If you’re dealing with a post-Halloween funk, rest assured, there are just 364 days left until Halloween! Okay, yeah, I’m looking on the bright side of things here for your sake. I know, however, how tough the day afterwards can be … No more spooky Halloween stuff, no more carefree candy eating, no more dressing up. *sigh* Yes, I know. Still, there are some films out there to help you with your Halloween hangover, especially if you just can’t bring yourself to let go of the best day of the year just yet …
Here’s this week’s Friday Favorites, for your enjoyment:
The Post-Halloween Compilation
The Cabin in the Woods (2014)
There’s that saying about too much being a bad thing. Well, when it comes to horror, that’s a lie. If anything, an abundance of blood and monster may just lull you gently out of the Halloween mood. I’m not saying it’ll soothe the sadness entirely, but it’s worth a shot if your post-Halloween vibes become too much to handle. The Cabin in the Woods is, in my opinion, a fun little flick that truly gets to the heart of horror, and stimulates the senses with its “overkill”. If you need more than this movie to satiate your horror cravings, you need a psychologist.
The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
Okay, okay, I know there are those who would much rather prefer Wes Craven’s version of The Hills Have Eyes, but if you’re going to try—and probably fail—to get yourself out of the Halloween mood, I suggest you rather watch this one. Reason? Well, the scenery, of course. It doesn’t feel especially autumn, but you still get your horror fix with some disfigured humans partaking in cannibalism.
Melancholia (2011)
So, you’re depressed because your favorite time of year is over, and you basically want to just curl up into a little ball and die. Well, there’s a movie that may just embody all of your emotions! It’s Lars von Trier’s super depressing, Melancholia. I mean, seriously, I’m usually a cup-half-full kinda girl, but this one was so freaking depro, even I felt like the world was better off without me in it. Thus, I would not advise you to watch this movie if you’re having any thoughts about suicide. It could just push you over the edge. All that aside, it’s visually beautiful, a slow-burner, and will make you totally forget about Halloween.
Cronos (1993)
Wish you could turn back time and relive your Halloween? Yeah, I think a lot of us do. Well, we maybe can’t do that in real life, but we can watch Guillermo del Toro’s film Cronos, and sigh heavily as we imagine going back … This may not be one of the director’s more popular films, but it’s entertaining, has a good plot, and will maybe be enough for your post-Halloween treatment.
Mother! (2017)
Is Mother! a full-blown horror? In my opinion, yes. There are some scenes that’ll make you cringe and look away, regardless of the gorgeous cinematography. Will it stay with you? Oh, yeah. It’s going to haunt the living hell out of you. This is a little bit of a brainteaser flick—or it was for me—which will definitely help you forget about missing Halloween. Honestly, I’m not sure it’s a re-watchable film, like some of the classics, because it is dark, but it must be watched at least once in your life.
Brain Damage (1988)
You’re probably not sure if your obsession with Halloween is healthy or even natural. Well, it probably isn’t. Nevertheless, it could’ve been worse … Brain Damage is a fun little flicks that could just get you out of your Halloween funk. There was a TV series remake of the move, which—I think—only lasted a season or two, but that’s usually what happens with these things. The movie, however, is a gem. I’m sure you’ll love it for what it is. 🙂
The Baby (1973)
This is a weird one, a schlock horror that’ll make you grimace and frown and feel icky during the movie (and afterwards). But, scratch beneath the surface of the obvious, and The Baby is kind of brilliant. I don’t want to give anything away (you can watch the trailer if you want to know more), but if this movie doesn’t make you thank your stars that your worst problem is dealing with a post-Halloween disorder, then, I regret to say, you’re beyond help.
There are a few other films that could very well make your post-Halloween a little more bearable, like: The Car (1977), Paperhouse (1988), Serial Mom (1994), and Attack the Block (2011). Try them, and who knows, maybe you won’t miss the most wonderful season of the year too much. 🙂
P.S. If you’re a young adult, maybe just get your parents’ permission before you watch some of these movies.
