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Must Watch Halloween Movies

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In this BIT: All our must-watch Halloween movies in one movie watch list! Featuring family movie ideas, classic Halloween movies, and more.

Need some Halloween movie inspiration? Our list of Must-Watch Halloween Movies covers all the classic, family friendly, and fantasy Halloween Movies.

CLASSIC MOVIES

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Beetlejuice

A recently deceased couple, Adam and Barbara, enlist the help of the mischievous and unpredictable ghostly character Beetlejuice to rid their home of its new living inhabitants.

Rating: PG

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Gremlins

A young man receives a mysterious creature called a Mogwai as a Christmas gift. However, he inadvertently breaks the rules for caring for the creature, leading to a series of chaotic events as the Mogwai multiplies and spawns mischievous and destructive creatures known as Gremlins.

Rating: PG-13

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The Sixth Sense

Cole Sear, a young boy, possesses the ability to see and communicate with the dead. He seeks the help of a child psychologist, Dr. Malcolm Crowe, portrayed by Bruce Willis, to come to terms with his supernatural gift while uncovering a dark and unsettling secret.

Rating: PG-13

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FAMILY MOVIES

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Spooky Buddies

Spooky Buddies follows a group of talking puppies known as the “Buddies.” In this adventure, the Buddies, along with the help of a magical crystal, find themselves in a spooky, haunted house. They must work together to stop a wicked warlock and save the day, all while embracing the Halloween spirit.

Rating: G

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Edward Scissorhands

Edward is an artificial man with scissors for hands, created by an inventor who passed away before he could complete him. He is discovered by a kind-hearted suburban woman named Peg and taken into her home, where he grapples with fitting into the conformist and superficial neighborhood.

Rating: PG-13

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The Haunted House

In this spooky adventure, Mickey Mouse and his friends visit a haunted house, where they encounter a series of comedic and eerie situations. The film showcases Mickey’s bravery and resourcefulness as he navigates the creepy setting, providing family-friendly entertainment with a touch of Halloween fun.

Rating: PG

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FANTASY MOVIES

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

The first movie in J.K. Rowling’s beloved series. This movie follows the young orphan, Harry Potter, who discovers he is a wizard and embarks on a magical journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he learns about his true heritage, makes friends, and confronts a dark wizard.

Rating: PG

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Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange is a Marvel superhero film that follows the journey of Dr. Stephen Strange, a brilliant but arrogant neurosurgeon who loses the use of his hands in a car accident. Desperate to regain his abilities, he seeks mystical help and becomes a sorcerer under the tutelage of the Ancient One. As Doctor Strange, he must protect the world from mystical threats using his newfound magical powers.

Rating: PG-13

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Maleficent

This is a fantasy film that reimagines the classic Disney villain from “Sleeping Beauty.” The movie explores the untold backstory of Maleficent, portraying her as a misunderstood fairy who becomes a powerful sorceress. It delves into her complex relationship with Princess Aurora and the events that ultimately lead to the iconic curse placed on the young princess.

Rating: PG

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We hope that watching these classic Halloween movies and family movie ideas boost your Halloween spirit, and give you a small bit of happiness.

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