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It’s time to cuddle up with a bowl of candy and binge-watch someHalloween movies.If you’re hoping to have a movie night ahead of Oct. 31, there are plenty of titles streaming onNetflix,Max,Disney+and more.For the scary movie fan, there are slasher classics such asFriday the 13th(1980) andA Nightmare on Elm Street(1984). However, if you’re looking for something the whole family can enjoy, you can have a movie marathon with theHarry Potterfranchise or all four of theHalloweentownfilms.Of course, you can’t forget Halloween staples such asThe Addams Family(1991) andHocus Pocus(1993).Read ahead for the best Halloween movies to stream.
It’s time to cuddle up with a bowl of candy and binge-watch someHalloween movies.
If you’re hoping to have a movie night ahead of Oct. 31, there are plenty of titles streaming onNetflix,Max,Disney+and more.
For the scary movie fan, there are slasher classics such asFriday the 13th(1980) andA Nightmare on Elm Street(1984). However, if you’re looking for something the whole family can enjoy, you can have a movie marathon with theHarry Potterfranchise or all four of theHalloweentownfilms.
Of course, you can’t forget Halloween staples such asThe Addams Family(1991) andHocus Pocus(1993).
Read ahead for the best Halloween movies to stream.
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Hocus Pocus
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Almost 30 years after the film’s release,Disneybrought the trio of witches back together again forthe anticipated sequel, which was released on Sept. 30, 2022.
WatchHocus Pocuson Disney+
02of 31The Haunted MansionEddie Murphy inThe Haunted Mansion.The Haunted MansionLooselybased on the Disney attractionof the same name, the 2003 film follows a realtor (Eddie Murphy) and his family as they take on more than they bargained for when they arrive at the haunted Gracey Manor.Make sure tocatch the 2023 remake, which is also available to stream on Disney+.WatchThe Haunted Mansionon Disney+
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The Haunted Mansion
Eddie Murphy inThe Haunted Mansion.The Haunted Mansion
Looselybased on the Disney attractionof the same name, the 2003 film follows a realtor (Eddie Murphy) and his family as they take on more than they bargained for when they arrive at the haunted Gracey Manor.
Make sure tocatch the 2023 remake, which is also available to stream on Disney+.
WatchThe Haunted Mansionon Disney+
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
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WatchThe Nightmare Before Christmason Disney+
04of 31HalloweentownSinger White/Ventura Valley Film/Kobal/ShutterstockThe 1998 Disney Channel original movie follows a young girl (Kimberly J. Brown) who makes the fascinating discovery that she’s a witch as she follows her grandmother (Debbie Reynolds) to her home of Halloweentown.You can turn your Halloween movie night into a binge-watching marathon, seeing as there are three additional sequels:Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge(2001),Halloweentown High(2004) andReturn to Halloweentown(2006). Fun fact: Brownmet her eventual fiancé, Daniel Kountz, on the set ofHalloweentown II, which you can appreciate during your rewatch!WatchHalloweentownon Disney+
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Halloweentown
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The 1998 Disney Channel original movie follows a young girl (Kimberly J. Brown) who makes the fascinating discovery that she’s a witch as she follows her grandmother (Debbie Reynolds) to her home of Halloweentown.
You can turn your Halloween movie night into a binge-watching marathon, seeing as there are three additional sequels:Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge(2001),Halloweentown High(2004) andReturn to Halloweentown(2006). Fun fact: Brownmet her eventual fiancé, Daniel Kountz, on the set ofHalloweentown II, which you can appreciate during your rewatch!
WatchHalloweentownon Disney+
05of 31TwitchesEverettStarring real-life twinsTia MowryandTamera Mowry, this 2005 Disney Channel original follows two twins separated at birth who learn they’re witches destined to rule the magical kingdom of Coventry. Be sure to tune into the film’s equally fun 2007 sequel,Twitches Too!WatchTwitcheson Disney+
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Twitches
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Starring real-life twinsTia MowryandTamera Mowry, this 2005 Disney Channel original follows two twins separated at birth who learn they’re witches destined to rule the magical kingdom of Coventry. Be sure to tune into the film’s equally fun 2007 sequel,Twitches Too!
WatchTwitcheson Disney+
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The Shining
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WatchThe Shiningon Max
07of 31The ExorcistMax von Sydow and Jason Miller play priests trying to exorcise the foul-mouthed demon inside young Linda Blair inThe Exorcist.© Warner Bros.“Is there someone inside you?“In this 1973 supernatural horror, a mother (Ellen Burstyn) hires two Catholic priests to cast out a demon who possesses her daughter (Linda Blair). Also, make sure to catch the franchise’s newest installment,The Exorcist: Believer, which hit theaters on Oct. 6, 2023.WatchThe Exorciston Max
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The Exorcist
Max von Sydow and Jason Miller play priests trying to exorcise the foul-mouthed demon inside young Linda Blair inThe Exorcist.© Warner Bros.
“Is there someone inside you?”
In this 1973 supernatural horror, a mother (Ellen Burstyn) hires two Catholic priests to cast out a demon who possesses her daughter (Linda Blair). Also, make sure to catch the franchise’s newest installment,The Exorcist: Believer, which hit theaters on Oct. 6, 2023.
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08of 31Jennifer’s BodyShe’s not killing people,she’s killingboys. This 2009 horror comedy follows a bookish girl named Needy (Amanda Seyfried) and her popular bestie (Megan Fox), who turns into a monster that feeds off of human flesh to preserve her power.WatchJennifer’s Bodyon Max
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Jennifer’s Body
She’s not killing people,she’s killingboys. This 2009 horror comedy follows a bookish girl named Needy (Amanda Seyfried) and her popular bestie (Megan Fox), who turns into a monster that feeds off of human flesh to preserve her power.
WatchJennifer’s Bodyon Max
09of 31Edward Scissorhands20th Century FoxJohnny DeppandWinona Ryderstar in this tale about an artificial humanoid named Edward, who has scissors for hands and falls in love with a young girl named Kim Boggs.WatchEdward Scissorhandson Max
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Edward Scissorhands
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Johnny DeppandWinona Ryderstar in this tale about an artificial humanoid named Edward, who has scissors for hands and falls in love with a young girl named Kim Boggs.
WatchEdward Scissorhandson Max
10of 31Corpse BrideSnap Stills/REX/ShutterstockBurton regulars Depp andHelena Bonham Cartervoice the main characters of this 2005 dark fantasy about a young man who finds himself married to a corpse bride.WatchCorpse Brideon Max
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Corpse Bride
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Burton regulars Depp andHelena Bonham Cartervoice the main characters of this 2005 dark fantasy about a young man who finds himself married to a corpse bride.
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Scary Movie
A parody of classic slasher films such asScream(1996) andI Know What You Did Last Summer(1997), this 2000 film is the perfect choice for those hoping to go a more comedic route for their Halloween movie night.
WatchScary Movieon Max
12of 31Young FrankensteinMoviepixGene Wilderstars as a descendant of Dr. Victor Frankenstein in this 1974 horror comedy.WatchYoung Frankensteinon Max
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Young Frankenstein
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Gene Wilderstars as a descendant of Dr. Victor Frankenstein in this 1974 horror comedy.
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It
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14of 31A Nightmare on Elm StreetNew Line/Kobal/ShutterstockFromScreamdirectorWes Cravencomes the iconic 1984 slasher film that started the notableA Nightmare on Elm Streetfranchise. If you have a lot of time on your hands, you can watch all ofFreddy Krueger’s (Robert Englund) terrifying escapades, as well as the 2010remake of the same name.WatchA Nightmare on Elm Streeton Max
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
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FromScreamdirectorWes Cravencomes the iconic 1984 slasher film that started the notableA Nightmare on Elm Streetfranchise. If you have a lot of time on your hands, you can watch all ofFreddy Krueger’s (Robert Englund) terrifying escapades, as well as the 2010remake of the same name.
WatchA Nightmare on Elm Streeton Max
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Friday the 13th
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Scream
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18of 31Little Shop of HorrorsWarner Bros/The Geffen Company Presents A Frank Oz Film/Kobal/ShutterstockLittle Shop of Horrorsis a Halloween film for musical lovers! An adaptation of the 1982 off-Broadway musical of the same name, the film follows a floral shop worker (Rick Moranis) who discovers a plant that feeds on human blood.WatchLittle Shop of Horrorson Max
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Little Shop of Horrors
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Little Shop of Horrorsis a Halloween film for musical lovers! An adaptation of the 1982 off-Broadway musical of the same name, the film follows a floral shop worker (Rick Moranis) who discovers a plant that feeds on human blood.
WatchLittle Shop of Horrorson Max
19of 31Practical MagicWarner Bros/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockStarringSandra BullockandNicole Kidmanas witch sisters,Practical Magicis the perfect balance of supernatural spookiness and a classic ’90s romantic comedy.WatchPractical Magicon Hulu
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Practical Magic
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StarringSandra BullockandNicole Kidmanas witch sisters,Practical Magicis the perfect balance of supernatural spookiness and a classic ’90s romantic comedy.
WatchPractical Magicon Hulu
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Monster House
If animated movies are more your jam, you can tune into this 2006 film about a haunted house that scares a group of children during Halloween.
WatchMonster Houseon Hulu
21of 31Dark ShadowsWarner Bros/Kobal/ShutterstockBased on the ABC gothic soap opera of the same name, Depp stars as the vampire Barnabas Collins, who remains buried alive until his grave is unearthed in the 1970s — and he must adjust to the present day while trying to enact revenge on the witch (Angelique Bouchard) who cursed him centuries ago.WatchDark Shadowson Hulu
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Dark Shadows
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Based on the ABC gothic soap opera of the same name, Depp stars as the vampire Barnabas Collins, who remains buried alive until his grave is unearthed in the 1970s — and he must adjust to the present day while trying to enact revenge on the witch (Angelique Bouchard) who cursed him centuries ago.
WatchDark Shadowson Hulu
22of 31The CraftColumbia/Kobal/ShutterstockThe 1996 film follows a group of teenage girls who learn the hard way that dappling in witchcraft comes with some frightening consequences.WatchThe Crafton Hulu
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The Craft
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The 1996 film follows a group of teenage girls who learn the hard way that dappling in witchcraft comes with some frightening consequences.
WatchThe Crafton Hulu
23of 31Hubie HalloweenEverettStarringAdam Sandlerand an all-star ensemble cast, the 2020 comedyHubie Halloweencenters on a town outsider who works to save everyone when a kidnapper is on the loose.WatchHubie Halloweenon Netflix
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Hubie Halloween
StarringAdam Sandlerand an all-star ensemble cast, the 2020 comedyHubie Halloweencenters on a town outsider who works to save everyone when a kidnapper is on the loose.
WatchHubie Halloweenon Netflix
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Casper
A friendly ghost (Devon Sawa) forms a connection with a young girl (Christina Ricci) after she moves into his childhood home in this 1995 classic.
WatchCasperon Netflix
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The Addams Family
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A Quiet Place
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27of 31Ghostbusters(from left to right) Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis, Bill Murray and Dan Akyroyd inGhostbusters.Snap/REX/ShutterstockThe 1984 film, which hasspawned a series of sequels and reboots, follows a group of parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City.WatchGhostbusterson Peacock
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Ghostbusters
(from left to right) Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis, Bill Murray and Dan Akyroyd inGhostbusters.Snap/REX/Shutterstock
The 1984 film, which hasspawned a series of sequels and reboots, follows a group of parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City.
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Beetlejuice
In an attempt to get their home back, a recently deceased husband and wife (Alec BaldwinandGeena Davis) team up with a “bio-exorcist” (Michael Keaton) to scare the new human owners away in this 1988 Burton-directed film.
WatchBeetlejuiceon Max
29of 31Harry PotterPeter Mountain/Warner Bros.Based on the book series of the same name, the franchise follows a young boy (Daniel Radcliffe) who makes the magical discovery that he is actually a wizard.Watch theHarry Pottermovies on Peacock
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Harry Potter
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Based on the book series of the same name, the franchise follows a young boy (Daniel Radcliffe) who makes the magical discovery that he is actually a wizard.
Watch theHarry Pottermovies on Peacock
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It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
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The Peanuts gather for aheartwarming Halloween special, which was originally released in 1966.
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Halloween
This 1978 slasher, which hasspawned numerous sequels, follows a murderer named Michael Myers who escapes from a sanitarium and goes on a killing spree.
WatchHalloweenon AMC+
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