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54 Classic Halloween Movies That Will Put You in a Spooky Mood

There’s no better autumn tradition than watching classic Halloween movies, hands down! Pumpkin picking? Meh. Trick-or-treating? Buy your own sweets! Costume parties? Too much effort. Truly, the best way to celebrate the spooky season is to chill on the sofa with a glass of hard cider and a movie with Scorpio vibes that never get old, no matter how many times you watch it.

Luckily, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more streaming services are easily available, with a full lineup of terrifying options for you to get comfortable on the sofa to watch. Whether you’re in the mood for scary nightmare-inducing horror movies like The Conjuring, The Shining, Carrie and The Fear Street trilogy, or looking for more family-friendly fare such as Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown and Ghostbusters, there are plenty of classic Halloween movies to keep you entertained all spooky season long.

So, to ensure that you are occupied during the spooky season, check out our guide to the best 54 movies to tune into this Halloween from seriously creepy Us to a Beetlejuice throwback in time for the sequel’s release.

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