Turn back the clock this Halloween and tuck in with a bowl of popcorn with these spooky classics chosen by the Collegiate staff.
Lindsey – “Over the Garden Wall” (2014) A short 10 episode cartoon series with some wacky 2000’s humor balanced with a surprising dose of nightmare fuel and existential dread. It follows two young half-brothers lost in a mysterious forest where they meet a host of fun and freaky supernatural folks all the while being hunted by an ancient being named the Beast.
Austin – “The Crow” Eric Draven and his wife are murdered one dark detroit night. One year later, Eric’s spirit is revived by a supernatural crowd to take brutal revenge on the gang that took their lives.
Courtney – “The Sixth Sense” from 1999 stars Bruce Willis plays a child psychologist working with a boy who claims he can see dead people, not only see them but is terrorized. The duo work together to help those that have passed on while also working on the doctor’s relationship that was rocked by a trauma early in the film. This psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last minute.
Heather – “American Werewolf in Paris” A sequel/spin-off to the classic American Werewolf in London, this horror-comedy film takes place in Paris where, by a chance encounter, an American becomes involved with the local werewolves who have developed a serum allowing them to change at will.
Misty – “The Others” A psychological horror film that follows Grace Stewart, played by Nicole Kidman, as she cares for her two light-sensitive children in a dark, old mansion on the isolated island of Jersey during World War II. As mysterious events unfold, Grace becomes convinced that her house is haunted, leading to a chilling and unexpected revelation about the true nature of her family’s situation.
Onnie – “Labyrinth” Don’t make deals with magic men in tight leggings. Sarah learns this as her brother is stolen away by the Goblin King, played by David Bowie, and she goes on an adventure through his Labyrinth to rescue her brother before he is turned into a goblin.