That no account Oogie-Boogie!

This week over at the Broke and the Bookish the theme for Top Ten Tuesday is:

Top Ten Books/Movies To Read Or Watch To Get In The Halloween Spirit

Well – I’m going to go with a split of books and movies – and they might not necessarily be super spooky but I love em:

Books:

1. Dracula, Bram Stoker.  An absolute must read.
2. Frankenstein, Mary Shelley.  Frankly, another must read.
3. The Woman in Black by Susan Hill – creepy and sinister.
4. Longlankin by Lindsay Barraclough- down right scary!
5. Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury- a fantastic book and totally apt for the season!

Films:

1. Coraline – this is one of those rare occasions where I actually prefer the film to the book (although I like the book the film is such a visual feast).
2. A Nightmare Before Christmas – this has to be one of my all time favourite films
3. Witches – you have to have witches on Halloween
4. Night of the Living Dead – this film I can always watch.  A strange blend of creepy horror and humour plus such great quotes! ‘that thing in the cellar is not my mother!’  Not often you get to throw that into a casual conversation but still….
5. Fright Night – the 1985 version with Chris Sarandon – downright cheesy and brilliant!  Don’t be judging me!  Just watch it.  The scene with Evil – so funny!  OMG – American Werewolf in London – another classic I’m having this on the list as well!