Hi scamps,
Here's a bunch of films that I revisit at this marvellous time of year - oh who am I kidding? I've been known to watch hocus pocus mid July in the blazing Greek heat. Anywho, one of my favourite things about Halloween - besides getting to make use of my cloak - is the nostalgia of watching childhood classics.
Here's past me getting my Medusa on at my dear friend Antigoni's flat in Thessaloniki. // March 2016.
Here's a bunch of films that I revisit at this marvellous time of year - oh who am I kidding? I've been known to watch hocus pocus mid July in the blazing Greek heat. Anywho, one of my favourite things about Halloween - besides getting to make use of my cloak - is the nostalgia of watching childhood classics.
#1 HOCUS POCUS (1993)
It only seems right to mention this belter first as I've already watched it twice this week.
The cast, the costumes, the one liners; electric!
You know, I’ve always wanted a child. And now I think I’ll have one ON TOAST!” -Hocus Pocus (1993)
There's a crushed green velvet floor length coat on ASOS at the mo - which, let's be real, is a modernised version of Winifred Sanderson's cloak - that is currently top of my birthday wishlist! It costs a pretty penny but looks so darn cosy ~ should I bite the bullet?
#2 BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA (1992)
There's something so erotic and spellbinding about this adaptation.
I have crossed oceans of time to find you.
The soundtrack is particularity thrilling and my go-to when I'm writing tense chapters and need that little je ne se quois to get me into the zone!
#4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY (1991)
There's a regular at the coffee shop I work part time at (medium americano, hot milk) that is the spit of Anjelica Huston. I have to stop myself from asking how Wednesday and Pugsley are.
You're dearer to me than all the bats in all the caves in all the world. / MORTICIA <3 GOMEZ
#5 SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004)
Just added cornettos to the top of my shopping list.
#6 BEETLEJUICE (1988)
The year I first watched this, I insisted on gifting the DVD to all my friends on their birthdays. I, myself, am strange and unusual.
#7 THE SHINING (1980)
The opening credits alone give me goosebumps!
#8 CASPER MEETS WENDY (1998)
From one Shelley Duvall classic to another lol. This is hands down the movie I've seen the most out of the line up and yet wildly underrated. When I was little I used to zap my fingers and dream of having an Aunt Velma, Thelma and Zelma of my own. Oh who am I kidding? I still do!
#9 IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN (1966)
P.S. If you really are a fake, don't tell me. I don't want to know.
Heart shatters.
#10 THE WITCHES (1990)
I'm 22 and still don't trust women with square-toed shoes.
Double, double toil and trouble!
#11 THE CRAFT (1996)
The first time I was taught about the rule of three: whatever you send out, you get back times three.
#12 THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (1987)
Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon + Jack Nicholson. The cast (& HAIR) says it all.
My oh my, I think I'm getting a little carried away. Better stop now at lucky 13 ;-) Don't forget to equip yourself with a fridge full of goodies before you dive in. No Halloween movie marathon is complete without devilishly delicious snacks. Shops are stocking more obscure candy this month ~ why not try a matcha kit kat or pumpkin Reese's? Go on, I double dare you!
Here are a few groovy snacks we're stocking at the sweet shop...
& oh yes, you besta believe I own the coolest mug in the staff room ;-)
Speaking of food, if you have little tinkers, Halloween is an ace time to get them enthusiastic about cooking! Why not rustle up a cobweb cheesecake, witches' brew stew or pumpkin fondue cauldron? I have a tradition of baking a big batch of dark chocolate + cherry muffins the night before Halloween! & when it's past their bedtime, why not sneak a festive bevvy? My favourites are toffee apple cider + this Wychwood Dunkel Fester ale!
If you haven't already guessed by now, this is basically me:
What will you be watching tonight? I will go insane and I will take you with me!
It only seems right to mention this belter first as I've already watched it twice this week.
The cast, the costumes, the one liners; electric!
You know, I’ve always wanted a child. And now I think I’ll have one ON TOAST!” -Hocus Pocus (1993)
There's a crushed green velvet floor length coat on ASOS at the mo - which, let's be real, is a modernised version of Winifred Sanderson's cloak - that is currently top of my birthday wishlist! It costs a pretty penny but looks so darn cosy ~ should I bite the bullet?
#2 BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA (1992)
There's something so erotic and spellbinding about this adaptation.
I have crossed oceans of time to find you.
The soundtrack is particularity thrilling and my go-to when I'm writing tense chapters and need that little je ne se quois to get me into the zone!
The mastermind behind the decadent costumes was also non other than the legendary Eiko Ishioka(!!) The movies exquisite costumes actually won Eiko the 1993 costume design Oscar ~ I'll be dedicating an entire post to her stellar work real soon!
Speaking of kickass costumes, Isabella Rossellini's in Death Becomes Her springs to mind. I suspect it's where Queen B gained her inspo for her killer 2003 debut album Dangerously in Love! No Friday night playlist is complete without track 1 ;-)
*Honorary mention: the masquerade ball scene in 2004's Van Helsing is also rather iconic!*
#3 REAR WINDOW (1954)
I had to write an essay on this classic for one of my screenwriting modules during my first year of uni and was captivated. Hitchcock's finest ~ one of my top five movies of all time.
There's a regular at the coffee shop I work part time at (medium americano, hot milk) that is the spit of Anjelica Huston. I have to stop myself from asking how Wednesday and Pugsley are.
You're dearer to me than all the bats in all the caves in all the world. / MORTICIA <3 GOMEZ
#5 SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004)
Just added cornettos to the top of my shopping list.
#6 BEETLEJUICE (1988)
The year I first watched this, I insisted on gifting the DVD to all my friends on their birthdays. I, myself, am strange and unusual.
Every day is Halloween , isn't it? For some of us... - Tim Burton
How cosmic was Sophia Webster's AW16 collection directly inspired by this Burton classic, in particular Ryder's character Lydia Deetz. The rich palette, gossamer thin veils, thigh high lace heels, holographic butterflies, crowns...
I'll actually be working at a sweet shop this Halloween - I know this must be confusing as I've already mentioned that I work in a coffee shop. I actually have three jobs at the minute. I'll be writing a post soon to explain this madness and how three jobs has ironically given me peace of mind. - So as I was saying, this year Halloween falls on a Monday which means I'll be at the sweet shop dressed as a witch on what hopes to be our busiest day of the year! ;-)
The owner is super open to creative input, so I've been brainstorming ways to draw in the crowd. I'm thinking we could share an easter egg on our social media pages: if you come into the shop and say 'beetlejuice, beetlejuice, beetlejuice' a surprise awaits you.. OOoo! If you have any other dotty suggestions, leave 'em below ~the weirder the better!
#7 THE SHINING (1980)
The opening credits alone give me goosebumps!
The staircase in my old flat in London used to have the same carpet from the movie ~ pretty neat!
#8 CASPER MEETS WENDY (1998)
From one Shelley Duvall classic to another lol. This is hands down the movie I've seen the most out of the line up and yet wildly underrated. When I was little I used to zap my fingers and dream of having an Aunt Velma, Thelma and Zelma of my own. Oh who am I kidding? I still do!
#9 IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN (1966)
P.S. If you really are a fake, don't tell me. I don't want to know.
Heart shatters.
#10 THE WITCHES (1990)
I'm 22 and still don't trust women with square-toed shoes.
Double, double toil and trouble!
#11 THE CRAFT (1996)
The first time I was taught about the rule of three: whatever you send out, you get back times three.
#12 THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (1987)
Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon + Jack Nicholson. The cast (& HAIR) says it all.
#13 KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE
If you're yet to dip your toes into the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli, Kiki is your key to unlock the portal. You're welcome, in advance, for the visual feast that is Koriko!
Here are a few groovy snacks we're stocking at the sweet shop...
I've even created a bunch of limited edition 'witches' brew' pick n' witch!
The bag retails at £2 and features fizzy fangs, black cat liquorice, white chocolate mice, frogs, sherbet lemons (Dumbledore's fave!), a giant snake, a raspberry ripple lollipop - which awfully resembles an eye ball, a mega death sour ball...
Speaking of food, if you have little tinkers, Halloween is an ace time to get them enthusiastic about cooking! Why not rustle up a cobweb cheesecake, witches' brew stew or pumpkin fondue cauldron? I have a tradition of baking a big batch of dark chocolate + cherry muffins the night before Halloween! & when it's past their bedtime, why not sneak a festive bevvy? My favourites are toffee apple cider + this Wychwood Dunkel Fester ale!
If you haven't already guessed by now, this is basically me:
What will you be watching tonight? I will go insane and I will take you with me!
P.S: HOLY SH#T! I almost forgot this masterpiece:
If you're blue
& you don't know where to go to
Why don't you go where fashion sits?
PUtTtTtiIn On ThE RIiIIiIiIITzZZz
If you're in the mood to howl with laughter, Young Frankenstein will do just that.
