Sure. 'The Howling' is a great choice. It has a lot of jump - scares and the werewolves in it are really menacing. The story takes place in a small town where strange things start to happen and it turns out werewolves are among the townspeople.
Another good one is 'An American Werewolf in London'. It's about two American tourists who are attacked by a werewolf in the English countryside. The transformation scenes are really gory and the main character's struggle with his new werewolf self is both tragic and scary. There are also some really spooky dream sequences in it.
I'd recommend 'Midnight Howls'. It's set in an old, isolated cabin in the woods. The main character starts hearing strange howls at midnight. As the story progresses, he realizes that a werewolf is getting closer. The short, sharp sentences in the story really add to the tension and it's perfect for a spooky night read.
Sure. 'Ringu' is a classic. It has that slow - building tension that makes it so effective. The idea of a cursed object spreading death is really spooky. 'Noroi: The Curse' is also good. It's a found - footage style horror that follows a documentary filmmaker as he uncovers a series of strange and terrifying events. And 'The Eye' is great. A woman who has had an eye transplant starts seeing strange and disturbing things that are not of this world.
There's 'Ginger Snaps'. This werewolf horror story focuses on two sisters. One of them gets bitten and begins to turn into a werewolf. It explores themes like female puberty and the monstrous in a really interesting way. The horror comes from not just the physical transformation but also the psychological changes the girl goes through as she becomes more and more wolf - like.
Sure. The story of the werewolf in 'the scary stories' is great. It's about a man who turns into a werewolf during the full moon and hunts in the nearby village. Another is the tale of the mermaid that lures sailors to their deaths with her beautiful song.
The story 'Red Riding Hood' can also be considered a great werewolf - like scary story. The big bad wolf that tries to deceive and eat Little Red Riding Hood is a very iconic werewolf - esque character. It shows the danger that lurks in the forest and how innocence can be at risk. It has been retold in many versions, each adding its own elements of horror.
For a horror movie night, 'Hereditary' is a must - watch. It's about a family dealing with a series of strange and terrifying events after the death of their grandmother. The movie has some very disturbing and psychological horror elements. 'The Babadook' is also great. It's not just about a spooky monster but also about a mother's struggle with depression and how the Babadook represents her inner demons. And 'It Follows' is a unique horror movie with a very interesting concept of a slow - moving, shape - shifting entity that follows you.
Sure. 'The Howling Man' by Charles Beaumont is a great one. It has a creepy atmosphere and a very unexpected twist at the end. It's about a man who encounters a howling figure in an old monastery and the mystery that unfolds.
Sure. 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is perfect. It has the spooky Headless Horseman chasing Ichabod Crane through the dark woods. It's easy to tell and will surely send shivers down the spines of those listening around the campfire.
Sure. 'The Exorcist' is a classic. The story of a young girl possessed by a demon is truly terrifying. Then there's 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'. Freddy Krueger, who haunts people in their dreams, is a very scary concept. 'The Blair Witch Project' is also great. The idea of being lost in the woods and haunted by an unknown witch - like entity is really spooky.
I like 'The Howling'. In this story, a woman goes to a retreat in the woods that turns out to be a haven for werewolves. The idea of being surrounded by werewolves without realizing it at first is really scary. The movie adaptation also has some really creepy moments, like the werewolves' howls echoing through the forest at night.