October is the ideal time to huddle under a blanket, eat some candy, and watch the whole month of scary and best Halloween movies. For convenience’s sake, here’s a daily list for all 31 days. The best part is that most of these movies can be easily accessible, whether you watch them on a streaming service, rent them at Blockbuster or Redbox, or borrow them from the library.
List of Best Halloween Movies:
The following are the Halloween movies included in this marathon, in order:
1. Hocus Pocus
What better way to start this marathon than the iconic witch movie that became a Halloween classic loved across generations?
2. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
This is a short, nostalgic film which is ideal to start the month on a light note.
3. Casper Meets Wendy
If you want to introduce your little children to the world of Halloween, this friendly ghost story is an excellent choice.
4. Casper
Another friendly ghost story movie, which offers a nice and warm movie experience after some scarier movies this month.
5. Monster House
This funny yet somewhat scary animation is often underrated and deserves more recognition.
6. The Haunted Mansion
This movie is inspired by the popular Disney ride and takes you on a family adventure with some playful spooks.
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7. Under Wraps
This is a nostalgic movie from the Disney Channel’s movie night that features a mummy and curious children.
8. Sleepy Hollow
It is a spooky yet mysterious choice to take for those who are ready to get into a darker tone for the Halloween celebration.
9. Goosebumps
One of those nostalgic movies based on the books which have been loved for decades.
10. Over the Garden Wall
This movie is a hauntingly beautiful animated miniseries that gained popularity due to the special fall season atmosphere it provides.
11. Mad Monster Party
Vintage movie with a lot of charm and funny monsters.
12. The Addams Family
The first of two nights of the movie that provides a great mix of dark humor and dysfunctional family.
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13. Addams Family Values
Another night with Addams Family that keeps up with the tradition of being hysterical
14. Corpse Bride
A gothic and romantic Tim Burton classic with amazing visuals and lots of heart.
15. Coraline
A beautiful stop motion movie which has eerie elements but is not too scary.
16. Hotel Transylvania
Fun and colorful animated film which will be perfect for a family night at home.
17. “Alvin and The Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman”
This is a funny movie that is perfect for offsetting the weighty movies seen at the beginning of the week.
18. Toy Story of Terror
A short and fun Halloween movie that you can watch when your schedule is busy.
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19. Ghostbusters
Definitely a must-see movie and one of the best halloween movies to rewatch on this whole list.
20. Frankenweenie
Tim Burton’s loving black and white tribute to monster movies of the past.
21. Scary Godmother
A lesser-known animated classic that a lot of millennials will remember with nostalgia.
22. Paranorman
An unexpectedly emotional stop-motion story about accepting difference, wrapped in a fun ghost story.
23. Edward Scissorhands
One of the most touching movies of Tim Burton that will be enjoyed both by fans of fantasy and those who appreciate the tender emotions of the film.
24. Beetlejuice
An extremely entertaining and always memorable Tim Burton’s work that cannot leave anyone indifferent.
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25. “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit”
A British claymation masterpiece, this movie is excellent entertainment for an easy evening at home.
26. Halloweentown
The beginning of the great trilogy that makes Halloween movie nights complete.
27. Halloweentown 2
More magic for everyone who loves Halloween.
28. Halloweentown 3
The last but not the least part of the wonderful trilogy.
29. Twitches 1 & 2
Nostalgic movies about twin witch sisters who learn about their magic powers and connection.
30. Scooby Doo
A classic for all ages.
31. The Nightmare Before Christmas
The perfect ending of Halloween movies that brings a little bit of spookiness to prepare for Christmas.
The biggest benefit of such a list is its flexibility. You do not necessarily have to stick to the given sequence of movies to watch and certainly not to watch all 31 halloween movies to get the feel of the marathon. Choose those that interest you most, replace some with your own favorites or make certain nights dedicated to certain themes: for instance, you can choose animated movies for the first night, monster classics for the second and so on. If it seems like too much effort to find all those films, consider the fact that many of them can be easily found via popular streaming platforms or even rented from your local video store for quite a low price.
All in all, a Halloween movies marathon is more about spending the time you need together with your friends or loved ones and enjoying the holiday rather than making yourself watch a long list of horror movies.
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