20 Awesome first date movies that will help you set the mood

17. “The Shining”

Watching a horror movie on a first date is a risky move, but one that can pay off in the end. “The Shining” isn’t a cheap horror movie filled with nudity or blood and guts — rather, it’s a carefully calculated psychological thriller that can easily get your date snuggled up right next to you in fear. Plus, it’s a good way to prove you aren’t a wimp. Your date knowing right off the bat that you won’t be scared to crush any future spiders results in major brownie points.