Casper- Before Paranormal Activity, there was Casper and Dr. James Harvey. He might be a friendly ghost, but this movie touches on some serious scenes about accepting death. Remember when he says, 'Can I keep you?' while dancing with Kat? The ultimate creepy moment.
Shaun of the Dead-...because Simon Pegg. I like most zombie movies like 28 Days Later, but Shaun of the Dead has something for everyone- horror, comedy, and romance. The soundtrack is killer too.
Hocus Pocus- Seriously a classic. I have watched this movie so many times even when it's not Halloween. The Sanderson Sisters are hilarious and Thackery Binx is a babe. Black cats, zombies, and spells that make you dance until you die...that's scary enough for me.
Edward Scissorhands- This movie is a Frankenstein-esque story of being alone and learning to love. Sounds just like Halloween right? (ha) I'm obsessed with the combo of gothic + retro pastel, and my heart aches everytime I watch this movie. It's one of my all time favorites.
The Addams Family- They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky! Wednesday Addams is the ultimate halloween character being obsessed with death and torture. The Addams Family movies are all so silly, but you can't help but watch them every year. I'd be afraid if they lived next door to me.
Honorable Mention: Phantom of the Opera- I have never seen the movie version, but going to Phantom on Broadway is phenomenal. I really enjoy musicals, and a mysterious, disfigured man terrorizing an opera house completely engulfs you in the story. It was announced yesterday that ABC is making Phantom into a modernized tv show. I have no idea how that will turn out but will give the pilot a shot.
My list of must see Halloween movies are not scary at all. What movies are your must sees for Halloween-time? I need to give more horror movies a chance. (during the day with the lights on)
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I enjoy Casper too! It's been on a lot the past few days too! Awesome list!
ReplyDeleteI still need to watch it before Halloween this week!
DeleteI haven't seen the Addams Family in such a long time!
ReplyDeleteYou picked so many of my favorites! I feel like we're kindred spirits <3
ReplyDeleteI feel the same! I relate to a lot of your posts :)
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