Halloween film recs for those who don’t like straight up horror
What We Do In The Shadows (2014) - dir. Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi
A mockumentary about four vampire housemates living in New Zealand as they prepare for the annual Unholy Masquerade and deal with a newly turned vampire joining their ranks.
The Love Witch (2016) - dir. Anna Biller
Elaine, a young witch, is desperate to find love but has an unfortunate knack for killing the objects of her desire.
Young Frankenstein (1974) - dir. Mel Brooks
After inheriting his recently deceased grandfather’s castle, neurosurgeon Fredrick Frankenstein travels to Transylvania and decides to carry on his family’s legacy.
Shaun of the Dead (2004) - dir. Edgar Wright
A hapless electronics salesman is forced to get his act together when the zombie apocalypse strikes London.
Practical Magic (1998) - dir. Griffin Dune
After accidentally killing her sister’s abusive boyfriend, Sally Owens is forced to confront her hatred of magic to protect her family from an evil spirit.
Interview with the Vampire (1994) - dir. Neil Jordan
Brad Pitt tells an overly curious reporter about the time he found himself in the middle of a vampiric love square with Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, and 12-year-old Kirsten Dunst, who’s actually a 40-year-old lady.
Beetlejuice (1988) - dir. Tim Burton
Undead newlyweds Adam and Barbara have no luck scarring the Deetz family out of their home and make the terrible mistake of turning to the poltergeist Betelgeuse for help.
Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) - dir. Jim Jarmusch
Adam and Eve are vampires who have been married for centuries, though now live apart. While seeing each other in Detroit, their relationship is tested by the appearance of Eve’s sister, Ava.





