The Halloween season is a big time for filmmaking, as horror and autumnal-themed movies often perform well at the box office during these few months. However, films set during Halloween or that use the visual language often seen in these projects can also be considered part of the Halloween canon. Unfortunately, just because a movie is released during this time or using these popular motifs doesn’t mean it’s going to do well in theaters. Plenty of legendary movie directors have made box office bombs, as there’s a variety of reasons why films don’t connect with audiences in theaters.
