We all love to get in the mood for Halloween by snuggling up on the sofa with blankets and snacks to watch some creepy classics – but when there’s so many options available, sometimes it can be hard to choose! Here’s a list of some of my favourites (in no particular order) that help curate the ghoulish vibes…
- Corpse Bride (2005)
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Victor nervously prepares to marry Victoria, but upon practising his vows in the woods, he accidentally makes a commitment he cannot easily break. “Life” with his newly-wed is not what he expected!
- Hocus Pocus (1993) and Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
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Centred around the Sanderson sisters trio and their wild shenanigans on Halloween night after being resurrected time and time again!
The first movie follows the sisters’ first accidental revival by new boy on the block, Max, and the continuation of their diabolical plan to stay young.
The newly-released sequel sees the sisters brought back to life anew, but this time into the 21st Century; and their next focus is not only on staying youthful, but becoming all-powerful…
- The Haunted Mansion (2003)
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In this family-friendly comedy, Jim Evers (Eddie Murphy) of Evers & Evers Real Estate makes a short business stop whilst taking his family on holiday, and soon discovers that the property owner has bigger ideas than the sale of the house in mind.
- What We Do In The Shadows (2014)
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A comedic horror mockumentary, following the lives of four vampires who live in a flat together in the modern-day world.
- The Craft (1996)
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New girl, Sarah, befriends three outcast teenage self-proclaimed witches. However, when power gets to their heads, they must remember that their actions have consequences.
- Suspiria (2018)
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This remake of the 1977 film presents the story of a young American dancer who joins a world-renowned dance company in Berlin, slowly uncovering the cult-ish dark secrets hidden within the organisation.
- The Addams Family (1991)
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At long last, Uncle Fester has returned to his ♪ creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, all together ooky ♪ family after being missing! But… is it really him?
- Beetlejuice (1988)
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Freakish ‘bio-exorcist’ Beetlejuice is called in by a (deceased) couple in need, who want to scare off their new living house guests!
- Scooby Doo: The Movie (2002)
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The gang reunite after a two-year hiatus to investigate mysterious happenings on Spooky Island…
- The Exorcist (1973)
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This horror classic follows a young girl’s strange possession after encountering a ouija board in her house.
Other classics to watch also include: Scream (1996), The Shining (1980), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and, of course, Halloween (1978).
If you’re looking for something a little more immersive than your own lounge or bedroom, you could also check out Bristol Film Festival’s movie showings happening throughout the month of October and onwards! They include some Halloween faves from this list, as well as many others, being screened at various locations including: Averys Wine Cellars, Arnos Vale Cemetery, Redcliffe Caves.
https://www.bristolfilmfestival.com/events
Enjoy this fantastically frightening time of year, and get your spook on!