Halloween is fast approaching! And what’s better than ordering in, watching a spooky movie, and wearing comfy clothes on a chilly Saturday night? With new horror films on the way and nostalgic Halloween movies being replayed on your favorite channels, it’s most certainly everyone’s favorite time of year. Here’s a guide to 3 new movies you should check out to get your spook on and 3 older Halloween movies you can reminisce and enjoy too.
NEW:
IT CHAPTER 2- Release: September 6, 2019
This is for sure a must-see! If you’re a fan of the Stephen King books, then this one is for you. All three hours of it.
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JOKER- release: October 4, 2019
A work of art? Possibly. This controversial film won Best Film at the Venice Film festival. So, it’s definitely worth a watch…or two.
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COUNTDOWN- release: October 25,2019
If you’re anything like me then you use an app to basically track every part of your life. When you get up when you need to call your dentist, or even to track your flow but GET THIS. What if there’s an app that tells you when you’re going to die? Creepy right…
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Now that we know the best new blockbusters that are sure to get us in the Halloween Spirit, let’s take a trip down memory lane to the best Halloween films around from when we were kids!
OLD:
TWITCHES- release: October 2005
Tia and Tamera really stole the show with this one! Two unforgettable hours of spells, treachery, danger, and of course sisterly love. If you’re really feeling nostalgic I also recommend watching the sequel… Twitches Too!
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HALLOWEENTOWN- release: October 1998
A teenage angsty witch? With a wicked cool witch grandma? Say less. In my personal opinion, this is the best Halloween trilogy ever! Stay on the lookout for a binge-worthy night of these films on Disney soon.
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HOCUS POCUS- release: July 1993
A free coven of evil sister witches is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! With a group of determined kids and cat of course, on a mission to stop their ploy to immortality, this film is oozing with Halloween spirit!
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I hope as the pumpkin and candy corn season commences that you all take a moment or two to relish in the greatest thing about this season…the movies! And if you don’t know where to start, old or new, maybe this guide can help you!