As the weather gets colder and we watch the leaves turn gold, we know Halloween is upon us. The time has come for grocery store candy, everything pumpkin spice flavored, and, of course, Halloween movies.
From horror to comedy, the options are endless. This list feature movies old and new, as well as some that haven’t even come out yet (I’m looking at you, Halloween Ends), in addition to where you can find and watch them. Although October has just begun, we have an abundance of witches, vampires, and creepy things to cover before the 31st.
Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
We are starting off strong with the sequel to the gen-z classic “Hocus Pocus,” created almost 30 years ago. The Sanderson sisters are officially back and once again trying to eat the souls of children and live forever— the usual antics. Featured on Disney+, this movie is bound to bring you back to your childhood.
While starring the original sisters, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, the movie also features some fresh faces, like Whitney Peak, Lila Buckingham, and Sam Richardson, each offering a new and exciting performance in bringing the witchy world to life.
Similarly to the original, the sisters are mistakenly brought back to Salem, Massachusetts where three teenage girls must find a way to stop these witches from seeking their revenge.
Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
This horror classic beckons mention of the iconic Freddy Kruger costume as one of the biggest hits this year. This 80’s film might not be the best quality compared to newer horror films, but it definitely gets the job done. Starring Johnny Depp, this is a great movie if you’re not completely fond of gory, blood-filled thrillers. The movie is available on multiple streaming apps, such as HBO Max, Prime Video, and Vudu.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Now I might be a little biased because this is one of my favorite movies ever, but trust me on this one. This cult classic features sweet, innocent couple, Brad and Janet, who stumble upon a creepy mansion owned by the strange Dr. Frank-N-Fruter. The movie introduces many screwball characters and as the couple loses their purity, the cast dances to rock songs all night long. If there’s one word to describe this film, it’s ‘nonsensical.’ You can watch and rock along on Hulu.
Halloween (Franchise)
With the final film in this series coming out Oct. 14 (Halloween Ends), now is the perfect time to try and rewatch the 13 films. Starring the iconic Jamie Lee Curtis, Halloween takes place over multiple different timelines as the insane Michael Meyers continues his ‘stalk and kill’ spree. Halloween Ends can be seen in theaters and on Peacock. Films 1 through 12 are available on Shudder and On Demand.
Halloweentown (Film series)
Another family friendly series to watch, guaranteed to bring you back to the easy days. These Disney Channel Original Movies are filled with witches, laughter, and heart-warming family values. The four movies consist of the main character Marnie Piper and her journey after finding out that she is a witch. Each movie has a different plot line, so it is difficult to choose just one. Nevertheless, you can watch all four on Disney+ and Hulu.
Hereditary (2018)
This psychological horror film is bound to make viewers crawl out of their skin with its dark plot packed with seances, severed body parts, creepy bugs, and blood. The death of a family’s grandmother reveals horrifying secrets that unravel throughout the movie. Paramount+, Hulu, and Showtime offer this movie.
Us (2019)
Traumatized by her childhood, Adelaide Wilson returns to her beach house with her husband and two kids. As the movie progresses, things start to take a turn when four masked people attempt to attack her family. In fighting for their lives, they learn that each of the masked killers look identical to each member of the Wilson family. You can watch it now on Hulu.
As Above, So Below (2014)
An archeologist follows in the footsteps of her late father to uncover the treasure of Flamel’s Philosopher’s Stone. This stone grants immortality and turns any metal into gold. As they begin their journey into the Catacombs of Paris, the crew begins to realize it’s not only haunted, but there lies dark secrets no one in the world knows or was meant to know for that matter. Both Amazon Prime and Hulu have this movie.
