My Favorite Movies to Watch in October!

I think everyone has some movies that make them feel that certain "warm & fuzzy" way when they watch them around their favorite holiday. Since Halloween is my favorite time of the year I thought it'd be a fun idea to list my favorite (non-horror) movies to watch around this time!

Coraline

A young girl named Coraline moves with her parents into a mansion that had been renovated into apartments. Her parents seem extremely busy with their jobs and often ignore Coraline and let her wonder by herself. She ends up finding a small door in her living room that she begs her mother to open, but unfortunately finds it has been sealed off.  Her life seems very dreary and boring until one night as she's sleeping she awakes to mice in her doorway. She follows the mice downstairs to find that the small doorway that was sealed earlier is now open and extends a long colorful tunnel into another world. She enters this world to find she is still in the same house. She finds her mother in the kitchen cooking but it turns out not to be her mother at all, but actually her "other mother" who she can identify by the buttons she has instead of eyes, as all of the characters in this world seem to have. She quickly realizes that this other world seems so much better and magical than her regular one. But things don't always stay that way.

This isn't necessarily a scary or a Halloween themed movie. But for some reason I always find myself reaching for this movie around October. I love how unique this story is and I just think it's a beautifully animated movie in general. I adore Coraline and I think that this story is cute, creepy and funny. It's really great and I think it will remain one of my favorites for a long time.

Paranorman

Norman is a seemingly normal boy except for one thing, he seems to have the ability to talk to the dead. He sees them wherever he goes including in his own home where he speaks to his late grandmother regualarly. No one believes him and he is often made fun of and bullied for his ability. Norman starts to have visions where he can see that the his town is in danger and he comes in contact with a man that tells him that he has to continue a ritual that will help save the town from the rising dead.

Continuing with the animated movies, Paranorman is another that I often find myself watching while Halloween is close. I actually just watched this last year around October and fell in love. It's a funny movie but it's also very interesting and cute. I really think it's fun movie to watch that will get you into the October spirit!

Halloweentown

It's starts off with a young girl named Marnie, as she is trying to convince her mother to let her go out for Halloween. But for some reason her mother seems completely against the idea and festivities that happen during the holiday. The children's grandmother comes to visit them like every Halloween and before she leaves they see her getting onto a "magical bus" that they end up sneaking onto and traveling into the magical world of Halloweentown! Which obviously is a town filled with anything and everything relating to the wonderful day of Halloween.

This is one of those movies that I would never have even watched if it wasn't for when I was younger I constantly had the Disney Channel on. This movie just gives me such an nostalgic feeling of when I was younger and getting excited for trick or treating. Or staying awake "late" to watch it when it aired on Disney. No matter how silly this movie is I think it will always be one of those main childhood movies that carries on into adulthood whenever this time of year rolls around.

The Craft

Sarah Bailey moves to San Francisco with her father and stepmother. Sarah had always had odd things happening to her but she never thought much of it. When she starts her new school she befriends a group of outcasts that practice witchcraft. At first Sarah thinks they are crazy but soon she realizes that together as a group their powers are so strong and they can seemingly get whatever they wish for. However they don't realize the consequences of taking it for granted until it's too late.

This movie is just one of my favorites in general. I'm not sure why I favor this movie so much but I always have. Maybe it's because I think witchcraft and witches are so interesting? Who knows. But this movie always makes me think of autumn. This is definitely the most serious movie I have on this list but I really wanted to add it in. It's not scary at all, I would consider it more of a drama/thriller more than anything.




As you can see, I didn't really add any horror movies because I feel like movies that make you think of Halloween & horror movies are two completely different lists. There are tons more that I love watching but I guess you could consider these my "most watched" around this time.

What are your favorite movies to watch in October?

My Top 5 Horror Classics

October is upon us and what's a better time to start watching horror movies then right now! Horror is definitely my favorite genre so I wanted to share my favorite classics with you!

Halloween

Halloween focuses on a young boy named Michael Myers who gets sent to a sanitarium for the murder of his older sister on Halloween night. Fifteen years later he escapes the asylum and returns to his hometown to create havoc and revenge on the people of the town.

I feel like Halloween is an overly cliche pick but it's honestly one of my favorites. I love throwing this in the DVD player during fall days and cleaning, just hanging out and catching bits and pieces or sitting down and just re-watching the whole thing. The atmosphere of this movie is perfect for that classic Halloween feeling. Throughout the year I'll even put this in if I'm missing autumn and it'll satisfy my love for fall for awhile.

Obviously this is the John Carpenter version and I'm sure you all have seen it. If for some reason you haven't, I definitely recommend it! It's really not scary, but it definitely is creepy and it does contain violence. But I'm a huge fan of horror so maybe that just doesn't effect me as much. But regardless, this is just a great, well-made movie.

Fun Fact: When I was younger I actually had a crush on Michael Myers. Why? I have no idea, I was a weird kid!

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Nightmare on Elm Street revolves around young teens who start becoming stalked and killed while dreaming by a terrible, burnt man known as Freddy Krueger. Little did they know that the parents of the children know who Freddy is all along and have a dark secret from their past that's coming back to haunt them.

The original Nightmare on Elm Street is always a good pick if you want to watch a good, slasher flick. The first one is by far the best. I remember the first time I watched this and I became obsessed! I bought the whole box set. Of course, they do get a little bit crazy and ridiculous after the second one, but the first one will always be a great, creepy movie to watch during the Halloween season!

Pet Sematary

The Creed family move from Chicago to a small country town in Maine. They meet a friendly old neighbor across the road who takes the family up a path close to their new home that leads to an old pet cemetery. But beyond the cemetery is another burial ground that contains powers that the family ha no idea the consequences. 

My family is a huge fan of Stephen King. He is my mothers favorite author and we own almost all of his books & movies. So it's only natural that one of his movies gets on the list considering I've basically grown up watching his movies. Pet Sematary is by far one of my favorite movies of his. I'm not sure why I like it so much. Maybe it brings back memories when I was young and got such a thrill out of staying up late watching horror movies? Who knows. But it honestly is just such a good movie and story. It's tragic and terrifying and I also just really like how the movie is set up and filmed.

The Shining

A man and his family become responsible of tending to a huge, beautiful hotel during the winter months while it is closed. He was informed beforehand that the caretakers before him had become insane and killed themselves along with their families. After being in the hotel the same thing begins to happen to him as he starts seeing things and plotting to hurt his family.

The Shining is another King story that I just love! I love the setting of the whole film. How it's so secluded in this magnificent hotel in the middle of winter. It would become pretty creepy and you would definitely become a bit stir crazy after awhile! But I just really love the good old concept of a haunted hotel and I feel this film does it wonderfully.

The Exorcist

A young girl named Regan seems to have become possessed by an evil entity and her mother seeks the help of two priests who try to exorcise the violent demon from the girl.

The Exorcist (otherwise known as the scariest movie ever made according to my mom) was definitely a new generation for horror. I feel like it broke so many barriers and I can definitely understand why so many people were terrified when it came out! However, watching it now a days it doesn't seem too intimidating because of all the technology and special effects we have. But take into consideration all of the groundbreaking things this film did back in the 70's! It's such a great film with a creepy story. Probably one of my favorite "possession" movies.

Fun Fact: I actually got to see Linda Blair (Regan) last year at Comic Con! My mom wanted to meet her to "confront her fears"! She was definitely a sweet lady and a huge animal rights activist, pretty cool!


If you aren't a fan of horror movies I apologize, you might not be too keen on the content on my blog this month! However if you are a fan of horror let me know what your favorite classics are down below! I will be doing a few more of my favorite movie posts later on for this month!

20 Things in October

Thought I would start October off with a simple list of my favorite things this month has to offer and things that make me happy! Whether that means exploring creepy places or getting comfy by a fireplace and watching scary movies. Make sure to take full advantage of all of these this month! I know I will be.

If I left out some of your favorite October things on this list tell me them down in the comments!