The Halloween countdown starts... now?

Also, prepare for Silent Hill 2 by playing Silent Hill 2

Our top pick of the week: 31 days of horror Halloween doesn't start for four weeks, you say. That's at least three weeks before it gets real, you say. Why are we writing about it now?   Allow us to reframe your month.   For the past four years, Polygon has spent the month of October celebrating Halloween by running a calendar counting down to the big day, with 31 days of horror and Halloween-adjacent things to watch. And this year we have a new batch of films, shows, and videos to help celebrate the season.   From deep cuts to reliable classics, the list should have something for everyone. So check back as often as you like for new recommendations — and perhaps even a few things you never knew existed — all month long. The Halloween Countdown: 31 days of horror to watch Polygon's Shopkeeper is a weekly newsletter that collects the best deals on games, gaming accessories, Blu-rays, books, and other fine wares. Subscribe here. 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