10 Louisiana Horror Movies Perfect for Your Halloween

LOUISIANA - Louisiana feels like it was practically built for Horror movies.

We've got mysterious swamps, centuries-old cemeteries, creepy old mansions, legends about ghosts and vampires, and enough Southern Gothic history that keeps Hollywood coming back for more. Throw in New Orleans, the bayous and a little supernatural folklore, and you've got the perfect recipe for a seriously creepy movie night.

So, if you're looking for the best Horror movies set in Louisiana or just want something spooky to watch around Halloween, I've put together 10 Louisiana Horror movies that deserve a spot on your watchlist.

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The Best Louisiana Horror Movies To Watch This Halloween

Before we get started, I'm including a mixture of supernatural Horror, slashers, psychological thrillers and Southern Gothic movies. Not every movie on this list is straight-up "hide behind the couch" horror.

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Before we hop into the Top 10 list, there are a few Honorable Mentions worth...well, mentioning.

Swamp Women (1956)

Night Trap (1993)

The Feast of the Assumption: The Otero Family Murders (2003)

Cold Moon (2016)

The Bayou (2004)

There are plenty of other Horror movies connected to Louisiana, including Interview with the Vampire, The Reaping, The St. Francisville Experiment, The Haunted Mansion and the Hatchet sequels.

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There are also plenty of television shows and Horror productions that have used Louisiana as either a setting or filming location.

Below are the 10 that are widely considered some of the best Horror movies set in Louisiana. So, grab some snacks, turn the lights down, and stay scared!