We’re calling it the horror film of the year—and by “we’re,” I mean me. But seriously: If you love suspense-driven, Val Lewton-esque thrillers, yet don’t make it out to see The House of the Devil, then you’re either lying or had a damn good reason, like being trapped in a cellar with Kathy Bates. Here’s my interview with the film’s 29-year-old wunderkind director, Ti West; also check out Keith’s glowing review. Halloween is upon us. I was putting together a list of movies that function like ghost stories but don’t actually feature ghosts—stuff like Jimmy Stewart’s quest for the mysterious Madeleine in Vertigo; or the eerie dance across a span of grey sky in last year’s subtly elegiac Man on Wire. Then, a new nonghost ghost story dropped right into my lap: Michael Jackson’s This Is It. You can read my review right here; suffice it to say, we were happily surprised. Anyway, enjoy the weekend. Boo!