1

The School for Good and Evil (2022)

Netflix

Based on the 2013 novel of the same name, The School for Good and Evil follows best friends Sophie and Agatha, who attend a magical school for fairy tale heroes and villains, but unexpectedly find themselves on opposing sides of the legendary institution.

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2

Scooby-Doo (2002)

Warner Bros.

The Mystery Inc. gang comes back together when Scooby-Doo, Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy are summoned to Spooky Island and investigate a string of eerie instances.

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3

The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022)

Netflix

A teenage girl must unite with the most unlikely ally — her father — after she unknowingly unlocks an ancient spirit that causes decorations to come alive and wreak havoc on Halloween.

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4

E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982)

Universal

Fascinated by California’s bright city lights, an alien makes an unlikely friend during a surprise visit to earth.

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5

Bewitched (2005)

Columbia Pictures6

Coco (2017)

Pixar//Disney

Although technically not Halloween, this sweet Pixar film takes place during Dia De Los Muertos and follows a young boy Miguel who hopes to become a musician against his family’s wishes.

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7

Casper (1995)

Universal Pictures8

Casper Meets Wendy (1998)

20th Century Studios

Casper and Wendy are such an iconic duo. When the two meet each other while vacationing with their respective families, they become instant besties and team up to take down the evil warlock.

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9

Hocus Pocus (1993)

Disney

Three-hundred years after being hung at the Salem Witch Trails, the Sanderson sisters return when three kids accidentally resurrect them. Laugh along as the three kids try to stop these witchy sisters from taking over Salem and and killing children in order to stay immortal.

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10

Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)

Disney

Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reprise their roles as Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson, who are (re)resurrected and ready to wreak havoc on the town of Salem after a new group of high schoolers light the Black Flame Candle.

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11

Goosebumps (2015)

Sony

A young teenager tries to get R.L. Stein’s help when his famous Goosebumps books start coming to life.

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12

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

20th Century Studios

Rocky Horror is the ultimate cult classic Halloween flick that you’ll want to watch every single year after your first watch. While it might not be super scary, its songs are so catchy that you’ll find yourself doing the “Time Warp” for the rest of spooky season.

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13

The Witches (2020)

HBO

A young boy uncovers a group of diabolical witches who plan to turn children into mice when he goes to live with his aunt after the death of his parents.

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14

Knives Out (2019)

Lionsgate

Knives Out is the ultimate murder-mystery flick for your movie night. After a wealthy crime novelist is found dead in his home following his 85th birthday party, a skilled detective investigates the entirety of the man’s eccentric family.

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15

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Netflix

Loved the twists and turns of the first Knives Out movie? Make it a double feature with its sequel, starring an entirely new cast of characters (apart from Detective Benoit Blanc, of course) in a new seaside setting.

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16

Jennifer’s Body (2009)

20th Century Studios

This horror-comedy, which depicts a high school student whose been possessed by a flesh-eating demon, definitely has some scarier moments — but you probably won’t have to sleep with the lights on.

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17

The Addams Family (2019)

Universal Pictures

This animated remake follows the spookiest family on their journey after an angry mob disapproves of Gomez and Morticia’s wedding ceremony.

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18

Halloweentown (1998)

Disney

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19

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)

Warner Bros.

Of course, we can’t have a list of magical and whimsical Halloween movies and not include Harry Potter. Revisit the enchantment of the first film, as Harry receives his letter to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and begins his journey alongside his pals, Ron and Hermione. Need more magic? Make a weekend of it and watch all eight films, plus the 20th anniversary reunion special, on HBO Max.

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20

Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1993)

Warner Bros.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen starred as twin sisters who are fighting to save their family’s farm.

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Carolyn Twersky is an associate editor for Seventeen covering celebrities, entertainment, politics, trends, and health. On her off time, she’s probably watching Ru Paul’s Drag Race, traversing NYC for the best donuts, or, most likely, enjoying time in her favorite place in the world: her bed. 

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