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Since its Halloween, I thought we could
discuss appropriate movies for the night. Upon researching the opinion of
others, I’m shocked forthright by several top ten lists of Best Halloween Movies. Some advice, please bring some crackers
because they’re all nothing less than cheesy. I mean, I did expect John
Carpenter’s original Halloween to be in the running. But putting Creepshow and Friday
the 13th in there is simply pathetic.
I guess
it all depends on what you’re going for, quick scares or quality acting
pertaining to the actual day. I won’t go into the feeble scare aspect; you know
who you are. Let simply touch upon what I’d consider adeptly relevant; the kind
of movie where the plot holds a steady tangible course and the characters are
relatable.
At the
top of my list (and what I plan to watch again this very night) is of course, Tim
Burton’s Sleepy Hollow. Not only is Johnny Depp’s performance as Ichabod
Crane superb, the movie takes us on an expedition between science and
supernatural. It depicts the very spirit of Halloween to a point that even a skeptic
of paranormal begins to reassess.
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Even
the 1993 Hocus Pocus brings more to the sacrificial table in terms of seasonal
quality. The inclusion of its characters humor only adds to the overall realism
of its content. It delivers the traditional conjuring of witches on all hallow
eve, though they are comically baffled by a modern world. It would be similar to
the Addams
Family.
The last one I’ll mention here is 1988’s Lady in White, about a young boy
that keeps seeing the ghost of a murdered girl, among many things. I guarantee
it will keep at the edge of your seat. My wife goes through a roller coaster of
emotions when she watches it, from tears to screams. It centers around
Halloween, and the best part, no crackers are needed.
There
are so many decent movies more linked to this day; many are perhaps intended
for kids, yet fitting for the entire family. By the way, the best Halloween movie
for kids (and many adults) is no doubt It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.
Charles Shultz touched upon every kid memory of Halloween!
I must disagree; I am not a fan of Charlie Brown by any standards! But you are right Sleepy Hollow is a good movie. I happen to like the Addams Family movies for the family, and of course my personal favorites Nightmare before Christmas, Edward Scissor hands and Corpse Bride… I guess I’m a Tim Burton junkie :-)
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