Prepare for a month of spine-chilling delight as we present the ultimate horror movie date-night guide. Whether you're horror enthusiasts or just looking for an exhilarating change, this guide has you covered.
And of course, to make the experience even more seamless, we've enlisted the help of the Couply app to add a touch of modern romance to your frightful nights.
Benefits of Horror Movie Date Nights
Horror movies are often seen as a way to get a cheap thrill, but they can also be a great way to bond with a date.
Here are some of the benefits of horror movie date nights:
- Bonding experience: Horror movies can be a great way to bond with your partner over shared scares. You can laugh together, scream together, and hold hands together.
- Conversation starter: After watching a horror movie, you and your partner can have a deep conversation about your thoughts and feelings about the movie. This can help you to get to know each other better and to build a stronger connection.
- Stress relief: Horror movies can be a cathartic way to release stress and anxiety. Screaming and laughing at a horror movie can be a lot of fun, and it can help you to feel better about your own problems.
- New experiences: Horror movies can expose you to new experiences and ideas. They can also help you to learn more about your own fears and anxieties.
Tips for a Successful Horror Movie Date Night
Horror movie date nights can be a great way to bond with your partner, especially if you're both fans of the genre.
Here are a few tips for a successful horror movie date night:
- Choose a movie that you both want to watch. Make sure to talk to your partner about what kind of horror movies you enjoy. Don't just choose a movie because it's popular or because you think it will be scary.
- Set the mood. Turn off the lights, close the curtains, and light some candles. Make sure that you're in a comfortable space where you won't be disturbed.
- Have snacks and drinks on hand. You'll want something to eat and drink while you're watching the movie. This will help you to stay focused and to enjoy the experience.
- Take breaks. If you need to take a break, don't be afraid to do so. Get up and move around, or go get a snack or drink.
- Have fun! Remember that you're there to enjoy each other's company and to watch a movie. Don't take it too seriously.
The Ultimate Horror Movie Date Night Guide for a Month
If you and your partner love horror movies, then this is the date night guide for you! Here is a list of 31 horror movies to watch for a month of date nights and recommendations for how to make your date night even more special.
Kick off the month by setting the stage for horror with Couply. Use the app's shared goal-setting feature to decide on the intensity of scares, from classic suspense to heart-pounding terror. Discuss your horror preferences and compile a must-watch list.
Utilize Couply's shared planner to create a horror calendar for the month. Map out which nights you'll be diving into the supernatural. This ensures that both of you are on the same page, avoiding any accidental solo scares.
Week 1
The Shining (1980)
Jack Torrance, an alcoholic writer and former teacher, takes a job as the winter caretaker of a remote hotel in the Colorado Rockies. He and his wife, Wendy, and their young son, Danny, move into the hotel, which he quickly discovers is haunted by malevolent spirits.
Alien (1979)
The crew of the spaceship Nostromo investigates a distress signal from a remote planet. Upon landing, they discover a derelict alien ship and bring an alien creature aboard their own ship. The creature quickly grows and begins to hunt the crew members one by one.
The Thing (1982)
A group of American researchers in Antarctica are terrorized by a shapeshifting alien creature that can perfectly imitate its victims. The researchers must work together to figure out who is human and who is the alien before it's too late.
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
FBI agent Clarice Starling is tasked with interviewing imprisoned cannibal Hannibal Lecter in order to get his help in catching a serial killer. Lecter agrees to help Starling, but only in exchange for information about her own life.
The Babadook (2014)
A single mother and her young son are terrorized by a malevolent creature that emerges from a mysterious children's book.
Couples Activity: Build a fort together and watch the movie inside!
Week 2
Hereditary (2018)
The Graham family is haunted by a mysterious presence after the death of their grandmother. The family members must confront their darkest secrets in order to survive.
Midsommar (2019)
A group of American college students visit a Swedish commune for a midsummer festival, only to find themselves in a terrifying situation.
X (2022)
A group of filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, only to be terrorized by an elderly couple.
The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
A group of college students go on a cabin trip, only to find themselves caught up in a deadly ritual.
Get Out (2017)
Chris Washington, a young Black man, visits his white girlfriend's family for the weekend, only to discover that they are harboring a dark secret.
Couples Activity: Make popcorn and snacks together.
Week 3
The Conjuring (2013
Ed and Lorraine Warren, a paranormal investigator and his wife, are called in to help a family that is being terrorized by a demonic presence in their farmhouse.
Insidious (2010)
A young couple's son falls into a coma and becomes possessed by a malevolent spirit. The couple must find a way to save their son before it's too late.
Oculus (2013)
A brother and sister attempt to destroy an antique mirror that they believe is responsible for their parents' deaths.
The Wicker Man (1973)
A police officer is sent to a remote Scottish island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. Upon arriving, he discovers that the islanders are practicing a pagan religion that involves human sacrifice.
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
A young woman becomes pregnant after a night of terror in her apartment building. She soon begins to suspect that her neighbors are part of a Satanic cult and that they plan to sacrifice her baby.
Couples Activity: Turn off all the lights and watch the movie in the dark.
Week 4
The Evil Dead (1981)
A group of college students go on a cabin trip, only to be possessed by demonic forces.
Audition (1999)
A widower holds an audition for a new wife, but he soon discovers that one of the candidates is not who she seems.
Smile (2022)
A therapist witnesses a traumatic incident involving a patient and is haunted by a smiling face that predicts death.
Martyrs (2008)
Two young women are kidnapped and tortured by a mysterious organization. One of the women escapes and seeks revenge, but she soon discovers that the organization is more powerful than she thought.
A Serbian Film (2010)
A retired porn star is lured into making one last film, but he soon discovers that it is a snuff film.
Couples Activity: Cuddle up together and watch the movie.
Use the Couply app to create a shared calendar for your date nights. This way, you can both see what movies you're going to watch and when.
We hope this guide helps you to have a month of spooky and romantic date nights!
