Donnie Darko: This gloomy movie is the perfect thing to watch on an equally gloomy day. The premise of the movie follows the life of a troubled teen (played by the swoon-worthy Jake Gyllenhal) that narrowly escapes a freak accident. Afterwards, he is plagued by regular visions of a demented bunny who tells him to commit crimes. It’s a thriller and a bit spooky at parts, so watching with a friend is highly suggested!
Jaws: Rainy days are perfect for staying in and vegging out, so what better way than to sit back, relax and watch a classic film! Jaws is about a killer great white shark that terrorizes Amity Island, a popular beach town that is just beginning to get its first tourists for the summer season. If you haven’t already watched this movie, I would highly suggest it. It’s an older movie, but nevertheless a great one to watch when you have a relaxing day to yourself!
Amelie: Amelie is the perfect feel-good movie to watch on a grey day! The movie is about a shy girl named Amelie who has a peculiar gift for helping others. She does good deeds for everyone around her but herself, so when she runs into a handsome stranger, she has to come with the option of letting him go or being the helper to her own love life. A feel-good movie that is perfect to watch with friends or your significant other!
Spotlight: For journalism students, this one is perfect for you! Spotlight tells the true story about how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive child abuse scandal and cover-up that was occurring at the local Catholic Archdiocese. Perfect to watch on any day, not just when its gloomy outside
Coraline: If you are like me and love animated movies, Coraline is the perfect mixture of a kid’s movie with an adult edge to it. The movie is about Coraline Jones who has moved from her hometown and friends to a small little apartment complex in Oregon. There she finds a trap door, which unlocks to a magical world much like her own, but better. But is the “better world” really that amazing, or does it hold a dark secret? This is my go-to movie to watch on a rainy day!
Whether you like thrilling, dramatic or light hearted movies, Netflix has the perfect list for anybody’s taste when the weather permits you to stay indoors.