Each astrological sign expresses itself and perceives the world in a certain way, meaning everyone will enjoy the many different genres of entertainment in some way. In this series of articles, an example film from different genres is presented for each astrological sign. The plot and characters illustrate the qualities that each character would enjoy. This article is about the movies for Scorpio.
Scorpion
Scorpio is the fixed water sign of the zodiac, so movies for this sign should feature intense emotions, death, power struggles, trauma, dark humor, satire, and sex. Pluto rules this sign and focuses on the need to change things, the upheaval of systems and beliefs, and what is hidden that needs to be revealed (or kept hidden), so films about espionage, seduction and the dark sides of life life will appeal to people with this sun sign.
Comedy
American Beauty (1999)
Quick summary from Google.com: “A telesales employee becomes disillusioned with his existence and begins to hunger for new excitement in his life. As he experiences a new awakening of the senses, his wife and daughter also undergo changes that have serious consequences for their family. This film was critically acclaimed and won Oscars for Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Picture.
Why Scorpio will love it
Scorpio loves dark humor, and this movie has plenty of that. Add to that a man’s midlife crisis, a young teenage woman’s sexual awakening, and a dysfunctional family, all under the veneer of the “American Dream,” and you have the perfect drama/comedy recipe for a Scorpio viewer. Excellent performances from the entire cast, revealing the broken nature of all the characters, main and supporting, will keep a Scorpio glued to the screen until the end.
Drama
Black Swan (2010)
Short summary from the-numbers.com: “Nina (Natalie Portman) is a ballerina whose passion for dance controls every facet of her life. When the company’s artistic director decides to replace his prima ballerina for their opening production of Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. However, she has competition in newcomer Lily (Mila Kunis). While Nina is perfect for the role of the White Swan, Lily personifies the Black Swan. As the rivalry between the two dancers turns into a twisted friendship, Nina’s dark side begins to emerge.”
Why Scorpio will love it
There is nothing a Scorpio enjoys more than finding the hidden darkness in their own emotions and those of others. With ballet, a quintessential Scorpio profession if ever there was one, as the backdrop, the interplay of the two ballerinas and the world they live in is perfect for Scorpio. Mix in some erotic tension, cruelty and heartbreaking transformation and you have the ideal Scorpio drama.
Action
A History of Violence (2005)
Quick synopsis from Google.com: “When a pair of petty criminals try to rob his small-town restaurant, Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) kills them both quickly and easily. In the news of Tom’s seemingly heroic actions, a menacing stranger named Carl Fogarty (Ed Harris) comes to town, identifying the unassuming family man as long-missing Philadelphia mobster Joey Cusack. To the horror of his wife Edie (Maria Bello) and teenage son Jack (Ashton Holmes), Tom must face his violent past.”
Why Scorpio will love it
A family man with a hidden and violent past is exposed while performing a heroic act. Intense performances from an all-star cast, led by Viggo Mortensen, will certainly appeal to Scorpio viewers. The intense fight scenes and smoldering sexuality between Mortensen and Maria Bello (his wife in the film) will more than satisfy Scorpio’s hunger for power in the world and in the bedroom.
Children
Coraline (2009)
Short summary from the-numbers.com: “While exploring her new home, a girl named Coraline (Dakota Fanning) discovers a secret door, behind which lies an alternate world that closely resembles her own, but in many ways better. She rejoices in her discovery, until Other Mother (Teri Hatcher) and the rest of her parallel family try to keep her there forever. Coraline must use all her resources and courage to return to her own family and life.
Why Scorpio will love it
A children’s film with just the right hints of horror and a lot of silliness, including the animation style. This story embraces the dark imaginations that Scorpio children are likely to have. When it comes to issues like parental neglect, death, and sexuality, it may not seem like much of a kids’ movie, except for the fact that animation is used to tell the story, but that’s exactly what makes it a kids’ movie for a Scorpio.
Science fiction
Alien (1979)
Quick summary from Google.com: “In deep space, the crew of the commercial spaceship Nostromo are awakened from their cryo-sleep pods halfway through their journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien ship. The terror begins when the crew encounters a nest of eggs in the alien ship. An organism from an egg pops out and attaches itself to one of the crew, putting him into a coma.”
Why Scorpio will love it
Although the film was released in 1979, it still holds up in the special effects department and is now considered a cult classic of film noir. Lead actress Sigorney Weaver delivers a raw performance in a sci-fi horror story that put her on the map as one of the first female action stars. Director Ridley Scott is a master of intensity, imbuing each frame with poetic beauty and tension that a Scorpio’s sensual eye will appreciate.
Superhero
Watchmen (2009)
Quick summary from Google.com: “In an alternate 1985 America, costumed superheroes are part of everyday life. When one of his former comrades is murdered, masked vigilante Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley) uncovers a plot to kill and discredit all superheroes past and present. As he reconnects with his retired associates, only one of whom has real powers, Rorschach glimpses a far-reaching conspiracy with their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future of the world.
Why Scorpio will love it
Seedy superheroes with morally questionable personalities, what’s not to love for Scorpio. Before Amazon Prime’s The Boys, there was Watchmen. Based on the 12-issue maxi-comic series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, which deconstructed the superhero genre in an eye-opening way in 1986, the Watchmen were a “game changer” for the comic book industry. The film is surprisingly faithful to the source material, including sex and violence at a level that a Scorpio will really appreciate.
Honorable mention
- Horror: summoning it
- Fantasy: Lord of the Rings
- Mystery: knives out
If you select these movies to watch with your Scorpio friend, partner, or loved one, they will be pleasantly impressed with your choices.
