The temperature has dropped below 70 degrees Fahrenheit and Commons has started serving pumpkin pie: all the signs that autumn has finally arrived at Hamilton. So go take a walk in the Glen, bask in the colorful fall leaves, and grab some Cider Mill donuts, because it is time to settle in for the best movies to get you in the autumn mood. Here is your top five list of movies to watch this spooky season!
#5
At number five (although arguably an all-year movie) is
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
. Enjoy some truly spooky magic and an awe-inducing Halloween feast to really get you in that autumn mindset. All the cloaks and cozy sweaters can act as a potential style guide as the weather gets colder.
#4
Coming in at number four is the one and only Halloween special
Girl vs. Monster
, starring former Disney darling Olivia Holt. This 2012 masterpiece is sure to transport you back to your parents’ couch, dressed in your best trick-or-treating costume after an adventure of candy gathering. The will-they-won’t-they dynamic between Olivia Holt and the dreamy Luke Benward, paired with the thrill of the film’s monster adventure (not to mention a few well-timed musical numbers) is sure to fulfill all your expectations.
#3
Lucky number three is another nostalgic fan favorite —
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
. In this Emmy-award winning children’s movie, the magical and mischievous Russo siblings take on treasure hunts, spells gone wrong and sibling rivalries. If you want some humor, adventure and a little bit of magic to spice up your fall day, then take a trip down memory lane with this Disney classic.
#2
With number two, we move more to our parents’ favorite movies more than ours with
When Harry Met Sally.
This Meg Ryan classic follows the friendship of Harry and Sally through the years, watching them grow from enemies to begrudging friends, to gradual lovers. Although not explicitly a fall-themed film, the cozy ambiance of this 1980s romantic comedy is enough to make anyone want to light a pumpkin spice candle (obviously abiding by fire safety regulations) and watch Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal fall in love. If you have not seen this movie, listen to your parents and finally agree to watch it for their sake.
#1
At number one we have the 2019 adaptation of
Little Women.
Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet all act in a beautiful story of family, loss, love and what it means to be a woman. The nineteenth century frocks and wholesome family themes make for the perfect autumn classic.
Honorable Mentions
Of course, this list does not include TV shows. So, if you are pressed for time and cannot commit to a whole movie, here are a few fall favorites.
Gilmore Girls
will give you that perfect small-town, New England fall vibe, along with some witty banter and good old-fashioned love triangles. If you are looking for something darker and more Halloween-themed,
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
is definitely a spooky show that will keep you thoroughly entertained, and also provide some proper costume inspiration as a bonus.
Enjoy these fall movies and shows, and remember to take a long walk in the Glen to see its beautiful fall foliage!
