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Were just gonna say it: There is no October tradition better than watching the best Halloween movies.
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See our picks, below.
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Jennifers Body(2009)
Speaking of!
If youve never seenJennifers Bodybefore, this is the year to change that.
It underperformed at the box office at the time, but is now considered a feminist cult classic.
We wont spoil why this counts among our favorite Halloween moviesjust watch and find out for yourself.
Nicolas Cage also stars in the creepiest performance of his career.
Twitches(2005)
Good Halloween movies dont have to be scary.
On their 21st birthday, they are reunited and embark on an adventure to discover their true nature.
The Haunted Mansion(2003)
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The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993)
Is it a Halloween movie?
Both can be true.
Practical Magic(1998)
This Halloween movie list doesnt just comprise spooky stuff.
Hotel Transylvania(2012)
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But it does it with a wink.
Another reason to watch: Regina Hall is wildly funny in it.
Halloween(1978)
It hasHalloweenin the titleof course its going to make this list.
More than that, though,Halloweenis a classic of the horror genre.
Also great: a hilarious cameo from Chris Hemsworth as the ghost-busting groups dim-witted receptionist.
Why not have all three withThe Rocky Horror Picture Show?
Good films for Halloween can do it all.
The Craft(1996)
We love scary movies that also serve up excellent 90s style inspiration.
What could possibly go wrong?
(In fact, weve included several.)
Sleepy Hollow(1999)
Another Tim Burton and Johnny Depp pairing.
Spooky queen Christina Ricci also stars as Katrina Anne Van Tassel, a wealthy heiress and Ichabods love interest.
Things become even more complicated when an obnoxious poltergeist named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) gets involved.
We cant believe it took that long.
The 1980 film directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on Stephen Kings novel is a horror masterpiece.
It all culminates in a seriously scary supernatural event on prom night.
Devon Sawa (remember him fromCasper?)
plays a lazy stoner whose right hand becomes possessed by the devil and goes on a killing spree.
Its a darkly funny movie, made all the better by appearances from Jessica Alba, Vivica A.
Fox, and Seth Green.
Goosebumps(2015)
If you loved readingGoosebumps,the childrens horror series by R.L.
Stine, then its worth checking out this 2015 film adaptation.
And good news: It remains as entertaining as ever.
But you cant beat the original starring Duane Jones.
Old horror movies just hit different, you know?
A Madea Halloween(2016)
WhileBoo!
Whats not to love?
Frank claims the world will end by the end of the monthso, Halloween.
What follows is a weird, increasingly creepy tale with a finale you wont see coming.
The Corpse Bride(2005)
Yes, another Tim Burton production.
Tom Felton), Indya Moore, Tamara Smart, and Oona Laurence.
Hope she gets paid overtime!
TheHarry Pottermovies should absolutely be enjoyed this season.
Grab a butterbeer and settle in for yet another visit to Hogwarts with Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
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The Fear Street Trilogy(2021)
Based on R.L.
Also of note: It was the last film Henson directed.
Watch if only to seeKeke Palmers best performanceto date.
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