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10 ‘hidden gem’ horror movies perfect for the Halloween spooky season

Tyson Whitney picks some of his favourite underrated horror movies for Halloween
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Spooky season has finally arrived, and what better way to celebrate than with another list of “hidden gem” horror films.

Without further adieu, here’s my top 10 picks this year.

10. Piranha 2: The Spawning (1982)

James Cameron made his directorial debut with this ridiculous “flying fish” creature feature. It’s actually a lot of fun watching piranhas spread their wings and attack random people at a beach resort, though it’s not quite as good as the original.

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Tyson Whitney

About the Author: Tyson Whitney

I have been working in the community newspaper business for nearly a decade, all of those years with Black Press Media.
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