It’s officially October, and we’re in our last third of the 100 Horror Movies in 92 Days Challenge! I hope y’all have enjoyed the last two months as much as I have. Going back through my list has reminded me of just why I love hosting this challenge. I’ve seen so many fun movies and enjoyed all of the watch parties. I’m sad that we’re already starting to wind down! Never fret, though! We’re not done yet!
Here are my 100 Horror Movies in 92 Days 2025- Week 9 highlights:
- The Innocents (1961)– A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed. I watched this as research for an upcoming article. What a gorgeous movie! It’s a bit surprising to me that it’s not readily available on streaming. Criterion did put out a nice edition for Blu-ray.
- Ikenie Man– A group of college friends meet in a desolate forest for a reunion and are soon stalked by a masked killer who may be connected to their pasts. One by one, they are stalked by the machete-wielding maniac and must band together if they are to survive the weekend. Last week, I mentioned Harawata Man, which was directed by the same director. Ikenie Man is a similar concept but features a vibe similar to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre meets One Cut of the Dead.
- Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project– A crew of acclaimed documentarians follow a young budding filmmaker as he attempts to create the world’s greatest found footage horror film. I recognize this film won’t land for everyone, but the humor was the type of dry ridiculousness that I enjoy. I recommend going in knowing as little as possible.
Psychic Vision: Jaganrei– Kyoko Sawai, a TV reporter, is making a report about an idol singer named Emi Kato. Emi and her staff are preparing the promotion of her next tune “Love Craft”. And as spiritual accidents happen around her, Kyoko finds out that the woman who composed the tune died seven years before. I’m not entirely sure how this film wound up on my watchlist, but I’m glad it got there. This early mockumentary is a precursor to a lot of in-world camera films that have since come out of Japan that I really enjoy. Getting to see this piece of history was definitely worth it, especially with its short run time!
As we approach the end of the challenge, I hope you’ll find something new to explore or add to your watchlist. Be sure to follow along with my list on Letterboxd and join the challenge’s Discord server. We will continue our weekly watch parties during October, so be sure to head over there ASAP for the schedule. What were your Week 9 favorites? What are your plans for Week 10? Let me know in the comments below! Happy watching!