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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With the weather cooling down and Halloween approaching, it finally feels like fall. Light a pumpkin-scented candle and throw on a wool-knit sweater; I assembled a list of movies to encapsulate the mood. While the genres, themes, and stories differ drastically, these movies all coincide with the spirit of autumn. Whether you&#8217;re a horror junkie or a romantic, this watchlist has something for you. </span></p>
<p><b>A Nightmare on Elm Street</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(1984)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genre: slasher-horrorï½gory and bloody as hell</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This slasher classic has gruesome horror, mystery, and the young Johnny Depp. It&#8217;s the perfect watch for a scary movie night during the Halloween season.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12480 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/8E167073-CB25-476F-82B5-252D2EBA8A2D.jpeg" alt="" width="959" height="516" /></span></p>
<p><b>Heathers</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(1989)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genre: dark comedyï½satirical, cultish, and ironic</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An alternative take on a teen romance movie. It’s revengeful and endlessly captivating.</span></p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-12479 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/FF3AE22E-2F58-4ED8-B251-5D05E16249A9.jpeg" alt="" width="979" height="540" /></p>
<p><b>Hocus Pocus</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (1993)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genres: fantasy, comedyï½eccentric and sarcastically funny</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Sanderson sisters may be evil, but they don’t lack showmanship. The ideal fall movie for those that love Halloween movies but are not keen on horror.</span></p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-12477 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/35373949-674D-41FA-BF00-98B0EB720A4F.jpeg" alt="" width="983" height="514" /></p>
<p><b>The Conjuring</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (2013)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genre: horrorï½disturbing, unceasingly eerie, and thrilling</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The</span></i> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Conjuring </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">exhibits horror through the psychological torture of the slow build-up and shock factor. It’s an unmercifully terrifying tale of exorcism that is “based on a true story.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12474 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/8FC4AAEE-42BB-4F5E-B55F-FC272066E0FA.jpeg" alt="" width="1003" height="513" /></span></p>
<p><b>Fantastic Mr. Fox </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">(2009)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genres: comedy, family, adventureï½a unique underdog story</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This movie appears as a light and playful children’s film, portrayed in the aesthetic of Wes Anderson. However, this story of a crafty fox will surprise you with serious themes and a thoughtful message. It’s a good comfort movie for a rainy fall day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12475 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/13A03DBB-8A59-4C10-B104-940E4DCD8D77.jpeg" alt="" width="824" height="540" /></span></p>
<p><b>Knives Out</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (2019)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genres: mystery thriller, comedyï½climactic and unexpected</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A modern mystery movie that tackles current topics of class privilege and ethnocentricity. The puzzle is well-crafted with subtle clues and complex characters, balanced by comical relief. It will entice any true-crime fanatic.</span></p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-12483 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/84059841-9E97-49D0-A1F1-17C1F57E2031.jpeg" alt="" width="4000" height="2667" /></p>
<p><b>Back to School </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">(1986)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genre: comedyï½crude, raunchy, and hilarious</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The quintessential ‘80s college movie with endless gags and well-timed punchlines. A relatable comedy for the fall semester.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12476 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/80F4E1E0-5AAB-4C52-A0F2-C8E1D42B1739.jpeg" alt="" width="872" height="443" /></span></p>
<p><b>The Ring</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (2002)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genres: horror, mystery thrillerï½unsettling and terrifying</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Ring</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is slow-paced for a horror film, but the build-up adds to the shock value of the release. This movie aims to torture the audience as much as the characters. I wouldn’t recommend watching it alone.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12473 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/D2740B4F-AD41-4DDF-9F7F-EEEFB902DE84.jpeg" alt="" width="911" height="508" /></span></p>
<p><b>Coraline</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (2009)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genre: fantasy-horrorï½a twisted, nightmarish fantasy</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A children’s storybook fantasy with a dark edge. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coraline</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> captures the nostalgic feeling of childhood imagination, fears, and angst.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12472 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/BA688423-1A90-4818-95FB-C296DFF69137.jpeg" alt="" width="985" height="486" /></span></p>
<p><b>Beetlejuice</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (1988)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genres: horror-comedy, fantasyï½a bizarre intersection of humor and horror</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Beetlejuice</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pushes the limits of absurdity with outlandish humor and unusual characters. The dark themes and witty execution fit the spirit of Halloween.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12471 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/C69FF4E7-1796-490D-8B46-0AC174088201.jpeg" alt="" width="883" height="464" /></span></p>
<p><b>Juno</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (2007)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genres: indie film, dramedy, romanceï½an unconventional coming-of-age story</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Juno</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> highlights serious issues, juxtaposed with witty humor. This heartfelt tale of young love and strife evokes a quiet, cozy, autumn feel.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12470 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/07ADBCF9-E696-40ED-831B-6F7124ADA3EF.jpeg" alt="" width="843" height="409" /></span></p>
<p><b>The Rocky Horror Picture Show</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (1975)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genres: musical, comedy, horrorï½theatrical, outrageous, and raunchy</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Rocky Horror Picture Show </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">discusses the themes of sexuality and gender identity with the message of embracing and expressing individuality. The fantastical music, fashion, and tone of the movie are definitely “camp” and playfully scary, fitting for the season.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12478 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/63F95592-12F2-469C-A051-72580618BC98.jpeg" alt="" width="661" height="508" /></span></p>
<p><b>Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (2004)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genres: fantasy, adventureï½whimsical and nostalgic</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">is one of the earlier movies in the franchise, and, in my opinion, one of the best. The story is an exciting mystery, although the tone is more playful and less dark than the later movies.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12469 aligncenter" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/C5C2E8DF-EF69-4D07-8BAB-6AAFC800AA9A.jpeg" alt="" width="1066" height="435" /></span></p>
<p><b>Edward Scissorhands</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (1990)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Genres: fantasy-horror, romance, comedyï½quirky and offbeat</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A fantasy story set in reality, endearing with complex themes of otherness and societal conformity. A tale of unconventional, modern romance.</span></p>
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