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5 Spooky yet Whimsical Movies for Fall

Because we all like a cozy setting with a hint of something lurking in the dark, right?

Glorie Martinez

Nov 17, 2022

7 Spooky Autumn Films

This is a response to From the Crypt: Obscure Scary Movies for Fall.

When you Google "fall movies," the first thing you'll likely see is a long list of romcoms set in quaint, fall foliage-filled towns. The next is probably several horror movies that take place on or around Halloween. But what about when you're in the mood something in between? A cozy fall setting, with just a touch of eeriness? Here are five movies to scratch that specific dark yet whimsical itch.

Ginger Snaps

Ginger Snaps movie

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Ginger Snaps tells the story of two outcast teen sisters dealing with the pains of coming of age- and one of them getting bitten by a werewolf. The exploration of girlhood in all it's tenderness and darkness makes this film a perfect watch if your genre of choice is "cozy with an edge."

The Craft

The Craft

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No whimsical-yet-spooky movie list would be complete without The Craft. This cult-classic explores the beauty of teenage girlhood and the special bonds made at that age through the lens of witchcraft.

Over the Garden Wall

Over the Garden Wall

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Yes, this is technically a TV show. But with only 10 episodes clocking in at 11 minutes each, it's easy to binge. The story centers on two brothers lost in a strange forest, who must find their way home before being caught by a mysterious beast.

The Love Witch

The Love Witch

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This screenshot alone may make the best case for this movie. Beautiful costumes, lavish sets, and lots of blood and gore abound in this tale of a young witch looking for a fairytale romance.

Coraline

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Coraline is a dark fantasy classic for good reason. The cute characters and whimsical animation style balance out the eerie tale of a young girl who discovers a seemingly perfect alternate world, only to discover its full of dark surprises.

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Cool Off with These 8 Beers!

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Summer is hot and humid, and it's almost like summer was made specifically to drink the refreshing, cold, crisp wonderful, delicious, nutritious nectar of the gods. Which is none other than beer; wonderful cold beer. With summer playing peek-a-boo around the corner while we finish up this semester, it's time to discuss the only important part of summer. And if you haven't already guessed, it's beer. There are few things I take more seriously than my beer, in order are: sports... and beer. Here are my favorite summer brews:

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5 Spooky yet Whimsical Movies for Fall

Because we all like a cozy setting with a hint of something lurking in the dark, right?

Ginger Snaps

The Craft

Over the Garden Wall

The Love Witch

Coraline

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Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

16. Good hair days

17. Really good coffee

18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

19. Conquering a fear

20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything

22. Home-cooked meals

23. Tattoo stories

24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

27. When you can't stop laughing

Cool Off with These 8 Beers!

Coors Light Summer Brew:

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy

Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat

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Sam Adams Summer Ale

Hell or High Watermelon

Blue Moon Summer Honey

LandShark Lager

Corona

75 degrees and sunny, plus, no humidity. I mean do I really need to say more?

Perfect Weather

You'll get an effortless tan

You can exercise with a view

You don't have to worry about bug bites

In n Out all day, every day

We have outdoor concerts

We live where people vacation

Because let's be honest, we all use lyrics.

1. “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. It's where my demons hide.”

2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

11. “I’m gonna make you miss me.”

12. "Cheers to the freakin weekend.”

13. “Love’s a game. Wanna play?”

14. “You don’t know about me, but I bet you want to.”

15. “Let’s set each other’s lonely nights, Be each other’s paradise.”

16. “Trippin’ on skies, sippin’ waterfalls."

17. “Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.”

18. “But you will remember me for centuries.”

19. “Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman."

20. “Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to fall in love with me.”

21. “Darling, I’m a nightmare dressed like a daydream.”

22. “Find me where the wild things are.”

23. “I’m high on lovin’ you.”

24. “If you’re gonna be somebody’s heartbreak, somebody’s mistake, if you’re gonna be somebody’s first time, somebody’s last time, be mine.”

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1. "Talk about a dream
Try to make it real
You wake up in the night
With a fear so real
Spend your life waiting
For a moment that just don't come
Well don't waste your time waiting." (Badlands)