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5 Movies To Spice Up Your Date Night

by Kathy D

We can all relate excitement builds throughout the week as you anticipate your weekend date night. You're going to nestle in, settle down and get all cozy together and watch a movie. But, Friday night comes around, and the pair of you can't pick a genre, you're not sure what to watch, you don't know if the chosen one will be good, and all of a sudden date-night excitement seems a little flat.

But fear not, we are here to take the effort out of picking a movie for date night so that you don't have to. Whether you're a sucker for a romance movie, love a rom-com, or perhaps you prefer the chills of good old horrors. Stick around because we have something for everyone.

Grab the popcorn, dig out your favorite blanket, pop open the whiskey, oh and don't forget your significant other as we delve into our top 5 movies that will spice up your date night.

Hereditary - one for the horror lovers

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If you and your boo love a good horror and your idea of a perfect date night involves hiding behind a blanket, jumping out of your skin, and going to bed ensuring your feet are tucked firmly under the duvet, then this movie is the one for you.

Hereditary uses a classic setup to produce a harrowing horror movie of its stand-out kind, directed by Ari Aster and starring Alex Wolf and Gabriel Byrne. An unsettling horror movie that sees an artist's family uncover terrifying family secrets, legacies, and fight with evil forces. The plot will have you hooked, and the twist will leave you unsettled, scared but wanting more.

Available on US Netflix and streaming now, for all those chasing a good scare. If you need comfort to get you through this mind-bending movie - pick up a bottle of Weller Antique 107 and settle in for a cozy but terrifying night.

The Notebook - one for the romance lovers

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A classic romance film that almost everyone has heard of - if you haven't, where have you been? One that will have you sobbing into the lap of your lover and longing for summer romance and lasting love. This movie is one for romance lovers, the couple looking to get cute and cozy.

Directed by Nick Cassavetes and starring Rachel Mcadams and Ryan Gosling, The Notebook has eye candy for both of you. You'll watch Allie and Noah navigate their tricky summer romance and their heart-wrenching separation. Will true love bring them back together? Make this your next date night movie to find out.

Available on Amazon Prime, The Notebook will send you on an emotional rollercoaster, leaving you hugging your boo and feeling the love.

The Woman In the Window - one for the thriller lovers

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If horrors are a little intense, but you still love some tension - you and your significant other should consider a thriller for your cozy date night. This one will have you questioning everyone in the movie - who can you trust, who is lying, and what the hell is going on?

Directed by Joe Wright and starring Amy Adams, The Woman in the Window follows child psychologist Anna who lives alone after separating from her husband. Suffering from agoraphobia and witnessing a murder from her house, Anna tries to uncover secrets from her window... but all is not as it seems.

Available on US Netflix, this chilling thriller will leave your mind twisting and flipping trying to solve the mystery of this edge of your seat movie.

Murder Mystery - one for the comedy lovers

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If thrills and chills are not for you, and you and your date prefer a light-hearted laugh, then a comedy movie is probably best. This comedy movie will have your belly laughing and reaching for the popcorn.

Directed by Kyle Newacheck and starring Jennifer Anniston and Adam Sandler, Murder Mystery follows a New York cop and his wife. During their European vacation, the couple gets framed for the murder of an elderly billionaire.

Available on Netflix, Murder Mystery is all-out laughs as the comedic duo navigate their way through Europe to prove their innocence.

Sweet Girl - one for the action lovers

If bright lights, explosions, and dramatic plots are more you - then select an action movie for your next date night. This one will have you on the edge of your seat.

Directed by Brian Andrew Mendoza and starring Jason Mamoa - you heard me, ladies, let your man enjoy the action whilst you sit back and enjoy the eye candy. Sweet Girl is an action-packed movie that sees Ray Cooper fight to bring justice to his deceased wife whilst protecting his daughter.

Available on Netflix and full of action, drama, and a fight for justice, Sweet Girl should 100% be your next action movie for date night.

To sum it up

So there you have our top 5 movies to spice up your date night. Sit back, relax, enjoy your popcorn and your lover's company as you unwind or terrify yourself, depending on your movie of choice, with these fantastic recommendations.