To get into the mood of fear and suspense that accompanies every Friday the 13th, check out 5 horror animations capable of giving you goosebumps
One of the most feared dates on the calendar has arrived: Friday the 13th! It is not possible to know for sure when this 24-hour period, which is surrounded by beliefs and superstitions, came into being, but it is known to have religious and cultural origins, with explanations in Norse mythology, numerology and even in some Christian traditions that believe that Jesus Christ was crucified on that very day.
The truth is that walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror, opening an umbrella indoors or even bumping into a black cat are actions that the most religious people at the time recommend avoiding to ward off the bad luck that the day brings, and which have gained various representations in literature and cinema, solidifying the idea that Friday the 13th brings “bad luck”.
In addition to superstitions, the date gained special space among moviegoers when the film “Friday the 13th” was released in 1980, since from then on the climate of fear and suspense took over the date, making it so that, whenever it appears, it overflows the schedules of websites and TV channels with scary plots in different formats.
With this in mind, RECREIO has put together a list of 5 horror animations whose stories convey the mysterious and chilling atmosphere that only a Friday the 13th has. Check it out!
1. Monster House (2006)
Released in 2006, “Monster House” follows a group of children who, shortly before Halloween, discover something terrifying about one of the houses in their neighborhood: the abandoned residence seems to have a life of its own and devours anyone who dares to approach it. As a result, they hatch a plan to destroy the house before anyone suffers terrible consequences.
Where to watch: Netflix
2. Coraline (2009)
In the 2009 film, Coraline has just moved into a new house and, as she explores the rooms, she discovers a secret door that takes her to a reality very similar to her own, only with a few changes: everything is infinitely better there! The problem is that nothing is as she thought it would be, and when the dangers of this world begin to reveal themselves, Coraline will have to have a lot of courage to escape and return to her old home.
Where to watch: Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube available for rent and purchase
3. ParaNorman (2012)
Produced by Focus Features and LAIKA, the same companies behind “Coraline and the Secret World,” in 2012 came “ParaNorman,” whose plot introduced Norman, a boy who loves horror stories and has a special ability: he can talk to the dead. So, when a centuries-old curse is about to take over his town and zombies start coming out of the cemeteries, Norman is the only one who can save his world.
Where to watch: Apple TV and Google Play both available for rent and purchase
4. Frankenweenie (2012)
Directed by Tim Burton“Frankenweenie” (2012) is a remake of the 1984 short film of the same name that parodies “Frankenstein”, a book by the author Mary Shelley.
The stop motion story follows Victor Frankenstein, a boy who loves filming horror movies with his pet dog, Sparky, but after losing his pet in a car accident, decides to bring the dog back to life through a scientific experiment involving bioelectricity, which brings consequences he never imagined.
Where to watch:Disney+
5. Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999 – 2002)
The animated series “Courage the Cowardly Dog” shows that the life of the dog that gives the story its title is not easy at all! That’s because, living on a farm with his elderly owners, Courage needs to defend them from monsters, ghosts and other supernatural creatures that appear in mysterious ways.
Originally shown between 1999 and 2002, the narrative had more than 50 episodes that haunted Cartoon Network’s programming.
Where to watch: Max
Source: Recreio
