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Karrie Crouse directed Hold Your Breath, which stars Sarah Paulson, hit theaters this Halloween season on October 3rd. It is a slow-burn thriller that takes viewers to the dust-ravaged Oklahoma of the 1930s where Margaret Bellum (Paulson) has to fight the relentless dust storms and a sinister presence that threatens her family.
Its intense performances, eerie atmosphere, and gripping plot about motherhood and paranoia will have viewers questioning every shadow and creak in the house. Hold Your Breath is just perfect for Halloween night in, and will keep viewers on the edge of their seats, and make them think twice about turning off the lights. For those who enjoyed Hold Your Breath, these 7 horror movies are a must-watch this Halloween.
Hereditary, A Quiet Place, and 5 other movies to watch this Halloween if you liked Hold Your Breath.
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1) Hereditary (2018)
Ari Aster's unsettling debut Hereditary immerses viewers in a nightmare of familial horror. It revolves around the Graham family, who, following their grandmother's passing, begin to uncover sinister secrets inherited from their ancestors that gradually tear them asunder. Admirers appreciate this movie for its tense, gradual terror, powerful performances - particularly from Toni Collette - and its unflinching exploration of grief and generational trauma.
Similar to Hold Your Breath, Hereditary nails the atmosphere and keeps audiences intimately connected to the dark bonds of family. A Halloween is essential for those seeking a blend of supernatural and psychological horror, the boldest may find themselves seeking cover behind their snack. Hereditary also delivers a truly chilling Halloween experience through its eerie, ominous tone and its examination of long-buried family truths.
2) A Quiet Place (2018)
An absolute nerve-wracker, A Quiet Place is a sci-fi that centers around alien creatures hunting anything that makes a sound, and John Krasinski's dystopian thriller takes place in a world where that is the case. The harrowing journey of the Abbott family, led by Krasinski and Emily Blunt, is both heart-stopping and heartwarming following the family.
Fans love this film for its intense atmosphere, its use (or lack thereof) of sound, and stellar performances that maintain the stakes high. Like Hold Your Breath, it deftly mixes emotional depth with a creeping feeling of dread and is an epic watch for Halloween. The themes of family and survival against an insurmountable force are shared in this movie and it is a chilling can't-miss scare fest for those looking to get their fright fix this spooky season.
3) Bird Box (2018)
In the post-apocalyptic thriller Bird Box, directed by Susanne Bier, people are driven to suicide if they look at the mysterious force causing it. The story follows Malorie (Sandra Bullock) and her two children as they try to find sanctuary at the river blindfolded in this dangerous world. With a gripping storyline, stellar performances, and nail-biting tension, Bird Box has become a fan favorite.
Like Hold Your Breath, it explores primal fear and the extremes parents will go to protect their children. Bird Box is perfect for Halloween, keeping the scare factor high without gore, making it a good choice for those who prefer psychological horror. The intense and consistent threat surrounding the viewer in this nightmarishly silent journey ensures full immersion in this terrifying film. Perfect for a spooky Halloween binge, thanks to its haunting atmosphere.
4) Vivarium (2019)
Lorcan Finnegan's mind-bender, Vivarium, is a surreal nightmare that traps you in a lab-like sci-fi thriller. It starts with Gemma (Imogen Poots) and Tom (Jesse Eisenberg) visiting a strange real estate agent, moving into a Yonder-type suburban development. They run, only to discover that the neighborhood is peculiar, with eerily uniform houses and strange secrets.
This film features a unique concept, an eerie atmosphere, and escalating psychological tension as the couple unravels the mystery; fans appreciate it for these reasons. Like Hold Your Breath, Vivarium delves into themes of isolation, paranoia, and the unknown, making it a perfect Halloween watch. The unsettling atmosphere and the couple's desperate struggle to escape promise a truly eerie Halloween season for viewers.
5) Us (2019)
Jordan Peele’s Us is a bone-chilling tale about the human psyche that takes you down some really deep rabbit holes. Based on Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong’o) and her family being menaced by doppelgängers, 'twisted versions of themselves' — known as 'the Tethered' — the story follows. This film has an incredible plot, amazing performances – especially Nyong’o’s dual roles – and plenty of thought-provoking themes on identity and society’s division that fans rave about.
As with Hold Your Breath, Us is a frightening atmosphere of unease and paranoia into the horrors of us and around us. With psychological terror and intense suspense, this film is perfect for Halloween, making sure viewers never take their eyes off the screen. So, Us is an obligatory Halloween movie marathon pick for all cinephiles for a chilling and spine-tingling movie night.
6) Get Out (2017)
Jordan Peele's groundbreaking horror masterpiece, Get Out, is a thrilling and thought-provoking ride. In the film, Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) is visiting the family estate to meet his girlfriend's family but soon realizes there is something terrifyingly sinister going on behind closed doors. This film is loved by fans for its perfect combination of horror and social commentary, where Peele's razor-sharp commentary on racism and privilege stabs hard.
Get Out has a tight, suffocating atmosphere echoing Hold Your Breath, one that keeps audiences on their toes. It’s Halloween perfect, offering both spine-tingling scares and an underlying theme that will stay with you long after the credits roll. for those looking for eerie suspense and shocking revelations, Get Out is a must-watch in any Halloween movie marathon and creates a blend of psychological terror and social critique that turns the horror genre into something of a new high.
7) The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
The visceral horror classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, is still a spine-tingler. Set in rural Texas, this 1974 film, directed by Tobe Hooper, centers on a group of friends who become prey to a family of cannibals who call themselves Leatherface. Its gritty, documentary-style filmmaking and relentless tension make it one of the most influential horror films of all time, along with fans.
It tackles the same themes as Hold Your Breath — isolation and survival from a monstrous threat — in a way that feels claustrophobic. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a perfect Halloween selection, blending raw terror with an unsettling atmosphere that hangs around the back of your neck for hours. A truly terrifying time this spooky season, this classic's raw intensity and permanent iconography guarantee a horrific time this spooky season.
With Halloween approaching, these movies should be on every horror fans watchlist who enjoyed the atmospheric horror in Hold Your Breath.
