It’s the spookiest time of the year! This month, expect to get your #boosexual on and restart the great candy corn debate (I’m pro). We have Unicorn Scales on a bunch of bi movies and shows that are definitely on the spookier side. There’s something here for everyone, from friendly wizards and witches to flesh-eating monsters, so strap in.
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The Family Friendly(ish) Fare
I am told that these may please many younger (and adult) audiences, but don’t take my word for it.
Monster Prom
Monster Prom is the only game on this list, but it's so charming that I had to include it. This casual multiplayer dating simulation game is a fun adventure for any group of people and doesn't require you to be an experienced gamer. Why is it called Monster Prom? Because you are romancing poltergeists, mermaids, werewolves, and other spooky friends.
Adventure Time
This series may seem childish at first glance, but its epic (and often charmingly silly) stories are much more sophisticated than its animation style lets on. There is nothing more touching than watching Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen’s relationship grow throughout the series.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
This Netflix series is significantly edgier than those old Archie Comics, but still follows the adventures of a young teen witch Sabrina as she learns to navigate both the magical and non-magical worlds.
Maybe Not for the Kids, but Probably Won’t Give you Nightmares
You'll find some more mature themes in here, but still not a bunch of blood and guts. I would say these are safe for my husband, who can't do gore, to watch.
What We Do in the Shadows
Bahahahaha… this is all I have to say. Okay, I have a little more to say. Do yourself a favor and watch these hilariously dysfunctional vampires try to navigate the modern world. There is some lighthearted beheading, but mostly this is just a fantastic comedy about some anachronistic vampires attempting to maintain their former glory.
Lucifer
Based on Neil Gaiman's character from his graphic novel series The Sandman (1989–) and later Lucifer (2000–), the Lucifer screen adaptation (2016–2021) starts out as a police procedural with some romantic tension between the strait-laced cop and the devil-may-care, well, Devil. As the show progresses, you'll learn more and more of the backstory and by season 4 you find yourself completely immersed in its rich mythology.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
In case you’ve spent the last few decades under a rock, Rocky Horror is all about camp. I guess the plot sort of involves aliens, but it isn't actually a spooky movie at all. The main reason I put it on a Halloween list is that it has given so many of us an opportunity to don our fishnets, throw on a feather boa, and go out in public.
The Hunger
The Hunger (1983) is a little bit like watching a feature-length music video about vampires. It’s super stylish, beautifully lit, and incredibly moody. I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not for everyone, but if you want to see Catherine Deneuve, Susan Sarandon, and David Bowie wearing gorgeous clothes, speaking cryptically, and striking fancy poses, I highly recommend this cult classic.
True Blood
Do you want approximately one million episodes of smoldering sexy vampires? Then True Blood (2008–2014) is the show for you. In all seriousness, this show has great southern gothic vibes, lots of over the top romance, and some serious supernatural underworld political machinations. I binged the whole series once when I was very ill and it was the perfect balance of gripping and fluffy.
These Might Get Gruesome
These are the shows and movies that my husband probably couldn't handle, at least not without me telling him to close his eyes.
Penny Dreadful
What happens when you take some of literature's greatest figures and put them together in a Victorian supernatural world where they have to fight some epic battles of light vs. dark? It turns out quite a bit. I was on the fence on whether this belongs here or in the previous category, but there are a few scenes that were on the icky side. That being said, the show does a great job weaving together Dorian Gray, Dr. Frankenstein and his monster, Mina Harker, and a fantastic cast of borrowed and original characters to create a stylish and unique universe.
Jennifer’s Body
Jennifer's Body is part camp, part horror, part girly sleepover, and I love it. It didn't get the credit it deserved when it was originally released in 2009, but since then it has gained a significant following. The movie does an excellent job taking a frequently male-centered genre and using it to explore female friendship and how women's bodies are seen and used in our society.
All Cheerleaders Die
Here’s another bi feminist horror-comedy (this might be one of my favorite genres). It isn’t as slick as Jennifer’s Body, and it clearly didn't have the same kind of budget, but it’s still a highly enjoyable story of supernatural cheerleaders, avenged sexual assault, and even more inexplicable supernatural-ness.
May
If you are creeped out by dolls DO NOT watch this movie. EVER. This is by far the most gruesome of the movies on here. I am not generally a fan of body horror, which this certainly features, but the movie is so clever and often laugh-out-loud funny that I hugged my dog tight and powered through. May (2002) wins the most creepy doll of any movie, TV series, or ghost story ever. I cannot even express how terrifying it is. Still, it’s an awesome flick and perfect for a spooky Halloween screening.
This list is by no means exhaustive. Keep your eyes open this month for some more spooky Unicorn Scales and please let us know what your favorite bi horror movies are!