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Top 7 Halloween Movies Every 90s Kid Will Know

If you didn't watch these movies, are you really a 90s kid?

Skylar Eagle
Sep 26, 2016
Albany, NY
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Top 7 Halloween Movies Every 90s Kid Will Know
Hocus Pocus

The Halloween season is upon us. It's officially time for Tim Burton, pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, decorations, and—let's not forget— Disney Channel original Halloween-themed movies! From Casper Meets Wendy to HalloweenTown (yes, all four of them), these are the top 7 Halloween movies every kid born from 1993-1999 probably remembers.

1. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), directed by Tim Burton

Easily the most notable Tim Burton film to date, and a double holiday classic based on a poem Tim Burton wrote and illustrated, "The Nightmare Before Christmas." As kids, my friends and I loved watching this from September 1st to December 25th, and who could forget the fantastic score composed by Danny Elfman! (Psst: click on the photo to see some fun facts about the movie and its production from Oh My Disney!)

2. Hocus Pocus (1993), directed by Kenny Ortega

A Halloween classic from the same director who gifted us High School Musical! This is one of my personal favorites shown on Freeform's (previously ABC Family) 13 Days of Halloween movie special.

3. HalloweenTown (1998), directed by Duwayne Dunham

For kids born and growing up around the late 90s, this is a timeless classic, even with the cheesy acting. The movie followed with three sequels: HalloweenTown II: Kalabar's Revenge, HalloweenTown High, and Return to HalloweenTown; making it the perfect movie marathon for post-apple picking and cider donuts!

4. Casper Meets Wendy (1998), directed by Sean McNamara and Bruce McCarthy

Starring a young Hillary Duff, this movie is a classic for the Halloween season. Although it only received a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it makes for a great throwback before Hillary became Lizzie.

5. Twitches (2005), directed by Stuart Gillard

Starring Tia and Tamara Mowry, the twin witch story is a DCOM classic, and even though it's not necessarily Halloween-themed, it's still part of Freeform's 13 Days of Halloween special! Plus, it's a great Disney throwback for marathoning with Twitches Too (2007).


6. The Corpse Bride (2005), directed by Tim Burton

My personal favorite Halloween movie, and favorite movie ever, this Tim Burton movie is a great follow up for anyone who loves The Nightmare Before Christmas (and let's be real, who doesn't?!) The score, composed by Danny Elfman, gives the same creepy but beautiful sound that we all know and love; plus, the piano duets are to die for!

7. Edward Scissorhands (1990), directed by Tim Burton

Another Tim Burton and Danny Elfman classic that has the perfect mix of creepy and fascinating. Starring Johnny Depp, this almost-30-year old Halloween movie has become a must-watch during the fall season.

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