Halloween Movies to Enjoy Halloween!

Officially, October 31st is the Halloween, but the entire month before it is perfect for participating in costume parties, preparing themed recipes and marathoning halloween movies that accompany the frightening and fun of the commemorative date.

Separated between scary and fun, because not only horror lives halloween! The spirit of this era is as much in the bloody works as in the typical titles of the afternoon session. It can also go through romantic comedies with a touch of witchcraft and vampires. To show you that everyone can enjoy the halloween movies, we have separated 25 titles between classics and releases to, depending on your preference, get scared or laugh a lot!

And better, there's a lot halloween on streaming! Come on?

The Addams Family (The Addams Family, 1991)

Nothing more classic than the strange and beloved Addams Family, right? Decades pass and every celebration of Halloween there's a little Wanda. The morbid and ironic sense of humor perfectly kills that desire to have a themed week.

Rating on IMDb: 6.6/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEnl6C-39zw

A Addams family is available on Amazon Prime Video.

A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)

One of the greatest horror villains and icons cannot be missing from any list of halloween movies. It's true, it's a rule! Freddy Krueger it's in the dreams of many writers who only think about the possibility of putting it aside just once.

Rating on IMDb: 7.5/10

A Nightmare time is available on Apple TV.

Halloween – The Night of Terror (1978)

Let's continue talking about the names that became unforgettable and are rekindled at this time. Michael Myers, 15 years after killing his sister on Halloween, escapes from a psychiatric hospital and returns to the small town where he lived to kill again. The film was released in 1978 with great box office success, becoming a saga that still gains new fans. If you want to marathon, it's worth checking out the 2018 revival, with the return of Jamie Lee Curtis in the role of the protagonist and then going straight to the cinema to see Halloween kills, the newest title in the franchise. Perfect timing!

Rating on IMDb: 7.7/10

The Halloween movie is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Twilight (Twilight, 2008)

halloween movies There's also romance and vampires! One of the hits of the last 10 years has been the relationship between a mortal and a vampire, plus all the obstacles and consequences that dynamic brings. It is an interesting alternative when looking for halloween No. streaming, since it involves figures of the sinister imagination and has a cold look, with the way of the commemorative date.

Rating on IMDb: 5.2/10

All Twilight Saga movies are available on Netflix.

The Strange World of Jack (The Night Before Christmas, 1993)

Children can enjoy the atmosphere of Halloween a lot, including, it is the audience that most participates in the theme events around the world. So, it makes sense to have a lot of titles that deal with ideal stories to enjoy at this time in a light and celebratory way. The first option is the animation in stop motion, Jack's wierd world, which shows the Pumpkin King's dilemma.

Rating on IMDb: 8.0/10

When you get tired of doing Halloween every year and leave the city, he ends up crossing the Christmas portal, where he sees the joy of the Christmas spirit. Not quite understanding what he saw, he begins to convince the citizens of Halloween Town to kidnap Santa and make their own Christmas.

The Strange World of Jack movie is available on Disney+.

Goosebumps: Monsters and Goosebumps (2015)

Gather the whole family in front of the TV to revisit some classic ghost and monster stories. This is the perfect setting for those who choose Goosebumps, a book adaptation in which a teenager moves to a small town and falls in love with the neighbor. The problem is, her father writes horror stories that turn into reality. Within the theme and for all ages!

Rating on IMDb: 6.3/10

The film Goosebumps: Monsters and Goosebumps is available on Netflix.

Witches Convention (The Witches, 1990 and 2020)

In Brazil, the Halloween is known as the Halloween, therefore, nothing fairer than giving special attention to the works that place these characters as protagonists, whether they are heroines or villains. In witches convention, a boy comes across a gang that wants to turn every child in England into mice. It's up to him and his grandmother to save them.

The 2020 remake with Anne Hathaway in the role of the witch guarantees fantastic visuals!

Note on IMDb: 6.9/10 original version and 5.3/10 remake.

The film witches convention is available on HBO Max.

From Magic to Seduction (Practical Magic, 1998)

For those who like romantic comedies but still want to be in the Halloween mood, From Magic to Seduction It's a fun alternative. Sandra Bullock e Nicole Kidman play witch sisters, cursed by a spell that has haunted all the women in the family for over two hundred years: any man who falls in love with one of them dies.

Rating on IMDb: 6.3/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-DYuPPiG3c

The film From Magic to Seduction is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Hereditary (Hereditary, 2018)

We arrive at contemporary horror, which promises agonizing scenes and jumpscares of respect. Hereditary is for those who have a strong stomach and mind, because in addition to the visceral, the work addresses psychological, family and demonic issues. It's a full plate for those who love the genre and want to invite friends for a scary movie night with the theme halloween movies.

Rating on IMDb: 7.3/10

The Graham family is at the center of the plot, after saying goodbye to their mysterious grandmother, who died of natural causes. Even after the matriarch's departure, she remains a shadow over the family, especially her lonely teenage granddaughter Charlie, for whom she has always held an unusual fascination. Mysteries are unraveled and the family explores darker places to escape the unfortunate fate they have inherited.

Hereditary movie is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Midsommar – Evil Waits for Night (2019)

To add to the list of movies about halloween, another horror title that has been much talked about lately. He is known as a "daylight terror", as unlike most of the genre's companions, Midsummer scares without needing the darkness.

Rating on IMDb: 7.1/10

What begins as a couple's spiritual retreat quickly develops into a violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

The Midsommar movie is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Abracadabra (Hocus Pocus, 1993)

Three XNUMXth century witches, who arrive in the XNUMXth century after their spirits are summoned on Halloween. Can you imagine the confusion?! This is a classic for the whole family to enjoy together!

Note nothe IMDb: 6.9/10

You can find the film in online stores and alternative platforms.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

A musical that even after more than 40 years continues with an innovative premise and delivers visuals that are replicated at Halloween parties every year. It's a great option for moviegoers who want to keep up with the gloomy weather.

Rating on IMDb: 7.4/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgx1QZFNMz8

You can find the film on Telecine Play or alternative streaming platforms.

Muppets Haunted Mansion: The Terrifying Party (2021)

Get ready to scream… with so much laughter! This is a franchise Halloween special The Muppetss, perfect for any age. Adults and children will have fun with Gonzo, Pepe, Kermit, Scooter, Janice, Beaker, Fozzie, Miss Piggy and others. This time's adventure is Gonzo taking on the biggest challenge of his life: spending the night at the Haunted Mansion on Halloween night.

Rating on IMDb: 6.6/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttSEUuRMMLM

The film is available at Disney +.

Bram Stoker's Dracula (Bram Stoker's Dracula, 1992)

 Want something dark, gothic and terrifying with a vampire twist? Francis Ford Coppola's film fulfills this role well! By mixing terror, drama and romance, the work delivers tension mixing the grotesque and the erotic.

Rating on IMDb: 6.6/10

You can find the movie at Netflix.

Interview with the Vampire (Interview with the Vampire, 1994)

Following the line of horror mixed with romance, we come across the story of the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac, who recounts his life and dilemmas for a reporter. The details involve how he was turned into a vampire by the sadistic Lestat de Lioncourt and what love did to him, being an immortal being. Vampire tales are always dark, right?!

Rating on IMDb: 7.5/10

The film is available at HBO Max.

The Lost Boys (The Lost Boys, 1987)

Another vampire movie on the list! Horror meets comedy in this classic that shows two brothers arriving in a new city. There, they discover that a biker gang is more dead than alive as they are turning into vampires. The problem is that one of them starts to fall in love with a girl in the troupe, and little by little he is becoming one of them. Cool for those who want a vampire theme with a lighter atmosphere.

Rating on IMDb: 7.3/10

Watch the movie at Apple TV +

Rosemary's Baby (Rosemary's Baby, 1968)

When it comes to horror, the oldest movie on our list remains one of the great references, capable of making even the most courageous ones shiver. The recommendation is for those looking for a title that manages to scare and still be reflective.

Rating on IMDb: 8.0/10

You can find the film on Telecine Play or alternative streaming platforms.

Beetlejuice – The Ghosts Have Fun (1988)

 The work that defined Tim Burton's style, with gothic elements and an aesthetic already well known to the director. It's a mix of horror and comedy with brilliant performances. A couple dies, but soon returns to haunt the new residents of their home, without knowing that the task will be more difficult than they imagine.

Rating on IMDb: 7.5/10

The film is available at HBO Max.

Edward Scissorhands (Edward Scissorhands, 1990)

We continue with another film by Tim Burton, an expert in the aesthetics that accompany Halloween. A seller of Avon products has a difficult day, but even so, she doesn't get discouraged and decides to visit an old castle at the end of the street. There she meets Edward, a young man with scissor hands. Alone, without the deceased inventor, he accompanies Peg who feels sorry and decides to help his new friend. Around the world, he ends up being loved by some, but pursued by others.

Rating on IMDb: 7.9/10

The film is available at Disney +.

Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters, 1984)

Let's go back to the movies that take us to another world of fantasy and adventure?! Movies about halloween are made up of their figures, and in this one, the ghosts and monsters are in full force.

Rating on IMDb: 7.8/10

Find the movie at Star +.

The Witches of Eastwick (The Witches Of Eastwick, 1987)

Comedy to cheer up Halloween with witchcraft. Three women get together to have fun and talk, and the main topic on the agenda of the three is men and their flaws, and what, in theory, the ideal man would be like. Until the mysterious Daryl Van Horne appears and creates a true war of the sexes that turns the lives of these women upside down.

Rating on IMDb: 6.6/10

Watch the movie at HBO Max.

Death Becomes Her (Death Becomes Her, 1992)

Speaking of women who go crazy, this comedy starring Meryl Streep might just be what you're missing from your themed weekend. She is a self-centered actress who steals her fiance from Helen, her shy friend. As the first grows older, the second becomes a famous author and is more beautiful than ever. In the fight for the lover's attention, the two discover the side effect of a mysterious youth potion.

Rating on IMDb: 6.6/10

You can watch the movie on Telecine Play or alternative streaming platforms.

The Legend of the Headless Horseman (Sleepy Hollow, 1990)

Back to Tim Burton, after all, it's a list of movies about halloween. The plot centers on a police officer who is put to the test when he arrives in Sleepy Hollow, where the crimes that are taking place may be caused by a supernatural being.

Rating on IMDb: 7.3/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjkapstIMWo

You can check out the movie on alternative streaming platforms.

Young Witches (The Craft, 1996)

Teaming up with three girls from the new high school, a young girl discovers the occult and magic. When the four begin to practice magic together, they unleash a power that spirals out of control, with tragic consequences. Mysterious and fun!

Rating on IMDb: 6.4/10

The film is available at Amazon Prime Video.

The Exorcist (The Exorcist, 1971)

Didn't think there was going to be The Exorcist, huh? The movie classic is great for uniting generations who appreciate the seventh art. In the work, an actress notices that her twelve-year-old daughter is behaving completely frighteningly. A priest, who also has a psychiatric background, comes to the conclusion that the girl is possessed by the devil. The unfolding of the exorcism attempt remains one of the most memorable sequences of scenes in history. A respectable halloween has to have this movie on the schedule!

Rating on IMDb: 8.0/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUntodg-vXY

Watch the movie on alternative streaming platforms.

The Black Phone (2021)

Now, how about a good recent thriller? The Black Phone is directed by Scott Derrickson, from the first 'Doctor Strange', as well as being based on the short story by Joe Hill, son of the great horror master Stephen King. In the plot, a 13-year-old boy is kidnapped by a sadistic serial killer, who places him in a soundproof basement, where the boy's screams cannot be heard. On the basement wall, Finney finds an old telephone. When the device rings, the boy can hear the voices of the killer's previous victims, and they try to prevent Finney from suffering the same fate.

Rating on IMDb: 7.0/10

For now, The Black Telephone is available for rent at Google Play and the Amazon store from R$ 29,90.

Abracadabra 2 (Hocus Pocus, 2022)

A long-awaited sequel, Abracadabra 2 brings back Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy as the three Sanderson sister witches. It is worth mentioning that 29 years have passed since the original version, which was a box office success in 1993. In the new film, three young people light the black flame candle again and accidentally bring the Sanderson Sisters back to modern-day Salem. so much fun!

Rating on IMDb: 6.0/10

watch Abracadabra 2 on Disney+.

School of Good and Evil (The School for Good and Evil, 2022)

Netflix hit the nail on the head with School for Good and Evil, which features big names like Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington. This novel, based on Soman Chainani's 2013 novel of the same name, follows the adventures of best friends Sophie and Agatha, who are kidnapped and taken to the School of Good and Evil, thus, they find themselves on opposite sides of an epic battle where Heroes and villains are trained to protect the balance between Good and Evil.

Rating on IMDb: 5.9/10

Fresh (2022)

One of the highlights of horror 2022 goes far beyond visual and psychological horror. In Fresh, you will follow the horrors of modern dating through the point of view of a young woman who discovers that her new date has peculiar tastes. The tone of humor is extremely well developed in the midst of scenes that, even though they are not explicit, give some distress. I recommend it to anyone looking to have a few laughs, without leaving the technical quality aside. Oh, Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones are amazing! In particular, it is one of the best and most surprising films of the year!

Rating on IMDb: 6.7/10

Fresh is available at Star+.

death death death (Bodies Bodies Bodies, 2022)

A movie night on Halloween calls for the new horror slasher sensation, death death death – directed by Halina Reijn. Young people in the midst of drinks, drugs, games and cell phones, this is the premise of how the plot begins and reflects our time, bringing acid criticism, with very good humor, about social networks and how we communicate.

Rating on IMDb: 6.3/10

Death, Death, Death is not yet available for streaming with a subscription service.

Halloween movies on streaming

Did you like this selection of ideal movies to enjoy on Halloween? To recap our list:

• The Addams Family;
• The nightmare time;
• Halloween;
• Twilight;
• Jack's wierd world;
• Goosebumps;
• Witches Convention;
• From Magic to Seduction;
• Hereditary;
• Midsommar – Evil Does Not Wait for the Night;
• Abracadabra;
• Rocky Horror Picture Show;
• Muppets Hautend Mansion;
• Bram Stoker's Dracula;
• Interview with the Vampire;
• the lost boys
• Rosemary's Baby
• Beetlejuice;
• Edward Scissor Hands;
• Ghostbusters;
• The Witches of Eastwick;
• Death suits him;
• The legend of the headless Knight
• Young Witches;
• The Exorcist;
• The Black Telephone;
• Abracadabra 2;
• The School of Good and Evil;
• Fresh;
• death death death.

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