The 10 scariest varieties for a fun and spooky Halloween
There’s pumpkin spice in the air, severed hands littering the front yard, and everything feels a little… spookier. By now, dear Leafly Nation, you probably know which strains work for you and which don’t. Anxiety is one of the most common side effects of cannabis and we can usually agree that no one wants to freak out during a session. This overwhelming feeling that “something is wrong” is what we call “fear.”
But with Christmas Eve just around the corner, we have to argue that now is the perfect time to get rid of the stress that quickens the pulse and sends shivers down your spine. Put on the scary movie marathons, break out the decorations and fake blood, and pack a bowl of this spooky goodness! Here are some of the boldest strains out there that will amplify any jump scare and make you want to take another look under your bed.
Holy moly!
Fig Farms has built a reputation in recent years for producing varieties that are as convincing as they are good-looking. Critics agree: They have racked up Cup awards, including multiple placings in the prestigious Emerald Cup. Holy moly! took fifth place in the Indoor Flower category of the 2022 Cup due to her lush terpene profile and crazy effects. It easily exceeds 30% THC, making it the perfect paranoia partner for your local haunted house.
Jack the Ripper
While Jack Herer was undoubtedly a laid-back guy, his namesake strain has spawned a family of strains that leave consumers feeling anything but. Jack the Ripper, a sativa strain bred by long-time California breeder Subcool, combines another of his creations, Jack’s Cleaner, with a space queen phenotype. Our research shows that strains derived from Hazes and other intense sativas tend to give you goosebumps, and Jack the Ripper has a heart-pounding pedigree. After a few hits, you may feel like someone is watching you.
Cap Junky
Breeders Capulator and Seed Junky Genetics are like the Freddy Kreuger and Jason Vorhees of the cannabis world, and we’re very lucky that they’re not enemies. Instead, they joined forces to create some of the most “cautious” strains on the market today, and none sums up their collective potential better than Cap Junky (at least for now). This Alien Cookies x Kush Mints hybrid cross is not for the faint of heart – Leafly users continually point out its effectiveness – so only light it up if you’re ready to get lost in the sauce.
Durban poison
In the spirit of Michael Meyers: If it ain’t broke, don’t worry about the formula! Like the classic slasher films of yore, Durban Poison has long been a go-to for cannabis lovers with a penchant for peppery treats and intense brain stimulation. However, if you increase your dose, this “poison” could turn your home into a little shop of horrors and your loved ones into gargoyles and gremlins.
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Ghost Train Haze
If you find yourself under a spell from a witch that forces you to party all night long, or need to run through a cornfield to escape a masked killer, Ghost Train Haze could give you the fright and fright you need to to survive the night. This terpinolene-rich strain comes from Ghost OG and Neville’s Wreck, two parent strains with their own creeper effects. Like a solid franchise sequel, this Haze builds on its parents to deliver a high that’s sure to make you sweat.
Animal face
Werewolves and bats and goblins – oh my! See the beast in all your friends with Animal Face, an Emerald Cup winner from Seed Junky Genetics. Face Off OG and Animal Mints are a potent offspring, with many reporting THC levels well over 30%. Be careful if you dare leave the house after “experiencing” some of this. You may get more tricks than treats.
Glitter bomb
This one is for the Jennifer’s Body lovers – who says horror always has to be gross and nasty? Glitterbomb proves that spooky things can come in glittery packaging, and this Compound Genetics is about as dazzling as the rays of a UFO. Compound Genetics brought this cross of Grape Gas #10 x OGKB x Blueberry Headband into space; Leafly reviewers complain about the intensity in multiple languages. So don’t feel bad if you feel the urge to “call home.”
MAC
Call it Mars A-MACKs, because this combination of Alien Cookies with Starfighter and Columbian brings extraterrestrial fears. MAC offers a wealth of effects and a penetrating effect; You’ll feel it from your enlarged brain to your long, bony fingers, and your native language might start to sound like a Martian.
Bruce Banner
Marvel movies aren’t exactly a scary franchise, but the Hulk has definitely had his share of frightening emotional outbursts – he’s always angry, after all. Bruce Banner is a strain that can inspire you to heroic deeds or villainy alike. OG Kush and Strawberry Diesel, both known for their heebie-jeebies potential, produce a fragrant, electric green baby strain that will leave you wondering and howling at the moon.
White window
Not all widows wear black, but it seems all good ’90s screamers need a reboot. Dutch breeder Green House Seeds invented this spooky hybrid almost 30 years ago, but its cult following makes it a top option for reliving the horrors of yesteryear. White Widow’s landrace genetics mean it will never go out of style and will never stop you from wincing when your favorite movie protagonist opens the door he shouldn’t.
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