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30 Best Classic Halloween Movies of All Time

30 Best Classic Halloween Movies of All Time

In this seasonal moment, classic Halloween movies have always been favored by people to watch during October. These films are often related to pumpkins, horror stories or even funny scenarios.

30 Best Classic Halloween Movies of All Time

Do you know how many Halloween movies are there? Here we’ve offered you 30 best classic Halloween movies of All Time.




1.Hocus Pocus 2(2022)


Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus 2(2022)


As one of the funny Halloween movies, many funny moments can be seen in Hocus Pocus 2(2022). As one of the Halloween movie series, this film centers Young Winnie, a teenager girl with red hair, is one of the members of Sanderson sisters, who have lost their parents. As the local clergyman Traske requires Winnie to marry one of the village men and the other girls be sent to other families, Winnie refuses to do so and runs away with her sisters to the forbidden forest. There they receive a magic spell book from Witch Mother and learn how to use magic power. At present, Becca is going to celebrate her birthday and receives a candy as present from the owner of a magic store Gilbert. She goes to the forest with her best friend Izzy. Aware of the Sanderson sisters legend, they light the magic candle and meet the Sanderson sisters, among which are Winifred Sanderson, Sarah and Mary. The witches want revenge on Traske and they want to inhale the essence of children so they can have eternal youth.



2.Halloween Ends (2022)


Halloween Ends (2022) poster


This Halloween kills movie follows a series of killing that one might feel chilled. Corey Cunningham is babysitting a young boy named Jeremy. When he licks the door open, he discovers the boy’s death near a staircase. So, Corey is charged with intentionally killing Jeremy. Years later, Laurie Strode is living with her granddaughter Allyson, who is s nurse. And Corey is working at his stepfather's salvage yard. As Allyson a Corey have a romantic relationship, Corey takes her to the Halloween party, where he meets Jeremy's mother. He is dragged into the sewers and confronted by Michael, a killer who has vanished. Michael eventually lets him go. But on his way out, Corey kills a homeless man and runs away. As Allyson's ex-boyfriend, police officer Doug Mulaney, appears to the dinner, he is led to the sewer and is killed by Michael. Soon, Corey kills a doctor at his home. Unaware of the truth, Allyson decides to leave with Corey. But Laurie becomes increasingly suspicious of Corey. Eventually, Michael kills Corey. And Michael is killed by Laurie and Allyson. In the end, the policeman appears.



3.Under Wraps 2(2022)


Under Wraps 2(2022) poster


Under Wraps 2(2022) is one of the kids Halloween movies. The movie is a recap of the events from the previous film. It begins with a group of kids being followed by seemingly monsters, which are costumed by adults. Amy is preparing for his father’s wedding ceremony but soon decides to go away with Gilbert and Marshall to rescue their friends mummy Harold and his beloved Rose. In the meanwhile, a wicked mummy who bears hatred for Harold awakes and seeks revenge. Therefore, he kidnaps Rose in order to revenge Harold. Along with Amy, Gilbert, Marshall and Buzzy, Harold finds ways to rescue his beloved. Eventually, they manage to attend the wedding on time.



4.The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)


Jack Skellington and Sally in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)


The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) is one of animated Halloween movies as well as classic Halloween movies. Jack Skellington, an elegant skeleton, who feels bore when he has delivered another scary Halloween just as what he does year after year. Feeling that something is missing in his heart, Jack takes his ghostly dog Zero for a walk in the woods. They are suddenly sucked into Christmastown, where he finds delight and wants to be part of it. He tells his experience to fellows in their town meeting. Trick-or-treaters decide to kidnap Sandy Claws. When they do bring him, Jack feels surprised at his hands and orders to take him away. Sally, an animated rag doll, makes Jack a red Santa suit without hat. So, Jack steals the hat of Sandy Claws. Jack sets off in his sleigh and spreads terror at every house he visits. Contrary to his plan, he feels so bad. So, he asks Sandy Claws and sets Christmas right.



5.Halloween (2007)


Halloween (2007) poster


Listing in one of the scary Halloween movies and good Halloween movies, Halloween (2007) centers on Michael Myers, a ten-year-old boy who is living with his complicated family with his mother working as a strip. Michael hides behind a Halloween clown mask and tortures and kills pets. Dr. Sam Loomis reveals the fact that Michael is killing animals. That night, Michael kills Ronnie, who is his mother’s boyfriend, Judith and her boyfriend. After the killing, he tenderly cradles his infant sister in his arms. Michael is accused of murder and is kept in the Smith's Grove mental hospital. After months’ fruitless treatment, Michael kills a nurse, which causes his mother’s suicide. On Michael’s 30th birthday, two guards want to make fun of him, are killed by Michael after he finishes the making of his mask. On Halloween, he has returned to his family home in Haddonfield, where he follows Laurie Strode, a kind girl. Once again, he kills her classmate Lynda and her boyfriend, who have just had sex in abandoned Myers house.



6.Bad Candy (2021)


Corey Taylor as Chilly Billy in Bad Candy (2021)


This new Halloween movie 2021 follows radio show hosts Chilly Billy and Paul tell a series of scary stories on Halloween night. A killer clown called Bad Candy features in most of these magical stories. Kyra is locked in her own room by her stepfather as she had released Bad Candy the previous year. She uses her magic sketchpad to draw her dead mother, who appears to be a ghost to suck out her evil ex-husband's soul. After being dumped by her boyfriend, Abbie gets quite drunk and has sex with a corpse, which turns alive along with other dead bodies. Abbie is so scared. After Marie falls unconscious, Bad Candy appears and dismembers Jimmy, who just has an argument with Marie. Judy leads a team of television ghost hunters on an investigation of a haunted house. It turns out that Paul is responsible for the death of Jacob, and Chilly Billy flees as the radio station goes up in flames.



7.E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

The alien in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)



Among the family Halloween movies and Halloween cartoon movies, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) begins with an alien spacecraft ‘s landing in a forest. Outcome several aliens to collect materials on earth. However, one of them is left behind. He is so scared and hides in a small house. Elliot is a 10-year-old boy, whose parents are divorced, leaving him live with his mother. When he comes out to pick pizza, he finds a mysterious creature. In the following days, he tries to find ways to lure him out. Gradually, E.T. gets acquainted with Elliot's brother, Michael, sister, Gertie, and the customs of Earth. One day, Elliot wakes up and finds no signs of E.T. They eventually find E.T., pale pink in color and barely breathing. both Elliot and E.T. have a strange connection that both are sick and perhaps dying. Then appears government men to set up a medical unit to examine and help Elliot and E.T.  Elliot says that E.T needs to go home, and suddenly, Elliot recovers his energy while E.T is dying. As one of family Halloween movies on Netflix, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial touches the audience’s hearts with its true emotions between different species.



8.Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! (2022)


Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! (2022)


Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! (2022) is one of the best Halloween movies in all Halloween movies. It follows the mystery-busting team that has caught Coco Diablo, which is the criminal costume head. Mysterious crime has slowed to a halt a year later. However, the appearance of villain named Nefario disturbs the quietness of the town as he threatens to ruin Halloween. Now it’s the turn for Mystery Inc to uncover the truth behind this supernatural villain. As he investigates further, the mysterious ghosts emerge to the scene. As one of family Halloween movies on Netflix, audience can watch the movie with your families to determine which character is the smartest one and why.



9.Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)


Muppets Haunted Mansion 2021 movie Poster

As one of the Halloween movies to watch, Muppets Haunted Mansion is an animated film that will make you laugh a lot. It’s also one of the family Halloween movies on Netflix. It centers on Gonzo’s magical and exciting experience on Halloween night that he spends in The Haunted Mansion, where The Muppets are throwing their annual Halloween party. As Gonzo and Pepe have determined to take the challenge of spending a night in The Haunted Mansion, they face their biggest fear ever. Inspired by all four of the iconic Disney Haunted Mansion attractions, this film of Disney Halloween movies includes many hidden Easter Eggs for Disney fans. Entering the mansion, Gonzo and Pepe then meet the "Ghost Host" (Will Arnett), who tells Gonzo that he has been summoned to the mansion to see if he can survive the night; if he fails, he and Pepe will be trapped in the mansion forever. So, they begin their challenge.



10. Disney Junior at the Movies: HalloVeen Party (2017)


Halloween movie pumpkin and Disney characters at the Movies: HalloVeen Party (2017) poster


Reusing animation from an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse called “Mickey’s Monster Musical.”, this film of Disney Halloween movies will certainly impress you. For Halloween movies in order, Disney Junior at the Movies: HalloVeen Party (2017) is the best for us to reflect our childhoods. HalloVeen Party is a way to celebrate Disney Junior’s newest series, Vampirina. Count Mickula will be the host and Vee will also be invited. the event included a few invitations for kids to get out of their seats and dance.


31. There are tons of new great Halloween movies released each year, in 2020s, the blockbusters come to theaters and streaming services such as Terrifier 2 (2022), Halloween Ends (2022) and Hocus Pocus 2 (2022). Those released after 2000s including Donnie Darko (2001), Tales of Halloween (2015), The Prodigy (2019), Terrifier (2016), Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines (2012), Trick (2019), Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019), Hell House LLC (2015), All Hallows' Eve (2013), Trick 'r Treat (2007). And there are all-time classics mostly from 80s and 90s including Halloween (1978), Hocus Pocus (1993), Scream (1996), Casper (1995), Trick 'r Treat (2007), Halloweentown (1998), The Crow (1994), Halloweentown (1998), Creepshow (1982), The Amityville Horror (1979),It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966).


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