Our Favorite Halloween Movies

October 30, 2018

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.

The Addams Family

“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

Ghostbusters

“So many scenes from that movie are ingrained in my brain since I was a kid, when I’d request it to be played at birthday parties. Also, it has Rick Moranis.” — Jake

Complete with a movie poster Jake imagined for an art show a few years back.

Halloweentown

“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.’” — Bridget

It’s the Great Pum pkin, Charlie Brown

“I’m not actually much for scary, scary movies, however, we were always Peanuts fans as kids.” — Michelle

T he Nightmar e Before Christmas

“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

Scooby-Doo 1 & 2: Monsters Unleashed

“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” — Angie

Warren Zevon

“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

Thanks for reading! If you’re interested in discovering more of our favorite movies, check out our favorite festive films roundup. For more of our team’s favorite things, check out where to get the best tacos in town, get cookin’ with our favorite recipes and get a head start on your holiday shopping with our local gift-giving guide!

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