16 Horror Movie Recommendations for a Weekend Movie Night with Friends and Family

Kapanlagi.com - There are many films that you can choose as a group viewing with friends or family, one of which is a recommendation for horror genre films. Yes, this film is perfect for KLovers who want to spend their vacation time watching horror films but don't want to be alone.

Watching horror films is really fun, especially when watched in a group. You can invite friends, partners, and even family to watch some recommended horror genre films for group watching. However, these horror genre film recommendations are not recommended for children under 17 years old, KLovers.

So, what are the recommendations for horror genre films for group watching? Here are 16 horror genre film recommendations that you can choose as weekend entertainment. Let's check it out KLovers.

1. THE EXORCIST (1973)

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THE EXORCIST is an American horror film adapted from the 1971 novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty, about a little girl possessed by a demon and her mother's desperate attempt to heal her daughter through exorcism or the ritual of expelling demons performed by two Catholic priests.

This film and novel were inspired by a true story, where an exorcism practice was recorded in 1949 on a 14-year-old boy. This film became one of the most profitable horror films of all time worldwide. THE EXORCIST also received ten Oscar nominations.

However, in reality, THE EXORCIST was banned in individual cities and countries for being too terrifying or scary, and also for religious reasons in some countries. It is no wonder that THE EXORCIST is one of the scariest horror films and could be a recommendation for a horror movie night with family.

2. THE AMITYVILLE HOROR (1979)

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The film THE AMITYVILLE HOROR from 1979 is one of the classic horror films and certainly the best among all its adaptations, both sequels and remakes. Yes, the film adapted from a true story has been made several times, but THE AMITYVILLE HOROR from 1979 was quite successful.

The horror storytelling style of the 70s is on par with other classic horror films such as THE EXORCIST (1973) or THE OMEN (1976), but presented with a realistic horror narrative, making it worth watching. It's no wonder that THE AMITYVILLE HOROR has become one of the scariest horror films and could be a recommendation for a horror movie night that shouldn't be missed.

3. THE WAILING (2016)

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Another recommendation for a horror movie night is a film called THE WAILING. Yes, this film that was released in 2016 is also one of the cool Korean zombie films, KLovers. The film tells the story of a group of police officers who track a series of supernatural events disturbing Gokseong, a small fishing town in South Korea.

These events occur when a mysterious stranger comes to the town. Shortly after, the zombie virus spreads to all the villages that are considered cursed by evil spirits in the area. The police and this film quickly act and investigate the mysterious case.

In addition to featuring a creepy story, this zombie-themed film also showcases Korean cultural elements that make THE WAILING successfully captivate its audience. And it could be a recommendation for a horror movie night for Korean horror films that shouldn't be missed.

4. KELUARGA TAK KASAT MATA (2017)

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Not only Western and Korean films, but Indonesian films also exist, taken from real stories and have cool plots. Like the movie KELUARGA TAK KASAT MATA (Invisible Family), which has been released since 2017. Directed by Hedy Suryawan, while the story was written by Bonaventura Genta, Lele Laila, and Evelyn Afnilia.

This story is based on mystical experiences written by Bonaventura Genta on an internet forum. Genta and his friends worked for the same company in Yogyakarta. When they moved to a new office building, they began to feel strange things and their nights became tense moments because of the presence of supernatural beings.

And even more astonishing, to make this ghost story. It turns out that it's not a joke, KLovers. Yes, the making of this film asked for permission first from the supernatural beings that were waiting in the office. And it could be a choice for a recommendation for the scariest horror movie nobar genre.

5. PENGABDI SETAN (2017)

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Next, there is also an Indonesian horror film entitled PENGABDI SETAN (Satan's Slave) which has been successful internationally. It is even known that this film is coming back with season 2, KLovers. It is told that after a strange illness for 3 years, a mother of a family died.

Then, the husband decided to work out of town, leaving the children behind. Shortly after, the children felt that their mother had returned home. The situation became even more terrifying when they found out that their mother came back not just to visit, but to take them with her.

For the second film, just like the first film, PENGABDI SETAN 2 (Satan's Slave 2) is predicted to feature the same actors who were already known in the first season. And it is a recommendation for a horror movie nobar genre that should not be missed.

6. GONJIAM: HAUNTED ASYLUM (2018)

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Using the background of Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital in South Korea, this horror film recommendation is not to be missed. The mental hospital is famous for its creepiness and has been closed since 1996, becoming one of the most legendary haunted hospitals in South Korea.

The reason for the hospital's closure was due to rumors spreading that many patients and nurses died in gruesome ways. Using the setting of the mental hospital, the film GONJIAM: HAUNTED ASYLUM tells the story of a YouTuber and some friends who challenge themselves to explore the hospital after 25 years.

At first, they were fine when they first set foot in the area around the hospital. But as the night went on and they went deeper inside, many bad things happened to them. This film is highly recommended for those who love horror and adventure stories, as it can make you feel like you are in the movie.

7. RAMPANT (2018)

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Do you like ghost movies with a historical background? Then you can choose this film, RAMPANT. Yes, this South Korean film takes place during the Korean kingdom era. Released in 2018, the film tells the story of an exiled prince who spreads a zombie epidemic.

Starring Hyun Bin with a theme of kingdom and politics and wrapped in the horror of zombies, this Korean zombie film will be a lot of fun and shouldn't be missed. It is one of the horror film recommendations that should be on your list.

8. THE CONJURING (2013 - 2021)

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The CONJURING movie is also included in the horror genre movie recommendations for watching together. CONJURING 1 tells the story of Ed and Lorraine facing an evil spirit named Bathsheba. She was originally the wife of a landlord who later worshiped the devil and killed her own child as an offering. This story is a true story that Ed and Lorraine Warren have faced.

They even supported the production of this film and have published their own book entitled House of Darkness House of Light. It's not just about the existence of the Perron family, but also Bathsheba who was once a landlord before the family. However, there is no concrete evidence whether Bathsheba was a devil worshiper as in the movie.

Then THE CONJURING 2 is also based on a true story experienced by the Hodgson family in England, known as the Enfield Poltergeist. Several scenes in this movie really happened, one of which is knocking behind the wall. Meanwhile, the scene of Janet floating in the air is still debated, whether it is really flying or jumping.

Through a number of photo evidence, it appears that Janet only jumped from her bed. However, according to Janet's confession and the family as well as several witnesses, Janet really floated above her bed. And finally, the story of THE CONJURING 3 is also so scary.

The case itself caused a sensation in the United States in the 1980s because for the first time possession was used as a defense in court. Not only that, the possession case experienced by David Glatzel also really happened and was handled by Ed and Lorraine Warren.

9. ZOMBIE REDDY (2021)

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ZOMBIE REDDY tells the story of a game developer and his friends who go to Kurnool to attend their friend's wedding. But they have to deal with and escape from the zombie apocalypse that is happening in the area.

For those of you who love Bollywood movies, you can choose this zombie movie. This is even a movie recommendation for the latest horror genre that you shouldn't miss.

10. THE GROTESQUE MANSION (2021)

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The next horror genre movie recommendation is THE GROTESQUE MANSION. This movie has an interesting story and plot, as well as a moral message that can be taken. It tells the story of a webtoon comic artist who is stuck in finding story ideas, so he visits an old apartment building that has so many mysteries.

Upon arriving there, he is greeted by an old apartment guard who tries to uncover the stories in the apartment building. But because of the demands of his job as a webtoon creator, he is asked by the company to make a longer story, so he decides to return to the apartment building.

Unfortunately, his return there becomes a disaster for himself and becomes a quite terrifying story. It's no wonder that THE GROTESQUE MANSION is one of the best Korean horror movie recommendations and a movie recommendation for the horror genre that you shouldn't miss.

11. THE 8TH NIGHT (2021)

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Continuing with horror movie recommendations from Korea, there is a movie titled THE 8TH NIGHT. This film is a horror-themed story that tells the situation when 2,500 years ago there was a monster that opened the gate of the country. The opening of the gate became the beginning of human suffering.

Then Buddha appeared to confront the monster by taking the monster's two eyes, the red eye and the black eye. However, both eyes were separated from Buddha's hand and only the black eye could be locked in a sarira box.

Meanwhile, the red eye ran and resided in human bodies. The story revolves around returning the red eye to Buddha's hand to be locked in the same box as the black eye. And it is recommended as a horror genre movie for you to watch with family and friends.

12. TELUH (2022)

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Another Indonesian film that could be a recommendation for a horror genre movie is a movie titled TELUH. Like most Indonesian horror films nowadays, the film TELUH takes place in the 90s in an area in Java, KLovers.

The story begins with the death of Yulia, one of the employees of the batik company owned by the Indra family. Six months later, the Indra family received a fireball that fell right on the roof of their house. According to Javanese beliefs at that time, the fall of a fireball was a disaster for the occupants of the place.

True enough, since that incident, the Indra family has experienced a series of strange and mystical events. Not staying still, this family then tried to fight the influence of teluh. The film TELUH could be a recommendation for a horror genre movie that you don't want to miss.

13. TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2022)

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Then, a recommended movie for watching other horror genres is a movie called TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. This movie tells the story of a man who suffers from mental disorders and has a peculiar condition. The man grew up with a terrifying face that was often covered.

Even so, he often carries a chainsaw to attack people because of his madness. This movie will not only make you feel tense every minute, but it can also haunt your dreams. Those of you who like thriller and horror movies, then you must watch TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.

14. SCREAM 5 (2022)

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The SCREAM movie is indeed one of the thriller and horror movies that is so legendary and popular until now. After succeeding with several parts, currently SCREAM is starting to work on a new movie called SCREAM 5. This movie tells the story of twenty-five years after a series of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro.

In this story, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and starts targeting a group of teenagers to revive the secrets of the deadly past of the town. For those of you who are fans of SCREAM movies, then you must include SCREAM 5 as one of the recommended movies to watch for new horror genres in 2022.

15. JEEPERS CREEPERS: REBORN (2022)

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JEEPERS CREEPERS: REBORN will be a recommended movie for a horror genre watch party that you must choose to watch with your older sibling or friends. The movie tells the story of someone who is forced to travel with their girlfriend, Laine, and begins to experience premonitions related to the urban myth of the Creeper.

Laine believes that something supernatural has been summoned and she is in the middle of it all. The movie titled JEEPERS CREEPERS: REBORN will give you a lot of jump scares that make the movie even more terrifying. And it is one of the recommended new horror genre movies of 2022 that you must watch.

16. HALLOWEEN ENDS (2022)

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The movie HALLOWEEN ENDS tells the story of Michael Myers, a masked man who has been wandering around the Haddonfield area since 1978. After 40 years, Michael Myers appears to kill people in his hometown with extraordinary cruelty for you to watch.

The movie HALLOWEEN ENDS is a sequel to the previous movie titled HALLOWEEN released in 2018. In his savage act, Michael Myers targets Hawkins to be killed. Surviving victims make plans to kill Michael Myers on Halloween night.

Previously, Laurie trapped Michael Myers to be killed and locked him in the house, then burned it down. Unfortunately, the action failed, as a brutal murder occurred on a firefighter who tried to extinguish the fire.

Those are the recommended horror genre movies that you can choose to watch with friends or family. However, some of these movies are not recommended for children under the age of 17. You can watch them with your siblings, either older or younger, who are over 17 years old.

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