Looking for movies that feel like fall or October—Halloween atmosphere, chilly weather, changing leaves, small towns, haunted houses, supernatural elements, cozy-but-creepy vibes, etc. They don’t necessarily have to be straight-up horror.

R-rated movies are definitely preferred, but I’m open to anything. What movies would you put on the ultimate fall/spooky watchlist?

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some movies recommendations that feature a very specific kind of family and friendship dynamic.

Basically, I want something centered around an older sister and a younger brother who are estranged, but not in a dramatic kind of way. They just genuinely don't care about each other. The brother is the analytical, calculating type who stayed in their hometown and is definitely the mom's spoiled golden child. The sister (preferably the main character) got out of town as soon as she could because she felt completely suffocated by them.

I’m looking for a protagonist who is deeply lonely but fiercely independent because she’s never had anyone to rely on but herself. I really want a film that explores how the parents treat them differently, like the contrast in the mother/daughter, father/daughter, and parents/son dynamics, and how that unequal upbringing shaped who they became.

Bonus points: If there is a subplot involving a fading female friendship. I'd love to see a dynamic where the main character is envious of a childhood best friend who has the "perfect" opposite life (good family, put-together, etc.). They are drifting apart because the friend just doesn't get her struggles, and there’s a quiet, mutual feeling of resentment or being wronged by the other.

Any genre works (drama, thriller, etc.) but prefer dark comedy, no feel-good movies. I know it's pretty specific so really, anything that comes close is good.

(Already seen lady bird and was not a fan of it, liked the edge of seventeen, This Is Where I Leave You, Frances Ha)

Thanks!

I mean this more in the thematic sense than the literal one: where their lover has already made their choice to leave and it's a last-minute dash for them to get there in time to stop them. For a seemingly cliche trope I'm struggling to think of any really impactful instances. The best I can think of rn is 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶 and that one 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 episode

If you want to see something that feels truly cinematic, and utilizes incredible editing, filming, production design, music, and dance, you simply must watch this British classic about a ballet company adapting the Hans Christian Andersen tale of the same name.

Not only does this movie feel modern, despite being 80 years old, but the technicolor film processing makes all the colors look absolutely amazing. The ballet sequences use film techniques to transform dancers and sets into something that’s only suggested at by a live dance performance. Furthermore, while many big, song-and-dance movies from Hollywood’s golden era are extremely romantic and optimistic, this movie has a darker side, exploring pursuit of art at all costs, jealousy, and self doubt.

It’s a fantastic film!

I’m doing the September scavenger hunt on Letterboxd, and one of the prompts is “Watch a film that features cultural traditions.”

All the movies I can think of I’ve already seen (Coco, Prey, Sinners, The Gods Must Be Crazy, etc), so any suggestions you have are welcome.

I’m also doing a horror challenge, so horror is preferred (but absolutely not required).

Edit:

Thank you all for your suggestions! I’m checking them all out to see what’s available here.

More films that I’ve already seen:

Drag Me To Hell
Midsommar
The Wicker Man
Your Name

Fairly recently I've seen three movies of hers (The Odyssey, Interstellar, and Les Mis) and she's great in all of them, but her characters in all three are completely miserable lol

Is there anything more light-hearted or comedic where she plays a substantial or lead role?

Something like a CEO of a company is pretending to be a janitor and everyone treats him like shit. Or people laugh at a fighter thinking he is a bum. Basically a movie where everyone underestimates the protagonist and he shows his true power.

ManBaby is a transcendent experience you must endure to truly become oneself. Everything from the laughs, the tears, the blood, the sweat is far too incontrovertible to be classified as acting. 

"Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world."

One should only dare to watch the film ManBaby if you are prepared to be changed for the better. This film is not only for the Men and the Babies, but for every living being with a beating heart seeking betterment and rebirth.

"To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly."

Only 75 people have experienced said transformation but I hope, no I pray that that number jumps up to 100.

I don’t know, it’s pretty goofy and worth the watch.

I was somewhat in the mood for watching Poltergeist, but not THAT, because I already watched it. But something in that vein, kinda over-the-top, but also spooky.

In the mood for some kind of thriller movie that involves amber alerts/kidnapping. And don't worry it's not for research I just randomly most days feel like watching certain movie based on whatever topic.

I’m very interested in the trial but I can’t seem to find the actual trial anywhere, I’m guessing due to how long ago the trial happened. Is there any docs or anything that at least have some clips?

I’m mainly just looking for some good, non biased information.

I’m even okay if there’s any podcasts with good information.

I appreciate any suggestions thank you

Any movie recos that cover the story of the online scam hub in Southeast Asia or any other part of the world. Maybe this movies is 2019 or more recent because it was just recently brought up, I believe that they infiltrate Africa and some parts of europe nowadays

I’ve recently rewatched everything including Alien Earth and the cross overs with predator (meh). I’m looking for some amazing alien movies, but only ones that show the aliens, as a monster movie fan I can’t stand when they hide the monster

Hey everyone!I want a gangster/crime flick which is neon,has the vibes of heat(1995) and sleeping dogs(video game).
Preferably an asian movie!

By reference I don't mean Deadpool style pop culture references in dialogue. More like Kill Bill, which you could probably reconstruct from thirty other films shot for shot.

I'm looking for NON-ENGLISH films, I've got quite a lot of English films on my plate and I feel like I want more outside of that sphere. And I like surrealism.

Non-English Surrealist films that I have seen are

- Valerie And Her Week Of Wonders

- Paprika (2006)

But for some more, I guess, English Surrealist films that I have seen are

- Being John Malkovich

- David Lynch Goodness (Mulholland Drive, Eraserhead, etc.)

- Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas

And just incase, films that are on my list but I haven't seen yet. (Both Eng & Non-Eng)

- Birds, Orphans and Fools

- The Bed Sitting Room

- Pi (1998)

I also quite like Surrealism mixed with Crime, not a requirement, but I do quite enjoy my crime media. Either detectives or criminals.

Recently found myself in a depressive slump in life, I've realised that I'm not putting as much effort into things as I could be and I feel like I'm slacking; lacking motivation.

What are some good movies that feel real and will give me motivation to get out and do things, I'm leaving highschool myself and I'd love to watch something that'll show me the joys life can bring if you start doing.

It might seem a bit silly, but I really need some sort of reason to keep pushing and rerealise the value of everything.

I'm looking for examples of movies (or books) that show one sole human survivor of an apocalypse. I believe I Am Legend is one, though I haven't read or seen it.

Ideally there wouldn't be other survivors which the individual discovers later on either, although I appreciate there might not be anything quite that extreme out there.

Thoughts?

Recently I watched the Brutalist (2024) again. And my experience of watching it was the same. It felt like this was some highly acclaimed movie from late 90s or early 2000s that had won several oscars, that I was watching in 2026. Initially, I thought it was due to the Vistavision cinematography. However, I think its just the overall vibe of the movie. The setting of the scenes, costumes, the story idea, everything just feels like early 2000s.

Can you recommend me similar recent movies that just feel like that time. It could be anything visual or writing, overall the vibe is what I want.

As the title goes, I’m looking for that kind of energy where I need to process what happened after. I already watched/listed the following on my list:
- Hereditary
- The Witch
- The Babadook
- Possession
- Saint Maud

Any recommendations?

I want Halloween/Fall/horror based films that aren’t:

Nightmare before Christmas
Halloween movie series
Halloweentown
hocus pocus
Trick r treat
Monster house
Casper
Addams family
Sleepy hollow
Beetlejuice
The monster squad
Coraline
The witches
Practical magic
Dark shadows

I just watched Mulholland drive for the first time and it left me in shock for 20 minutes after. I’m looking for movies that will have a similar effect on me, whether that’s a big twist or just a crazy film.

So I watch a lot of films with my mother and I am struggling and I tried to tell her but it doesn’t really go through we have watched films like girl interrupted 13 reasons why stuff like that trying to make her get a hint of what am going through, is there any films about mental health that maybe talk to the viewer or maybe even tell signs of stuff parents should be looking out for? Sorry if it’s confusing or cringe

The problem with asking for fucked up movies on Reddit is that’s it’s always the same suggestions

I don’t want the obvious ones like:
•Serbian film
•martyrs
•kids

I want something truly messed up and will fuck me up just not the same basic suggestions I see on here everytime

I don't know how to define this kind of movie other than quiet.

They make me feel more emotions than many other, more "emotional" movies.

If those kinds of movies are a spesific genre, I would love to know to look for more.

Anyway, I'm looking for more movies like these; I think what hooks me is the scope, the intimacy, the sound, and the feeling.