It's definitely not a no-go if Halloween is not spent with friends, family, and lover. Trick or treating with Halloween costumes that you've planned for the whole summer must be on the top of everyone's list. But for you homebodies, the whole idea of leaving the bed is one thing that you may want to avoid. So, what else to do indoors with people you love if trick-or-treating is not in your plans? Well, as long as you're safely connected to the internet, staying home while everyone else is doing outdoor activities is not going to be a problem. There are a vast number of movies you can watch together with your loved ones while being curled up under your warmest comforter. However, you still want to dive into the Halloween vibe while doing so. Therefore, here are some best options of iconic Halloween movies for you to watch, but don't expect new movies here as we only serve you the 'iconic' ones throughout the century.
The Exorcist (1973)
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Best known as the scariest movie of all time, The Exorcist is a 1973 American supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin and written by William Peter Blatty, based on his 1971 novel of the same name. The story of this movie revolves around a young girl named Regan who suddenly displays bizarre behavior after playing an Ouija board. The Exorcist has been known as the most frightening movie to this day because the movie doesn't rely on jump scares or horror movie cliches. The Exorcist provokes a feeling of straight terror for the whole screenplay.
Friday the 13th (1980)
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The next option for iconic Halloween movies is Friday the 13th. This movie is a 1980 American slasher film produced and directed by Sean S. Cunningham, written by Victor Miller, and starring Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bartram, Mark Nelson, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, and Kevin Bacon. The movie tells the story of a group of counselors who are brutally killed one by one at Camp Crystal Lake. The mystery in the movie goes on and on that will elevate your Halloween night even more.
Poltergeist (1982)
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What is Halloween without Poltergeist? The movie is a 1982 American supernatural horror film directed by Tobe Hooper from a story by Spielberg. Poltergeist tells the story of a family's home that turns into a spooky catastrophe when evil spirits possess the soul of their daughter. The '80s classic movie is realistically frightening. It touches on many scary things for kids, such as shadows in the dark, monsters in the closet, and many more.
Beetlejuice (1988)
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Starring Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, and Winona Ryder, Beetlejuice is the movie you want to go for fun on Halloween day. Directed by Tim Burton, the story of this movie revolves around the deceased couple Adam and Barbara who are unsuccessful in scaring away a family that has moved into their old home, therefore they seek the help of a bio-exorcist, the Betelgeuse!
The Witches (1990)
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The Witches is a 1990 dark fantasy comedy horror film directed by Nicolas Roeg, produced by Jim Henson, and starring Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Rowan Atkinson, and Jasen Fisher. The movie tells about a young boy who finds out about the existence of witches in a hotel he's staying at. The witches reveal a plan to turn all children into mice through a magical formula.
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
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Halloween movie night with your lover? Well, this one's to warm your heart. Directed by Tim Burton, Edward Scissorhands is an American fantasy romance film starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder. The gentle Edward is an animated human being built by a scientist. However, the scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward, leaving him with a freakish appearance and scissor blades instead of hands. Despite his appearance, Edward dares to fall in love with the teen daughter of a kind woman who takes him home.
The Addams Family (1991)
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This American supernatural black comedy film based on the characters from the cartoon created by cartoonist Charles Addams is another iconic Halloween movie for you to watch. Despite the eerie appearance each family member showcases, they all have one thing in common, which is 'family comes first'. Watching this movie on Halloween night at home should be entertaining for all family members.
Death Becomes Her (1992)
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Death Becomes Her is a 1992 American satirical black comedy fantasy film directed and produced by Robert Zemeckis. Starring the iconic Meryl Streep, this one should be listed among iconic Halloween movies to watch. The movie revolves around a writer and an actress who hate each other for years because they have a crush on the same guy. Things escalated when they drink a miracle potion that prevents aging yet turns them immortal.
Hocus Pocus (1993)
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Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Hocus Pocus is an American fantasy comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega. The movie tells about three witches who resurrect after 300 years to perform revenge and begin a reign of terror after Max, a young boy who lights a cursed Candle of Black Flame after moving to Salem with his family.
The Craft (1996)
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The Craft is a 1996 American teen supernatural horror film directed by Andrew Fleming. The storyline of this iconic Halloween chick flick movie is about a new student who befriends three teenage girls from her new high school and they happen to practice witchcraft against people who annoy them. However, there are disastrous consequences after joining the coven.
There you have them, some options to light up your Halloween night when you feel like not going outside at all. Which one that seems to be your number one go-to?
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