Casper
Casper, the version from 1995 tells the story of when Dr. Harvey and his daughter Kat move into a mansion that is haunted. Once moved in Kat (Christina Ricci) meets a Ghost named Casper who ends up falling in love with her. While trying to fit in at school Kat’s house is volunteered to hold a Halloween party for the school. All the while Carrigan Crittenden is trying to steal the secret “treasure” that is located somewhere in the mansion. The movie contains the classic Halloween spirit while incorporating a tween romance. Casper is a pretty good movie, I find it funny at times and it is and enjoyable family movie. -Leah Lopez
 
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus, a Disney Halloween classic from 1993 tells the story about how teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) goes to explores an abandoned house with his sister Danni (Thora Birch) and a girl of interest, Allison (Vinessa Shaw) on Halloween. After being told a story about how there were three evil witches who used to live in that house, trying to be a bad boy, Max accidentally sets them free. To keep the witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy) from becoming immortal, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells with the help from magical black cat names Binx. I personally love the movie and watch it like three times every year. I enjoy how the story involves the spirit of Halloween as well as a thriller. -Leah Lopez
 

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
This classic Peanuts movie hails from 1966, but plays every Halloween for the entire family to get together to enjoy year after year. In It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, all of the classic Halloween traditions are shown to the audience, from pumpkin carving and dressing up to Halloween parties and trick or treating. Linus, usually the most logical character, excitedly awaits the Great Pumpkin, a mythical Santa Clause-like character the younger is sure exists. It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, an everlasting classic for anyone, no matter young or old. -Tyler Roberge
 
The Corpse Bride
In Tim Burton’s animated film The Corpse Bride, Bachelor Victor is about to get married to save his bride’s family. But everything goes downhill when Victor marries himself to a corpse and his living bride is caught in a deadly game of love and greed. The world building of the Land of the Dead is captivating and entertaining. With comedy in the most jaw dropping senses, this movie will give you the chills. –Nalani Nuylan
 

Frankenweenie
Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie focuses on Victor and his dog who were the best of friends until Sparky’s sudden death. Out of grief, Victor uses his scientific genius to bring Sparky back to life. Based off of the story of Frankenstein, Burton brings the importance of friendship in a family friendly film. While watching the black and white movie, the respect for the original film was evident. With funny dialog and family fun, Frankenweenie is to die for. –Nalani Nuylan
 
Beetlejuice
A recently deceased married couple tries to haunt a family that has moved into their house and trying to remodel it. After failing to successfully scare the family, the ghost couple (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) hires an exorcist named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) to help haunt this new family, a father, step-mother and daughter. Keaton is a hilarious creepster as Beetlejuice and Winoya Ryder perfectly plays the distressed teen obsessed with death. Beetlejuice is a classic scary movie, including jump scares, creepy monster, and the occasional dark humor. It’s also really comical, comprising of a scene in which the dinner party becomes possessed and ridiculous puns riddle the movie. –Jordan Buie
 
Nightmare before Christmas
Covering two holidays in one film, the 1993 stop-motion musical, Nightmare before Christmas, show the king of Halloween Town, Jack Skellington, who is tired of Halloween. He finding a door that leads to a Christmas realm and Jack brings Christmas to his Halloween Town. This movie not only has great stop-motion animation but the songs display the perfect amount of spookiness while still being catchy. Scenes like when Jack first experiences Christmas is not only hilarious to watch, but make this move one of the best Halloween movies out there. –Jordan Buie
 
Twitches
Twitches is about two polar opposite girls and on their 21^st birthday they suddenly meet and find out that they are not only twins, but also witches – twitches. Along with finding this out, they have to unite their newfound powers against the forces of darkness. I love this TV movie because the relationship between Camryn and Alex remind me of the relationship I have with my own sister. Also because who doesn’t love a good ol’ Disney Halloween action movie involving witches?! –Destiny De La Paz

Monster House
Monster House is the only Disney Channel movie I still have nightmares about. This animated movie is about 12 year old DJ that always spies on Nebbercracker, the creepy owner of the sketchy house across his street. One night DJ and his best friend Chowder go to investigate the creepy house to see if it’s really as scary as it seems, the boys are surprised at what they find. I’m honestly confused as to why this is a children and family movie because as a 16 year old, I can’t watch this movie at night. –Destiny De La Paz