+1 Horror
I may not be the biggest fan of the genre, but many are and it would be a crime against the movie going public if I left these films out. I would suggest going with something that features an inherent Halloween concept or character. I choose the smart and edgy zombies from 28 Days Later. The scares are divided into tolerable bursts that make it more reasonable for those with different scare tolerances.
+1 Franchise
If you want to watch a full franchise, I suggest you give yourself more than one day. Trying to jam in too many movies makes the marathon a chore. This is another place for the horror fans to throw in their favorite Saw or Paranormal Activity film, but it also means you can watch something like Twilight. My suggestion is the standout Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This installment is filled with pumpkins, crows, Dementors and an overall look that suggests Hogwarts exists in perpetual autumn.
+1 Tim Burton
One live action Tim Burton film will put the filmmakers stamp on your marathon. He definitely deserves recognition too considering most of his movies fit the season perfectly. You have the option to go old school with Beetlejuice or Edward Scissorhands, though my suggestions come a few years later. Sleepy Hollow is a classic and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a good one if you don’t mind the singing.
+1 Animated
It’s amazing how many Halloween appropriate animated movies are out now. The past few months have seen three hit the theaters. Including one on your list gives some variety to your October and allows younger family members to join you for a few hours. With that being said, many of these movies are shorter than 90 minutes so they’ll put a relatively small dent in your day. I suggest expanding your Burton viewing with The Nightmare Before Christmas or The Corpse Bride. But Coraline will more than suffice if you want to move in a different direction.
+1 Outside the Box
Many of the films so far are ones you could have thought of yourself. But it’s definitely worth it to try and dig up one that your friends/ family haven’t considered. This could be a sci-fi/fantasy movie or a comedy. My suggestion is the first two features in the “Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy” Shaun of The Dead and Hot Fuzz. Hot Fuzz in particular may not seem to fit, but watch it during this time of year and you’ll find it’s actually perfect.
+1 New Film
Whether you head to the theater for a new release or rent one from earlier in the year, it makes sense to continue adding something new so your Halloween doesn’t get repetitive. This year had ParaNorman, Hotel Transylvania and Frankenweenie in addition to some horror selections. Though my suggestions come from Red Box or Netflix. Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows is a light option and the Daniel Radcliffe vehicle The Woman in Black for those looking for a fright.
What are your favorite Halloween movies?
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