Calling all lovers of scares, screams, and spooks!

Here are some upcoming horror releases to kickstart the season of the autumn air, comfy sweaters, and all things eerie. Whether you enjoy the gore of it all or the psychoanalysis of the killers themselves, there is something for everyone to appreciate. Gather around the campfire for the films of fall.

Accused: September 22, 2023

Accused, coming out on September 22, 2023, is an entertaining thriller built on the destructive tendencies of social media, and what happens when an innocent man is hunted down. Harri, a man living his “perfect” life with his caring family and wonderful job, learns the hard way when his online presence turns from harmless comments to a life-changing event. He was wrongly accused and wrongly perpetrated, as the movie combines elements of home invasion, survival instincts, and social relevance.

The Jester: September 29, 2023

Produced by the Blair Witch Project and inspired by a short film back in 2016, The Jester follows two estranged sisters after the death of their father. With a terrifying twist of fate, “The Jester” reveals himself to be an evil entity and begins to further torment the inhabitants of this small town on Halloween night. Watch it in theaters on September 29, 2023 to find out how the sisters plan to defeat the tormentor of their town.

Totally Killer: October 6, 2023

This film follows Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) whose mom, (Julie Bowen) was a survivor of the Sweet Sixteen Killer, a serial killer in the 80s who had a penchant for dead teenage girls. Jamie ends up traveling back in time, to 1987, and teams up with the teenage version of Pam, her mother, to put an end to the killer’s reign. Produced by Blumhouse, the film takes you on a time-traveling, hair-raising adventure, mixing in the past and present for a different take on the slasher genre. Can’t get enough of the comedy horror classics like Scream or The Purge? Try streaming Totally Killer on Amazon Prime on October 6, 2023!

Exorcist: Believe: October 6, 2023

This film is ranked at the top of the spooky scale, with demonic encounters and appearances. The Exorcist sequel begins where the original film left off— nearly five decades after a 12-year-old girl is possessed by a demonic individual, forcing her mother to seek aid in the form of two priests willing to save her daughter.

The trailer depicts two young girls lost in the woods, with their return being less than idyllic. The cast is a mix of returners from the original and newbies, alluding to characters past and present. If you are a die-hard Exorcist fan, I’m sure this is already on your to-watch list. So, don’t forget to bring blankets to protect yourself and snacks for a good scare on October 6, 2023.

Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or just looking for a fright, these upcoming spooky movies are sure to make you shiver. Grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for a cinematic journey this fall.

Be Well, Auburn.