Spooky(ish) Movie Recommendations
Halloween is right around the corner, which means it's time for all things fall and all things spooky. Nothing gets you quite in the mood for the eerie holiday than a marathon of the best Halloween films. However, not every Halloween-lover wants to be terrified by an ominous story that keeps you awake at night. Therefore, Golden Magazine has curated a collection of nostalgic Halloween movies that will bring back some of those childhood memories of trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving. A more light-hearted and ghostly selection will still keep you on your toes and help you stay excited and frightened this season.
It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
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Charlie Brown and the great pumpkin are the perfect, spirited combination for a simple night in. Sometimes nothing beats getting all comfy and watching a childhood film that succeeds in creating a nonchalant aura and relaxing evening.
Where to watch: Apple TV
Hocus Pocus
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A classic movie that highlights spooky and silly witches who generate some serious Halloween spirit. A coven of ditzy witches is sure to give you a good laugh and bring you back to a time full of spells and imagination.
Where to watch: Disney+
Twitches
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A typical Halloween movie that will definitely bring out some nostalgic memories of Monstober on Disney Channel from back in the day (as in the early 2000s). Twin sisters with magical powers create an enticing story that will keep things high-spirited during the fall season.
Where to watch: Disney+ & Hulu
The Haunted Mansion
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Nothing will get you into the Halloween spirit more than a haunted house. If you’re not in the mood to experience one on your own, this movie will surely give you a few animated scares to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Where to watch: Disney+
Coraline
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Buttons for eyes is a bit of an eerie approach to an animated film about a young girl and her family life, but that’s what keeps things intriguing. The somewhat frightening and mysterious vibe of this movie will bring about that essence of Halloween you’re searching for.
Where to watch: For rent on Amazon Prime
Halloweentown
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Another great Disney Channel classic to help you reminisce about Halloween as a kid. A town full of supernatural beings and witches fighting evil is the perfect storyline for an uncomplicated flashback to the past.
Where to watch: Disney+
Corpse Bride
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Tim Burton and his film style successfully generate a chilling ambiance for the Halloween season. Corpses and marriage is somewhat of a bizarre mixture but is also perfect for an easygoing holiday movie.
Where to watch: HBO Max
