Fun Ways to Celebrate National Horror Movie Day

National Horror Movie Day is Oct. 23.

National Horror Movie Day according to National Day Calendar is celebrated each year as a day we gather together to promote the beauty and cathartic thrills of being scared by great horror movies. National Horror Movie Day is celebrated on October 23 in honor of the birthday of a horror director who stands amongst those giants: Sam Raimi. Raimi known for directing the popular horror movie franchise Evil Dead along with the Spider-Man trilogy.

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I love Halloween as much as the next guy. In fact one of my favorite horror movie character is Michael Myers from the Halloween movie franchise. In fact, I’ve seen every Halloween film from Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Meyers all the way through 2021’s Halloween Kills in theaters. The first 3 Halloween films I saw either on VHS tape or network television.

Many years ago I owned a Michael Myers mask and jumpsuit and I would actually go around during Halloween time and wander around the neighborhood to scare some folks. I guess you can say I really got into the character. I even dressed up as Michael Myers when I worked for Ames Department Stores in the 1990’s.

This past weekend I stumbled upon the coolest Halloween display at a residence in the Poughkeepsie area.

As great of a character as Michael Myers is, I have always been a big fan of Donald Pleasence and his work in the Halloween movies and I always though his character was super cool. Dr. Sam Loomis was a psychiatrist who cares for 6 yr old Michael Audrey Myers, who had murdered his older sister Judith one Halloween night. Loomis becomes convinced that the boy is pure evil and tries desperately to get him committed to a maximum security facility.

The Unsung Hero of the Halloween Movie Franchise

I believe Donald Pleasance in the role of Dr. Loomis is the unsung hero of the franchise. He appeared in Halloween, Halloween II, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. Sadly, Donald Pleasence died on Feb. 2, 1995 at the age of 75 from heart failure complications following surgery. We salute the great Dr. Loomis as we get ready for National Horror movie Day. Talk amongst friends, reminisce about classic horror movies and discuss your favorites on this day.

7 Ways to Celebrate National Horror Movie Day

1. Plan a horror movie watch party with friends and family. Pick a new movie every night starting October 23 through Halloween.
2. Throw a costume party in celebration of the Halloween season and have guests dress up in their favorite horror movie character. Remember to prepare your food and drinks around horror movie inspiration.
3. Attend a horror movie convention or film festival, you’ll experience love and acceptance unlike any other place.
4. Visit a haunted house and see how many of your favorite horror movie characters are scaring the jeepers out of you.
5. Read a horror book that has been adapted to the big screen. Authors like Stephen King are favorites among readers and horror movie buffs.
6. Support independent horror by watching an indie horror film or short horror movie created by independent filmmakers. Independent horror often brings fresh and unique perspectives to the genre.
7. Share your love for horror movies by connecting with others who love horror, too. Share your favorite films and horror movie party ideas on social media using #NationalHorrorMovieDay.

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