Horror In November: Best Movies for Friday the 13th in November

November 2, 2020 by Kellan Jansen

Although Halloween has come and gone, you can still enjoy the thrill of a good horror movie. In fact, November presents the perfect opportunity to binge-watch some of your favorites from the genre. This year, November will have a Friday the 13th. What better way to celebrate than with a scary movie or two? If you’re not sure what to watch, we’ve got you covered. 

Check out this list of the top 10 horror movies for Friday the 13th this November.

Best Movies for Friday the 13th

1. Kristy - 2014

Kristy tells the story of a young woman who’s left alone on a college campus during Thanksgiving break. As you might have guessed, things go south from there. Staring Haley Bennet, Kristy’s Thanksgiving-centric plot makes it the perfect fit for your mid-November horror flick indulgence.

2. Friday the 13th - 1980

There’s no better movie to watch this Friday the 13th than the horror film that started it all. Revisit Crystal Lake and its murderous history with this genre classic, Friday the 13th.

3. Krampus - 2015

Krampus reimagines the European winter-time legend for a modern audience. It’s a horror film that features some good laughs and will help you get in the spirit for the coming holidays. That makes it a worthy addition to any Friday the 13th horror film binge-fest.

4. A Christmas Horror Story - 2016

Here’s another horror film that will get you ready for the holidays. Starring William Shatner, this thrill-ride of a movie features zombies, evil spirits, and even Krampus. A Christmas Horror Story is equal parts scary, humorous, and thrilling.

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5. Hereditary - 2018

Hereditary is a modern horror classic. It starts out with the premise that horror enthusiasts will find familiar. However, director Ari Aster twists and distorts the conventions of the genre beautifully. This is a truly terrifying film that will stick with you long after the final credits roll.

6. Us - 2019

From Jordan Peele, the mind behind the smash success Get Out, Us is a horror film that transcends the genre. While packed with all of the scares you would want in a horror movie, Us tells a story that will resonate in a profound way that the average slasher simply can’t match.

7. Ready or Not - 2019

Ready or Not tells the story of Grace, a woman who’s just married the man of her dreams and goes to celebrate at his family’s estate. She quickly finds out that her fairytale ending is anything but. This horror film is thrilling, mysterious, terrifying, and hilarious all at the same time.

8. A Quiet Place - 2018

Directed and starred in by Office mega-star John Krasinski, 2018’s A Quiet Place is a must-see for fans of horror. The film is wholly original and features world-class performances by Krasinski and co-star Emily Blunt.

9. The Witch - 2016

The Witch is a stylized horror film that transports viewers back to a colony in 1630s New England. Director Robert Eggers builds a highly authentic world and fills it with the actual phobias and fears of colonists who lived at that time. It’s another horror film that every fan of the genre should take the time to see.

10. Shaun of the Dead - 2004

After a few of these scary movies, you may be looking for some comedic relief. Shaun of the Dead delivers that in spades. It’s a hilarious take on the classic zombie movie formula that will leave viewers in stitches. You can use it as a palette cleanser as you work your way through some of the scariest movies on this list.