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Back to School, Back to Binging: 6 Shows + Movies to Fall Back into the Shuffle

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That first crisp morning hits, the school supplies are picked over, and suddenly your Insta feed is 90% pumpkin spice. Huzzah, welcome back to fall. Whether you’re the one packing lunches or just packing away your summer flip-flops, this is peak season for cozying up with a good rewatch — and for us, that means it’s peak season for collectibles too. Here are 6 picks to get you back in that autumn/school groove, plus a few treasures to pair them with.

1. Freaks and Geeks (1999)


Nothing says “back to school” quite like this one-season wonder. Awkward hallways, killer soundtrack, a young cast that basically became Hollywood royalty. If you’re already feeling nostalgic for lockers you haven’t seen in years, this is your show. Pair it with any of our enamel pins or 1″ pop culture pins for that instant “I was there” cred.

2. Hocus Pocus (1993)

Fall doesn’t officially start until the Sanderson Sisters fly back into town. It’s the perfect back-to-school-meets-Halloween crossover — Max is the new kid trying to survive both bullies and witches. Like, who hasn’t been there, am I right? We’ve still got our Hocus Pocus statuette pieces in stock if you want the sisters watching over your desk this semester, or a cackle-perfect magnet to keep your fall schedule on your locker.

3. Stranger Things


Hawkins basically runs on a school-year calendar, and there’s nothing like watching the gang navigate homework and hellscapes simultaneously. Grab a Stranger Things t-shirt and let the gang guard your backpack — or your Upside Down snack stash.

4. Ghostbusters (1984)

“He slimed me” hits different once September rolls around and everyone’s back on a schedule. This is comfort-watch royalty, and honestly, a Zuul or Stay Puft figure on your desk makes even the most boring group project feel a little more heroic.

5. Gilmore Girls

Autumn in a small Connecticut town, endless coffee, and Rory heading back to school with a stack of books taller than her — this show is basically a love letter to fall. A cozy mug, stickers for your notebooks, or a puzzle are basically required viewing gear here.

6. Wednesday


Nevermore Academy gives us school AND spooky season in one perfectly moody package. If you haven’t picked up a Wednesday Addams figure yet, now’s your excuse — she’d probably judge your homework anyway, but she’d look great doing it from your shelf.

So whether you’re the one heading back to class, sending the kids off, or just riding the seasonal vibes from your couch, these six picks (and the collectibles that go with them) are here to make the transition from summer to fall feel like the best kind of homework. Grab a pumpkin spice something, press play, and let the nostalgia do the rest.

What are you rewatching to kick off fall? Let us know in the comments or hit us up on social media: IG @blastftp, FB @blastfromthepastinc.

Chalk dust and pumpkin spice,

Your Friends at Blast From the Past

Scary Movies to Binge This Weekend

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There’s a lot of viewable content out there which is why a watch list is so important. With Halloween on Sunday, time is of the essence, we need scary movies and we need them now. Here are 6 movies to binge this weekend that may or may not have been on your radar.

1. Werewolves Within (2021)

A fun twist of a werewolf movie. Full of delightful comedy and scary bits, it is perfect for anyone looking for a werewolf who-done-it or just a great comedic horror movie.

2. The Birds (1963)

Hitchcock got it all right with this suspenseful slow burn. So right that it still holds up today. Despite having some dated moments that may get a chuckle more than when it was released, The Birds still builds anxiety like a true horror should and is definitely worth a rewatch or a first viewing this time of year.

3. Arachnophobia (1990)

A spider, ew! Or yay, depending on your taste. But what if there are a lot of them? Like, way too many? This may be a movie forgotten, but one viewing and you’ll see why you’ll never forget it again. John Goodman plays an exterminator who is hired by arachnophobe Jeff Daniels to help clean his new house of, well, more than a few deadly spiders.

4. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

They came from outer space and they aren’t here to make friends. Another fun, creepy movie that will have you enjoying every minute. Unless you are deathly afraid of clowns, then… then this movie might be too much.

5. Nightbreed (1990)

From legendary Clive Barker and Danny Elfman, this fantasy, monster mash-up will hit all your light-hearted horror needs. And if after watching it you need something scarier, there’s always Hellraiser (1987).

6. The Faculty (1998)

School is scary enough but this school is ridiculous. Somewhere between From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) and Spy Kids (2001), Robert Rodriguez brought you The Faculty which follows a group of kids who band together to try and figure out what’s coming over their school. It features an amazing cast and promises to offer some spooks and chills!

In addition to this list there’s always the great Halloween staples and their sequels: Halloween (1978), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), and Friday the 13th (1980). What scary movie(s) should we add to our watch list? Let us know below or on our social media: IG @Blastftp, Twitter @BlastFTP, or on Facebook @blastfromthepastinc.