1. Fantasy/Sci-Fi - The Ghost And Mrs. Muir (1947)
A haunted house that cant be sold, a mourning widow with a young child, and the ghost of a sailor that wreaks havoc on all who enter his domain. How could this go wrong? Mrs. Muir and her daughter, played by a young Natalie Wood, move into a quaint beach home with their housekeeper before they have the chance to experience the ghost that haunts it. On a dark night, Mrs. Muir confronts the ghost, played by pre-My Fair Lady Rex Harrison, and finds that the two share in their loneliness. Working together endlessly, the ghost and Mrs. Muir manage to complete a manuscript of the ghosts biography. When she takes it to the publisher, however, Mrs. Muir meets another author who is quick to weasel his way into her life, posing a threat to the relationship she has to her ghost of a roommate. Though this isnt a thriller or horror movie, it is still very much a paranormal movie. Mrs. Muir (pronounced mew-er), in her state of mourning, is clearly very detached from reality despite being a very reliable parent to her young daughter. It is no surprise that she easily accepts a ghost as a confidant. Rex Harrison plays a deliciously salty sea dog that works nicely with Gene Tierneys understanding widow. It was as enchanting as it was well-executed. The ending, of course, is bittersweet, which will have you nodding your head in agreement while wiping a tear out of your eye. What do you think of these essential movies? Share your thoughts below.