Movies

If you love Halloween and movies, there are so many to watch this October. Whether you are into funny movies, scary movies, thrillers, or more kid-friendly options, we have compiled a list with all of them for you. No matter what, these Halloween movies will always be classics. Here is a list of some of the best Halloween movies to watch or re-watch this year. How many of these movies have you already watched this month? 1. A Nightmare on Elm Street via GIPHY This is the original Freddy Kreuger movie from 1984. If you love all of these movies, try having a marathon with all of the scary Freddy Kreuger movies. Which one do you like the most? 2. The Haunted Mansion via GIPHY If you are looking for movies that kids can watch, start out with The Haunted Mansion. It is a Disney movie about a family that moves into a haunted mansion. Eddie Murphy makes it hilarious. 3. The Witches This movie from 1990 is actually getting a remake soon, so check out the original first. It is about a young boy who accidentally finds a gaggle of witches. 4. Monster House This is another kid-friendly movie that is in cartoon form. It is about a house with a mind of its own. Three friends discover its secrets. 5. E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial via GIPHY This 1982 classic follows a boy who discovers E.T. and must try to get him home. You will likely feel nostalgic watching this movie that stars a young Drew Barrymore. 6. Practical Magic via GIPHY Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman star as supernatural sisters who try to end a family curse that is keeping them from finding true love. It is kind of a Halloween love story. 7. Hotel Transylvania The main character, Dracula, operates a high-end resort and must protect his daughter from the love of a young boy. Many people love the cartoon characters in this movie and it has a few movies in the series now. 8. The Craft This movie focuses on a group of girls who feel like outcasts. They ban together to learn witchcraft, but things quickly go wrong. 9. Scooby-Doo While there are plenty of Scooby Doo cartoons to watch, the live-action remake is funny and a little spooky. There is also a sequel with the same cast. Grab some Scooby snacks and sit down for some Halloween fun. 10. The Exorcist If you love scary movies, watch this movie from 1973. It is about a girl who gets possessed and how they try to rid of her demons. Yikes. Have you read about your favorite Halloween movie yet? Read on to the NEXT page for more! 11. The Harry Potter series via GIPHY Harry Potter isn't necessarily Halloween, but there is enough magic to make you feel spooky. Have a marathon with all eight movies one weekend. 12. It via GIPHY You might want to watch the 1990 original or the newer version, but either way, you'll definitely be creeped out by this clown. 13. Carrie via GIPHY You don't want to mess with Carrie. She goes after students who humiliate her at prom with her telekinetic powers. 14. Gremlins via GIPHY This movie is more funny than scary, with all of these silly little monsters wrecking havoc on a small town. Remember, don't feed them after midnight! 15. Edward Scissorhands via GIPHY Johnny Depp plays Edward Scissorhands, who has an unlikely love interest. It is a Tim Burton classic. 16. Ghostbusters via GIPHY Do you love the original or the newer version with an all-female cast? Whichever version you choose, you know you ya gonna call! 17. Corpse Bride via GIPHY Another great Tim Burton film that is an animated one. It is actually based on a Russian folktale about a man accidentally marrying a corpse. 18. Young Frankenstein This movie is a tribute to the first Frankenstein movie and stars Gene Wilder. It is a comedy classic for Halloween. 19. Scream via GIPHY This is one of those perfect scary Halloween movies about a group of teens trying to outsmart a killer. There have been many remakes, so take your pick. 20. Buffy the Vampire Slayer If you loved this show, the movie does not disappoint. Buffy was a regular teenage girl, except for the fact that she kills vampires. Read on to the NEXT page for even more Halloween classics! 21. Hocus Pocus via GIPHY We couldn't leave this one out. It is one of the most popular Halloween movies ever and is great for kids and adults. It follows the Sanderson sisters, who are resurrected by teenagers on Halloween. The teens must figure out how to get rid of the witches for good. 22. Casper via GIPHY Casper is a classic kid's Halloween movie, but really fun to watch for all ages. Casper is the friendly ghost, but he has to keep his crazy uncles in line when a family moves into their haunted mansion. 23. The Addams Family via GIPHY There are also many versions of The Addams Family and it is always fun to watch on Halloween. Follow the antics of this crazy family. 24. The Nightmare Before Christmas via GIPHY This movie could also be watched around Christmas, but it is more spooky than festive. It follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown as he tries to take over Christmas. 25. Halloween Before you watch the new version, watch the older one from 1978. It follows murderer Michael Myers as he comes back to terrorize his hometown. 26. Beetlejuice via GIPHY Don't say his name three times. This movie that is a little creepy but a lot funny, follows Beetlejuice, as a teen beckons him to get rid of spirits in her new home. 27. It's a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown via GIPHY Everyone loves Charlie Brown movies, right? This one is no exception and is a must watch every October. 28. The Shining This super scary movie from 1980 is about a haunted hotel and is inspired by the thrilling novel. 29. Halloweentown via GIPHY This Disney movie tells the story about Halloweentown, a town that is always Halloween all the time. A teen must go there to save her grandmother's town. There are also other movies that follow this one. 30. The Sixth Sense via GIPHY You've probably seen this one or at least know the famous line from the movie, "I see dead people". It is about a young kid who can see dead people and meets child psychologist Dr. Malcom Crowe. What is your favorite movie on this list? Which movies do you never miss during Halloween time? If you enjoyed this list, please SHARE with your friends who love Halloween!

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