

It's that time of year again friends, and this year, we are lucky enough to have Halloween on a Saturday, so no need to get up early on Sunday and every reason to stay up late. So with that being said, after all the Trick or Treating or costume partying has been completed, you may find yourself still wanting a good scare or two. Sooooooo, here is a list of games and movies you may want to check out during the late hours on Halloween night.

Movies

Let Sleeping Corpses Lie - This is one of those underrated gems of a movie. A zombie flick that has absolutely nothing to do with being funny and everything to do with making you freak out. 

The Midnight Meat Train  - Hey don't knock the slightly corny title, this is a Clive Barker story so you can bet that there are plenty of gruesome happenings going on. I watched this movie this past year and still get into a debate over the ending with my nephew.

Night of the Creeps  - Here is a horror flick that you had no idea existed, but if you rent it, chances are you are going to have yourself one heck of a good time. Serial killers, alien slugs, zombies, a lawnmower and a cop who probably should have gotten a mental health pass 20 years ago are all on tap.

Halloween  - The original people, not the remake, this is the movie that will make you check all your windows and doors before you go to bed, the boogeyman is real, and he's watching you.

Video Games

Eternal Darkness - This unknown horror game on the GameCube no less, is one of the best horror games I have ever played. As much fun to watch as it is to play, your character sanity will actually weaken as you progress, causing things, weird things to start happening to you, even in the real world.

Resident Evil 5  - Yes, I know, many gamers may say, "Of course he would add a Resident Evil game..." To that I say, "Well Duh" They are the reason we have a lively selection of survival horror games available to this day. And Capcom's latest offering is an over the top, blood splattering fun fest. Good times here people, good times.

Dead Space  - Whether you play the original, or Extraction on the Wii, you had better hold on to your hat. Dead Space is as lively a title as I have played in years. Lots of dark creepy places where lots of dark creepy things are waiting to get you.

Left 4 Dead  It may not have the scares you are used to, or hoping for, but turn the lights down and the sound up, and you will get a jolt or two, especially if you download the new missions and try them for the first time this Saturday...

Board Game

Atmosphere  - This is a board game that you play and are encouraged to dress up for. Interactive action as you run from your competition and collect the keys to face your fear. A really fun game.

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