Top 3 Horror Films from October

By Evelyn Traxler, Copy Editor • November 5, 2025

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Every October, I love binging the kooky Halloween films like Halloweentown or Haunted Mansion, but what I love to watch the most are horror films. This Halloween was no exception. As I write this, I have watched over 20 horror films, some of which are fun and spooky, while others are boring. For this reason, I am sharing three of what I believe to be the best horror films I’ve seen this October. Now, these aren’t the best films of all time or all new movies, but they were a fun watch with friends that gave us a good scare.

The first film I’d like to discuss is the 2022 movie Smile. I hadn’t seen this film until October because I was worried it was being overhyped for what it was. People dying from smiling, really? After watching it, though, I realized that it is way more than that. The film follows the main protagonist, Rose, who is a psychotherapist, as she discovers a smiling evil. She encounters a demon dressed in human clothes, twisting with her mind. With several high-budget jump scares that left me genuinely startled, as well as phenomenal acting by Sosie Bacon and an intriguing story, it was definitely one of the best movies I watched this year, overall.

On the complete other side of the spectrum, I also watched one of the silliest horror movies, Killer Klowns From Outer Space. As the title suggests, the movie is about clowns from space wreaking havoc on a small town. It is a super cheesy movie released in 1988 with very few scary scenes, but if you are someone who doesn’t like getting jumpscared every few minutes but enjoys a goofy and gory fun film, then this movie is just right for you. While not completely family-friendly, it is definitely fun to watch with friends if you just want to laugh and get into the Halloween mood.

Finally, for all those who love the classics, Halloween was definitely one of my top three Halloween watches. Almost everyone knows this movie, featuring Michael Myers and his iconic white latex mask, as he stalks his victims on Halloween night. It’s such a classic slasher film that has become such a cozy Halloween watch as the movie has aged over the years and become less and less scary. The film’s atmosphere, along with its iconic music, compensates for its lack of scares, making it a timeless classic that remains relevant through the decades.

These three films, although not all terrifying, have been great fun to watch with friends and family, allowing us to enjoy another Halloween season.

About the Contributors

Evelyn Traxler, Copy Editor

Hey Royals! I’m Evelyn, and I’m back for a third year of journalism! This year, I’m taking on the role of copy editor as well as continuing to write for the Arts & Entertainment category, as well as writing some Opinion articles for The Ubiquity! If you’ve read any articles in the newspaper or on The Ubiquity, you would know I’m not new to writing, but that’s not the only thing I like doing in my free time. I enjoy analyzing films as well as making them. With my experience so far in the film academy and journalism, I have been able to combine these skills and improve at writing, analyzing, and sharing aspects of films that people don’t always think about when watching TV or movies. Other than that, I love reading and trying out new hobbies! As I start my second semester of Junior year, I’ve been joining more clubs and trying to make the most of my high school experience while living life to the fullest with my friends every chance I get! I can’t wait to finish off my junior year in new clubs and to continue writing fun articles for you all to read next year!

Andrew Alfaro, Multimedia Editor

Hello everyone, my name is Andrew Alfaro, and I am a Senior at QHHS. This is my second year in journalism, and I am the Multimedia Editor. I joined journalism in order to have a creative outlet and be able to express my thoughts to a wider audience. I’m interested in many subjects, such as horror films, and music artists like Crystal Castles, Snow Strippers, S4lem, and many others. I love video games such as Dead by Daylight and Black Ops 2. Some hobbies of mine include photography and working behind the scenes in films and mainly working with the camera and lighting. In the future, I hope to have a career in the film industry, directing major horror films and working with companies such as “A24” or “NEON”. I’m looking forward to working with the ubiquity staff and creating new memories and friendships, and projects I’m truly passionate about. February 4, 2026 Update Semester Two baby! I am so excited to graduate and to be a part of the class of 2026, it seemed so far away when I was a little freshman and I was 14. Now, in April, I’m turning 18, and it’s coming full circle. I’m thinking of throwing a big party for my 18th birthday, hiring a DJ to blast the music I love. Regardless, I’m excited to get old and go off to college. I’m thinking of going to CSUN or College of the Canyons for 2 years ! I’m currently making a short film with a few of my friends and I’m so excited for it to be done and be wrapped up to then be screened at the LPAC on the BLVD