Halloween is just around the corner, and we all know what that means: tons of candy, crazy costumes and, of course, scary movies. We have incorporated family-appropriate comedies as well as classic horror movies into this list for your viewing pleasure. Here are the top 10 best movies to watch on Halloween.

• Scream (1996)

This movie is sure to make you and your friends scream this Halloween.

Synopsis: A quiet little town wakes up when there’s a killer on the loose. Watch to find out who the creepy killer is.

• Casper (1995)

This movie about the friendliest ghost is a classic that is perfect for Halloween binge-watching with the whole family.

Synopsis: This comedy follows a couple as they try to manage everyday life with a ghost haunting their house.

• Halloweentown (1998)

An iconic Disney Halloween classic that is sure to bring back childhood memories.

Synopsis: A typical American teenager and her siblings discover that they’re not that typical. They are all witches, and hail from another realm: Halloweentown.

• Trick’r’Treat (2007)

Named after the phrase that can be heard millions of times on doorsteps all over the country, this horror movie is not as lighthearted as its title may indicate.

Synopsis: A small town faces real ghosts on Halloween.

• Hocus Pocus (1993)

Another great Disney movie that won’t leave you with nightmares.

Synopsis: Based on the iconic story of the Salem Witch Trials, this Disney movie puts a modern twist on history when three kids discover an abandoned house and a coven of witches.

• Halloween (1978)

Halloween is definitely one of the scariest Halloween movies.

Synopsis: A small American town gets haunted by a mysterious killer.

• Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Perhaps one of the most iconic movies of the bunch, Edward Scissorhands is perfect to watch on Halloween.

Synopsis: A young man with scissor hands goes to live with a typical American family and falls in love with the daughter.

• The Addams Family (1991)

The perfect comedy to watch with family and friends.

Synopsis: This movie features a slightly odd and dysfunctional family who loathe anything bright and cheerful.

• Beetlejuice (1988)

Although the movie title may sound gross, it’s misleading.

Synopsis: This movie follows a couple who try to rid their house of ghosts with the help of… a ghost.

• The Conjuring (2013)

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Once again, a terrifying movie that’s suitable for the occasion.

Synopsis: This movie revolves around a family that moves into a haunted house and tries to remove the ghost living inside.

Whether you choose a family-friendly or horror classic, be sure to cuddle up with popcorn, friends, and tons of halloween candy to enjoy these movie favorites.

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