As the crisp autumn air settles in, students at MRHS pick up the remote and turn on the TV when their noses aren’t stuck in their homework assignments. Autumn can be a perfect season for thrilling films that send shivers down people’s spines, but what should students watch this season? Students at MRHS gave many suggestions for what to watch and for what to avoid.
Students suggested several classic scary movies, ranging from paranormal horror films such as The Conjuring (2013) and Ring (2001) that are filled with jumpscares and suspense to ones that are more realistic such as Pearl (2022), which explores human madness at its height. Among the recommended movies, however, the most popular suggestion was the classic film series, Scream (1996-2023).
“I like the Scream series. I would 100% recommend it to my fellow classmates because it’s re-released six times, but it’s really fun to re-watch over and over again because the characters change and the storyline changes slightly. If you have friends over, it’s definitely a good watch,” explained senior Aadit Shah.
Movies were not the only form of TV entertainment that was suggested. There were also students that recommended TV shows for those who would rather binge a show where they can’t help but press the “next episode” button.
“There’s a show called From (2022) and it’s by the creators of Lost (2004) that used to be a popular show. It is really good because it keeps you on your toes. I don’t typically watch TV shows but it got me hooked. It doesn’t have many jumpscares or things like that, it’s more suspense-horror,” said senior Ragib Ahanaf.
Students were also considerate enough to share which films they think students and staff should avoid or would be let down by. One of the students shared her disappointment over the movie It (2017).
“It is not scary. The clown and the plot don’t have any frightening features, and you can tell it’s not realistic,” states junior Shrushti Doshi.
Other students have also challenged the craze over the Scream series as they feel that the series would be more suitable for an audience that is looking to watch a movie that would make them laugh rather than be afraid.
“I like Scream, but if you really want horror, it’s not a good horror movie. It’s more funny and comedic than it is scary. So if you don’t want to be scared, it’s a good movie to watch, but if you really want something that makes you frightened, I wouldn’t say it’s a good choice,” senior Charlotte Zoller shared.
Based on student accounts, if some students and staff want a movie that is scary and horror, the Scream movies may not be the best pick for them.
Whether the students at MRHS are fans of jumpscares, eerie atmospheres or light-fun with friends, autumn movies have something to offer for every thrill-seeker. Mustangs can sit in front of their screens at home and consider the wide range of recommendations from their peers to immerse themselves in the world of fall cinema and to prepare themselves for the Halloween season.
