If midterms stress is keeping you from getting out to a pumpkin patch or haunted house, don’t worry. A cozy movie night in your dorm might be just what you need to get into the Halloween spirit. Here’s a watchlist to celebrate the spookiesttime of year – no costume required.
“Stranger Things”
With “Stranger Things” returning next month, there’s never been a better time to watch – or rewatch – this mega-hit sci-fi drama. First captivating audiences in 2016, “Stranger Things” is an epic tale of horror, mystery, friendship, romance and nostalgia. Don’t miss Eleven and her misfit group of friends battling the Demogorgon – a monster straight out of your childhood nightmares – and other supernatural forces.
“Wednesday”
Inspired by classic Addams Family characters, Tim Burton delivers a spooky drama with “Wednesday.” The show broke records in 2022, becoming the most-watched English-language series debut in Netflix history. Follow the adventures of the Addams family’s eldest daughter as she navigates new friendships, hones her psychic abilities and unravels secrets at her mysterious boarding school.
“What We Do in the Shadows”
If you’re looking to laugh this Halloween season, “What We Do in the Shadows” is the show for you. Based on the 2014 film by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, this Hulu mockumentary offers a fresh take on the vampire genre, following the lives of four Staten Island vampires and their awkward but well-meaning familiar. At this year’s Emmy Awards, the show took home the award for outstanding writing for a comedy series.
“The Twilight Zone”
If you’re going for more of a vintage vibe this Halloween, check out some episodes of “The Twilight Zone,” one of the most iconic shows in television history. This anthology series pioneered the use of science fiction and horror to explore complex social issues and themes that still resonate today. Its legacy as a masterpiece of speculative storytelling is lasting and timeless.
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
This Charlie Brown classic is perfect if you’re looking for something a little more heartwarming this October. Nothing says Halloween like watching the Peanuts gang go trick-or-treating, faithfully wait in the pumpkin patch and be blissfully unaware of Snoopy’s wild fantasies. Grab some candy or a pumpkin-flavored treat and curl up under a warm blanket to enjoy this feel-good staple.
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