Halloween is two days away. Do you have your Halloween movie lineup ready? You never know when you'll be on the spot to scare your party guests, delight your kids... or both.
While it's not necessarily too late to get a great Halloween costume (procrastinator!), you should probably have that sorted out by now.
It's October 30 in a lot of the world right now, which means the only thing you probably have left to do is load up your digital movie rotation with at least a few classic Halloween movies.
And with a free, easy-to-cancel trial of Amazon Prime Video, you can open up access immediately... to brutal horror movies, thought-provoking spiritual thrillers, fun Halloween movies for kids, and lots more diversions for this Halloween and the next.
Below are our favorite fast recommendations for Halloween movies.
With the right gear, you can have them going in minutes on your TV, mobile device or computer. Or wherever else you need to entertain party guests, family, or yourself.
Halloween (1978)
Haddonfield, Illinois. Laurie Strode. Michael Myers. Enough said.
It's the night HE came home, and it's one of the most iconic horror films of all time.
It's THE most iconic Halloween film of all time. And it's John Carpenter's masterpiece.
If you like scary Halloween movies, this belongs in your collection. The name says it all!
It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
This is an all-time family classic. Charlie Brown, unwilling hero of Charles M. Schulz's iconic Peanuts comic strip, has brought melancholy joy to three generations.
This movie is arguably the best distillation of the nostalgic-but-relevant charm of Charlie Brown. And also Linus, Peppermint Patty, and Lucy. (And of course, Snoopy.)
Bottom line, the magic of Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts has never been more relatable than it is in this evergreen tale of Halloween magic.
Hocus Pocus
Do you believe in witches? Doesn't matter whether you do or not, when it comes to enjoying this cult classic 1993 movie about three powerhouse mages wreaking joyful havoc on Halloween night.
Hocus Pocus is a Halloween Movie starring a perfect cast: Bette Midler, pre-SATC Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.
The three powerhouse women play revenant Salem Witch Trial survivors suddenly thrust into the 20th Century, with hilarity ensuing.
This family-friendly, devilishly clever romp is a must-have in your Halloween movie collection.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tim Burton is a genius of unexpected visuals, and if you don't know that already then you need to watch this movie tomorrow.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is the innovative, phantasmagoric story of Jack Skellington's odyssey through scary Halloween forests and Christmas dreamscapes.
Ultimately, it's about how Jack reaches deep into his soul and fuses the spirit of the two holidays together in an unforgettable finale.
If you love Halloween, make this modern classic a mainstay in your movie rotation from Labor Day to New Year's.
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
If you like Halloween horror movies, you know this one is controversial. A lot of people hate it. It's technically part of the "Halloween" franchise, but... there's no Michael Myers. In fact, there's no connection whatsoever to the iconic original or its overachieving sequel.
But there's a reason it's become a cult classic Halloween movie since its original release close to 40 years ago. (Wow.)
It's too hard to describe here, but if you're a serious fan of Halloween movies and you want a great round of scares (especially if you're wearing a full-head mask in the shape of a goblin, pumpkin, or skeleton as you watch it), this is a movie you need to get now.
We're less than 24 hours away from Halloween 2019. We hope this site has helped you get ready for the big night. Even if we don't bump into you in the street as we take our kids trick-or-treating, we'll be there with you in spirit.
Happy Halloween.
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