My Favorite 🎃 Halloween Movies
The 20 movies below are some of my favories in this genre. Whenever this season or mood arrives, items from this list are my go-to comfort food. To qualify, a movie must be solidly in-genre and be highly rated (or purposefully bad). Either way, these are the cream of their respective crop.
Each movie is scored on my 4-point rating system. Please let me know if you'd like to nominate an addition!
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Clue
One of my favorites. Irreverent, slapstick, and boasting a superb ensemble. There's something new to catch in every viewing!
One of my favorites. Irreverent, slapstick, and boasting a superb ensemble. There's something new to catch in every viewing!
The Cabin in the Woods
One of my favorites. Walks the fine line between parody and example perfectly, catering to both crowds. Funny, scary, well thought out, and a breath of fresh air. I really liked their adherence to the rules they set up in the world. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing right!
One of my favorites. Walks the fine line between parody and example perfectly, catering to both crowds. Funny, scary, well thought out, and a breath of fresh air. I really liked their adherence to the rules they set up in the world. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing right!
Coco
(🥇)Such an emotional movie. The music was great and the art and culture was such a joy. The story was good and really makes you care about the characters
Coco
🥇 Award Winning
Such an emotional movie. The music was great and the art and culture was such a joy. The story was good and really makes you care about the characters
Hocus Pocus
Still holds up, is cute tnough. Some bits age funny and there's definitely a 90's bullying vibe, but it's some light fun.
Still holds up, is cute tnough. Some bits age funny and there's definitely a 90's bullying vibe, but it's some light fun.
Tucker and Dale vs Evil
A strong entrant to "movies that are equal parts gory and hysterical". Strong leading performances and a great premise deliver a great movie that's full of heart.
A strong entrant to "movies that are equal parts gory and hysterical". Strong leading performances and a great premise deliver a great movie that's full of heart.
Spirited Away
Scarier than I remembered, but a very charming story throughout.
Scarier than I remembered, but a very charming story throughout.
Sleepy Hollow
Suitably Halloween-y. Great cast, decent plot, lots of beheadings.
Suitably Halloween-y. Great cast, decent plot, lots of beheadings.
Ready or Not
(🥈)Absolute delight. Gross, tense, exciting, game-related. The works.
Ready or Not
🥈 Award Winning
Absolute delight. Gross, tense, exciting, game-related. The works.
Werewolf by Night
Atmospheric, fun, tense in the right ways. A good watch.
Atmospheric, fun, tense in the right ways. A good watch.
The Addams Family
Creepy, yet extremely charming. Great performances bring new life to a classic family. Some absolutely knock out jokes, too.
Creepy, yet extremely charming. Great performances bring new life to a classic family. Some absolutely knock out jokes, too.
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
Characters were more grating than I remember, story is a little doofy, but it is a good watch
Characters were more grating than I remember, story is a little doofy, but it is a good watch
Shaun of the Dead
Zombie movie with a lot of heart.
Zombie movie with a lot of heart.
The Others
Creepy, but not gross. Tight, gripping movie.
Creepy, but not gross. Tight, gripping movie.
Coraline
Spooky and creative and fantastical. Great cast.
Spooky and creative and fantastical. Great cast.
Zombieland
Very stylized. Breakneck pace that could have used a little more breathing room. Pretty cute and a bit touching
Very stylized. Breakneck pace that could have used a little more breathing room. Pretty cute and a bit touching
Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire
Simple, but cute!
Simple, but cute!
Freaky
Honestly great! Pretty gory, but fun about it. Swapped actors did a great job.
Honestly great! Pretty gory, but fun about it. Swapped actors did a great job.
The Little Vampire
Cheesy, but has some nice heart.
Cheesy, but has some nice heart.
The Babysitter
Light and stupid, but a fun take on a slasher movie. Writing felt like the weak point, but it was weirdly charming.
Light and stupid, but a fun take on a slasher movie. Writing felt like the weak point, but it was weirdly charming.