5 Scary Movies for the Not-So-Scary Watcher
By Louisa Bacio
Let me tell you a secret: Although I love Halloween and all that goes
bump-in-the-night, I’m not a fan of horror movies. I know! For those who
like a little bit of a scare, here are a few suggestions.
5) Goosebumps (yes!)
What do you mean it’s for kids? Shhh! Have you seen those killer gnomes?
Enough to be fear inducing, I tell you! This selection is by far the least
scariest, I admit, but it’s all in good fun.
4) Shaun of the Dead
There’s nothing like a bit of humor to make zombies less scary. The
crunchy of human flesh usually leaves me feeling a bit less than but the
dark tongue-in-cheek laughs and awesome soundtrack make this flick more
palatable.
3) 13 Ghosts
Don’t ask why because really I have no idea. But something about this
storyline fascinated me. It’s a classic tale of family members inheriting
a house that seems too good to be true, and in this case it definitely is!
Trapped inside are 13 ghosts. The characters/costumes are terrifying on
the surface, but overall it’s a perfect mix and not too gory. Bonus for
actors such as Tony Shalhoub, Matthew Lillard (who will always be my
Shaggy) and Shannon Elizabeth.
2) Scream
Maybe it’s the play of horror film mythology or the repeat watching, but
Scream doesn’t quite frighten me. It has all the makings of a nightmare
fest. The pop culture aspect adds another level of classic thriller.
Although, I will admit to imagining the Scream mask reflected in a large
plate glass window recently.
1) The Others
I first saw The Others in the theater with my young cousins, and let me
tell you – it has a few jump scares! Nicole Kidman portrays the perfect
mother, looking out for her kids, while her husband is fighting in the
war. The house appears to be haunted, or is it?
Honorable mentions: Poltergeist (The Original) and the new Fear Street
series on NetFlix (admission: I did cover my eyes a few times).
Book 10 Multi-Author Series
Louisa Bacio
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Celtic Hearts Press
Date of Publication: October 14, 2021
ASIN: B08L9RGGVS
Number of pages:120
Word Count: 25K
Cover Artist: B Creative Designs
Tagline: Take a SPLASH into a new paranormal romance.
Book Description:
Never stand down
Serena Moon treats life like a beach goer taking in the ocean’s tide.
It’s all serene until you turn your back for a second, and an errant waves
knocks you on your ass.
Know when you’re in over your head
When she’s entrusted with the safekeeping of the child elven queen, she
enlists the help of mysterious — complete understatement— Peder, leader of
the shifter sea dragons. Serena’s not sure what’s happening off the coast
of SoCal but he’s got his own tricks.
It’s gotta be safe
It’ll take more than magic and mastery of the sea to take on the evil
darkness determined to capture the world’s salvation. Serena and Peder
must conquer unknown enemies and the complexity of love everlasting to
save their hearts.
Since selling her first short story in 2010, Louisa Bacio has published
more than 40 novels, novellas and short stories, including the
paranormal The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf series and Winter
Solstice Ménage. Watch for her upcoming Sea Mage in The Nightshade Guild
series.
A Southern California native, Bacio can’t imagine living far away
from the ocean. She shares her household with a supportive husband,
two teenagers growing too fast, and a multitude pet craziness. In her
other life, Bacio teaches college classes in English, journalism and
popular culture.
Website http://www.louisabacio.com
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