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Horror Movie Gift Guide For The Spooky Film Buff Friend In Your Life!

Written by Mollie Davis. Published: October 04 2023

 

It’s October, and that means Spooky Season is fully upon us! Whether you have a friend with an October birthday whose interests live up to the festivities, or you want to give your scary movie-obsessed pal a “just because” gift, here’s the horror movie gift guide you’ve been looking for!

 

1. Horror Movie Scratch-Off Poster

Your friend who's obsessed with logging every movie they see in their diary on Letterboxd is bound to love this unique movie bucket list tracker. This scratch-off poster features over 100 mini horror film posters from across the past century, including everything from The Exorcist to Get Out

 

 

 

2. Jason Halloween Mask Planter 

For a unique horror-themed gift, get your plant and fright-obsessed friend this desk planter modeled after Jason from the Halloween franchise. These planters are handmade, and at just 4.5 inches tall, they are the perfect way to add a subtle touch of horror to any space.

 

 

 
No DVD collector's shelf is complete without some Steelbook 4K Ultra HD discs, so add classic high school horror Carrie to the collector in your life’s trove. This special edition DVD features unique cover art on the packaging and comes with a slew of bonus features, from interviews with the cast and crew to a stills gallery of rare behind-the-scenes photos. 
 
 
These earrings will add a pop of horror to any outfit! Whether you're shopping for a Nightmare on Elm Street or an IT franchise fanatic, you’re sure to find their favorite horror villain on the list of laser-cut wood earrings available. And don’t worry if you’re indecisive, you can mix and match characters!
 
 
 
If each new Scream installment is your best friend’s Super Bowl, then help them plan their outfit for the next premiere in advance with this spooky claw clip! The hair piece features the iconic Ghost Face mask and incorporates the shape of the clip to throw his dagger into the design as well.
 
 
 
For the nostalgic horror movie fan in your life, check out these mini VHS inspired keychains that allow them to carry a little part of their passion with them everywhere! With over 50 titles to choose from, you’re sure to find a number of their favorites among the selections.
 
 
 
Jordan Peele has become the screenwriter/director to watch in the horror genre over the course of the past decade, and this Funko Pop! likeness might be just the inspiration your aspiring horror screenwriter friend needs sitting atop their desk. The figurine dons Jordan’s signature glasses alongside a hat with the logo for his production company.
 
 
 
This tee is the perfect fashionable way for horror fans to advertise their love to the world. And it’s bound to be a conversation starter, seeing as a horror franchise centered around bizarre accidental deaths isn’t many folks’ idea of a comfort watch!
 
 
 
If your classic horror picture fanatic friend is in need of a housewarming gift, this bath towel set is just what you’ve been looking for. Inspired by the 1960 classic Aflred Hitchcock film Psycho, these embroidered towels bear the name of the motel where the chilling events of the movie unfold.
 
 
 
A plant-based Halloween dinner party for the ages can be planned with this horror movie-themed cookbook! Inside are 60 recipes for everything from Friday The 13th-inspired mushroom sliders to an espresso cocktail sure to keep you awake just as much as the scary film that inspired it, Nightmare on Elm Street