The 81 Best Halloween Movies of All Time

Halloween is on its way, which means our TV queue is about to start filling up with spooky flicks. (Though to be honest, here at PureWow we practically watch classic Halloween movies all year-round.)

However, not all October 31st-based films are created equal, and choosing the right one can all depend on what kind of mood you're in. Are you up for a traditional monster movie? Or perhaps more of a murder mystery genre? Plus, how to stream halloween movies can guide your decision too. Are you looking for classics on Disney+? Maybe you're into Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween instead?

So, whether you’re into stringing spider webs or visiting haunted houses, we compiled a complete list of our all-time favorite films, including The Shining, Coraline, and Beetlejuice. Here, the 81 best Halloween movies to get you in the mood.

To address one of the biggest debates, both Vudu and Fandango surveyed viewers to get an answer once and for all. Well, the votes are in: Hocus Pocus is the most popular Halloween flick (hence why we included it on this list).

• Cast: Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker
• Run time: 103 minutes

In the highly anticipated sequel, the Sanderson sisters return to Salem after 29 years. *Cue “The Witches Are Back”*

5. A Babysitter's Guide To Monster Hunting (2020)

• Cast: Tamara Smart, Oona Laurence, Ian Ho, Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson
• Run time: 98 minutes

A high school student is recruited by a secret society of babysitters, who are battling a Boogeyman slash kidnapper.

8. Hubie Halloween (2020)

• Cast: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Ray Liotta
• Run time: 103 minutes

The movie takes place on Halloween night in Salem, Massachusetts. When a man suddenly finds himself in the middle of a real murder investigation, he’s forced to get creative as he tries to convince the police that monsters actually do exist.

10. Escape Room (2019)

• Cast: Logan Miller, Deborah Woll, Taylor Russell
• Run time: 99 minutes

Six strangers are thrown into a deceiving maze. Can they find the exit before time runs out?

13. Get Out (2017)

• Cast: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford
• Run time: 104 minutes

Chris is finally ready to meet his girlfriend’s parents. They seem overly accommodating at first, but things take a horrifying turn when he discovers the family’s haunting past.

14. Room on the Broom (2012)

• Cast: Gillian Anderson, Rob Brydon, Timothy Spall, Martin Clunes
• Run time: 30 minutes

Based on Julia Donaldson’s best-selling book, it introduces children to a generous witch, who invites several animals to ride on her broom (despite the large crowd). Oh, and did we mention Room on the Broom is only 27 minutes long, making it the perfect pre-bedtime flick?

19. Demon Knight (1995)

• Cast: Billy Zane, William Sadler, Jada Pinkett Smith
• Run time: 92 minutes

An ex-soldier holds the power to unlock a tremendous evil. Although he’s been on the run for 90 years, he’s finally ready to face off against the Collector.

22. The Monster Squad (1987)

• Cast: Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht
• Run time: 82 minutes

Five kids are tasked with protecting their small town from the ultimate Halloween foursome: Dracula, the Mummy, the Gill Man and Frankenstein’s Monster.

28. Night of the Demons (1988)

• Cast: Hal Havins, Allison Barron, Alvin Alexis
• Run time: 90 minutes

In an attempt to scare their friends, two teenage girls host a Halloween seance in an old funeral parlor. Need we say more?

34. Haunt (2019)

• Cast: Katie Stevens, Will Brittain, Lauryn McClain
• Run time: 92 minutes

Join a group of friends as they visit a legendary haunted house. The problem? The spooky tales they’ve been told are no match for the horrors that await them.

37. It (2017)

• Cast: Jaeden Lieberher, Bill Skarsgård, Wyatt Oleff
• Run time: 134 minutes

A group of friends faces their worst fear when an ancient, shape-shifting clown rises from the sewer to prey on the local children.

41. Day Shift (2022)

• Cast: Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, Natasha Liu Bordizzo
• Run time: 113 minutes

While working as a pool cleaner pays the bills, this father's secret job—vampire hunting—may be the only answer to paying for his daughter's tuition before it's too late.

47. The Little Vampire (2000)

• Cast: Jonathan Lipnicki, Richard E. Grant, Jim Carter
• Run time: 95 minutes

Tony is struggling to make friends at his new school, so he befriends a kid vampire who indirectly teaches him about bravery. (Think of it as the Dracula version of Casper.)

51. Under Wraps (1997)

• Cast: Adam Wylie, Mario Yedidia, Clara Bryant, Ken Campbell
• Run time: 96 minutes

Three children find themselves in a race against time after they stumble upon a mummy who’s been out of commission for 3,000 years.

55. The Pumpkin Karver (2006)

• Cast: Amy Weber, Minka Kelly, Terrence Evans, Charity Shea
• Run time: 90 minutes

After a Halloween prank gone awry, Lynn and Jonathan move to an all-new town for a fresh start. However, they soon find themselves reliving a similar version of that fateful Halloween night.

58. Spooky Buddies (2011)

• Cast: Harland Williams, Sierra McCormick, Elisa Donovan
• Run time: 88 minutes

Air Bud meets Halloween in this family-friendly flick about a group of dogs, who must stop Warwick the Warlock before time runs out.

60. The Perfection (2019)

• Cast: Allison Williams, Logan Browning, Steven Weber
• Run time: 90 minutes

Charlotte (Allison Williams) is a talented young cellist, who’s forced to drop out of her prestigious music school to care for her ill mother. Years later, she heads down a sinister path after becoming reacquainted with the girl who replaced her.

62. Hell Fest (2019)

• Cast: Amy Forsyth, Reign Edwards, Bex Taylor-Klaus
• Run time: 88 minutes

Paying tribute to ’80s slasher flicks, the movie follows three couples as they visit Hell Fest (a traveling carnival). The night turns deadly when a masked serial killer transforms the theme park into a real-life Hunger Games.

65. Tales of Halloween (2015)

• Cast: Neil Marshall, Darren Lynn Bousman, Axelle Carolyn, Lucky McKee, Andrew Kasch, Paul Solet
• Run time: 92 minutes

It features ten short stories about ghosts, ghouls and monsters. While it’s an anthology film, each tale revolves around the spooky holiday, so grab the popcorn candy bag.

66. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)

• Cast: Zoe Colletti, Michael Garza, Gabriel Rush, Austin Zajur
• Run time: 96 minutes

Young Stella (Zoe Colletti) loves telling scary stories about her spooky home—that is, until they become all too real for her small hometown.

68. Children of the Corn (1984)

• Cast: Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, John Franklin, Courtney Gains
• Run time: 92 minutes

Based on Stephen King’s namesake story, the movie examines a gory ritual in which the town’s children murder all the adults. *Grabs nightlight*

70. Teen Witch (1989)

• Cast: Robyn Lively, Zelda Rubinstein, Dan Gauthier
• Run time: 93 minutes

When a high schooler named Louise (Robyn Lively) suddenly discovers her magical abilities, she uses them to achieve her life-long dream of being popular. *Cue the coming-of-age story*

75. A Quiet Place (2018)

• Cast: Emily Blunt John Krasinski
• Run time: 90 minutes

In a post-apocalyptic world, a family of four is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters/aliens who track their prey by sound.

79. Friday the 13th (1980)

• Cast: Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bartram
• Run time: 95 minutes

Starring Betsy Palmer, Kevin Bacon and Adrienne King, this infamous ’80s slasher film centers around a group of camp counselors who are being stalked by a mysterious killer.

80. Twitches (2005)

• Cast: Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry, Kristen Wilson, Patrick Fabian
• Run time: 87 minutes

When twin sisters Alex and Camryn are reunited on their 21st birthday, they use their magical powers to defeat the forces of darkness.

81. Zombieland (2009)

• Cast: Jessie Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin
• Run time: 87 minutes

A thriller comedy film bringing four strangers together to survive a post-apocalyptic world. They venture on a road trip across the U.S. while fighting against their biggest threat—zombies.