The Halloween Movie Identity

There is no shortage of TV shows doing Halloween specials on prime time networks. It's been the case for many years. Cable has its moments, but the movie spectrum is a little different. Maybe years ago, it was treated very well, but not many networks are all in.

The only ones to get into it are Freeform, AMC, and SyFy. Granted, you're not getting the greatest variety, but it's better than nothing. You know Freeform will put in the same 10 or so movies and some of it is ones that you don't see on other networks like The Addams Family. It gravitates towards friendlier films, so don't expect much out of them. That being said, they have been generous with Treehouse of Horror episodes of The Simpsons. Even though that's TV, it's a nice addition.

On the other end of the spectrum, SyFy goes for the throat. You got the schlocky films. Stuff that would fit onto their network now these days. But you got tent pole films such as Friday the 13th and Elm Street. Maybe Halloween, but that depends on if someone AMC airs it. Speaking of which, that network has their films such as Jaws, Hellraiser, and The Shining. Between the two networks, it's almost like a best of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Can you stomach five minute breaks?

Is there anything that can be done with airing movies around this month? Let me know what you think because the appreciation for Halloween stuff feels less strong every year.