Magical Movies And Shows To Watch Every Halloween Season
Here’s my go-to list of classic Halloween time shows and movies that aren’t too scary! Full of nostalgia, they will have you feeling spooked and also yearning for childhood.
1. Practical Magic (1998)
It’s magical, romantic. and has my favorite kind of scenery… a beautiful old Victorian house in a quaint seaside town.
Where to Watch? You can rent it on Amazon Prime
2. Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Go back in time to 1799 with Tim Burton’s adaptaption of the classic tale “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”.
Where to Watch? You can watch it on Netflix
3. Charmed (1998 – 2006)
8 seasons of the Charmed ones living in San Fransisco, using their magic to battle evil warlocks and demons.
Where to Watch? You can watch it on Netflix
4. Tower of Terror (1997)
I remember being so scared while watching this movie as a kid! It’s the hardest movie to find on this list, which makes it that much better when you finally get to watch it again years later.
Where to Watch? You can buy the DVD from Target
5. Hocus Pocus (1993)
A cult classic! I actually watch this movie year round whenever I am feeling nostaglic for fall or childhood.
Where to Watch? You can watch it on Disney+
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6. Mom’s Got a Date With a Vampire (2000)
A Disney Channel Original Movie with the right amount of spookiness for me as a tween. Hard to believe it’s already 20 years old!
Where to Watch? You can watch it on Disney+
7. So Weird (1999 – 2001)
Hit the road with Fiona, her brother, and her rockstar mom. On her travels, Fi discovers all sorts of paranormal activity. I am STILL creeped out by the episode about bigfoot. (Season 1, Episode 4 “Sacrifice”)
Where to Watch? You can watch it on Disney+
8. Don’t Look Under the Bed (1999)
This movie is still incredibly creepy. As I watch it again as an adult, I’m impressed that Disney used to make movies this spooky!
Where to Watch? You can watch it on Disney+
9. Halloweentown (1998)
I would call this my “feel good Halloween movie”. It’s magical, light-hearted, and gives you those nostalgic fall feelings.
Where to Watch? You can watch it on Disney+
10. Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Another Tim Burton and Johnny Depp classic.
Where to Watch? You can watch it on Starz or rent it on Amazon Prime
11. Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990 – 2000)
Sit around the campfire with the midnight society and prepare for some spooky stories! There’s also a new mini-series that came out in 2019.
Where to Watch? You can buy episodes on Amazon Prime or find some episodes on YouTube
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12. American Horror Story: 1984 (2019)
The 9th season in the anthology series takes place back in 1984 at Camp Redwood. The scariest and goriest thing to watch on my list, but I love all things camp and retro!
Where to Watch? You can watch it on Hulu
13. Goosebumps (1995 – 1998)
Based on R.L. Stines best-selling book series. These short episodes will still spook you out!
Where to Watch? You can watch the series on Netflix
14. Stranger Things (2016 – )
Another show to give you the retro, spooky vibes! Netflix did a great job at making a spine-chilling show and making me feel like I was actually in the 80’s.
Where to Watch? You can watch the series on Netflix
1. Practical Magic
2. Sleepy Hollow
3. Charmed
4. Tower of Terror
5. Hocus Pocus
6. Mom’s Got a Date With a Vampire
7. So Weird
8. Don’t Look Under the Bed
9. Halloweentown
10. Edward Scissorhands
11. Are You Afraid of the Dark?
12. American Horror Story 1984
13. Goosebumps
14. Stranger Things
