I’ve always been a lover of Halloween and spooky season, but I think that since I became a stoner, it has only been heightened. That’s to be expected since cannabis is known to heighten the senses, but I think that’s one of the most underappreciated things about stoners during spooky season. Cannabis can connect you with nature, with people, and with your body, so it’s no surprise that spooky season feels even more elevated for me. If you are looking to tap into the heightened aspects of spooky season by way of cannabis, but are unsure where to start, I’ve got some ideas. You could use cannabis to tap into your psychic abilities, take advantage of the thinned veil, or just give you new perspectives and openness to spooky things. If you are new to cannabis or spooky season, I highly recommend starting with a movie marathon for a few reasons. Firstly, you can do a movie marathon by yourself or with friends, allowing you to start where you are most comfortable. Secondly, movies are a great way to get into the Halloween spirit and tap into the spooky vibes without having to spend too much money (as long as you have the streaming platforms or physical media that is). And third, no matter how many times you watch a movie, you will always discover something new, develop a different interpretation, or walk away with new wisdom because you are at a different point in your life. And the beautiful thing is that cannabis adds to all three things. So here are some spooky season movie marathon recommendations based on the type of spooky stoner you are.

Good Vibes Spooky Movies

Now, if you are someone who scares easily (totally fair), I highly suggest starting with the more feel-good spooky movies. (Some may say kids’ spooky movies, but I would argue that they are just as much for adults as they are for children). This movie marathon really leans into the classics that make you appreciate the season, while also acknowledging that there can be some scary aspects to it, but that doesn’t mean you have to be afraid. Goosebumps is great, especially if you read the books as a child. You’ll have a few moments of anticipation and a couple of jumps, but nothing super scary. Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus are true classics. After a few puffs of the green good, you will catch jokes you probably missed in previous watches (pay attention to the bus driver scene in Hocus Pocus) and also find more relatability with the characters. Now, there is nothing more perfect for good vibes during spooky season than an animated Scooby-Doo movie. I personally think that Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island and Scooby-Doo and the Witches’ Ghost are absolute masterpieces. The Witches’ Ghost has the musical stylings of the Hex Girls, which I promise slap hard, before and after a bowl, while Zombie Island still has some curve balls, especially if you haven’t watched in years. These movies will have you feeling the spirit of the season without having to sleep with a night light or having you paranoid that there are monsters lurking around your place.

For the Horror-Loving Stoner

If you are someone who already loves horror, be it for the gore and grime or the jump scares, then these movie recs are right up your alley. This movie marathon has jumps and nail-biting anticipation in a multitude of ways. Scream is a classic slasher film, and while it won’t have you jumping out of your seat, it will have you getting a little tense, especially if you haven’t seen it in a while. It’s also a gentle slide into the real scares. Now, The Conjuring and The Babadook are going to hit the nail on the head with horror. The Conjuring has the jumps and scares, with the added scare factor of the movie being based on a true story. And The Babadook is an actual horror film. It is continuously praised for how well it does horror without doing too much. I don’t want to spoil too much if you haven’t seen it, but you’re in for a good scare. To round out the scare factor, we move away from ghosts and dark entities with the last two films. Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a particularly terrifying horror movie if you don’t like clowns, so keep that in mind, but it is great because of how it takes this image of innocence (clowns) and turns it into nightmare fuel. Nope is the last movie of this marathon for a few reasons. First, it is a more abstract horror, which I think is good to end on because it kind of cleanses the palette after a slasher movie and jump scare horrors. It is also a great closer because you won’t have a visual of a monster as the last thing in your mind.

Scary Movies to Laugh At

If you are a stoner who always seems to find something to laugh at, this grouping of movies will be the perfect spooky movie marathon for you, and I highly recommend pairing it with your favorite strain for the laughs. You’re going to start with Scary Movie, because it is an absolute classic and will have you cracking up the minute you press play. After that, you move into the more obscure stoner horror movies with Evil Bong, a movie about a sentient, malevolent bong, and Halloweed, a stacked comedic cast in a movie with plenty of murder and even more cannabis. After that, you’re going to watch The Blackening, which will absolutely have you laughing uncontrollably between tokes, and when you think back on the movie the next day, you will realize that those jokes were deep and have you thinking. And to end the marathon, you are going to chill out with The Curse of Bridge Hollow. You might be wondering why this family-friendly movie is on the list, but trust me — smoking and then watching Marlon Wayans and Priah Ferguson will bring you to the perfect place of mellowness before climbing into bed for the night. Do beware with this marathon recommendation, you will find yourself enjoying the greenery more throughout because of the heavy cannabis mentions in the first three movies.

Classic Horror Movies

The last movie marathon recs are for the lovers of classic horror movies. I mean, the ones that are recognized as being staples of the genre and season. You’re going to start with Candyman because the chances that you know it well are slim, so it starts you off with some horror novelty. Do be careful not to let the cannabis convince you that you could do better and attempt to summon Candyman yourself. Then you move into Halloween because what’s more classic? Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Myers, and the classic running from the murderer. After that is Nightmare on Elm Street, and it being in the middle is intentional to give you time to come down from the scare of Freddy Krueger, so you can get a good night’s sleep. After Freddy, you’re going to turn on Psycho for a classic psychological thriller. Bringing the horror into your mind rather than external can help you come down from the frights of the earlier films. You are going to round out the marathon with Rosemary’s Baby, because unless you are currently pregnant, you have nothing to fear, and it will make it easier to peacefully go to sleep with minimal nightmares.

There are plenty of things during spooky season that cannabis can heighten, but if you aren’t ready to step outside under the influence during this season, enjoying a movie marathon from the comfort of your home is a great place to start. Do be sure to have plenty of snacks for your movie marathon, especially if you plan to enjoy the green good before or during, because the munchies will hit. I hope that you have a great spooky season and that the heightened senses by way of cannabis allow you to enjoy the spirit of the season even more.