Are you looking for classic Halloween movies to kick off October? As temperatures begin to drop and pumpkins start to appear on doorsteps you know that spooky season is starting to gear up.
And there is no better way to celebrate everyone’s favorite holiday than by having a Halloween movie marathon. Whether you are looking for family-friendly films or horror flicks that will scare your socks off, the round up of classics below will help you find the perfect films to get you into the Halloween spirit.
So grab your favorite blanket, light some candles, make yourself a pumpkin spice latte, and snuggle up on the couch. This is October and Halloween is in the air!
17 Classic Halloween Movies To Watch In October
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice is probably one of the most popular Halloween movies of all time and never seems to get old no matter how many times you’ve seen it. This film by Tim Burton (who has multiple entries on this list) is about a recently deceased couple who haunt their former home alongside a poltergeist by the name of Beetlejuice.
Edward Scissorhands
A masterpiece movie by Tim Burton and the source of inspiration for Halloween costumes every year, this unique love story between a man with scissors for hands and a suburban teenager is a classic movie you should watch (or watch again) for Halloween.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
A visual masterpiece by Tim Burton that mashes up the darkness of Halloween with the joyfulness of Christmas. The story follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown on his journey into Christmas Town. This is one Halloween film you can keep watching all the way into December.
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus is probably one of the most popular Halloween movies of all time. This family friendly comedy about three Salem witches is always on the Halloween movie rotation so be sure to add it to yours.
The Witches
The Witches was a beloved children’s film based upon Roald Dahl’s 1983 book by the same name. Even though this is a kids movie, it is actually pretty creepy. It is a tale about a young boy who stumbles upon a coven of witches and then attempts to expose their secret.
The highly successful film is currently getting a remake and will be starring Anne Hathaway as the High Witch which was played by Anjelica Huston in the original. This new version is said to be a more accurate version of the book as opposed to the loose adaptation from the 1990 film.
The Craft
A group of four high school girls discover they can perform witchcraft. What could go wrong? The Craft was a popular new-age style horror film of the 1990’s and continues to be a hit, particularly with young girls. If you haven’t seen this film before, Halloween is a good time to watch.
Practical Magic
If you would prefer a romantic spin on your Halloween movie night, put on classic witch film Practical Magic. The story centers around two sisters (played by Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock) who use their magical powers to fight a family curse that is preventing them from finding true love.
The Witches Of Eastwick
An entertaining dark comedy about three witches who are dissatisfied with their lives in Rhode Island until a mysterious man arrives in town. The film features and all-star cast including Jack Nicholson, Cher, Michelle Pheiffer, and Susan Sarandon.
Sleepy Hollow
A classic Halloween tale by Tim Burton that tells the story of a police constable sent to investigate the Headless Horseman murders in small town Sleepy Hollow.
Tim Burton really knows how to serve up gothic dramas and this spooky story is a fun one to watch for Halloween.
Corpse Bride
Another classic Tim Burton animation movie that brings an old Russian folktale to life. In this film, a man mistakenly marries a corpse on his journey to his living betrothed, the intended bride-to-be must then save him from lifelong doom.
Scream
A cult classic and popular 90’s horror/comedy film, Scream was a clever parody on typical horror movies starring big names from back in the day like Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Drew Barrymore, Skeet Ulrich, and Matthew Lillard.
If you did live through the 90’s, then this is a good movie to watch for Halloween and reminisce about this film genre that was once so in demand. If you haven’t seen it and want to know what all the fuss was about, the film is about a group of teens who try to outsmart their killers by analyzing what typically happens in horror movies.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
This thrilling slasher film from the late nineties is a classic Halloween movie that will scare your socks off! The story revolves around four teens who are stalked by a hook-wielding killer a year after they accidently killed someone in a hit and run. The film was written by Kevin Williamson who was responsible for the hit tv shows Dawson’s Creek and Vampire Diaries.
Halloween
Few movies are as appropriate for Halloween as the horror slasher movie Halloween. For the uninitiated, the film follows a mental patient/murderer who escapes a sanitarium to stalk innocent people in his hometown. This is a good movie to watch if you really want to be scared.
Carrie
A supernatural movie based on Stephen King’s book about a teenager who is bullied at school. The teen possesses telekinetic powers and wreaks havoc on the school. A classic Halloween movie!
Bram Stokers Dracula
One of the best vampire movies of all time, this film directed by Francis Ford Coppola starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder is a really good movie to watch for Halloween. The film is very gothic and atmospheric. It will add all the creepy vibes to your night.
Interview With A Vampire
Another good vampire film to add to your month long Halloween movie marathon is Interview With The Vampire. The movie was based on a well-liked book by Anne Rice of the same name and stars Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and a very young Kirsten Dunst.
The gothic-style visuals in this film are nice to watch under cozy blankets and the story of Lestat and Louis is captivating no matter how many times you’ve seen it.
Nosferatu
This classic silent horror film is an unauthorized adaptation of the original 1897 Bram Stoker’s Dracula novel, however details such as name changes were made to avoid copyright issues. It was very lucky that copies of this film survived as it is quite a masterpiece for its time.
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