Halloween is ALMOST HERE, guys. I cannot tell you how excited I am to celebrate! And you cannot celebrate this holiday without at least one spooky Halloween movie night, which is our focus today.

We’ve covered our favorite fashionable movies to watch in October and our favorite fall movies, but today we’re strictly talking Halloween movies — and we have quite a few recommendations, spanning many genres.

Before we begin, you should know these movies are best paired with some comfy clothes, maybe a blanket fort, and lots of snacks.

I’ve divided the movies into a few categories so you can find the best ones for your tastes.

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Kid-Friendly Halloween Movies

These are good to watch if you’re not the biggest fan of horror or if you’re looking for something that you can show with your younger relatives around.

Disney Halloween Movies

1. Halloweentown

Although this is a series with four films, the main one you need to see is the first. It’s a total classic that most of our generation grew up watching on TV.

Also, if you want to know how the actress who plays Marnie met her IRL boyfriend, you should definitely watch the second one.

2. The Nightmare Before Christmas

Some people consider this film a Christmas movie, but I disagree. It takes place in a town called Halloween. It’s also really well done in a whimsically gothic manner, such is the way of Tim Burton.

You’ll probably get a lot of the songs stuck in your head as well — “This is Halloween” is a perpetual favorite.