Halloween is just a week away and theatres across the country are gearing up for spooky season with a host of scary movies that will delight audiences.
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If you’re not the type to go trick or treating or visit a scare walk, then the lure of watching a horror at your local cinema is often a great way to celebrate the season of the witch.
Despite their popularity, horror movies can often be polarising – just look at the new Halloween Ends reviews.
So with such a strong selection of horrors screening in cinemas across Scotland in October, we decided to take a look at film review site Rotten Tomatoes to see which horrors you should go see this weekend.
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. Horrors at the cinema 2022
A host of new and classic horrors will be hitting the cinema this weekend for Halloween. Cr: Getty Images Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer
5. Poltergeist (1982) - 88%
The Steven Spielberg classic arrives in theatres with a 4K restoration this Halloween and will be screened in a number of Scottish cinemas this weekend. Photo: Getty Images
6. Triangle Of Sadness (2022) - 81%
Described by some critics as polarising, audiences have responded positively to Triangle Of Sadness. The shock horror will be available in cinemas across Scotland such as the Edinburgh Cameo and Glasgow Film Theatre. Photo: Jeff Spicer
7. Trick 'R Treat (2007) - 81%
One of the most unexpected horror hits of the last 20 years, Trick 'R Treat will return to Scottish cinemas for this weekend only. Photo: Creative Commons 2.0
8. Smile (2022) - 79%
Smile has been in cinemas for a number of weeks now and continues to keep horror heads happy. One of the best horrors released this month, it comes recommended by critics. Photo: Xavi Torrent