January’s What-to-Watch: 31 movies for 31 days

Josetta Checkett, Perspectives Junior Editor|January 25, 2018

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Gwen Almeida

During days off of school or weekends stuck inside, January is the perfect month to watch a movie. No matter the genre, it is a fun way to spend your free time.

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In the harsh weather of the New Year, it’s often tempting to stay inside, curled up with a hot drink and a good movie. Whether you’re into horror, romance, survival, or comedy, there are plenty of winter films for every viewer to enjoy. So for those of you who are tired of flipping through Netflix and coming up empty-handed, here are 31 of CHS students’ favorite movies for the season. Click on the movie title for more information, courtesy of IMDB.com. 

  1. Into the Wild (2007)  
  2. The Thing (1982)         
  3. White Fang (1991) 
  4. Gremlins (1984) 
  5. Cliffhanger (1993) 
  6. Gnade (2012) 
  7. A Simple Plan (1998) 
  8. Whiteout (2009) 
  9. The Shining (1980) 
  10. A Tale of Winter (1992) 
  11. Cool Runnings (1993) 
  12. Edward Scissorhands (1990) 
  13. The Abominable Snowman (1957) 
  14. Trading Places (1983) 
  15. Snow Cake (2006) 
  16. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2006)   
  17. Fargo (1996) 
  18. Frozen River (2008) 
  19. The Day After Tomorrow (2004) 
  20. The Grey (2011) 
  21. Eight Below (2006) 
  22. Misery (1990) 
  23. The Snow Walker (2003) 
  24. Alive (1993) 
  25. Vertical Limit (2000) 
  26. The Holiday (2006) 
  27. First Snow (2006) 
  28. The Tiger and the Snow (2009) 
  29. Doctor Zhivago (1965) 
  30. Ice Spiders (2007) 
  31. Deep Winter (2008)