October is here, and that means it’s the perfect time to binge-watch some horror movies during the Spooky Season. However, not everything has to be spine-chilling; kids might also want to enjoy some themed films without having nightmares. And this trending film on Netflix US is perfect for the whole family.

According to FlixPatrol, the film is currently the fifth most-watched on Netflix in the US this week. It’s a classic from 1995, starring Christina Ricci, and it played a pivotal role in solidifying her status as a teen idol after her portrayal of Wednesday in ‘The Addams Family’ TV show.

Not only was this film a box office hit at the time, grossing $287.9 million against a $55 million production budget, but it was also the first to feature a fully CGI-generated character in the lead role – none other than ‘Casper.’

‘Casper,’ the most-watched horror movie for kids on Netflix

Directed by Brad Silberling, ‘Casper’ is based on the Harvey Comics cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost, created by Seymour Reit and Joe Oriolo. In addition to Ricci, the movie stars Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, and Eric Idle, while Joe Nipote, Joe Alaskey, Brad Garrett, and Malachi Pearson provide their voices for the film’s characters.

Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its release, the film has become a classic for the spooky season. Its success also generated two direct-to-video sequels, as well as an animated TV spin-off.

One notable difference in this adaptation is the darker storyline of the character. However, it garnered praise for its performances, visual effects, and music score. So, if you’re in the mood for a re-watch, you can find it on Netflix.

Once upon a time, in the 1990s, Johnny Depp was one of the most sought-after actors. However, if there was a partnership that helped him become one of the biggest names in the industry, it was his collaboration with Tim Burton.

The first time they worked together was in the gothic classic ‘Edward Scissorhands’ (1990), which was both a critical and commercial success. It marked one of Depp’s early box office hits and also earned him his first Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor.

Following that, Burton and Depp reunited for ‘Ed Wood’ (1994) before embarking on the film we’re discussing: ‘Sleepy Hollow’ (1999). Also featuring Christina Ricci, this horror thriller remains one of the most acclaimed movies in the genre.

‘Sleepy Hollow,’ a must-watch Halloween classic with Johnny Depp.

Loosely based on Washington Irving’s 1820 short story ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,’ the script was written by Andrew Kevin Walker. The supporting cast includes Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Christopher Lee, and Jeffrey Jones.

The plot of ‘Sleepy Hollow’ follows police constable Ichabod Crane (Depp), sent from New York City to investigate a series of murders in the village of Sleepy Hollow by a mysterious Headless Horseman.

The film received acclaim from critics who praised the performances, direction, screenplay, musical score, dark humor, visual effects, and atmosphere. It achieved a global box office gross of around $207 million. Additionally, ‘Sleepy Hollow’ earned the Academy Award for Best Art Direction.

You can watch it on Hulu.

October is here, and that means the spooky season has officially started. To get in the Halloween mood, what better way than to watch some scary movies? One genre that is sure to give you thrills is psychological horror thriller. Here, we recommend a trending film.

The movie stars Liam Neeson, best known for action movies such as ‘Taken,’ ‘Non-Stop,’ and more. This year, the 71-year-old star appeared in ‘Retribution,’ which is currently in cinemas.

Meanwhile, Christina Ricci and Justin Long also star in the film, which was written and directed by Agnieszka Wójtowicz-Vosloo. While the movie was released in 2009, it’s currently one of the most searched titles on Google, according to trends.

‘After.Life,’ a horror thriller with Liam Neeson to watch

The film is titled ‘After.Life,’ and it follows a young teacher (Ricci) who, after a horrific car crash, awakens on a mortuary slab. The funeral director (Neeson) convinces her she is not alive but transitioning into the spirit world, and she must discover if he is telling the truth.

The rest of the cast features Josh Charles, Celia Weston, Chandler Canterbury, Rosemary Murphy, Shuler Hensley, Malachy McCourt, and Alice Drummond. The movie didn’t receive favorable reviews from critics and currently holds a 25% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The website’s critics’ consensus reads: ‘It has an interesting premise and admirable ambitions, but ‘After.Life’ fails to deliver enough twists or thrills to sustain its creepy atmosphere.’ You can watch it on Prime Video, as well as on Tubi, freevee, and indieflix.

In December last year, Deadline revealed that Thora Birch was no longer part of the team because she had to take care of some personal matters. She had been recruited as Tamara Novak, the only normal inside the academy, but her character didn’t stand up to the dropout and was eliminated. This made way for Ricci and Tim Burton added a new character just for her.

The 42-year-old actress was asked by the director to join the cast and was “honored” to do so, Collider said. Despite not returning to bring the longtime character to life, she said she was happy to return to the Addams universe, which was a big part of her identity and the story in her life. Ortega also talked about her participation and confessed to feeling strange playing Wednesday in front of her, because she really loves her.

Who is Marilyn Thornhill in Wednesday?

Ricci brought Marilyn Thornhill to life in the Addams family’s new stage. As the plot unfolds, Wednesday and her roommate are interrupted by a woman with shoulder-length reddish hair and cat-shaped glasses. Well, it’s none other than Christina, who introduces herself as Mrs. Thornhill.

She is a botany teacher at Nevermore Academy and seems to be quite close to her students. However, her role has remained quite mysterious and not even the Netflix press has provided details about the story of this character. The only thing that is known are small facts and one of them is that she is completely new in the dark family.

She has a major role, as she is seen in several scenes. She is one of the director’s right hands and has a good relationship with Wednesday and the rest of her pupils. She has a great sense of humor, as she sometimes makes funny jokes to her students.

Although some details are still under wraps, it has been revealed who will be the actors in charge of bringing to life the main characters of the series.Jenna Ortega will play Wednesday Addams, Ricci’s former role.Catherine Zeta-Jones will be her mother, Morticia. While Luis Guzman and Isaac Ordonez will be Gomez and Pugsley Addams.

The series will delve into Wednesday’s character during her years at Nevermore Academy, as she tries to master her budding psychic ability and solve the mystery surrounding the core of her family: her parents.

Christina Ricci in Wednesday: What role will she be playing?

Ricci has played an important role in the Addams Family story in the 90s. This time, she will no longer be seen as Wednesday, but will play another member in the new series from acclaimed director Tim Burton.

The producers of the series have not yet revealed that we will not see the actress giving life to the previous version of the dark Wednesday Addams, but will give life to a completely new character: Marilyn Thornhill.

Her arrival to the new series came about thanks to an extensive request from her fans, who couldn’t help but see her participate even in a cameo in the story, written by Al Gough and Miles Millar. Chritina will replace Thora Birch, who left in the middle of production.Filming finished in Romania at the end of March and the actress will appear in each and every one of the show’s 8 episodes.