Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping 31 movies that made me into the ol’ VCR.
Friends, tomorrow is my 31st birthday.
[Hold for applause]
In my 31 years of life, I’ve seen a LOT of movies. Dare I say, thousands? However, there are several movies I either watched during my formative years that stuck with me, or that I constantly revisit, be it for inspiration or a good time.
I’ve decided to share a comprehensive list for all of you (without thinking through how long it would take to write) to celebrate making it to 31. As an added bonus, I’ve thrown in pictures of customs from Halloweens past and other pieces I’ve written on some of these movies for kicks and giggs.
Now, I might be a year older, but I’m still going to throw out a quick disclaimer. I know that some of these directors are trash and/or some of these movies didn’t age well, and I fully acknowledge it. If you don’t feel comfortable watching some of these movies, I totally understand!
So, friends, slice up some cake and grab your balloons as we dive into the 31 movies that made me.
Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion: There’s no greater reward than releasing the Lisa Lunar of your graduating class.
Clueless: Who among us wouldn’t succumb to the charm of a young Paul Rudd?
Practical Magic: A queer woman’s kryptonite.
A Cinderella Story: I watch this movie after every single breakup/bad experience like medicine.
Jennifer’s Body: It’s like watching the Barbies you used to make kiss each other IRL.
Halloween 2020, which I obviously spent at home
The Blair Witch Project: “WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT?” A brilliant horror movie, Heather.
10 Things I Hate About You: If you can’t quote this movie, I don’t trust you.
Carrie: My grandmother makes Margaret White look like a good time.
Heathers: KP and I ordered matching monocle necklaces to match Veronica.
Scream: This might be the most obvious movie on this entire list.
Halloween 2016
A Goofy Movie: I was in love with Max Goof for several years of my childhood and will be taking no further questions.
Harriet the Spy: Someone stole my journal one day, read it, and quickly gave it back, so I don’t know what that says about me as a person.
Almost Famous: The source of my lifelong infatuation with Patrick Fugit.
Purple Rain: I went alone to see this movie at Alamo Drafthouse the night that Prince died, and it felt like my kind of church.
Sixteen Candles: I’m almost double Sam’s age. WOOF.
Legally Blonde: Turning 31? What, like it’s hard?
Halloween 2021
The Halloween Tree: I miss you, KP.
Ginger Snaps: Outside of the lycanthropy, this is how I felt as a teenage girl.
Cruel Intentions: I don’t think this movie needs a witty explanation.
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark: Bob and Elvira are STILL one of my couple costume goals.
Halloween 2022
Jawbreaker: I still don’t understand how this movie ranks so low on Rotten Tomatoes.
Silence of the Lambs: I told one of my old bosses this was my favorite movie in a job interview and was hired on the spot. Thanks, Dave.
The Guest: If you’ve ever asked me for a horror rec, you know how annoying I am about this movie.
The Craft: I wanted to be Fairuza Balk for a very long time.
Halloween (1978): I was actually Laurie Strode in high school.
Halloween 2017
Saved!: It’s like they left a camera out in the youth groups of my hometown and then wrote a screenplay.
Rocky Horror Picture Show: My sister rented this for me when I had strep throat in the 10th grade, and I proceeded to make every single person I know watch it.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: I used to practice staking my pillows with twigs I found outside. Just in case.
The Lost Boys: Richard Gilmore, what are you doing here?
Hocus Pocus: I maintain that this movie is the reason I read tarot as an adult.
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen: I was absolutely Lola Stepp in my teenage heart.
Halloween 2018
Honorable mentions
- Bring it On: How did I truly ever think I was straight?
- Hope Floats: This was one of mine and KP’s favorites. We scoured thrift stores trying to find the silver lunchbox I now have to match Sandy B’s.
- The Faculty: Featuring Queen Famke Janssen
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