For some, the minute it became October 1st was the minute Halloween began. I’m included in that some. Halloween is such a fun and loving holiday; it’s hard not to get into all the festivities that revolve around it! Pumpkin picking, pumpkin carving, pumpkin spice lattes...are you tired of pumpkins yet? One of the many most enjoyable activities to get prepared for Halloween is, of course, Halloween movies. There’s an endless amount of Halloween classics, but these 5 are true must-sees.
1. "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
A cult favorite and a personal favorite of mine, "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is basically the epitome of Halloween. Jack Skellington, Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, gets bored of Halloween and finds a new holiday: Christmas. Watching the citizens of Halloweentown discover a whole new realm of Christmas is entertaining, and it makes a great story.
2. "Corpse Bride"
This is another one of Tim Burton’s classics that’s perfect for a Halloween night. "Corpse Bride" is perfect because not only does it have the eeriness that any Halloween movie has, but it also has a romantic plot for all the romance lovers. Soon-to-be husband to Victoria, Victor, finds himself conflicted when he meets a literal corpse bride who has fallen for him since the moment she laid eyes on him.
3. "Coraline"
I can remember sitting in the movie theater shaking in my seat while watching "Coraline". Yes, it is a cartoon, but don’t underestimate the creepiness this animation brings. It is kid-friendly, but at the same time, it does have a fright factor, which is really perfect for anybody looking for a scare on Halloween.
4. "Casper"
"Casper" will go down in history as the Halloween movie. Who could forget Casper the Friendly Ghost? Casper peacefully haunts a small house and becomes close with the girl living there. The movie centers around their relationships and the complications that come from Casper being a ghost and Casper’s obnoxious ghost uncles who cause havoc whenever possible. This movie is a good-hearted, family-friendly movie perfect for the holiday.
5. "Hocus Pocus"
The three witches we all know and love: Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson. These ladies make "Hocus Pocus" comical and extremely entertaining, while of course having everything spooky included as well. A perfect Disney movie to watch on Halloween Day.
I recommend signing into Netflix, getting cozy underneath a warm blanket, drinking a hot pumpkin spice latte, and bingeing on your favorite Halloween movies to get you ready for the day we’ve all been waiting for!
