As the days get shorter and fog rolls in, it’s the perfect season for cozying up with Halloween movies. But while some spooky films deliver straightforward scares, others leave viewers with lingering questions and confounding plot twists. CasinoAus recently analysed which Halloween movies are the most confusing—and the results reveal that some fan favourites have audiences turning to Google for answers.
‘Donnie Darko’ (2001) tops the list as the most perplexing Halloween movie of all time, with an impressive 204,000 average yearly searches. Featuring stars like Drew Barrymore, Seth Rogen, and Jake Gyllenhaal, this cult classic combines time loops, alternate realities, and themes of free will that leave fans scratching their heads. Despite—or perhaps because of—its mind-bending storyline, the film earned an 8/10 rating on IMDb and continues to spark debates online as viewers try to unravel its mysteries.
In second place, ‘The Shining’ (1980) racks up 120,000 average yearly searches. Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece, with an IMDb score of 8.4, is known not only for its unsettling imagery but also for an ending that leaves fans questioning the boundary between reality and the supernatural. Following closely is ‘Get Out’ (2017) with 67,200 searches, as Jordan Peele’s acclaimed thriller—which scored 7.8 on IMDb—mesmerised audiences with its blend of horror and social commentary. The film’s shocking twists and turns challenge viewers’ perceptions and have left many wondering about its deeper meanings.
Rounding out the top five are ‘Hereditary’ (2018) and ‘Barbarian’ (2022), with 55,080 and 19,200 average yearly searches, respectively. Hereditary’s unsettling family tragedy that spirals into supernatural horror, and Barbarian’s unpredictable shifts in tone and perspective, have both left viewers baffled and reaching for explanations.
These spine-chilling flicks prove that, sometimes, the scariest movies are the ones that leave us with the most questions. Whether it’s unraveling a twisted plot or pondering a mysterious ending, these Halloween favoorites are guaranteed to keep you guessing long after the credits roll. Full top 10 list is below:
Rank Movie Average Global Yearly Search Volumes 1 Donnie Darko (2001) 204,000 2 The Shining (1980) 120,000 3 Get Out (2017) 67,200 4 Hereditary (2018) 55,080 5 Barbarian (2022) 19,200 6 Terrifier 2 (2022) 15,600 7 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 9,600 8 The Exorcist (1973) 5,400 9 Corpse Bride (2005) 3,120 10= Sleepy Hollow (1999) 2,400 10= Candyman (1992) 2,400
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