Paige Lyman, writing at the official site, takes a look at some of the scariest episodes of animated Star Wars shows to watch this Halloween.
1. Star Wars: The Clone Wars — “Massacre” (Season 4, Episode 19)
This episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars delivers an entire zombie army of Nightsisters! Asajj Ventress returns to Dathomir to join the coven of witches once more following a failed assassination attempt on Count Dooku. General Grievousis sent to take her out in retaliation, only to be met with a literal undead army. Mix in a voodoo doll of Dooku, and you have a frightfully memorable showdown between Grievous and the Nightsisters that may just feature in your nightmares this Halloween.
2. Star Wars Rebels — “Visions and Voices” (Season 3, Episode 11)
Nightsister scares continue when the Star Wars Rebels crew find themselves dealing with Maul once more. The former Sith Lord works to lure Ezra, Kanan, and Sabine to Dathomir for magical shenanigans that go awry. Two fallen Nightsister spirits appear and take possession of Kanan and Sabine, which leads to a nail-biting fight between Ezra and his friends. There’s nothing quite as scary as fighting people you care about who are possessed by some very angry spirits. With illusions, possession, and magic, this episode offers plenty of thrills and chills.
3. Star Wars: The Clone Wars — “Lair of Grievous” (Season 1, Episode 10)
What could really be so scary about the lair of the intimidating General Grievous? Jedi Masters Kit Fisto and Nahdar Vebb soon find out as they track a recently escaped prisoner to a remote world. They quickly find themselves inside of Grievous’ castle, which is filled to the brim with frightening odds and ends — booby traps, captured lightsabers that serve as trophies, and Grievous’ pet roggwart. And let’s not forget the terrifying room filled with robotic parts that make up Grievous’ body.
4. Star Wars: The Clone Wars — “Padawan Lost” (Season 3, Episodes 21)
Ahsoka Tano is having a very bad time in “Padawan Lost.” Trapped on the moon Wasskha, Ahsoka and a group of kidnapped younglings face the terrifying reality of being hunted by several Trandoshan hunters. The Trandoshans hunt the group down for sport, killing off several prisoners and searching for the rest by ship. While the younglings have lost all hope, Ahsoka does her best to rally them in fighting back to survive. Will they make it out alive or will they be left to hide on Wasskha forever?
5. Star Wars: The Clone Wars — “Brain Invaders” (Season 2, Episode 8)
If you’re squeamish around all things slippery and slimy, this episode of The Clone Wars may not be for you. This tale features Geonosian brain worms that enter into any living body and take control of the person’s brain. Barriss Offee and a group of clone troopers find themselves infected, and Ahsoka Tano is left to figure out how to help the group — all while having to fight off her friend without hurting them. Mind-controlling brain worms definitely up the horror movie vibes in this one, making for a frightening watch.
Head to StarWars.com for more ghoulactic frights to watch this Halloween!
