Today however, I've decided to talk about some films I watch every fall, or almost every fall. Most of these are Halloween movies, but others put me in a generic fall mood. They aren't explicitly related to Halloween, but watching them puts me in a "must be autumn, let's go watch the leaves change" state of mind.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
I could put the entire film series on this list, but of all eight movies, it's the first one that gives me that fall feeling the most. I don't really know why, but Sorcerer's Stone always strikes me as the most Halloween-y. This is probably because the first film, like the first novel, focuses more on the world itself than the overarching story about Harry defeating Voldemort. We get to see fall at Hogwarts and Halloween and other aspects that got overlooked or brushed over in later films.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
I feel like this one, and the next one, aren't much of a shock. This movie is weird and wonderful and I love it. Halloween isn't Halloween if I haven't watched it.
Hocus Pocus
Like The Nightmare Before Christmas, I feel like this one is pretty self-explanatory. I've loved this movie ever since I was a kid and I watch it every year.
The Addams Family and Addams Family Values
I just love both of these films so much. The kookiness of the Addamses always makes me laugh and I love the dynamic between all of the family members. And yes, I am totally going to see the new film when it comes out.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
While the story itself isn't explicitly about fall or Halloween, the color palette used is heavy on oranges and yellows, giving it a fall feel. It's a film with a very charming and endearing story. It might look like a strange choice at first, but I'd recommend it to everyone.
Practical Magic
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as sister witches living in a small, close-minded town and dealing with a curse that prevents them from ever finding love? That's enough to get me on board. I love this movie so much.
Those are some of my favorite fall movies to watch, what are yours?
