By Melissa Chapman

Cataloging Supervisor

Pictured, from left, are Marcia Mikel and Merri Bottorff. Mikel donated an afghan on behalf of the Warsaw Community Public Library Yarn Club to Bottorff, representing the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary.

Fall is finally here and that means Halloween is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate the season than watching a bunch of horror movies? Below is a list of recommended films that the Warsaw Community Public Library has in their video collection.

A horror genre that is popular right now is called “Found Footage,” which involves a first-person view of the story that is discovered form a recording source within the plot. One of the most popular films was “The Blair Witch Project.” This film set the tone for future films such as “Cloverfield,” the “Paranormal Activity” films and “The Devil Inside.”

Psychological horror films can be terrifying due to the content that relies on characters’ fears, guilt, or beliefs to build tension and frighten viewers. “The Shining,” “Rosemary’s Baby,” “Get Out,” and “Unsane” are all excellent choices.

Slasher films often revolve around a serial killer who wreaks havoc throughout the film. “Friday the 13th,” the “Halloween” series, “Nightmare on Elm Street,” and the “Saw” franchise are examples.

Gothic horror is a story that contains elements of Goth and horror. It may have romance that usually unfolds into horror. “Sleepy Hollow,” “The Others,” “The Woman in Black,” and “Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca” are fantastic choices.

A comedy horror film is great for a laugh as well as a scare. “Tremors,” “Cabin in the Woods,” “Scream,” and “What We Do in The Shadows” are loads of fun.

Mutated beasts, carnivorous insects and harmless animals that turn into cold-blooded killers running amok are some of the scariest films. “Jaws,” “Cujo,” “The Birds,” “The Ruins,” “Piranha,” and “Mimic” are in this sub-genre.

A thriller horror film is one that contains elements of horror with a tension build-up. “It,” “Silence of the Lambs,” “The Strangers,” “Don’t Breathe,” and “Split” are all thrilling films that build towards an ending climax.

Supernatural horror usually involves menacing ghosts, demons or other depictions of supernatural occurrences. “The Amityville Horror,” “The Conjuring,” “The Exorcist,” and “Sinister” are chilling films.

Finally yet importantly, there is the zombie film genre. This sub-genre has grown in popularity in recent years. George Romero was the king of zombie films. “Night of the Living Dead” was his first. “World War Z,” “28 Days Later,” “Zombieland,” and “Shaun of the Dead” are excellent choices to get you zombie apocalypse ready.

Stop in and start the fall off right with a scary film.