Cozying Up with the Best of the Fall Season's Horror Movies

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As the weather cools down, several members of the Lanthorn's Editorial Board are curling up with their favorite spooky movies. From iconic 90s horror films to modern psychological thrillers, each staff writer has picked a movie that showcases their unique take on the horror genre.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hailey recommends the 90s slasher classic "Scream," praising its 1990s alternative soundtracks and coming-of-age story themes.
  • Megan's choice is "The Shining," a 1980 psychological horror film that features eerie secrets and a family's descent into madness.
  • Brady suggests "Misery," a 1990 movie adaptation of Stephen King's novel, which follows a writer held captive by his "number one fan."
  • Foster's modern horror pick is "Nope," which follows two siblings trying to capture evidence of an unidentified flying object while facing a terrifying creature.
  • Rachael prefers "M3GAN," a 2022 movie about a lifelike doll that becomes a human-killing machine, and recommends the 2012 Disney classic "Girl Vs. Monster" for a fun, family-friendly watch.
  • Christina recommends "Re-Animator" and "Corpse Bride" for campy cult classics and stop-motion animation, respectively.
  • Ayron suggests "28 Days Later," a gritty and realistic zombie film with a unique style and meaningful themes, as well as the horror-comedy "What We Do in the Shadows."
  • Lee's fall movie pick is "The Thing," which combines sci-fi and horror elements with practical effects and a flamethrower.
  • Olivia's picks include "The Babadook," a psychological horror film about a mother and child tormented by a demon, and "Death Becomes Her," a hilarious 90s film with Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn.
  • Finally, Olivia recommends "The Nightmare Before Christmas," an animated classic about the pumpkin king of Halloween Town who tries to take over Christmas.

Statistics:

  • 1980: The release year of "The Shining," Megan's chosen horror movie.
  • 1990: The release year of both "Scream" and "Misery," Hailey's and Brady's picks, respectively.
  • 2022: The release year of "M3GAN," Rachael's horror movie suggestion.
  • 2002: The release year of "28 Days Later," Ayron's zombie film pick.
  • June 1982: The release month of "The Thing," Lee's sci-fi horror film suggestion.

Sources:

  • Lanthorn's Editorial Board, Personal Recommendations.
  • Hailey, Personal Recommendation of "Scream."
  • Megan, Personal Recommendation of "The Shining."
  • Brady, Personal Recommendation of "Misery."
  • Foster, Personal Recommendation of "Nope."
  • Rachael, Personal Recommendation of "M3GAN" and "Girl Vs. Monster."
  • Christina, Personal Recommendation of "Re-Animator" and "Corpse Bride."
  • Ayron, Personal Recommendation of "28 Days Later" and "What We Do in the Shadows."
  • Lee, Personal Recommendation of "The Thing."
  • Olivia, Personal Recommendation of "The Babadook," "Death Becomes Her," and "The Nightmare Before Christmas."