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By Cara Beth Lewis

With this cool weather we are having, it is the perfect time to get cozy with your favorite fuzzy blanket, a warm-scented candle burning, a yummy snack or maybe even a bowl of soup, and a movie on the TV. Watching a movie can transport you into whatever season you desire to be in for a while.

As we are in the middle of the very first week of October – the month of candy, tricks and treats, and all-things-spooky – it is the perfect time to enjoy viewing movies that completely immerse our minds in this beautiful season that we are in. With Halloween and then Thanksgiving quickly approaching, the time to get in the spirit is now!

BladenOnline’s Top 10 Movie Recommendations for Fall:

Remember the Titans (2000)

For many, Fall is all about football. This inspirational football-based movie brings together a segregated town.

Hocus Pocus (1993)

This 30-year Halloween favorite is a story of three sister witches who come back from the dead after 300 years.

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)

This is another classic, and it’s great for family viewing with the kids.

The Blind Side (2009)

Another inspiring football favorite. This movie tells a story of a boy finding family and his journey to the NFL.

Ghost Busters (1984)

This long-time beloved Halloween movie tells the story of a trio of spirit exterminators in New York.

You’ve Got Mail (1998)

A unique friendship turns into a love story as the leaves fall and seasons change in this movie, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Both children and adults love this spooky and touching story.

Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)

The Sanderson sisters return, again. This sequel has been long-awaited.

Mystic Pizza (1988)

This movie introduced Julia Roberts to the world. Ew.com describes it as, “A perfect snuggle-in-front-of-the-fire flick,” and continues, “Mystic Pizza is a warm little slice of fall.”

Practical Magic (1998)

Cosmopolitan.com says, “It’s perfect if you want something Halloween-y without being scary.”

There are certainly plenty of movies that give us the fall vibes that we are looking for. Whether they take place in the fall, a Halloween party takes place, or maybe even a lot of the characters wear Autumn sweaters and coats – it doesn’t take much to get yourself in the spirit.

Even if Autumn is not your favorite, there are plenty of things to enjoy this time of year, even right here in Bladen County. Check out some our previous Fall Series articles for inspiration:

Fall in Bladen Series: Halloween Costumes

Fall in Bladen Series: Comfort Food

Fall in Bladen: Decorating for the Season

Fall in Bladen Series: Fall Festivals in the Mother County

Thanks for reading, and Happiest Fall to you all!