7 Best Movies for Halloween Holiday
As the Halloween holiday approaches, we can celebrate the holiday with special activities, such as watching some movies suitable for the Halloween holiday, this is a great way to stay with your friends or family. Here's a Halloween movie list for you.
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Edward, played by Johnny Depp, is a robot with human intelligence but scissors for hands, living alone in a castle. He is taken into the human world by Peg, a cosmetics saleswoman who discovers him, and begins to experience life among people. Edward falls in love with Peg's daughter, Kim (played by Winona Ryder), who is gradually drawn to his kindness.
However, a series of unexpected events turn the neighbors' attitude from liking him to being unable to accept him. Edward painfully realizes that he always means well but ends up causing harm, even unable to embrace his loved one. Perhaps, he is destined to never belong to this world.
Big Fish (2003)
Edward (portrayed by Ewan McGregor) is a man who thrives on freedom. After reaching adulthood, he chooses to leave his hometown and embarks on a journey around the world. Along the way, he encounters a variety of peculiar characters and experiences countless extraordinary adventures. His greatest pleasure later in life is to endlessly retell these fantastic stories to others.
Will, played by Billy Crudup, is Edward's son. He does not believe in the fantastical tales his father recounts and finds them incredibly tiresome.Married, he broke off contact with his father, and years passed in a flash. When he next heard news of Edward, Will learned that his father was on his deathbed and decided to see Edward one last time. This time, however, Will finally discovered the mysteries and truths hidden behind those stories.
Corpse Bride (2005)
Victor's parents arranged a marriage for him with Victoria, a fallen noblewoman. Victor is introverted and sensitive, not good at expressing himself, so he came to the woods the night before the wedding to secretly rehearse the vow ceremony. However, an accident occurred. When he slipped the ring onto a branch on the ground, he was stunned to find that the branch had turned into a rotten finger! Before Victor could recover from the shock, the ground shook and a zombie bride appeared before him. And this rotten finger was part of her body.The Corpse Bride passionately declares herself to be Victor's lawful wife. Victor is astonished and gradually learns that this woman died on her wedding night and has been waiting here for her husband ever since.
In the woods, Victor not only meets this woman but also witnesses a cheerful and harmonious atmosphere in the land of the dead. Deeply moved by what he sees, his fear gradually dissipates. However, faced with the choice between two worlds and two brides, what decision will Victor make?
Coraline (2009)
Do you believe there's a passage to another world hidden in some corner of your home? But beware of crawling into it.
After moving into her new house, young Caroline finds the worn-out and lifeless environment unbearably dull. Her uninteresting, rigid parents, the eccentric neighbors, and a pesky little boy with his black cat—such a life is almost unbearable for someone with her vivid imagination.
However, things aren't always that bad. One night, she discovers a secret passage behind the 13th door in her house. Naturally, Caroline, who loves thrilling adventures, won't pass up the chance to explore it, so she begins to crawl through the passage.Caroline discovers that the other side of the passage leads to a world identical yet different from reality, where everything seems replicated, yet her dreams are fulfilled. What brings her the most joy is that the mother in this world is kind, affectionate, and always obliging. However, later, she discovers that this "ghost mother" plans to replace her eyes with button eyes and keep her forever in this "wonderful" world. Realizing the impending disaster, Caroline must find a way to escape the clutches of the "ghost mother.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The residents of Halloween Town, accustomed to wreaking havoc every Halloween, are utterly clueless creatures who only know how to scare. Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, is an exception. Tired of spreading fear, he yearns for change. An accidental opening of Christmas Town's gates reveals a dazzling world, igniting Jack's resolve to lead his comrades in creating Christmas joy. However, the ghouls of Halloween Town seem oblivious to the profound meaning behind it.Jack kidnaps the plump Santa Claus and instructs his crew to start making Christmas gifts. With their minds full of horror ideas, the Halloween Town brothers can't escape their thinking inertia and create gifts that bring joy. As a result, terrifying and frightening presents will be thrown at the children on Christmas Eve. When Jack sends out the gifts from his artificial deer-drawn sleigh, a anti-aircraft gun is already aimed at this well-intentioned but misguided poor soul.
The Addams Family (1991)
The Adams Manor is inhabited by a quintessential Gothic family. Gomez (played by Raul Julia) and his wife (played by Anjelica Huston) live here year-round, with an atmosphere of gloom and decay pervading the place. Their relationship is as sweet as honey, and they have a pair of children who enjoy playing murder games.
However, deep within Gomez's heart lies a scar. He once had a falling out with his brother, Fester, who has been missing for 25 years, and Gomez still cannot let go of his longing for his brother.The mother, determined to seize Adams Manor and its wealth, has a son named Gordon (played by Christopher Lloyd), whose appearance closely resembles that of Fester. Thus, a plot unfolds as she incites Gordon to masquerade as Fester and infiltrate Adams Manor, exploiting Gomez's brotherly affection to gradually take over the estate.
However, deep within Gomez's heart lies a scar. He once had a falling out with his brother, Fester, who has been missing for 25 years, and Gomez still cannot let go of his longing for his brother.The mother, determined to seize Adams Manor and its wealth, has a son named Gordon (played by Christopher Lloyd), whose appearance closely resembles that of Fester. Thus, a plot unfolds as she incites Gordon to masquerade as Fester and infiltrate Adams Manor, exploiting Gomez's brotherly affection to gradually take over the estate.
Indeed, Gordon's arrival brings great joy to Gomez, and he gradually integrates into the family's life at the manor. However, the Addams family finds itself increasingly entangled in perilous situations.When they were stripped of their homes and fell into hardship, a twist of fate brought about a dramatic change.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Willy Wonka, played by Johnny Depp, is a renowned chocolate inventor and manufacturer who runs the world's largest chocolate factory, the Wonka Chocolate Factory. The factory is a mysterious place with its doors always locked, and for 15 years, no workers have been seen entering or leaving, yet the air is filled with the rich aroma of chocolate. The Wonka brand chocolates, produced by the factory, are sold worldwide and are beloved by children.
One day, Willy Wonka posts an announcement: He has hidden five golden tickets inside his chocolates. Whoever finds one will be granted a tour of the factory and receive a lifetime supply of chocolate and other candies.Little kids went crazy shopping, and in the end, five little guests became the lucky ones. Among them was a little guest named Charlie (played by Freddie Highmore), whose family was very poor. After two failures, he found the last golden ticket, and the door to the chocolate factory opened for him. The five children began their adventure in this magical factory. Besides the wondrous and spectacular world of chocolate making, they were also drawn by Willy Wonka's "mysterious gift.
