October is here, and with that comes Halloween celebrations. Though the holiday does not happen until the 31st, many students start getting spooky long before that. One way they do this is by watching movies to get in the mood, and a few students were kind enough to share some of their favorites.
Claire Myree, a junior English and communication major, said “Coraline” is her favorite spooky film.
“It’s scary, it’s different and it really gets me in the fall feeling of being spooky,” said Myree.
Senior mathematics major Ryan Oostland said, “The Shining” is his favorite scary movie.
“It has good cinematography and an engaging story,” said Oostland.
Caleb Mikesell, a freshman early childhood education major, echoed these thoughts.
“A lot of horror movies have this monster or murderer or something, and once it becomes a tangible thing in a certain scene and you learn how to defeat it, it’s never quite as scary,” said Mikesell. “‘The Shining’ never does that. It’s a piece of art.”
Junior studio art major Berlin Fuqua said, “Hereditary” was their favorite horror film.
“I think it’s a really interesting psychological horror that deals not only with supernatural themes but also deals with the process of grief and loss, generational curses and mental illness,” said Fuqua.
LaJohn Beasley, a senior business major, said, “The Nun” was his favorite film for Halloween.
“It was highly criticized, highly anticipated and very much so scary,” said Beasley.
Horacia Carryl, a graduate assistant and the hall director of Ropp Hall, said her favorite Halloween film was “Monster House.”
“It’s the perfect mix of childhood nostalgia and it’s still a little bit scary,” said Carryl.
Tovah Wilson, a graduate assistant and hall director of Hirschy Complex, said “Get Out” is her favorite horror film.
“It’s a social commentary and I think.it shows that real life can be just as scary as a horror movie,” said Wilson.
Ermias Assefa, a freshman mathematics and computer science major, agreed with Wilson.
“The story sparks an interesting idea about social classes, trust amongst couples and families [and] cultural traits of the black community,” said Assefa. “The background music was astonishingly compatible with each scenario and the tensioned feelings were mutual. Furthermore, the acting was phenomenal. Perhaps I’m exaggerating because Daniel Kaluuya is one of my favorite actors.”
With midterms and assignments drawing closer, students may already be stressed out and in tense moods. However, some people might feel a good scary movie can actually be relaxing or satisfying to watch. If you get the chance and are feeling particularly courageous, give one of these films a watch. If you are feeling a bit nervous, you can always bring some friends for support.
