Spooks and Scares | Halloween Movie Picks From Our Agents + Staff
What's Halloween without the movies? The jack-o-lanterns, costumes, and candy apples are nice, but there's nothing like the greatest chainsaw-wielding, spellbinding and hair-raising flicks to get you in the spirit of Halloween. You don't have to be a fan of horror either—some of them are more spooky than scary! Break out the popcorn and candy, turn off all the lights, lock every last door and settle in for some great Halloween movies recommended by our agents and staff.
Coraline (2009)
Directed by Tim Burton
This stop-motion animated classic follows an adventurous 11-year-old girl who finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets.
Submitted by Emily Ramirez
Nosferatu (1922)
Directed by F.W. Murnau
Twisted vampire, Count Orlok, expresses interest in a new residence and preys upon the wife of his estate agent in this creepy black-and-white classic.
Submitted by Hannah Buhr
The Exorcist (1973)
Directed by William Friedkin
When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter at the risk of their very souls.
Submitted by Stephanie Sallah
@s_grace_sallah
Return to Halloweentown (2005)
Directed by David Jackson
Marnie and Dylan are following their dreams to go to college by attending Halloweentown University, also known as Witch University, in this sequel to the hit Disney film Halloweentown.
Submitted by Danielle Clark
@danielleclark
Trick ‘r Treat (2007)
Directed by Michael Dougherty
In this horror anthology film, five interwoven stories occur on Halloween night in the same town, involving many different people who all come into contact with a sinister trick-or-treater named Sam.
Submitted by Stephanie Sallah
@s_grace_sallah
Scream (1996)
Directed by Wes Craven
West Craven, creator of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, subverts the genre in this iconic slasher about a girl and her friends who are targeted by a killer that uses horror films as part of a deadly game.
Submitted by Courtney Cager
@courtnayy_97