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Must-Watch Movies for the Fall Season

Aleena Jaber, Staff Reporter • October 2, 2024

Did you know that Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, later adapted into a Christian feast of the dead? October is known as the spookiest month of the year, making it the perfect time to watch scary movies. Here are a few to check out if you are looking for a spooky movie to watch this October!

The Saw Movie Series

This image shows the Jigsaw Killer, the villain of the Saw movies.

What’s great about this series is that there are 10 films, released between 2004 and 2023. Each movie is nearly two hours long and is sure to keep you entertained. The Saw films are known as one of the scariest franchises of the 2000s. The series follows people who are trapped by a mysterious figure called the Jigsaw Killer and are forced into do-or-die situations, where, in most cases, they end up dying. They endure hours of torture and pain, with little hope of survival. If you enjoy intense psychological thrillers filled with suspense, mind games, and shocking twists, the Saw series is definitely worth watching.

Hocus Pocus

Another classic Halloween movie to watch during the fall is Hocus Pocus. It has been ranked as one of the top Halloween/fall movies of all time by The Top Halloween/Fall Movies/TV Series of All Time. Hocus Pocus follows three witches who are resurrected by a teenage boy and return to wreak havoc on everyone around them. Whether you watch the original or the sequel that came out in 2022, it’s a great movie to enjoy with friends and family.

The Exorcist

Another classic horror movie is The Exorcist, which was rated the scariest Halloween film by The 100 Best Horror Movies of All Time (Singer, 2024). Based on a true story, the movie follows the story of an eleven-year-old girl possessed by a demon, while two priests attempt to exorcise the evil from her. The Exorcist was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and inspired the 2023 horror film The Exorcist: Believer.

It

The movie It is a classic horror film that explores the limitless possibilities of a child’s imagination. It takes viewers through a range of emotions, including loss, grief, and hope. The story revolves around an evil force that emerges from the sewers every 27 years to prey on the children of a small town. These children work together to overcome their fears and face this evil clown that was named Pennywise.

Season of the Boogeyman

Of you’re not a big fan of classic horror movies, there’s a new film called Season of the Boogeyman set to be released on October 31, 2024. It promises to be a great choice for Halloween. Season of the Boogeyman is an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1973 short story, “The Boogeyman.” The movie follows a family that is haunted by the Boogeyman after a strange man brings a creature into their lives.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Additionally, another trending movie right now is Beetlejuice 2, a sequel to the 1988 film. This movie combines elements of comedy and horror. The plot of the first Beetlejuice revolves around a couple who have recently died and return as ghosts, attempting to scare off the new occupants of their home by calling on Beetlejuice, a “bio-exorcist.” In Beetlejuice 2, a rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife and summons Beetlejuice, who returns to create chaos and mischief. The film has been ranked as the second highest-grossing movie in September, just behind the popular film It. Beetlejuice 2 premiered in theaters on September 6, 2024.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are plenty of great scary movie options to watch during the fall, whether you prefer comedy, supernatural horror, classic horror, or even newly released films. There’s something here for everyone to enjoy!

Works Cited:

Scissorhands, E. -. (n.d.). The Top Halloween/Fall Movies/TV series of All-time. IMDb. Retrieved September 17, 2024, from https://www.imdb.com/list/ls000091321/
Singer, M. (2024, August 15). 100 Best Horror Movies of All-Time to Scare You Senseless. TimeOut. Retrieved September 17, 2024, from https://www.timeout.com/film/best-horror-films
Singer, M. (2024, August 15). 100 Best Horror Movies of All-Time to Scare You Senseless. TimeOut. Retrieved September 17, 2024, from https://www.timeout.com/film/best-horror-films

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About the Contributor

Aleena Jaber, Staff Reporter

Hi! My name is Aleena Jaber. I am a freshman at Elmwood Park High School, and this is my first year writing for The Tiger. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball and basketball. In the future, I plan on studying medicine and healthcare to become an ultrasound technician.