GUEST EDITORIAL: 7 Entertaining Movies To Play at a Party

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7 Entertaining Movies To Play at a Party

by Kevin Gardner

If you're having a party, you might be thinking about what movies to play. It's a hard decision! What genre should you choose? How long will the movie be? What film will everyone like? If you're at a loss about what to choose, here are seven entertaining movies to play at a party.

1. Evil Dead 2

Evil Dead 2 is a cult movie that's almost certain to please any crowd! It has everything: campy acting, demons, hilarious comedy and chainsaw hands. While the movie is technically a sequel, it goes out of its way to sum up what happened in the first one. The plot involves Bruce Campbell battling demons once again, this time with different companions. Since the movie is so delightfully crazy, it's great to watch during a sleepover. It's a perfect addition to alcohol and sleep!

2. The Princess Diaries

The Princess Diaries is a classic, to say the least. Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews deliver hilarious and infinitely memorable performances, not to mention that it has an enjoyable rags-to-riches storyline. Therefore, this movie is perfect for any romantic comedy movie night. If you're feeling up to it, you can also play the beloved sequel. Since it has mattress surfing and Chris Pine, it's definitely worth a watch!

3. The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the queen of all cult movies. In fact, it has an adoring fan base with a penchant for interacting with the show. Because of this, it's an excellent film to watch at a party, especially if you're with a lot of musical theatre fans. You can even go one step beyond and encourage dressing the part! 

4. The Avengers

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become a huge presence in the movie industry. While many of its movies are similar, practically every entry has experienced massive success. Therefore, playing a Marvel movie is almost sure to be appreciated. But which one should you show? If you're looking for an option that's pure Marvel without massive spoilers, your best bet would be The Avengers. Not only does it have your favorite superheroes teaming up, but it can also be watched without prior knowledge.

5. Space Jam

Space Jam is a movie that's perfect for nostalgia nights! While it may not be the most critically acclaimed film ever, it's still iconic for many reasons. One of these reasons is the crazy plot. Michael Jordan plays high-stakes basketball with the Looney Toons! Not to mention that the soundtrack is fantastic. Even if your guests get confused, everyone will probably be entertained.

6. Star Wars: A New Hope

Star Wars is a well-known favorite of sci-fi fans everywhere. No matter what type of party you're having, from a sleepover to a birthday bash, Star Wars can fit in perfectly. However, you may have a similar issue to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There are three full series of Star Wars films to choose from, not to mention several side flicks! Ergo, it might be hard to decide on a movie. If you're at a loss, you can always start with A New Hope. While it's technically the fourth movie in the series, it was the first to be released.

7. It

If you're looking for the perfect party horror movie, It may be the way to go. Despite how beloved the original Tim Curry miniseries is, the new movies are extremely entertaining. The first film in particular is wildly frightening, so you'll probably get some good scares. Plus, there's a lot of humor as an added bonus! However, you'll definitely want to be sure that kids aren't in the room. This movie is terrifying!

Choosing a movie can be hard, especially if you're trying to please a lot of people. However, you shouldn't worry too much! If you're at a loss, you can always offer your guests a few options. Sit back, relax and enjoy watching a movie with your friends.