Happy Halloween! In the spirit of the season, we compiled a list of some of our favorite Halloween-like movies (and other spooky merriments)—in no particular order.
“I’m not actually much for scary, scary movies, however, we were always Peanuts fans as kids.”
Michelle Love a
“The music is amazing. I also love how they are totally unaware of how odd they are.
‘Are they made with real girl scouts.’ is also quoted often in our home.”
Olivia Fabian
“Is it a Halloween or Christmas movie? Answer: It’s a year-round movie. But I’m also going to cheat and say that my other favorites are The Exorcist, Sweeney Todd, Corpse Bride, Hocus Pocus and Halloweentown I and II.”
— Jasmine Bejar, content strategist
“My sister and I used to watch this delightfully cheesy, nostalgic Disney Channel Original Movie every year (and maybe still do). After all, ‘Being Normal Is Vastly Overrated.'”
“The Scooby-Doo shows and movies were a staple of my childhood and I rewatch the live action movies throughout the year, but especially during spooky season.
Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I can’t help but throw in a few other recommendations…
A childhood favorite: Casper | An underrated favorite: Monster House | And a cult classic: The Shining”
“Not much for scary movies, but when I was a kid I sure loved the song The Monster Mash when it would blast out of the oldies radio in the barn, every October. I used to call the radio station all year long and request it, and never understood why the DJ would say, ‘Son, it’s the middle of June. I can’t.’
“These days, I’m grateful that Werewolves of London is playing somewhere, sometime, 365 days a year.”
‘I saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic’s; his hair was perfect. Ahooooo, werewolves of London…’
“Oh, and Mr. Zevon’s interview on The Late Show with David Letterman, recorded shortly before his death, is worth your time.”
— Matt Kelley, principal
