Weird-Girl Films for Fall
An artsy, somewhat fringe, and overall unnerving movie list.
This year I welcomed the copper leaves of autumn’s equinox with great fervor.
A season represented by brick dormitories, drizzles of rain, and a collectively creative energy swirling though the air. The evening light is dimming while the stack of books on my bedside table grows taller. I’ve started treating my reading list like an English 100 class—a bushy tailed freshman taking notes and diving deeper into the discussions around these works. Along with my faux syllabus, I’m also getting ready for some excellent fall film watching.
As someone who typically approaches October wishing they could stretch the dog days of summer just one week longer, I’ve really been enjoying having “a show” again. It’s the time of year we reactivate our streaming services and start making warm earthy elixirs for at-home movie nights. This is my second year compiling a fall watch list, so there are lots of recommendations in here for those of you seeking great film. 📽️
Let’s start with the feel-good films!
Before we get into the weirder material, if you’re someone who prefers cozy vibes in autumn, last year I put together my Fave Feel-Good Films of Fall (20+ movies to warm the heart). This is a collection I really love and often reference when I’m looking for something to lift my spirits. I would highly suggest a browse through these charming (and updated) gems!
This year however, we’re getting artsy, a little fringe, and overall a bit unnerving.
I ended up reading several books under the genre ‘weird-girl lit’ this summer, and enjoyed them more than I anticipated. If you’re interested in what I mean by this, below are eight books to dip your toes into the bizarre and somewhat dark corners of literature. Read at your own risk, and if you do, please let me know what you think! 🐇
Alright weirdos, onto the movie list!
Here we have a supernatural collection of sci-fi realities, Frankensteinian witchcraft, and the general complexities and chaos that come with being a woman in this crazy world we all live in. Think cerebral, psychological thriller, beauty, and mild horror (nothing too gruesome).
With acceptance of all freakiness—please enjoy!