As summer transitions to fall, it’s time to say goodbye to summer favorites like Bridgerton, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Anyone But You, and Love Island. It is time to welcome the arrival of autumn by watching shows and movies that capture the essence of the spooky season. From fall-themed rom-coms to horror and thriller movies, here’s a list of fall-like favorites:
Gilmore Girls is among the most popular fall-associated shows. The show debuted on October 5, 2000, and quickly rose to fame. Taking place in a small Connecticut town called Stars Hallow, where everybody knows everybody and it is always seemingly fall. For seven seasons, this show focuses on the bond between a single mother and her daughter. The coziness and warmth associated with autumn are aptly captured in this show.
Pretty Little Liars is based on Sara Shepard’s 16-book series. The drama debuted on June 8, 2010. In this mystery thriller, one of four friends goes missing and the rest are haunted by an unsettling figure known as “A.” The drama takes place in a small town that seems too good to be true and is full of secrets, twists, and suspense. With seven seasons, this series is highly addictive and captivates you with each episode.
Stranger Things was released on Netflix on July 15, 2016. As the seasons progressed, the show gained popularity among viewers and became the most streamed program of 2022. In their small town, a group of kids discovers dark secrets about parallel dimensions and unexplained creatures. The 1980’s themed thriller is sure to prepare you for the Halloween season.
The Vampire Diaries is based on L.J.’s Smith book series. It premiered on CW on September 10, 2009. TVD’s pilot episode had drawn the biggest audience of any series premiere. This supernatural show focuses on the lives of two vampire brothers and a teenage girl in a small town called Mystic Falls haunted by dark secrets, ancient curses, and love triangles. 8 seasons of vampires, werewolves, and witches make for the perfect fall binge.
Harry Potter the Sorcerer’s Stone is one of seven books turned into a movie. The book series was written by J.K. Rowling, the first publishing being in 1997. The movie debuted on November 16, 2001. At a young age, an orphan named Harry learns he is a wizard and enrolls in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he confronts evil forces and learns more about his background. The cozy, magical atmosphere of the film intensifies the feeling of autumn.
Hocus Pocus is a Halloween Disney movie released in 1993. The Sanderson sisters are three witches who are accidentally brought back to life in modern-day Salem. A group of children must stop them before they cause trouble on Halloween. The kid-friendly film combines spooky fun, magic, and humor getting people of all ages into the trick-or-treating mood.
Twilight is based on the fantasy romance novel written by Stephenie Meyer. The film was released on November 21, 2008. Bella Swan, a teenage girl who falls in love with a vampire, sparks a dramatic and paranormal romance full of suspense and danger. The gloomy setting of Twilight takes place in the foggy, forested town of Forks, Washington captures the essence of fall.
Bella Grijalva, a sophomore at Saugus, emphasized her liking for vampire series and films during the fall. Bella’s fall show would be The Vampire Diaries. She enjoys the eerie atmosphere as Halloween approaches but her primary reason is because of Ian Somerhalder who plays Damon Salvatore. Her favorite movie for fall also includes the supernatural. She mentioned Twilight because she enjoys watching all the movies apart from the Twilight saga as the weather gets colder.
As the leaves change colors and the weather gets colder, these movies and films are the best way to embrace the fall season. Get some hot chocolate, a warm blanket, and get ready to binge through the season.
