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Halloween is in full swing this weekend, with local, indie theaters playing a profusion of horror classics throughout the city to get the Puget Sound region into the holiday spirit.

Just north of Seattle, “,” Frank Oz’s abstract comedy horror musical, is playing at in Bothell this weekend, while “” (1941) is playing at .

For those who skipped the 2023 sequel of “” in favor of the original, they can catch it at in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood.

Seattle’s is using this weekend to show both “” (1974) and “” (1977), while “” and “” are both having frequent showings at .

Seattle’s and are showing multiple viewings of the 1962 horror classic “,” “,” the Korean horror film “,” and Francis Ford Coppola’s Oscar-nominated box office hit “.”

Finally, in Seattle is hosting special screenings of to celebrate Halloween while also simultaneously kicking off the holiday season.

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And, as the Halloween season comes and goes — with a slew of Oscar contenders waiting for the calendars to flip from October to November — now is the time to delve into 2023’s offering of horror and thrillers, both in theaters and on streaming. National Horror Movie Day was Oct. 23 after all.

In theaters

“,” a theatrical adaptation of a video game series of the same name, follows a down-on-his-luck security guard working nights at a kid’s arcade called Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. It doesn’t take long for the protagonist to get wrapped up in the secrets and horrors of what happened at this perverse children’s gallery. Those with automatonophobia — the fear of lifelike robots or animatronics — will have their thirst for thrills quenched in this Emma Tammi feature. Starring (All four movies), the film opens this weekend just in time for the Halloween season.

Runtime: 1 hour, 50 minutes

“,” the sixth film in the iconic franchise and the first in 18 years, serves as a direct follow-up to the original. reprises her role for the first time since the original. In the latest installment, a photographer is forced to confront a demonic, supernatural evil after his daughter and her best friend are possessed. New age horror aficionados Blumhouse Productions produced the film, with (the ) helming the project. Blumhouse’s parent company, Universal, is attempting to bring back “The Exorcist” for a trilogy, with the second film, “,” set to arrive in theaters in April 2025. Universal spent $400 million to purchase the rights to the franchise from Morgan Creek.

Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes

“” has become the highest-reviewed film of the franchise (). The movie follows the infamous serial killer John Kramer, after discovering a newfound purpose, plotting some of the series’ most deranged and ingenious traps to turn the tables on a series of con artists. ‘s performance has been celebrated and crowned as one of the franchise’s best as the gruesome horror portrayed parallels the series’ most genuine emotions and heart from its cast.

Runtime: 1 hour, 58 minutes

“,” the newest film from (“,” ““), pits as an assassin on an international manhunt. With co-starring, this film may not be the prototypical Halloween flick, but with its Netflix release not due for another few weeks, in Shoreline is using this holiday weekend to debut Fincher’s latest neo-noir thriller. The film is adapted from a graphic novel written by Matz and Luc Jacamon.

Runtime: 1 hour, 58 minutes

On Netflix

“” pits Emily () and Luke () in a psychosexual showdown after one gets promoted over the other at a job that forbids their romantic relationship. This is writer-director debut feature after directing episodes on numerous television shows including “,” “” and “.” Netflix’s newest erotic thriller is the perfect date night watch this weekend for those seeking a thriller with a little less gore.

Runtime: 1 hour, 53 minutes

“” is the newest show is spearheading for the streaming service after past successes in “,” “,” “” and the sequel to “” “.” Eight episodes in length, the series follows the Usher dynasty, a powerful family forced to face past secrets once the heirs to the empire start dying in mysterious ways. The show is loosely based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. This project acts as Flanagan’s swan song with Netflix, as he and partner Trevor Macy have signed a multi-year deal with Amazon Studios.

Runtime: 8 episodes

On Hulu

“” is a film that captures the singular fear and powerlessness that comes from childhood, according to debut director . It focuses on two children who wake up during the night to discover their father has disappeared. Despite being made on a budget of about $11,000 (CA$15,000), “Skinamarink” stands as one of the most powerfully visual films in the horror/thriller genre, with audiences begging to tear the frames of the house apart to reveal everything unseen. The film originally leaked online due to a technical glitch during its run at the 2022 , causing it to spread like wildfire on social media and build up even more hype and acclaim.

Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes

“,” written and directed by ( son), follows a married couple James () and Em Foster () enjoying a beach resort vacation until a perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, unprecedented violence and surreal horrors is finally exposed. The film also stars (“X,” “Pearl”), one of Hollywood’s most exciting actresses. Goth recently signed on to be the Bride of Frankenstein in Guillermo del Toro’s “” — also starring and .

Runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes

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On Max

“” is a story about an Airbnb visit gone wrong, as a woman () becomes stranded with a man she doesn’t know () due to an unsettling misunderstanding. Also starring , “Barbarian” finished on many top 10 lists as one of the great movies of 2022, and is the perfect watch for a Halloween weekend … from the comfort of your own couch in a house you’re not staying in temporarily. Featuring memorable characters, incredible tension and many twists, “Barbarian” has been considered one of the decade’s strongest entries in the genre.

Runtime: 1 hour, 42 minutes

“” is ranked as the most popular horror film on streaming, according to a . For those who haven’t seen it yet, use this weekend to watch Margot () and Tyler () get more than they bargained for when visiting a secluded fine-dining restaurant. With quintessential moments like the cheeseburger scene, an inventive premise, and the twists and turns the central characters encounter, “The Menu” caught the attention of moviegoers nearly a year ago and has yet to relinquish its grasp.

Runtime: 1 hour, 47 minutes