31 Nights of Halloween Movie Watch List | Halloween Classics Edition
We all know there are Halloween movies… and then there are Halloween movies. These are the tried-and-true films that instantly bring back memories of cozying up with yout jack-o-lantern bucket of candy, watching through your fingers, or laughing at the antics of your favorite spooky characters. The Halloween Classics Edition of the 31 Nights of Halloween Movie Watch List is filled with the films that have stood the test of time, blending nostalgia, chills, and thrills. These are the must-watch Halloween movies that you can return to year after year. So let’s dive into the lineup and celebrate these classics that have truly earned their spot in the Halloween hall of fame! 🎃👻
Week 1: October 1-5
1. Beetlejuice (1988) 🪲🧃
The mischievous ghost with the most, Beetlejuice, is summoned to help a recently deceased couple scare away the new owners of their home. A dark comedy filled with Tim Burton’s signature style.
2. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) 🎃🎄
Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, discovers Christmas Town and decides to take over the holiday, leading to a whimsical mix of Halloween and Christmas in this stop-motion classic.
3. Get Out (2017) 🫖🍵
A weekend getaway turns into a terrifying psychological thriller when a young Black man uncovers disturbing secrets about his girlfriend’s family. Jordan Peele’s directorial debut is as haunting as it is thought-provoking.
4. Casper (1995) 👻🖤
The friendliest ghost you know! Casper, along with his mischievous uncles, haunts a mansion, and a young girl helps him find peace in this heartwarming spooky classic.
5. The Addams Family (1991) 🕷🏰
The delightfully macabre Addams family navigates the outside world with their unique, creepy charm. This live-action adaptation brings the iconic family to life in a hilarious way.
Week 2: October 6-12
6. Hocus Pocus (1993) 🧙♀️🕯️
Three witchy sisters, the Sandersons, are accidentally resurrected in modern-day Salem and seek to steal the souls of children. It’s a spellbinding Disney Halloween staple.
7. Trick ‘r Treat (2007) 🍬🎃
This anthology film intertwines several stories set on Halloween night, all centered around the deadly consequences of breaking Halloween traditions. A true love letter to Halloween fans.
8. Edward Scissorhands (1990) ✂️❄️
A gentle man with scissors for hands is taken in by a suburban family, but his outsider status soon causes trouble. This gothic fairy tale explores beauty, loneliness, and acceptance.
9. Scream (1996) 📞🔪
A masked killer targets high school students, and the horror genre is forever changed. Wes Craven’s slasher flick both pays homage to and reinvents horror tropes with a blend of terror and humor.
10. Ghostbusters (1984) 👻🛑
When New York City is overrun by supernatural forces, a group of quirky scientists-turned-ghostbusters take on the challenge, delivering laughs and iconic ghostly moments.
11. The Craft (1996) 🕯️✨
A group of teen girls discover they have magical powers, but their newfound abilities come with consequences as they navigate the balance between friendship and control.
12. Coraline (2009) 🔵🧵
Coraline finds a secret door in her new home that leads to an alternate world where everything seems perfect—until she realizes the sinister truth behind it. A haunting and beautifully animated film.
Week 3: October 13-19
13. Cabin in the Woods (2011) 🌲🔪
What starts as a typical horror setup—college friends going to a remote cabin—quickly becomes something far more sinister in this genre-bending, self-aware thriller.
14. Halloweentown (1998) 🏰🎃
In this beloved Disney Channel Original Movie, Marnie discovers her magical heritage and embarks on an adventure to save the Halloween-themed town her grandmother lives in.
15. Child’s Play (1988) 🧸🔪
A seemingly innocent doll, Chucky, turns into a living nightmare when it’s possessed by the soul of a serial killer. This film turned a child’s toy into one of horror’s most iconic villains.
16. The Haunted Mansion (2003) 🏚️🕸️
Eddie Murphy stars as a realtor who discovers that the mansion he’s selling is haunted by a variety of eccentric spirits. Inspired by the beloved Disney ride, it’s full of ghostly fun.
17. The Strangers (2008) 🎭🪓
A couple staying in a secluded house is terrorized by masked strangers in this home-invasion horror film, reminding us that sometimes the scariest threats come from within.
18. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) 🧛♀️🧑🎤
Before the hit TV show, there was the original Buffy movie! Buffy is a cheerleader who discovers she’s destined to fight vampires, and this film blends humor with vampire-slaying action.
19. It (2017) 🎈🤡
Pennywise, the terrifying clown, returns to haunt a group of kids in this chilling Stephen King adaptation that brings the classic novel to a whole new generation of horror fans.
Week 4: October 20-26
20. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) 🧥🔪
A group of friends is stalked by a mysterious killer one year after covering up a tragic accident. A classic 90s slasher that keeps you guessing till the end.
21. Scary Movie (2000) 😱🎭
This parody of horror movies takes aim at the tropes of the genre, delivering laughs while poking fun at films like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer.
22. Final Girls (2015) 🎥🔪
A young woman is pulled into the world of a 1980s slasher film and must fight to survive alongside the characters while navigating the campy horror rules. A meta-horror with heart.
23. The Shining (1980) 🪓🏨
Jack Torrance’s descent into madness at the isolated Overlook Hotel is one of the most iconic horror stories of all time. This Stephen King adaptation is chilling, unsettling, and unforgettable.
24. Corpse Bride (2005) 💍🖤
In this beautifully animated Tim Burton film, a young man accidentally marries a corpse bride and is pulled into the land of the dead, where he must navigate love and loyalty.
25. Twitches (2005) 🧙🏽♀️🌟
Twin sisters separated at birth discover their magical powers on their 21st birthday. They must unite to defeat a dark force threatening their realm in this fun Disney Channel Halloween favorite.
26. The Sixth Sense (1999) 👁️👻
A young boy who can see and communicate with the dead seeks help from a troubled psychologist. This supernatural thriller delivers one of the most famous twists in cinematic history.
Week 5: October 27-31
27. The Witches (1990) 🧙♀️🐀
A boy stumbles upon a witches’ convention and is turned into a mouse, but he must stop their plan to rid the world of children in this dark and fantastical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel.
28. Fear Street Part 1: 1994 (2021) 🩸🔪
This Netflix film kicks off the Fear Street trilogy, with teens uncovering the terrifying curse haunting their town for generations. A perfect mix of slasher and supernatural horror.
29. The Black Phone (2022) ☎️🖤
A boy is kidnapped by a sadistic killer and receives mysterious calls from the killer’s previous victims, offering cryptic advice to help him escape. A terrifying recent hit.
30. No One Will Save You (2023) 👽🏠
A young woman must fight off alien intruders in her home in this suspense-filled horror movie that blends sci-fi with home invasion thrills.
31. Halloween (1978) 🎃🔪
The ultimate Halloween classic! Michael Myers escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown to wreak havoc on Halloween night. This film defined the slasher genre.
And there you have it—the perfect mix of nostalgia, iconic moments, and Halloween essentials! Whether you’re in it for the laughs, the scares, or the memories, this Halloween Classics movie watch list delivers all the best elements that make Halloween the best time of the year. Grab some candy, get cozy, and let the haunting begin! 🎃👻