One of the most colorful autumn holidays, which actually dates back to the traditions of the Irish and Scottish Celts, is almost a major symbol of autumn in the United States and European countries. Bright orange pumpkins, wax candles and vintage lanterns decorate the streets and restaurants of cities everywhere, and theme parties rumble from late October to mid-November. The secret to the holiday’s popularity is its special mystical and magical atmosphere, which is played out against a backdrop of lush autumn landscapes. Cozy evenings filled with the aromas of mulled wine, pumpkin muffins and caramel apples will be perfectly complemented by themed movies worth watching with the whole family.
The 5 best movies for kids and adults that everyone will love.
1. Jumanji 1995
The iconic film by Oscar-winning director Joe Johnston (“Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark”) is the perfect backdrop for Halloween night. The film is about the mysterious board game “Jumanji,” which dates back to the Middle Ages. Several centuries later, the son of a shoe factory owner finds an ancient game that completely turns his life upside down. According to the film’s plot, Alan finds himself in the jungle for 25 years, from which he returns thanks to the fact that “Jumanji” has new players. The film will appeal to both adults and children – the picture has not only high ratings from film critics, but also millions of fans around the world.
2. The others 2001
The aesthetics of a mysterious mansion surrounded by the misty landscapes of French Normandy plunge viewers into an exciting “Halloween” state. At the center of the plot of the film by the talented visual artist Alejandro Amenabar is a family living in a mystical manor house: two children and their mother Grace. During the course of the film, the main characters begin to experience the feeling that their house is haunted, which eventually leads to further stunning discoveries. The film won numerous awards and Nicole Kidman won a Golden Globe.
3. Coraline 2008
The amazing atmosphere of the otherworldly world does not let the audience go from the first minutes of watching the animated puppet film. The main character Coraline moves with her parents to the ancient town of Ashland, where she finds a secret door to a parallel world in which all the inhabitants have buttons instead of eyes. The critics pointed out that the film is full of references to ancient symbols of dark forces and the eternal struggle between good and evil. The beautiful, at times frightening and instructive picture reveals the idea of blind pursuit of miracles and magic, which often detach from reality. It is worth noting that the film was nominated for an Oscar and is also ranked #3 on the list of highest-grossing puppet animated films.
4. Beetlejuce 1988
Tim Burton’s legendary 1988 Oscar-winning film for best makeup should really be seen by everyone. First of all, the film itself is a classic of mystical cinema, and secondly, it gives an ineffable Halloween mood. The story of the film is about a family that has bought a haunted house and, in order to exorcise them, summons an exorcism specialist, Beetlejuice.
5. Casper
The film is about a friendly little ghost who, unlike his fellow ghosts, does not want to ruin people’s lives and becomes friends with a teenage girl named Kat. Kat’s dad, an expert on the paranormal, invents a cure that can turn the ghost into a human for a few hours, and Casper gets to spend one hour with Kat at the school prom. In addition to the touching plot in the classic Halloween setting, the film reveals the values of friendship, love, and morality.
