Sweater Weather Cinema: Top 10 Fall Movies by Samantha Reyes

#1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

This classic is a perfect movie to watch with family and friends on a windy autumn day. This movie is an adaptation of J.K. Rowling's first novel in her book series, Harry Potter. The series is still one of the most popular movie series today and has won multiple Academy Awards. It stars Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Ruper Grint, and many other famous actors. In this movie, Harry Potter finds out that his parents were both powerful wizards and he inherited some of their magical qualities. He is invited to be a student at Hogwarts, a boarding school for wizards. Here, he makes close friends and explores the many secrets that lie within the walls of Hogwarts. If you’re looking for more fun, there are 7 more movies!

#2: Twilight

Twilight’s scenery captures the gloomy, spooky autumn vibes well. This movie series is another film adaptation of a famous book series: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. It stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Anna Kendrick, and many more. The movie follows Bella Swan, a teenager who has just moved to the rainy state of Washington. Here, she meets a handsome, mysterious boy named Edward Cullen. She quickly finds out the haunting truth behind Edward’s demeanor and attempts to navigate the world she recently discovered.

#3: Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus is the perfect Halloween movie for all ages. It features actresses Sarah Jessica Parker, Vinessa Shaw, and Bette Mindler. In the movie, teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned home with his sister and friend. Despite his disbelief in this supernatural world, Max accidentally frees a coven of witches who previously lived in the house. With the help of a magical cat, Max is tasked with the responsibility of stealing the witch’s book before they become immortal.

#4: Scream (1996)

Scream is a classic mystery and horror film that has gained attention and popularity for a reason. It features many renowned actors and actresses such as Courtney Cox, Drew Barrymore, and Skeet Ulrich. Scream began a new era of slasher-horror film and its legacy is still visible today, as the movie has been made into the series, and movies continue to be created for this saga. It follows a friend group of high schoolers, after the anniversary of one of the high school girls, Sidney Prescott, mother's death. The group is terrorized by a masked killer who targets each of them using scary movies as a part of a violent, deadly game.

#5: Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting is a perfect, heartwarming movie for a cozy night by the fireplace. It features Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, and other prominent actors. In the movie, Will Hunting, played by Matt Damon, is a genius who chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. Will solves an extremely difficult graduate-level math problem left on a chalkboard, gaining the attention of Professor Gerald Lambeau. Professor Lambeau makes it his duty to take Will under his wing and ensure his success.

#6: Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is the fall movie and can be appreciated by every age group. This animated film is one of the many iconic adaptations of Charles M. Shulz’s comic strip “Peanuts.” In the movie, Peppermint Patty invites friends over to Charlie Brown’s house for a Thanksgiving celebration, even though Charlie Brown is going to be away visiting his grandmother. Snoopy decides to cook his own version of a traditional Thanksgiving meal with the assistance of his friends.

#7: Jumanji (1995)

Jumanji is a lighthearted adventure movie that can be entertaining for a group of friends or family. The movie follows a series of chaotic adventures that begins with a magical board game that two siblings uncover after moving to a new house. Once the game begins, the players are stuck in the game for eternity. When they begin playing, they free Alan Parrish who has been stuck in the game's inner world for decades. They must win the game to free Alan for eternity and free themselves from the game.

#8: Little Women (2019)

Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, Little Women is a film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's coming-of-age novel. The movie stars actors and actresses such as Florence Pugh, Timothee Chalamet, Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan, and Meryl Streep. Little Women won six Academy Awards and was nominated 19 times. The movie follows the transition from childhood to adulthood of the four March sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Each sibling encounters their own difficulties or setbacks, whether that be professionally, romantically, or socially.

#9: Knives Out (2019)

Knives Out is a murder mystery film that is not only engaging, but witty. It stars actresses like Ana de Armas and Emily Blunt, and actors such as Daniel Craig and Chris Evans. The movie follows an investigation led by Detective Benoit Blanc into the death of renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey after he was found dead in his estate. The only fact that is certain is that every member of the Thrommbey family is a suspect. Blanc must separate fact from fiction in order to find the murderer.

#10: The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense is a psychological thriller written and directed by acclaimed director M. Night Shyamalan. In the movie, a young boy, Cole Sear, has a haunting secret: he sees and hears dead people. Cole is extremely afraid and doesn’t want to tell anyone about the ghosts besides Dr. Malcolm Crow. Dr. Crow tries to rationalize the situation and make sense of Cole’s supernatural ability. However, this attempt to understand Cole’s situation only brings them both face to face with an inexplicable, harrowing truth.

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Samantha Reyes