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31 Films For Halloween 2021

10/30/2021

Halloween 2021 is finally here!

Throughout October I have been sharing a new film suggestion for you to watch and add a little spooky fun to this month.

All 31 film suggestions are now together in one list below. You could use this list for next Halloween or if you're planning a movie night, why not pick a selection from below?

Happy Halloween!

1 - Halloweentown

When a young girl living with her secret witch mother learns she too is a witch, she must help her witch grandmother save Halloweentown from evil forces.

2 - Haunt

On Halloween, a group of friends encounter an "extreme" haunted house that promises to feed on their darkest fears. The night turns deadly as they come to the horrifying realization that some nightmares are real.

3 - Sleepy Hollow

Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of three people, with the culprit being the legendary apparition, The Headless Horseman.

4 - The Haunted Mansion

A realtor and his wife and children are summoned to a mansion, which they soon discover is haunted, and while they attempt to escape, he learns an important lesson about the family he has neglected.

5 - Halloween 3: Season of the Witch

Kids all over America want Silver Shamrock masks for Halloween. Doctor Daniel Challis seeks to uncover a plot by Silver Shamrock owner Conal Cochran.

6 - Frankenweenie

When a boy's beloved dog passes away suddenly, he attempts to bring the animal back to life through a powerful science experiment.

7 - Hubie Halloween

Despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem (and its Halloween celebration), Hubie Dubois is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something is going bump in the night, and it's up to Hubie to save Halloween.

8 - 1408

A man who specialises in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.

9 - Scream

A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a new killer, who targets the girl and her friends by using horror films as part of a deadly game.

10 - Happy Death Day

A college student must relive the day of her murder over and over again, in a loop that will end only when she discovers her killer's identity.

11 - Casper

An afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits.

12 - Fear Street Part 1

A circle of teenage friends accidentally encounter the ancient evil responsible for a series of brutal murders that have plagued their town for over 300 years. Welcome to Shadyside.

13 - Corpse Bride

When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.

14 - The Nightmare Before Christmas

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.

15 - Halloween 2018

Laurie Strode confronts her long-time foe Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.

16 - It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween while Linus waits for the Great Pumpkin.

17 - Over the Garden Wall

Two brothers find themselves lost in a mysterious land and try to find their way home.

18 - Child's Play

A single mother gives her son a much sought-after doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed by the soul of a serial killer.

19 - Muppets Haunted Mansion

On Halloween night, Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion.

20 - Ghost Ship

A salvage crew discovers a long-lost 1962 passenger ship floating lifeless in a remote region of the Bering Sea, and soon notices that its long-dead inhabitants may still be on board.

21 - The Witches

A young boy stumbles onto a witch convention and must stop them, even after he has been turned into a mouse.

22 - Little Shop of Horrors

A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.

23 - The Shining

A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future.

24 - The Witching Season

Fuelled by nostalgia, this anthology of short horror films tells original tales of terror set during the Halloween season.

25 - It Follows

A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter.

26 - Halloween

Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.

27 - The Blair Witch Project

Three film students vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest to film a documentary on the local Blair Witch legend, leaving only their footage behind.

28 - The Conjuring

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorised by a dark presence in their farmhouse.

29 - The Frighteners

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorised by a dark presence in their farmhouse.

30 - Trick 'r Treat

Five interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: An everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater.

31 - Hocus Pocus

A curious youngster moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.

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Seven Witchy Films To Watch

5/10/2020

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If you're wanting to add a little big of magic to your day (the good or bad kind) then this list of seven Witchy films to watch might just help.

Not all of the films listed are kid friendly, so if you're after a family friendly film maybe avoid 3,5 and 7 but all are worth a watch. This is just a tiny amount of some of the awesome Witch themed films available and i'm sure they'll be a part 2 in the future so be sure to let me know what Witchy films you love in the comments below.

Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus is possibly one of the most famous Halloween films around but did you know it wasn't always the case? The film was originally released in July (because July is such a spooky month right?) in the USA and October in the UK. It didn't do well at the box office at all and most would have thought it would be forgotten.

As we all know that isn't the case and over the years it has become a huge classic that is shown many times, every single year in October. The film follows Max, Dani and Alison who have to stop a trio of witches from sucking the lives out of all the children in Salem. If you have never seen it then stop reading this article and go and watch it NOW.

The Witches

Another classic is Roald Dahls The Witches! Staring Anjelica Huston, The Witches follows the story of Luke who has recently become an orphan. He is sent to live with his Grandma. When they take a visit to a seaside hotel Luke soon discovers that the Grand High Witch is having a meeting with all the other witches at the same hotel. He learns of their plan to turn all children into mice and must try and stop them.

I remember watching this film as a child and it terrified me but watching it again made me realise how fun this movie really is. It's definitely worth a watch and if you have time be sure to read the original book too.

The Witch

The Witch or The V VItch as I like to call it (why use two V's to make a W?) is another film that's worth a watch. It's not incredibly fast moving but totally worth watching until the very end.

The Witch follows a family who are cast out of their village due to accusations of witchcraft. After setting up home elsewhere and alone their youngest child is taken by what they assume is a witch. As they hunt for their missing child the possibility that they've been cursed by an actual witch begins to build and life as they know it takes many twists and turns.

Practical Magic

Practical Magic is possibly one of the first films that come to mind when you think of films about witches and rightly so because it's a great film.

Practical Magic follows two witch sisters who grow up with their two aunts. After they accidentally kill a man (he deserved it) they try and cover up his death. With the police on their trail and a few paranormal twists it doesn't work out as easy as they hoped. The book is also worth a read along with the prequel book that focuses on the early years of the two aunts. If that's also not enough the soundtrack features songs by the wonderful Stevie Nicks.

The Blair Witch Project

The Blair Witch Project was released in 1999 and was such a phenomenon that for a while a lot of people questioned whether it was actually real or not. I remember not being able to go to the cinema to see it due to being too young but begging my sister to rent it from Blockbuster when it was released. I did eventually watch it and terrified myself.

The film follows a trio of film students who venture into a Maryland forest to film a documentary about the legend of the Blair Witch. It very quickly becomes apparent that they're lost and that the legend of the Blair Witch might not be just a legend at all. A sequel to the original film was released a year later in 2000 although the found footage concept has been dropped for the sequel. In 2016 a surprise reveal also announced a third film in the franchise was released and it's as good, if not better than the original.

Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle is one of many wonderful Studio Ghibli films and witches actually appear in quite a number of the Films. Moving Castle is one of my favourites and it's such a fun film that it just had to make the list.

The film follows Sophie who is unfortunately cursed by a witch. The curse has turned Sophie into an old woman instead of her usual 18 year old self. Hoping to break the curse she comes across Howl's Moving Castle and ventures inside where she makes a deal with a Fire Demon who promises to break her curse if she can help break the contract he has with the wizard Howl.
If you enjoy this film then be sure to check out other Ghibli classics such as Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro and Ponyo.

The Craft

When thinking of films with witches the Craft is most likely on a lot of peoples lists, which is why it had to be included. A remake is currently in the works although I personally think it doesn't need one.

The Craft follows Sarah who recently starts at a new school. When she becomes friends with a trio of outcasts they join together to start playing around with magic. To begin with it all seems like harmless fun with personally benefits for each of them but when one of the girls starts using it for the wrong reasons the film soon takes a dark turn.

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Ten Films To Watch Right Now! Part 1.

3/21/2020

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With everything going on in the world I know a lot of you might be a little bored at home. So to pass some time and hopefully keep you entertained for a few hours here are a list of ten films you should watch right now!

Also let me know in the comments below what you're watching!

Doctor Sleep

Doctor Sleep was only released last year and although didn't do that well at the box office (just over $72 million on a $40 millon budget) it is definitely one to watch.

Years following the events of "The Shining," a now-adult Dan Torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as The True Knot, who prey on children with powers to remain immortal.

I actually wasn't a huge fan of The Shining (gasp) and as much as I wanted to like it I just couldn't, Doctor Sleep however had me hooked from the very start. It's almost a stand alone film in itself with a link to The Shining than a direct sequel and it is worth the nearly 3 hour watch. Rebecca Ferguson who plays Rose The Hat in the film is also amazing. It would be great if Stephen King wrote a prequel all about her character as she really is fascinating to watch.

Mother!

Another film that didn't do that well at the box office ($44 million on a $30 million budget) is Mother! Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem this film is one to mess with your head a little.

A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

I went into this film not knowing much about it apart from what I had seen in the trailer. It starts off a little slow but the story soon starts to unfold and change very, very quickly. You'll go from being relaxed to on the edge of your seat, gasping, in shock and then looking back on it all wondering what the hell you just watched. But trust me it is worth the ride.

Heathers

Released in 1989 Heathers stars Winona Ryder and Christian Slater and is a definite classic. If you have not seen it then where have you been? The film is all about Veronica (Ryder) who is just trying to survive high school by hanging around with the three most popular girls in school who also happen to all be called Heather. Then she meets J.D (Slater) and things start to take a very dark (and humorous) turn.

In order to get out of the snobby clique that is destroying her good-girl reputation, an intelligent teen teams up with a dark sociopath in a plot to kill the cool kids.

You will love Heathers and the soundtrack is pretty neat too. A tv show was nearly given the green light in 2018 and was fortunately dropped. This is one film that needs no remake at all.

The Night Eats The World

The Night Eats the World or the original French title La nuit a dévoré le monde follows the story of Sam who goes to a party in Paris and falls asleep in an empty room. With the door closed, fast asleep and alone he has no idea that while he sleeps a Zombie outbreak is happening right outside his door. He wakes the following morning to find everyone dead and he is trapped in the apartment with no where to go and no one to help.

I stumbled across this film on Netflix and thought I would give it a watch and I am so glad I did. It is definitely one of the best Zombie films I have seen recently and also is a little different to the usual fight and survive type of Zombie film we see all the time.

Train to Busan

The Train to Busan (Busanhaeng original title) is a Korean Zombie film that is honestly amazing. The story follows Sok-woo who is taking his daughter Soo-ahn on a train journey to Busan. Which would be fine if there wasn't a massive Zombie outbreak happening. The film starts with a newly bitten woman running onto the train and into the toilet. Not long after the train departs she transforms into the undead and all hell breaks out. Imagine being trapped on a fast moving train while one by one each carriage becomes infected. I was gripped the entire time watching this film and cannot wait for the upcoming sequel.

While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.

The Addams Family (2019)

We all love The Addams Family (and if you don't you're wrong) and the latest animated film is a must watch. It's creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky altogether ooky, it's the Addams Family! Sorry I couldn't help myself... but on a serious note this film is funny, sweet and will hopefully become another classic, just like the original films.
If you're expecting the same vibe as the originals then it's mildly there but if you're going into it expecting a bit of creepy fun then you're in the right place. I really enjoyed this film and it's nice to see The Addams Family on screen once again. What I really like the most about this film though is the fact it honours the original sketches by Charles Addams himself and brings them to life once more.

The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams' friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families.

The Blackcoat's Daughter

The Blackcoat's Daugher (also known as February) is an interesting watch thats for sure. Starring Emma Roberts and Kiernan Shipka, the film focuses on two girls who get left behind at a Catholic Boarding school during Winter Break. But nothing is what it seems...
I would definitely put this in my top 50 films as it really was such a great watch. It leaves you guessing throughout the film and even when it's over you'll be googling to find out more but also satisfied with how it all ends.

Two girls must battle a mysterious evil force when they get left behind at their boarding school over winter break

The Witching Season

If you're missing Halloween lately then you will love this. The Witching Season is a anthology series created by Witching Season Films and includes five short films that will definitely bring a little Halloween into your living room.

The first time I sat down and watched all five shorts I wanted to decorate right away and actually ended up buying a Beistle decoration set just because it was featured so well in the opening titles.

What's more is that Witching Season Films recently released a Halloween atmospheres video for those wanting spooky season a little early. Oh and it's all free! You can buy the anthology film on Blu Ray but for those who have Amazon Prime you can check it out right there too.

Sleepy Hollow

Did you know Tim Burtons Sleepy Hollow is 20 years old? The film hit 20 last year! I remember when this film was first released and I am pretty sure as a kid I was terrified, which thankfully grew into a deep love for this film over the years.

Sleepy Hollow follows the story of Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) who is sent to the town of Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of beheadings. The towns people believe it to be the legendary apparition of the Headless Horseman but Crane isn't convinced and believes there is a very easy explanation behind all of it. Little does he know what he is in for.

The film also stars Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Tassel and like always she is fantastic, as is Depp! If you haven't watched this film then Check. It. Out!! It will become one of your instant favourites for sure.

Ginger Snaps

Ginger Snaps is another classic and actually has spawned two sequels. Released in 2000 the film follows sisters Ginger and Brigitte who are leading normal teenage lives until one of them gets bitten by a werewolf... As time goes on Ginger slowly begins to transform and the beast inside starts taking over. Desperate to try and stop it and also find a cure they will do anything it takes to ensure they stay together.

The sequel to this film Ginger Snaps 2 Unleashed is also another one to watch as it's as good, if not better as the original. I recently watched this again and although it hasn't aged well it's still a favourite of mine and one I hope you'll also enjoy.

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE.

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