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A rainy day sabotaging your plans is the worst thing that could happen. One's mood might sometimes get instantly ruined and they might want to roll back into bed when they wake up to a gloomy and soggy mess outside. A gloomy, stormy day does have one advantage, though: it makes for the ideal backdrop for some movies.
A movie on a rainy day with a favourite snack in hand can be just the thing to get rid of the rainy day blues! We have curated a list of films that could make the day go a little more smoothly for you. Check it out!
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
It seems appropriate to watch a movie about a person stuck in a prison while confined within the home. Although it is very different from the horror that Stephen King is known for, The Shawshank Redemption is based on one of his short stories. Interestingly, the movie about a man who was wrongfully imprisoned has earned some of the finest reviews in cinematic history. The movie includes tension, comedy, and drama. The ideal combination of all the elements to keep the audience entertained on a rainy day. The experience is further enhanced by the fact that the film contains one of the most well-known rain scenes in history ; As Andy crawled to freedom in the pouring rain outside, making the movie even more special. The movie is absolutely excellent!
Titanic (1997)
One can easily become depressed on a rainy day. James Cameron's Titanic is a brilliant film to watch if they want to expand on that. The most amazing way to pass a rainy day is to watch this sad love story. It is one of the most well-known films ever made. Despite the film's disturbing closing act, it is loaded with a romance narrative that has captured audiences' attention for 24 years. The closing scene of two lovers being reunited will also cause happy tears to shed, but the rain will intensify the heartbreaking scene near the end of the movie. Anytime is a great time to watch Titanic, but a light rainstorm can help you feel more engaged.
Casablanca (1942)
The ideal movie to watch on a rainy day is one that is frequently ranked among the best films ever produced. One of the most well-known love stories ever narrated is Casablanca. The rain creates the perfect background noise, While watching this heartbreaking love story between two people who were forced apart by circumstance. Viewers will feel almost every emotion as a result of the film, which will touch their hearts.
The scene of Rick reading Ilsa's letter and getting soaked while waiting for a train combines wonderfully with the outside downpour. The movie is a terrific complement to any day's schedule and is a must watch!
Jurassic Park (1993)
There aren't many better options than Jurassic Park if someone wanted to spice up their gloomy day with a little intrigue and drama. Since its debut in 1993, the well-known dino-thriller has enthralled audiences, and it does so with each generation. The movie's plot mainly depends on a storm keeping the main protagonists on the island, thus audiences who have experienced rainy weather get familiar with how the characters' intentions were hampered by rain. Overall, it’s a great movie!
Frankenstein (1931)
The ideal circumstances to present the Frankenstein classic from 1931 are the sound of distant thunder, the sight of lightning in the sky, and a steady rain falling on the roof. One of the films that contributed to the Universal Monster craze of the 1930s through the 1950s was the classic Boris Karloff. The black and white chiller looks stunning against the backdrop of a storm that is developing outside. The illuminance in the movie brings a mythical creature to life as lightning strikes outside. The storm portrayed on film might even be the same storm that exists in real life. Undoubtedly, it’s one hell of a movie!
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