It’s October, and that means you’re most likely sitting on the couch, drinking apple cider and watching a variety of Halloween movies. Here are a couple that you should consider watching.
Coraline:
While exploring her new house, a girl named Coraline discovers a door hidden behind her living room wall. This door leads to an alternate universe where everything in Coraline’s life is presumed to be better. All is well until her “other” parents behind the door try to trap her in their universe forever. This clay-animated movie is spooky with some humor thrown into it.
The Shining:
This psychological film by Stanley Kubrick features a family that moves to an isolated hotel, hoping it will cure the husband’s writer’s block. The son, Danny, begins to experience morbid visions, and, the father, Jack begins to discover the deep and dark secrets of the hotel. Jack becomes psychotic and starts to physically assault his family. This movie is terrifying and disturbing as we see Jack unravel into a monster as his family tries to fend for their lives.
Halloweentown:
After discovering she is a witch, Marnie Piper is put to the test of learning to control her powers and saving a town full of supernatural creatures. This lighthearted Disney Channel classic, directed by Duwayne Dunham, is an original and is one to be watched during Halloween.
The Babadook:
A confused widow and her son discover a monster that has entered their house through the pages of a children’s book and now must find a way for it to leave. Directed by Jennifer Kent, The Babadook is filled with jump scares and a mind-twisting plot that will leave you surprised. Available on Netflix.
The Conjuring:
Based off a true story, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren are faced with the challenge of exorcising a mother as she attempts to harm her children. As the mother gets more and more out of control, Ed and Lorraine find it harder and harder to unleash the demon trapped inside her. This movie is great if you are looking for a couple of jump scares.
– By Emma Quasny
