10 Movies for a Halloween Family Movie Night

10 Movies for a Halloween Family Movie Night

Halloween is almost here, and what better way to get into the spirit than with a family movie night? Between Halloween classics and other films that fully deliver on the spooky atmosphere, there are plenty of films to choose from.

Here are some of our recommendations. Plus, all these movies are available on streaming platforms!

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Ghostbusters (1984)

Available on Peacock, fuboTV and Hulu premium

This movie is a classic that many parents enjoyed when they were children, making it an excellent choice for a family movie night, especially for tweens and teens.

After three parapsychologists lose their college funding, they set up as a ghost removal service in New York. The 2016 reboot starring Melissa McCarthy and Kate McKinnon isn’t bad, but nothing can beat a classic.

The nightmare before Christmas

Available on Disney+

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, is thrilled when he discovers Christmas Town. But when he tries to return Christmas Town to Halloween Town, chaos and confusion ensue.

This animated musical film is one the whole family will enjoy, and will help you bring the spooky season to a close.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Available on Apple TV+

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown has been an integral Halloween tradition for many families for years. Join Charlie Brown and his friends as they celebrate Halloween, and Linus as he waits in a pumpkin patch for the Great Pumpkin.

Hotel Transylvania

Available on Hulu

Featuring an all-star cast of voice actors, Hotel Transylvania revolves around Dracula, who runs a resort far away from the human world where monsters can go when they want to leave.

When a normal boy discovers the resort and falls in love with Dracula’s teenage daughter, Dracula does everything he can to keep the two apart.

Halloween town

Available on Disney+

Nothing beats a Disney Channel original movie when you’re looking for a family-friendly movie night! On her 13th birthday, Marnie discovers that she is a witch from a long line of witches.

She is transported to Halloweentown, where she must use her new powers to battle other magical creatures to save her grandmother.

Labyrinth

Available on Pluto TV

The story follows 16-year-old Sarah on her mission to rescue her young half-brother from an alien maze and the Goblin King Jareth (played by David Bowie).

The film is directed by Jim Henson and features music by Bowie himself and composer Trevor Jones. Choose this if you’re looking for a fantasy movie for the whole family.

Sky high

Available on Disney+

Will Stronghold is the son of two superheroes and is sent to a superhero high school where he can discover his own powers. He must learn how to balance being a superhero and a ‘normal’ teenager.

The superhero theme makes it perfect for Halloween, and the coming-of-age story makes it an excellent choice for teens.

Monsters Inc.

Available on Disney+

No one is ever too old for it Monsters Inc.! Join top fear team Mike and Sully in their antics to return a human girl to her home after she wanders into Monstropolis. Enjoy this Pixar film with children of all ages in your family.

Scooby Doo (2002)

Available on Max

Spend Halloween with Mystery Incorporated! This Scooby-Doo episode takes place two years after the team split up. They reunite to investigate a mystery at a tropical island resort. What will the team encounter during this adventure?

Hocus Pocus

Available on Disney+

The Hocus Pocus The sequel has been on everyone’s minds lately, so why not watch the movie that started it all? The original film follows three witches who are accidentally summoned to Salem, Massachusetts by a teenage boy on Halloween night. This cult classic is fun for the whole family.