16 Spooky Movies to Watch This Halloween
If you like spine-tingling chills, gut-wrenching thrills, and horrifying screams, we've rounded up our must-watch horror movies to get you into the Halloween spirit. Beware, these movies might keep you up at night.
Us
Us should be on your watch list with nail-biting scenes and many twists. Directed by Jordan Peele, who also directed Get Out, the film follows a family who is attacked by a group of doppelgangers. We don't want to give anything away, but it will have you on the edge of your seat throughout the film.
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus has become a must-see classic - Halloween wouldn’t be complete without this movie. Set in a fictional town called Salem, the three witches - Sarah, Winifred, and Mary were resurrected by a teenage boy on Halloween night and are on a mission to create a potion to make them immortal. Hocus Pocus is a terrifyingly hilarious good time from beginning to end.
The Addams Family
A classic 90s film that is both fun and dark. Made for both adults and the kids, The Addams Family is eccentric and macabre and follows the Addams family who try to reconnect with their long-lost relative, Fester Addams.
Wolf Creek
An Aussie classic, Wolf Creek is full of nail-biting and gut-wrenching scenes. Based on a true story, the film is about three friends who go on a holiday and run into trouble in the Australian outback. Warning: this one is not for the kids.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
An iconic horror movie, Nightmare on Elm Street is a must-watch for any horror movie fanatic. The movie follows a killer who kills you in your sleep while wearing a bladed glove known as Freddy Krueger. It’s a horror masterpiece that delivers all the thrills.
The Shining
An unforgettable psychological horror film by Stanley Kubrick, The Shining follows Jack Torrance who becomes a winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel with his family. Jack's sanity deteriorates due to the influence of the supernatural forces that inhabit the hotel. This movie is worth a watch!
The Blair Witch Project
A simple psychological horror film. The journey starts with a group of three people who wander to the forest to create a documentary about a killer who murdered several teenagers. The movie leaves some questions for the viewer and is genuinely a bone-chilling film.
Coraline
One for the kids, Coraline is full of colour and life, imagination and bizarre surprises. The stop motion movie follows a curious young girl who ventures into a parallel universe, unaware that it contains some dark secrets - it’s an enjoyable and entertaining watch (perhaps maybe for the bigger kids!).
Frankenweenie
A classic Tim Burton movie, Frankenweenie tells the story of Victor after losing his dog Sparky, who is resurrected in true Frankenstein style. You will not want to take your eyes off the screen with fantastic twists and turns, exactly what you’d expect from a dazzling and whimsical Tim Burton masterpiece.
Labyrinth
A classic dark fairytale for the whole family to enjoy that will never get old. Full of imagination, Labyrinth follows a girl named Sarah who lives in a dream world of magic and babysits her stepbrother Toby. We highly recommend cosying up and watching it with the whole family.
Monster House
The perfect combination of horror, action, and adventure for the kids, Monster House follows three teenagers who discover their neighbour's house is a living, scary monster—a must-watch for the whole family.
Corpse Bride
Another Tim Burton classic, Corpse Bride is an emotional yet fun story with heart. The groom is taken to the land of the dead when he mistakenly marries the Corpse Bride, who is desperate to have a husband.
Coco
The Disney hit Coco is an animated film that follows a 12-year-old boy Miguel who is on a mission to reverse his family's ban on music and meets his deceased great-grandfather. The film celebrates the Mexican culture of remembering the day of the dead - Dia De Muertos. A fun and a heartwarming movie made for all ages.
Casper
If you have yet to see this, you're missing out. The movie follows a friendly ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion; when the new owners move in, Casper quickly falls in love with the teenage daughter. His state and troublemaking uncles complicate their relationship. Casper is a fun watch for the whole family!
Hotel Transylvania
Funny, creepy, and heartwarming are the words we'd use to describe this cartoon. Made for all ages, Hotel Transylvania tells the story of Count Dracula, the owner of the hotel, where the world’s monsters can take a break from the human world. The human-free hotel is visited by a human traveler who may jeopardise the hotel's future. Add it to the watch list and let the kids guess the name of the monsters at the hotel.
Goosebumps
R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series has been brought to life. A blend of fantasy with a hint of mystery, Goosebumps takes you on an adventure where all the monsters are unleashed from the book. If you are looking for a fun and action-packed movie, be sure to queue this one.