Best Halloween Movies to Watch
Halloween, the spookiest of all holidays, is just around the corner. While you may be eager to get into the spirit of things, there's no better way to do so than with a good old-fashioned Halloween movie marathon. But which ones are worth your time? Well, we've rounded up the best Halloween movies to watch—all from different years and genres—for you to enjoy while you wait for All Hallows' Eve to arrive:
1. Ghostbusters (1984)
Ghostbusters is a 1984 American comedy film directed and produced by Ivan Reitman. It stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis as three eccentric parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City.
This movie is about three guys that work in the paranormal field to capture ghosts for money and help people get over their fear of them. Their business takes off quickly when they start catching ghosts left and right! We dare you to not have the original Ghostbusters theme tune stuck in your head for days after you watch this movie!
2. Rosemary's Baby (1968)
The movie stars Mia Farrow as Rosemary Woodhouse and John Cassavetes as her husband Guy. They move into an apartment building in New York City where a young couple has just had their first baby—a girl who looks very similar to Rosemary! As she grows up, all sorts of strange things happen around her, like creepy neighbors and a nosy psychiatrist who seems to know more than he should about what's going on inside their home.
In 1968, Rosemary's Baby won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Drama and earned nominations for BAFTA Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and Writers Guild of America Awards (Adapted Screenplay).
3. Interview With the Vampire (1994)
Fan of vampires? Well, you’ll love this one! This movie is based on Anne Rice's novel of the same name, which tells the story of a vampire named Louis. Louis is interviewed by a journalist who asks him about his life as a vampire and how he became one. The film is set in New Orleans during the 19th century and follows Louis from his transformation into a vampire through to his later life as he struggles with what it means to be immortal.
4. Hocus Pocus (1993)
Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, is a Halloween classic. In this Disney comedy-horror film, three witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts on Halloween night. The Sanderson sisters plan to use their magic to turn the town's children into their minions so they can survive.
With its goofy dialogue and low budget effects that look like something from an 80s movie, Hocus Pocus will not win any awards for acting or directing but it is an easy watch that can be enjoyed even if you don't have kids around for Halloween. Why not check out these funniest moments in Hocus Pocus?
5. Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Trick 'r Treat is a horror anthology film that centers around the holiday of Halloween and its traditions. Each story is told in a different style, with some being more comedic than others. The movie starts out with Sam (Quinn Lord) trick-or-treating on Halloween night in his hometown of Warren Valley. Along the way, he meets three people who help him discover the truth behind an urban legend called "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".
In other segments: Jake (Dylan Baker), an adult man who deals with a childhood trauma by dressing up as an elderly woman named Agatha. Boogeyman (Brian Cox), who has been haunting people throughout history since ancient times; and Mr Kreegle (Lauren Lee Smith), a teacher at Warren Valley High School who discovers that one of his students has created her own monster from scrap materials from school supplies and plans on using it to punish those who pick on her during school hours with prank calls or malicious notes left around campus.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our list of the best movies to watch during Halloween. If there’s one thing that we can all agree on, it’s that horror is a genre that never gets old, and if you’re looking for something a little goofier, we’ve got you! So, whether you want to watch something funny or terrifying, these are some good choices for this spooky holiday! Halloween is also a great time to check out the Best Psychological Thrillers on Netflix, and you can stream them all on QEWD. Download now to explore content like never before.
