Lauren Nolen, Senior
One of the best ways to get into the Halloween spirit is to watch Halloween movies or other spooky thrillers, whether they are on mainstream TV networks, on Netflix, or premiering in theaters.
Be sure to mark your schedules and leave room for these films! Some of the most classic Halloween movies are being shown on television all month long, and here are just a few of the movies and which channels you can watch them on:
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Freeform: Oct. 14 at 11:30AM, Oct. 16 at 12:00AM and 1:40PM, Oct. 19 at 9:05AM and 6:45PM, Oct. 20 at 8:00AM and 5:35PM, Oct. 24 at 8:50PM, Oct. 25 at 6:45PM, Oct. 26 at 9:10AM and 11:50 PM, Oct. 27 at 11:05AM and 9:10PM, Oct. 30 at 8:50PM, and a marathon on Halloween night
The Addams Family (1991)
Freeform: Oct. 15 at 6:50PM, Oct. 16 at 3:50PM, Oct. 20 at 9:50PM, Oct. 21 at 12:35PM, Oct. 26 at 5:35PM, Oct. 27 at 2:55PM, Oct. 29 at 4:45PM, Oct. 30 at 2:35PM
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Freeform: Oct. 21 at 4:45PM, Oct. 22 at 2:40PM, Oct. 27 at 1:15PM, Oct. 28 at 1:30PM, Oct. 29 at 11:00AM
Halloween (1978)
AMC: Oct. 14 at 7:00PM
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
ABC: Oct. 22 at 8:00PM
Beetlejuice (1988)
SPK: Oct. 20 at 2:00 AM and 6:00PM
If you don’t have cable or prefer Netflix, here are some of the top Halloween/scary movies you can stream on Netflix: Coraline (2009), Scream (1996), R.L. Stine’s Mostly Ghostly (2008), Goosebumps (1998), The Conjuring (2013), Insidious (2010), and more. In addition, if you’re in search for the true classic Halloween film known as Halloweentown (1998), it can be found on Amazon Prime or on DVD in stores.
Lastly, getting the classic movie-theater-experience during the Halloween season is a great way to enjoy the newest horror films that are being played in local theaters. Some of the current spooky films you can see throughout the month include the following: The Addams Family (2019), Polaroid (2019), It Chapter Two (2019), The Dead Center (2019), and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019). What a perfect October weekend activity to enjoy with friends, family, or even for some alone-time!
There are tons of options for all kinds of Halloween movie-lovers out there this season, and there are many opportunities for everyone to enjoy their favorite films or maybe even discover some new favorites! Happy Halloween, and don’t forget the popcorn!
Sources: TV Guide, Freeform, Flixster
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