It’s spooky season! Here’s a list of the spooky movies I’m looking forward to watching this fall. They range from a little scary to perfectly spooky to simply just having supernatural elements. Enjoy!
Halloweentown
themes :
— family-friendly fantasy, witchcraft, magical creatures, family legacy, coming of age, community, embracing heritage, lighthearted adventure
Hocus Pocus
themes :
— family-friendly, witches, 1990s nostalgia, sisterhood, lighthearted humor, spellcasting and curses, small town charm, magical creatures, Halloween night
Casper
themes :
— friendly ghosts, haunted house, coming of age, friendship, love and loss, the afterlife, loneliness and belonging, lighthearted spookiness, nostalgia
Sleepy Hollow
themes :
— gothic horror, supernatural mystery, 18th century aesthetic, dark romance, headless horseman, folklore and legends, murder and investigation
Twilight
themes :
— paranormal romance, vampires and werewolves, love triangle, forbidden love, supernatural creatures, high school drama, small town life, suspenseful
Monster House
themes :
— family-friendly horror, haunted house, mystery, coming of age, friendship and teamwork, suburban life, facing fears, dark secrets, suspense and tension
Addams Family
themes :
— dark comedy, gothic aesthetic, eccentric family, outsiders vs. society, supernatural elements, wealth and luxury, subverting norms, love and loyalty
The Love Witch
themes :
— feminist horror, witchcraft, 1960s aesthetic, love and obsession, dark comedy, retro cinematic style, seduction and manipulation, tragedy
Practical Magic
themes :
— witchcraft, sisterhood, romance and fate, small town life, good vs. evil, generational curses, mystery, community, lighthearted fantasy, empowerment, love and loss
Coraline
themes :
— dark fantasy horror, coming of age, alternate realities, creepy and unsettling, bravery, deception, gothic aesthetic, family dynamics, isolation, mystery, good vs. evil
Ghostbusters
themes :
— supernatural comedy, 1980s nostalgia, witty, paranormal investigation, teamwork, ghosts, science fiction elements, urban fantasy, mischief and mayhem
The Nightmare Before Christmas
themes :
— musical fantasy, whimsical gothic aesthetic, imagination, identity and self-discovery, good vs. evil, magical realism, sacrifice, celebration of differences
Beetlejuice
themes :
— supernatural horror, dark comedy, ghosts and spirits, whimsical gothic aesthetic, chaos, the afterlife, quirky characters, outcasts and misfits, absurdity
Harry Potter
themes :
— fantasy adventure, magic and wizardry, coming of age, good vs. evil, friendship, boarding school, magical creatures, self-discovery, dark forces, moral choices
Edward Scissorhands
themes :
— gothic romance, fantasy, surrealism, social alienation, love and acceptance, small town life, sacrifice, whimsical and dark humor, societal expectations
Warm Bodies
themes :
— zombie romance, dark comedy, coming of age, self-discovery, humanity vs. monstrosity, post-apocalyptic setting, humor in horror, overcoming prejudice
The Craft
themes :
— supernatural horror, witchcraft, teen drama, high school life, female empowerment, good vs. evil, consequences of power, manipulation and control
Little Shop of Horrors
themes :
— dark comedy, musical horror, satire and parody, unrequited love, ambition, good vs. evil, supernatural elements, urban setting, consumerism and greed
Interview with the Vampire
themes :
— gothic horror, supernatural romance, vampires, immortality, existentialism, love and betrayal, moral ambiguity, seduction and desire, tragic characters
Rocky Horror Picture Show
themes :
— musical comedy, cult classic, campy, surreal, sci-fi and horror elements, rebellion, gender and sexuality, nonconformity, celebration of individuality
I hope you enjoyed this list of spooky movies and that it gave you some October movie night inspo! Let me know your favorite spooky movies in the comments below.
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