As October 31 draws near, the urge to indulge in horror films naturally intensifies. This month alone, cinemas have unveiled a range of chilling movies for horror enthusiasts to devour from Terrifier 3 to Smile 2.
However, not everyone is a fan of eerie clowns and jump scares. So, if your preference leans towards romantic comedies or dramas with a strong emphasis on relationships, there's no need to feel left out of the spooky celebrations.
Here, we've compiled five highly-rated films that perfectly balance horror and romance. You can stream these from the comfort of your own home or catch the new releases before they leave cinemas.
Only Lovers Left Alive has been hailed by the BBC as one of the supreme achievements of the 21st century. Starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston as the vampire couple Adam and Eve, Only Lovers Left Alive is a thriller that focuses more on the implications of being centuries old in today's world rather than the act of bloodsucking.
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