Scary (and Not-So-Scary) Ways to Spend Your Halloween

Written by Josslyn Sejeck

As the leaves change and a chill fills the air, the tradition of watching Halloween movies comes alive. From thrilling horror films to family-friendly adventures, these films capture the perfect spooky season. Here is a list of the best Halloween movies to watch this spooky season.

A screencap of Ghostface, the (you guessed it) main villian of the first Scream movie.

For those seeking a good scare, horror movies like “Scream” and “The Ring” deliver a good suspenseful thriller. These films have become the new “classic” Halloween horror films, they are known for their many iconic characters and chilling storylines, as well as having many popular audios go viral on social media. On the other hand, family-friendly options like “Ghostbusters” and “Hocus Pocus” offer more lighthearted entertainment for viewers of all different ages. 

A screencap of the (you guessed it) Ghostbusters from the original Ghostbusters (1984) movie.

Many families have their own Halloween movie traditions, and create many core memories that last a lifetime. Mr. Galuppo, a Concepts of fitness teacher, as well as the Bowling and Softball Coach was interviewed about his family's traditions. When asked about his halloween traditions he states “We have a tradition of movie marathons but we will carve the pumpkins, then have a Halloween family movie night and eat some popcorn.” These family traditions are important and will create a lifetime of memories.

Whether it's a movie marathon with friends, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, or other halloween traditions, these shared experiences add the magic of this spooky season, making it a great thing to look forward to each year.