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SUSPENSTON — So it's Halloween time and everyone is enjoying their horror movie overload. What? What's that you say? You want to get in on the fun but you're kind of a wuss when it comes to horror movies? Well, I've got you covered.
A movie doesn't have to be a horror movie to be effective and fun for Halloween. In fact, some of the best "scary movies" aren't even scary movies.
Here are five films that will get your blood running this October that aren't horror movies.
This one seems so obvious. "Jaws" will scare the goodness out of you, but it's not a horror film.
Steven Spielberg masterfully directed the 1975 classic and managed to keep people out of the water for decades.
"Jaws" is a nice change of pace for Halloween. Unlike some flicks you watch during the haunting season, this one replaces blood and guts with scares and story.
If you're looking for scare but can't handle ghosts and séances look no further than "Jaws."
The 1999 M. Night Shyamalan film "The Sixth Sense" fooled everyone and became a pop culture favorite.
Say what you will about Shyamalan's recent films, but it's impossible to deny how effective his directorial debut was.
The film isn't a horror flick, but rather a drama that will get your heart pumping. The film is actually listed as a drama, mystery, thriller on IMDb.com, but the best way to describe it is a ton of scary fun.
Christopher Nolan's 2006 film "The Prestige" isn't going to scare you to death, but it's hard to think of a film that has more of a Halloween type vibe.
The movie about dueling magicians is certainly not a horror film, but it's creepy, off putting and entertaining. Exactly what you need in a Halloween flick.
Christian Bale's character will get your skin crawling and the end is fairly disturbing. Not so disturbing that you will be scarred for life and in desperate need of a shower, but rather to the point you won't stop thinking about it and want to watch it again.
This is another Spielberg classic and it's similar to "Jaws," which means it's awesome.
"Jurassic Park" is quite possibly the most effectively scary non-scary movie ever made. Even if you're seen the dino tale a thousand times you will jump throughout the whole thing while you fight off nightmares of Velociraptors as you sleep.
If you're not a horror movie fan but like to be scared during movies make sure to watch "Jurassic Park" before October is over.
The Alfred Hitchcock classic "North by Northwest" is a catalyst for modern day suspense.
Cary Grant is at his best and even though you will find some of the film dated, it still holds up and will get you on the edge of your seat.
If you have not seen "North by Northwest" do yourself a cinematic favor and do it. The tone, the suspense and the pace are perfect for a Halloween movie night.
What are some of your favorite non-horror scary movies? Let me know on the comment boards, Facebook, Twitter or send me an email.
