Prepare for a scare with Dexerto’s Terror-Tober

Do you feel a chill in the air and a shiver running down your spine? It can only mean one thing – and no, it’s not that the air-conditioning is broken – Halloween is nearly here, and people across the world are gearing up to scare themselves silly. 

So, to mark the start of the spooky season, the Dexerto team is launching Terror-Tober: seven scary days celebrating everything that goes bump in the night. 

We’re kicking things off with a monster-sized list breaking down the 102 scariest horror movies ever made, but there are other treats ahead. Over the week, you can expect us to explore the sinister side of gaming, TV, movies, anime, and entertainment. 

Check out the full Terror-Tober schedule below, and be sure to bookmark it because who knows? Maybe we’re plotting a trick or two along the way.

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Dexerto’s Terror-Tober schedule 

October 25 

102 scariest movies ever made: Our movie masterminds have worked out a list of the scariest films ever made for you to watch over Halloween!

24 Venom Easter eggs explained: One monster who couldn’t wait until Halloween to make an appearance is Venom. So, to celebrate the release of Venom: The Last Dance, our comic book experts have put together the definitive list of Easter eggs and references hidden in the film. 

October 26

The 11 scariest movie villains: The film world is full of vicious villains and terrifying bad guys, but who’s the worst of the worst? We’ve ranked the fiercest and most iconic baddies ever to grace the big screen.

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October 27

The 15 scariest anime to watch this Halloween: Are you an anime fan looking for something to bring you out in a cold sweat? Our anime team has the perfect treat for you.

The most horrifying manga ever written: Don’t go thinking we’ve forgotten where anime came from. These ten terrifying manga will have you too scared to turn the page. 

October 28

Best celebrity Halloween costumes: We’re celebrating the end of Halloween weekend in style by bringing you a list of the best celebrity Halloween costumes to light up social media this year. 

Terrifier director Damien Leone names the scariest movie ever made: We sat down with the devious director behind this year’s big horror hit to find out which movie gives him nightmares.

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October 29

The 10 scariest moments in video games: Our crack team of gaming historians has gone through their collection of horror games to bring you a list of the scariest moments in the history of gaming. Be warned, though, you can expect a jump scare or two. 

Psychologists say this is the scariest horror movie of 2024: From Longlegs to A Quiet Place: Day One no one can deny that 2024 has been an exceptional year for horror. So what’s the scariest film of the year? Well, we spoke to some psychologists, and honestly, the answer may surprise you…

The 30 best zombie games ever made: Do you smell something rotten? It couldn’t be that horde of zombie games shuffling toward us, could it? 

The best zombie game ever made is half price right now: Looking for the perfect game to play this Halloween? Why not pick up the title Dexerto justr voted the best zombie game ever made.

Black Ops 6’s Liberty Falls has finally fixed Zombies’ biggest problem: Our own Nathan Warby has been busy killing legions of the undead, and he’s got a hot tale on Black Ops 6’s new zombies mode.

15 best Halloween true crime and documentaries to stream now: Prefer your horror stories a little more realistic? Well, Daisy Phillipson, our true crime expert, has put together a list of terrifying documentaries you shouldn’t skip.

Smile 2 star breaks silence on the bleakest ending of 2024: Deputy TV & movies editor Cameron Frew sat down with the star of Smile 2, Naomi Scott, to talk about Smile 2 and the pitch-black ending. Be warned there are spoilers in this one.

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October 30

The 25 best zombie movies: That weird smell’s back. It’s not the zombie games again, is it? Oh no, it’s a list of the best zombie movies. Now, will someone pass me the shotgun? I need to aim for their heads. 

The 30 best horror TV shows: The silver screen isn’t the only place you can get a good scare, as there are plenty of incredible horror shows available to watch right now. 

A real witch shares her thoughts on Agatha All Along: Have you been enjoying the new Marvel show Agatha All Along? Us too, but what do witches make of it? Buckle up Kevin Feige because we tracked a real-life witch to see what they think of Agatha Harkness’s dark deeds. 

Dead by Daylight interview: We couldn’t let the spooky season pass us by without chatting a little bit with the musical minds behind one of the hottest horror games around: Dead By Daylight. 

October 31

50 Scariest horror games ever made: To see Halloween out in style, our gaming team has put together a list of the best scary games ever made, including titles from all the most frightful franchises and a few evil indie titles as well. 

[Schedule subject to change]