Scare-o-meter: 2/5
In my opinion, most of the shows and movies we think of in relation to autumn fall into one of two categories: Cozy and Spooky. Things like Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society, or Pride & Prejudice (preferably the 2008 version don’t @ me) are decidedly cozy. These films invite thoughts of falling leaves, hot tea, roaring hearths, and a deep wardrobe home to dozens of woolen sweaters. Conversely, you’ve got the spooky stuff; Friday the 13th, Halloween, or, I don’t know Monster House or something. Cold winds, full moons, and falling leaves – but scary falling leaves, y’know? The animated miniseries Over the Garden Wall is almost unique in that it combines these two moods perfectly, alternating between them and, at times, blending them seamlessly. Take the Pottsfield episode as an example; as Wirt and Greg wander through the deserted New England village, the visuals are split: half of it is foggy valleys and bountiful pumpkin patches, the other half is empty Edward Hopper houses and giant gross turkeys. When it comes to autumn media, the vibes are everything and when it comes to Over the Garden Wall, the vibes just can’t be beat.
“Halloween Pumpkin Burning lamp helloween candle candela” by euart is licensed under CC BY 2.0.