1. Hocus Pocus (1993)
This family-friendly classic is a must-watch on Halloween. Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, the movie revolves around a trio of witches who are accidentally resurrected by a teenage boy in Salem, Massachusetts. The witches embark on a mission to become immortal by sucking the life force out of all the children in the place. It’s a light-hearted film that will surely put you in the Halloween spirit.
2. Halloween (1978)
No Halloween movie list is complete without the classic slasher film, John Carpenter’s Halloween. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, the movie revolves around Michael Myers, a six-year-old boy who murders his sister on Halloween. After spending 15 years in a mental institution, Myers escapes and returns to his hometown to continue his killing spree. The movie is a true classic and has set the standard for all slasher films to come.
3. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Although it’s more of a Christmas movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas is set around Halloween, making it a perfect movie to watch during the holiday season. The stop-motion animation movie tells the story of Jack Skellington, who becomes bored with his hometown’s Halloween celebration and decides to venture into Christmas Town, where things begin to get a little complicated.
4. Practical Magic (1998)
This romantic comedy fantasy is about two sisters who come from a long line of witches. Sally Owens (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman) put their magical abilities to use when they resurrect a drowned man. However, things soon take a dark twist as the man’s spirit takes over and wreaks havoc on their peaceful lives. The film has a mix of love, humor and spookiness, making it a perfect movie to watch on Halloween.
5. The Addams Family (1991)
The Addams Family, based on characters created by cartoonist Charles Addams, is a classic Halloween movie that will make you laugh and shudder. The film follows the eccentric Addams family as they try to adjust to life in the modern world after their long-lost Uncle Fester returns home. With dark humor, offbeat characters and an unforgettable family of ghouls, this film is a must-watch during the spooky season.
In conclusion, there are a lot of good Halloween movies, but the ones we have mentioned above are some of the best. They vary in genre, from horror movies to family-friendly comedies, which means there is something for everyone. So get ready for the spookiest time of the year and enjoy watching these fantastic films set around Halloween.