But there’s a huge problem, the city’s citizens are turning into zombies one by one. When his daughter runs away, her father, Suk-gyu, tries to track her down. Serving as a prequel to the live-action South Korean zombie film Train to Busan, Seoul Station follows a group of people trying to survive a zombie apocalypse in downtown Seoul. At only 25-minutes long, it’s a perfect in-between film while you wait for your takeout. Kakurenbo is all about the gripping mystery surrounding the missing children. While Kakurenbo may not be the blood-fest most often associated with Halloween, the movie does an excellent job of keeping you on the edge of your seat. However, this innocent game quickly turns into a nightmare as the children start disappearing, one by one. The short film, Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek,follows a group of children playing Otokoyo (hide and seek) among the ruins of the city. The film’s plot may not be that captivating, but its fight scenes and blood splatter make it a must-see.
Vampire Hunter D is the perfect anime movie to start off your spooky weekend. However, saving the lovely Charlotte becomes more complicated than anticipated as she has fallen in love with her kidnapper. Chronicling his quest to rid the world of nobility, D is asked by the Elbourne family to rescue their daughter Charlotte from the vampire, Meier Link. Luckily, his sweet vampire-hunting skills gain him acceptance among the mortals. Half human and half demon, D strikes fear into the hearts of many. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust follows D, the infamous “ dhampir” and renowned vampire hunter. This horror anime movie has everything you could want for Halloween - it’s mysterious, intense, and utterly terrifying. Now it’s a race against time, as he not only tries to control his demon side but also to save those closest to him. Two scientists attempt to distribute a cure, but unfortunately, one of them gets infected. Bio Hunterīio Hunter tells the story of a mysterious virus that spreads throughout Japan and turns those affected into uncontrollable demons with a taste for human flesh.
So, here are some anime movies that fans and non-fans alike should watch this Halloween. Movies that stay with you after you’ve watched them are are a true hallmark of a great spooky anime. And while the aforementioned are pretty terrifying, the anime movies listed here will scare both the living daylights and nightlights out of you. Halloween and blood go together like Jason Voorhees and Camp Crystal Lake.