Halloween is just around the corner, and while many of our favorite holiday traditions are on hold because of the pandemic, there are still ways you can have a spook-tacular night at home! Grab some popcorn and your favorite autumnal beverage, because we surveyed Himmelfarb staff for our favorite Halloween movies. From spoopy to spooky to scary, there’s something for everyone!
For those of us not interested in scary movies, or who perhaps have children at home, the spoopy category provides just the right combination of spook and cute.
Our Spoopy picks are:
- Hocus Pocus - Susan, Laura & Stacy
- Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit - Sara
- The Nightmare Before Christmas - Stacy
- Coraline - Sam
- Kiki’s Delivery Service
- Paranorman
- James and the Giant Peach
- Halloweentown
- E.T.
- Labyrinth - Andy
- It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
For our patrons who like films lighter on the frights, we have some great spooky suggestions for you.
Our Spooky picks are:
- Practical Magic - Anne
- Beetlejuice - Jo Linda & Ian
- Young Frankenstein - Catherine & Jo Linda
- The Addams Family films - Paul
- Edward Scissorhands
- Ghostbusters
- The Sixth Sense
- Little Shop of Horrors
- Gremlins
- The Village
- Pan’s Labyrinth
If you are one of our brave horror enthusiasts, we also have some suggestions for you. Both new and old, these films would certainly keep us up at night!
Our Horror picks are:
- Interview with the Vampire - Andy
- Halloween (1978)
- Sleepy Hollow - Lonnie and Ruth
- Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - Velda
- Paranormal Activity - Ian
- 1408 - Laura
- The Shining - Ruth
- Bram Stoker's Dracula
- Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Flynn Street
- The Crow
- Crimson Peak
If you are broken-hearted about missing out on trick or treating, Halloween parties, or wild and wacky costume contests, you are not alone. We hope that our lists provide you with ideas for something new, or something tried and true. As always, stay safe and healthy during this festive season. Happy Halloween from Himmelfarb!
