It’s officially Halloween Eve, which means it’s time to get into the spooky spirit! To help with this, I have compiled a list of the best Halloween movies for you to watch tonight and tomorrow to get your Halloween spirit on! They are in order by scare factor, so you can choose the level you’d like!
Family Friendly – Scare Level 1:
These movies are guaranteed to get you into the Halloween mood with their feel-good energy and fall vibes, no scaring necessary!
- Coraline
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
- Casper the Friendly Ghost
- Halloweentown
Lightly Haunted – Scare Level 2:
The vibes in this set are simple – cute, fun, but still a few jump scares to get your heart pumping.
- Hocus Pocus
- Girl Vs. Monster
- The House with a Clock In Its Walls
- Ghostbusters
- Beetlejuice
- Haunted Mansion
Checking Over My Shoulder – Scare Level 3:
This set will get your heart moving and checking over your shoulder the next time you are out on the street alone.
- Scream 1
- Psycho
- Lights Out
Covering My Eyes – Scare Level 4:
Just one level under 5, but the differences are great! You may still cower in fear, but at least it’s behind the screen.
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
- Halloween
- A Quiet Place
- Nightmare on Elms Street
- The Birds
- The Black Phone
- Smile
- IT
Hiding Under the Covers – Scare Level 5:
These movies will have your heart pumping, legs shaking, and breath quick! If you are into the scares, this is the place for you!
- The Conjuring
- American Psycho
- Terrifier
- The Poltergist
- The Shining
- The Blair Witch Project
Obviously, these rankings are opinion-based. The AnchorNews and Voyage staff worked together to make sure these rankings were as fair as possible, but they could be different for different people! I hope you take some of these movies into consideration on your Halloween night!
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