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  • 9 of the ultimate horror films for Halloween

    9 of the ultimate horror films for Halloween

    Fancy a scare fright night? Here are the ultimate horror films for Halloween

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    Now the clocks have gone back, there’s only one day left till Halloween. As the leaves are blown from the trees and dance across the road in the breeze, rain pelts against your windows and the wind howls, it’s the perfect time to settle in, open a bottle of red and creep yourself out with a good horror film. So in this special extended edition of Six of the Best, we have a few suggestions for something you can watch from behind the cushions…

    Halloween

    Let’s start with an absolute classic. Malevolent monster Michael Myers has become a horror icon, but it all started with this low budget slasher. Laurie Strode (played by Jamie Lee Curtis) is stalked by a seemingly unstoppable man who lurks in the shadows before attacking her and her friends on Halloween night. This film slowly winds up the tension by crafting a feeling of paranoia before culminating in a memorable ending. What makes this film so good is its urban setting and it’s “this really could happen” this story. Forget the inferior remake and stick with the original and best.
    Buy it here

    Maniac

    Elijah Wood gives a brilliant performance in this exceptional remake of an 80’s slasher flick. A young man struggles with his mental health which leads him to stalk and murder women on the streets of LA. But he falls in love with a beautiful young photographer, which slowly develops into an obsession. This excellent film is shot entirely from the point of view of the murderer and has an outstanding soundtrack, graphic violence and is beautifully filmed. This hidden gem is a more cerebral horror which plays on primal fears.
    Buy it here

    The Strangers

    A young couple (played by Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman) find themselves trapped in a nightmare when their home is invaded by a group of strangers in masks. Who they are and why they are terrorising the couple is unknown, but this film proves that you are not even safe in your own home. This tense film is full of suspense and will make you check you have locked the door before you go to bed.
    Buy it here

    The Descent

    In this claustrophobic British horror, a group of friends go caving and discover more than they could ever have imagined when they find themselves trapped following a tunnel collapse. As they head deeper and deeper into the cave system, they are clearly not alone as they are set upon by something in the dark.
    Buy it here

    Trick ‘r’ Treat

    Four tales of Halloween are intertwined in one night of horror. A group of children play a trick on a young girl based on a local legend which goes horribly wrong, some teenage girls are stalked by a masked man through a Halloween street carnival, a school principal has a secret life and a man is terrorised by a very special Trick-or-Treater. The stories all combine in this enjoyable anthology horror.
    Buy it here

    Hocus Pocus

    In this camp classic, three witches are accidentally resurrected on Halloween by a group of teenagers. With the help of a talking cat called Binx, the friends battle the witches in an attempt to save the town. With the entire cast camping it up and Bette Midler singing “I Put a Spell on You”, this family film is great fun.
    Buy it here

    Frankenweenie

    When Sparky, a young boy’s beloved dog, dies, his grief stricken owner bring him back to life in his makeshift attic laboratory. But when his friends find out, the young boy is blackmailed into bringing other pets to life, which escape and cause havoc. Using beautiful stop motion animation, this gentle Tim Burton animation is both touching and funny. If you loved The Nightmare before Christmas, then you’ll love this too.
    Buy it here

    La Horde

    In this French new wave horror, a group of people are trapped at the top of a high rise building which is besieged by the living dead. Making their way down the levels, they are relentlessly attacked by the fast moving monsters. This film is like “28 Days Later” on speed and is full of gore, fast paced action and terrific set pieces.
    Buy it here

    The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

    In this modern remake of the 1970’s shocker, a family on a road trip across the dessert find themselves besieged by a group of cannibals. When their baby is stolen by the cannibals the family revert back to their own tribal instincts to fight back. This graphic and violent film is one of the better remakes of the last few years and has blood, guts and shocks aplenty.
    Buy it here

  • This is the film Brits have voted most terrifying of all time

    This is the film Brits have voted most terrifying of all time

    Your mother sucks c****s in hell…

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    The Exorcist has been named the most terrifying film of all time by Brits.

    The hair-raising classic, which caused controversy when it was released in 1973, took the top spot in a poll of 2,000 adults, followed by The Silence of the Lambs and The Shining.

    Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic chiller Psycho, limb-hacking horror Saw and ground-breaking gore-fest The Texas Chainsaw Massacre all appeared in the list.

    It also emerged the heart-pounding thrill of a scary movie can leave a lasting impression on viewers, with almost two-thirds admitting to feeling nervous ahead of watching a horror film.

    And more than a third have to be dragged to the cinema to watch a horror film.

    Julie Daniels, head of Meerkat Movies, which commissioned the research, said: “Horror films may not be for everyone, but there are many movie fans who love the adrenaline rush.

    “With the likes of Get Out and IT being box office hits in recent years, we anticipate that this year’s cast of scary films will bring in the crowds.

    “With Halloween falling on a Wednesday this year, horror fans can also take advantage of 2-for-1 cinema tickets, assuring safety in numbers”

    The study also found the aftermath of watching a particularly frightening movie is leaving many to resort to superstitious measures.

    We change our behaviour after watching scary movies

    After watching a horror film, one in five will make sure they double lock the doors at home and a further 20 per cent leave the lights on to keep themselves safe.

    And 18 per cent of respondents, surveyed by OnePoll.com, admit to checking under the bed and behind the door just to see if something is lurking there.

    A quarter will even watch light-hearted TV before they go to bed so they can switch off from the scary film.

    It also emerged many horror fan resort to various coping mechanisms while watching a scary flick on the silver screen to stay composed.

    Thirty-five per cent admit to closing their eyes during especially scary parts while one in 10 use their trusty smartphone as a distraction tool.

    As Halloween approaches, the biggest horror flicks of 2018 are creeping onto cinema screens, including the latest instalment in the Halloween saga.

    While scary movies are clearly still high on the public’s agenda – with more than half of Brits enjoying a horror film – many are also fighting reservations about heading to see a fright-fest.

    To relieve the tension and help film fans cope with the stress of a scary film, Meerkat Movies has created its own “horror film survival guide”, including top tips and advice on how to take the horror out of the latest scary films.

    Visit at www.comparethemarket.com/meerkat-movies/six-top-tips-for-surviving-a-scary-movie/

    The Top 10 Scariest Horror Film of All Time

    1. The Exorcist
    2. The Silence of the Lambs
    3. The Shining
    4. Psycho
    5. Saw
    6. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
    7. A Nightmare on Elm Street
    8. The Omen
    9. The Blair Witch Project
    10. IT

    Words: Grant Bailey

  • The top 15 scariest horror movie characters revealed

    The top 15 scariest horror movie characters revealed

    Hannibal Lecter, Pennywise the clown and Halloween‘s Michael Myers have emerged among a list of cinematic figures who terrified us when they first graced the silver screen.

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    A study into the most frightening films and figures ever revealed the star of The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal Lecter, is the villain who sends the most chills down our spines.

    A Nightmare on Elm Street nasty Freddy Krueger took second place in the scare stakes, followed by Pennywise the clown, the shape-shifting star of the film It.

    Michael Myers, the masked serial killer from the Halloween series, appeared in sixth position, ahead of horror staple Count Dracula and Stephen King’s iconic madman Jack Torrance from The Shining.

    Nic Ravery, screen content analyst, said: “Horror has been part of movie history since the beginning of cinema, and these movies have fascinated generations of cinema-goers from the start because of their power to unlock primal fears within us.

    “These films continue to be as enjoyable and memorable today – even more so when every spine-tingling moment is in 4K.

    “For those feeling extra brave, Vue is bringing the original John Carpenter’s Halloween back to the big screen to celebrate its 40th Anniversary on the 31st October while the new Halloween is now screening nationwide”.

    According to Brits, the top factor which makes a great horror movie villain is the idea they could be anywhere at any time – even right behind you at the cinema.

    Forty per cent of Brits have watched a movie so frightening they have never been able to work up the nerve to view it ever again.

    One in four of those surveyed have only been able to stomach a single viewing of The Exorcist, and one in seven allowed themselves one watch of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre before locking the film away forever.

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    Thirty per cent of viewers would describe themselves as ‘jumpers’ when the tension begins to ramp up in a horror film, ready to leap up at any time.

    And one in seven believe they are impossible to scare, no matter what a chiller throws at them. One in four feel reassured when they watch a scary film at the cinema because there are lots of people around them to keep them safe from any nastiness reaching out from the screen.

    And almost half enjoy seeing the rest of the cinema react to the thrills and chills. *

    Book tickets to see Halloween at your local Vue now and tickets to the special 40th Anniversary screening of Halloween on 31st October at www.myvue.com.

    TOP 15 SCARIEST HORROR MOVIE CHARACTERS
    1. Hannibal Lecter (The Silence of the Lambs)
    2. Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street)
    3. Pennywise the Clown (It)
    4. Leatherface (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre)
    5. Jigsaw (Saw)
    6. Michael Myers (Halloween)
    7. Count Dracula
    8. Jack Torrance (The Shining)
    9. Samara (The Ring)
    10. The Xenomorph (Alien)
    11. The Thing (The Thing)
    12. Jason Vorhees (Friday the 13th)
    13. Frankenstein’s Monster
    14. Pinhead (Hellraiser)
    15. Ghostface (Scream)

     

    Words: by Grant Bailey

  • It’s official, Adam Lambert is officially Halloween King

    Singer Adam Lambert has been having a trip down Halloween memory lane.

    It’s fair to say that the former American Idol star, Adam Lambert is the king of Halloween – as proved by his Instagram postings over the last day.

    Wishing his fans a Happy Halloween, the singer uploaded some previous years’ looks to his Instagram page, and well they are totally amazing!

    Happy Halloween!

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    #halloween memories w Dad

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    #Halloween memories

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    Halloween 2013

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    Snake eyes

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    Halloween Dreams

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    So which is your favourite look?

  • 10 Halloween costumes for totally lazy gay guys

    So, you know, Halloween is coming up… Here are 10 costumes that are totally easy to pull off, with just a little gay sensibility.

    Patrick Bateman

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    Remember him from American Psycho – well, the film does have a totally homoerotic subtext and a lot of talk has been utter on whether actually, Patrick is gay or bisexual.

    All you need is:

    1. A smart suit, if you have a £3000 one with power even better
    2. A power tie, which must be red and you must have matching braces
    3. An 80’s mobile phone
    4. A rain mac, which must be see through
    5. An axe – brand new, with shiny, shiny head

    James Dean

    Much was made, in the years after his death of his sexuality. His early death meant that Dean would become a legend. This is a really simple look to pull off.

    All you need is:

    1. White T-shirt
    2. Classic cut jeans
    3. Boots
    4. All-American Harrington jacket

     

    Jesse Walsh

    Nightmare On Elm Street 2 was loaded with homoerotic undertones… why not relive the early 80s with a Jessie costume. Make sure you spend most of the evening shouting something about Freddy being inside of you…

    All you need is:

    1. Yellow patterned shirt
    2. Vintage cut blue jeans
    3. Baseball cap
    4. Golden glasses
    5. A radio blasting out 80’s hits

     

    Ariana Grande

    GUYSWITHIPHONES

    Some consider her a gay icon and her recent look of bunny ears is a totally hot look for guys.

    All you need is:

    1. Bunny ears and black face mask
    2. Washboard stomach
    3. White stiletto shoes
    4. Tall stool to balance on

     

    An Instagram Shot

    Getting the perfect selfie is a nightmare…

    All you need:

    Supersize cardboard cut out of an Instagram screen – you can actually buy them on Amazon.

     

    Cornfed Cowboy

    We’re not sure this is particularly scary, but this guy is mighty hot, so we’ve included!

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    All you need is:

    1. Ranch hat
    2. Plaid shirt, with arms cut off
    3. Short shorts – preferably denim
    4. Biceps so big they block the sun

     

    The Bottom…

    “I’m a bottom, duh.” #top #halloweencostume #halloween #gay #gayhalloween

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    Fancy being a Halloween bottom?

    All you need is:

    1. Well, to be honest, you could wear anything, but make sure you ass looks perky… and if anyone asks always say “I’m a bottom, duh.”

     

    A Carebear

    If you’re a kid from the 80s or 90s then you’ll know there was no gayer cartoon than the Carebears. Now you can be GayBear…

    All you need is:

    1. Basically not much, just decide which kind of Carebear you wish to be and draw your logo on your belly – on top of a white background.
    2. Bear ears
    3. Bear nose
    4. Shout Carebear Stare often and in people’s faces

     

    Gay soldier

    gay soldier boy #halloween see my story for the full body outfit!

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    This is really really simple to achieve.

    All you need is:

    1. Face paint
    2. Karki combats
    3. Rippling muscles
    4. Perfect hair

     

    Baby Jane Hudson and Blanche Hudson


    What Ever Happened To Baby Jane is probably one of the campiest movies of all time – and a sure-fire way to win any “best Halloween costume” competition.

    All you need is:

    Baby Jane

    1. Pretty white frilly dress
    2. Ribbon for the waist
    3. Blonde wig
    4. Overdone lippy
    5. Set of car keys

    Blanche

    1. Dark wig
    2. All black outfit
    3. Wheelchair
    4. Overdone lippy
    5. Tire marks from obvious car accident

     

  • 10 totally homoerotic horror movies that aren’t suppose to be gay

    10 totally homoerotic horror movies that aren’t suppose to be gay

    With Halloween just around the corner, we thought we’d look through the campest, gayest most homoerotic movies ever to grace this planet.

    The way-to-good looking heartthrob, who incidentally always has great hair, teeth and wears Daz white Ts only to eventually get ripped and shredded by an ugly monster, it’s a bit like Saturday nights out in town.

    10. Jeepers Creepers 2


    First in our list of homoerotic horror movies is the 2005 flick Jeepers Creepers. The first time we see the winged monster from Jeepers Creepers (in the first movie) he’s preying after some boy in a cornfield, clearly, after tasting boy fear, he can’t help himself but go after an entire busload of jocks. It’s a bit like Bait Bus but messier, a bit like HazeHim.com but deadlier. So after the bus, they are all travelling on, suffers a flat tyre, the boys proceed to lie on top of the bus half naked basking in the sunshine as well as taking extended urinating breaks together.

    After doing away with the grown-ups on the trip the Monster starts picking on the jocks, leaving the first victim half naked and provocatively draped on the ground for the remainder of the film. Hot and Homoerotic.

    Gay Rating 60%  BUY DVD FROM AMAZON

    9. Hostel

    Clean freak, misogynist, Christian Bale naked. Gay. The way in which he kills his female callers, hookers and models suggest a certain, I dunno, hatred of women. I’m not sure, but it’s a theory and I’m putting it out there. However, he does put an axe in Jared Leto’s face and let’s face it if that isn’t a euphemism I’m not sure what is…

    Gay Rating 75%  BUY DVD FROM AMAZON

    Nightmare On Elm Street

    Johnny Depp in a tiny, itty bitty crop top, with TV on his crotch, being pulled through a bed. Gay. End Of.

    Gay Rating 83%  BUY DVD FROM AMAZON

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  • Colton Haynes as Miss Piggy is just… Well you can unsee it

    Some people, (read Colton Haynes) went the extra mile during Halloween for their costume. Some even went the full hog.

    TV Star Colton Haynes decided to get all Miss Piggy over the weekend and he documented the entire process on Instagram. He got himself some fake boobs and a fake neck in order to truly pull off the look. Needless to say, that as the night went on things got a little train wrecky. We have a feeling Miss Piggy would be flattered.

    We have a feeling Miss Piggy would be flattered.

    Warning once you’ve seen it. You can unsee it.

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  • Matthew Mitcham’s Mum just KILLED Halloween

    Matthew Mitcham’s Mum just KILLED Halloween

    Sexy former Olympian Matthew Mitcham celebrated Halloween with his mum. And she killed it.

    Major cuteness alert, former diving champ, Matthew and his mum just served Halloween.

    The Aussie hunk shared photos of their looks from Halloween 2016 and it’s fair to say they totally nailed it.

     

    She went as a blood-weeping corpse, while Matthew tried some irony, by going as “death by drowning”

    LOVE IT guys.

  • 5 totally spooky gay Halloween films to watch on Amazon Prime

    5 totally spooky gay Halloween films to watch on Amazon Prime

    It’s the night of spooks and we’ve got 5 totally gay Halloween horrors for you to download or stream on Amazon!

    1313: Giant Killer Bees

    Released: 2011

    Length: 1 Hour 20 Mins

    Description: A young college student inadvertently unleashes a global biological disaster in the form of giant, zombie, killer bees…

    Amazon Prime User Rating: ★★

    TheGayUK Rating: (Not Rated)

    DOWNLOAD / STREAM NOW

     

    Fraternity Massacre at Hell Island

    Description: Locked down on a haunted gloomy island with no escape route, the ZAP pledges mysteriously disappear as a maniacal clown reaps personal revenge on the unsuspecting frat boys. Homophobia abounds as frat pledge Jack Jones must quickly formulate a plan to stop the devious clown and save his fraternity brothers.

    Released: 2016

    Length: 1 hr 21 mins

    Amazon Prime Rating: ★★

    TheGayUK Rating: (Not Rated)

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    Mae Of The Dead

    Description: April and Mae fell in love during the zombie apocalypse, and this one-night stand could be their last.

    Released: 2013

    Length: 20 mins

    Amazon Prime Rating:

    TheGayUK Rating: (Not Rated)

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    Vampire Boys 2: The New Brood

    Description: Jasin and Caleb’s eternal bliss is put to the test when Jasin’s century old rival Demetrius returns to get his revenge. Demetrius plots to destroy Jasin by creating an army of vampires by recruiting unwilling victims from the local boxing gym for his new brood. In his quest for domination, he recruits Jasin’s ex, Tara, who is still quietly grieving from Jasin’s rejection.

    Released: 2013

    Length: 1 hr 14 mins

    Amazon Prime Rating: ★★1/2

    TheGayUK Rating: (Not Rated)

     

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    Jeepers Creepers 2

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    Okay, not officially gay, but the homoerotic nature of this film makes it a must see on this list!

    On a deserted highway, a school bus is carrying a basketball team and its cheerleaders back from a triumphant game. The bus breaks down on a lonely stretch of road and the thrill of victory is quickly replaced by terror, as the journey becomes a road trip to Hell. As the sun sets, the Creeper descends on the bus and picks off the athletes one by one, sniffing out his victims. Will any of them survive, or will they all provide the Creeper with another horrific helping of mouth-watering morsels, in this nerve-jangling horror?

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  • Which X Factor star has gone very spooky for Halloween?

    Which X Factor star has gone very spooky for Halloween?

    So Halloween is just around the corner and one former X Factor star has decided to go the extra mile.

    Hunk Ray Quinn is looking decidedly horrid for Halloween and frankly very scary. In fact, he does look a bit like an ex of ours… but we digress.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BMAKkeThdvH/?taken-by=rayquinn_uk&hl=en

    The singer looked almost unrecognisable in this snap uploaded to his Instagram. It looks as though he’s planning to go as the Joker from the Batman franchise. We don’t remember the Joker having such a ripped body, though.

    Meanwhile in other X Factor news, one contestant just got very real (rude) by calling judge Nicole the C-bomb. Apparently, he wasn’t happy with the way he was dropped by her after judge’s houses.

  • Mariah Carey’s Halloween costume just brought it

    Mariah Carey has upped her Halloween game.

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    So the point of dressing up for Halloween is to scare people and to look hideous, but MC has decided to take a different route.

    Heading out with her fam, Mariah donned a very very tight red corset dress and popped on a couple of wings and devil horns for good measure.

    The rest of her family were dressed as characters from Mario land. We don’t remember a woman in red in that franchise of game, but hey. It’s Mariah so just deal okay.

    Hot.

    Praise be oh great gay icon.