Halloween Movies & Where to Stream Them for a Cozy Halloween Night in
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite Halloween movies, along with where you can watch them.
We’ve split our picks into two lists. First up are family-friendly favourites that everyone can enjoy. Then, for those who like their Halloween a little scarier, we’ve got our horror picks for the more daring viewers.
If you are brave enough to tackle the second list… Don’t blame us if you are checking under your bed afterwards.
Halloween Movies for the Whole Family
1. Hocus Pocus (Disney +)
Hocus Pocus is perhaps one of the most iconic Halloween movies and has truly stood the test of time. Follow the Sanderson sisters in this fun, witchy Halloween classic.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 42%
Rated:PG
2. Scooby–Doo (Disney +)
Join Scooby and the gang to solve mysterious cases involving spooky creators and strange happenings.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 32%
Rated: PG
3. The Haunted Mansion (Disney+)
This 2003 film stars Eddie Murphy as a family man who finds himself trapped in a haunted mansion filled with ghosts and plenty of spooky surprises.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 14%
Pated: PG
4. Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney +)
This Tim Burton classic follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, who discovers Christmas Town and decides to bring a little Christmas to Halloween Town.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
Rated: PG
5. Casper (NOW TV/Sky Cinema)
This 1995 classic tells the story of a friendly ghost who befriends a young girl while trying to uncover the mystery and secrets of a haunted mansion.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 59%
Rated: PG
6. The Addams Family 2 (RTE Player)
The Addams Family are on another bizarre adventure. Expect strange characters and spooky surprises along the way. This animated spooky comedy is perfect for the whole family.
This film opened a whole can of worms for me, and I had to go back and watch the original 1991 and 1993 movies! Such a fun franchise, and while the original films are a little darker, they’re still PG and suitable for older kids and families.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 28%
Rated: PG
7. K-pop Demon Hunter (Netflix)
Not technically a Halloween movie, but this modern animation has plenty of supernatural elements and is very, very popular with the kids — for good reason! Join K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey as they secretly battle supernatural spirits while protecting their fans. This animated musical is packed with action, catchy music and plenty of fun, and has taken the world by storm.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Rated: PG
8. Hubie Halloween (Netflix)
This family-friendly comedy stars Adam Sandler as the lovable, slightly eccentric Hubie, who finds himself caught in a mystery Halloween Adventure as strange things start happening in his hometown.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 54%
Rated: 12
9. Monster High: The Movie (Paramount +)
This family-friendly animation follows Clawdeen the wolf as she arrives at Monster High and discovers a who’s new world of monsters, adventure and friendship.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 83%
Rated: PG
Halloween Movies for Adults. Beware!
1. The Shining (HBO Max)
A true classic. A family is isolated in a sinister hotel, with psychological terror, supernatural elements and plenty of unsettling moments.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 84%
Rated: 18
2. The Blair Witch Project (Netflix)
Another classic. Three filmmakers head into the woods to investigate a local legend, only to become increasingly lost and terrified.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
Rated: 15
3. Hereditary (Prime)
This is a deeply unsettling modern horror that’s not for the faint of heart. Following the death of their grandmother, a family begins uncovering terrifying secrets about their ancestry.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90%
Rated: 16
4. The Conjuring 1 & 2 (Prime)
These are your classic supernatural horror films filled with plenty of jump scares. These films follow paranormal investigators who help families whose homes are being haunted by supernatural beings.
The Conjuring Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
The Conjuring Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%
Rated 15A
5. The Menu (Disney+)
This psychological thriller follows a couple visiting an exclusive restaurant, where an extravagant dinner takes a very dark and sinister turn. As the evening unfolds, the chef serves up a series of increasingly unusual courses using some very wild ingredients…
Rotten Tomatoes score: 88%
Rated 16
6. Ready or Not (Disney +)
This gore thriller follows a newlywed who discovers her in-laws have a deadly wedding-night tradition, forcing her into a terrifying game of survival.
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
Rated: 16
Now that you’ve got your Halloween movie recommendations, all that’s left to do is grab some snacks, light a cosy WillowWarm fire, and cuddle up on the sofa for a spooky night in. Top tip: If you’ve chosen a truly spooky movie, you might want to grab a few extra blankets too — perfect for hiding behind when things get a little too scary!