With Halloween coming up soon, it’s time to get your movie binge list prepared. While Halloween is the holiday made for terrifying horror movies, not everyone likes to be scared. Here are some recommendations for spooky flicks for everyone, not just horror lovers.
The Addams Family and Addams Family Values
Scare Level: Not scary
“The Addams Family” (1991) and “Addams Family Values” (1993) are two classic dark comedies that are perfect for Halloween.
What We Do in the Shadows
Scare Level: Slightly scary
“What We Do in the Shadows” (2014) is the perfect oddball vampire movie for an audience seeking a more quirky, independent Halloween movie.
Edward Scissorhands
Scare Level: Not scary
The classic Tim Burton film “Edward Scissorhands” (1990) will leave audiences nostalgic with its heartwarming and strange charm.
Scooby Doo
Scare Level: Slightly scary
The live-action “Scooby Doo” (2002) will leave both children and adults in laughter with great performances from popular ‘90s stars.
Zombieland
Scare Level: Slightly scary
“Zombieland” (2009) twists the typical zombie movie into an oddly charming comedy with a loveable cast.
The Halloweentown franchise
Scare Level: Not scary
The “Halloweentown” franchise (1998-2006) is fun for younger kids who still trick or treat and is nostalgic for ‘90s kids who grew up with Disney Channel.
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Scare Level: Not scary
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” (1966) is the perfect holiday special for the whole family to enjoy.
Beetlejuice
Scare level: Slightly scary
Halloween queen Winona Ryder plays Lydia Deets in “Beetlejuice” (1988), a classic that is sure to spook the audience with its hokey ‘80s charm.
Clue
Scare level: Not scary
Based on the board game “Clue” (1985), it is the perfect Halloween movie for mystery lovers with great performances from legendary ‘80s actors.
Jennifer’s Body
Scare level: Scary
“Jennifer’s Body” (2009) is the perfect mix between “Mean Girls” and “The Lost Boys” and will have you questioning whether you should be laughing or screaming.
Ghostbusters
Scare Level: Slightly scary
“Ghostbusters” (1984) is the must-watch blueprint for Halloween comedies that still holds up well in 2020.
Heathers
Scare level: Scary
The 1988 black comedy “Heathers” is a hilarious teen romance with a sinister twist you won’t see coming.
The Harry Potter franchise
Scare level: Not scary
While the Harry Potter movies are not technically Halloween themed, they give just the right amount of spooky fantastical energy to be perfect for a Halloween movie binge.
Hubie Halloween
Scare level: Slightly scary
Said by creator Adam Sandler to be the worst movie ever made, “Hubie Halloween” (2020) is a Halloween mystery that you can’t help but make fun of.
Coraline
Scare level: Slightly scary
“Coraline” (2009) may appear to be an innocent stop-motion children’s film, but what lies beneath the surface is a dark fantasy film about a scary alternate universe.
Grace Beilman // Opinion Editor
