The 5 Best Movies & TV Shows To Watch During Halloween, Ranked

Grab your pumpkins and cozy up, it’s almost that time of year again – time to put on the creepy costumes in your closet and watch scary movies! If you’re looking for recommendations to get your horror fix this season, you’ve definitely come to the right place. We’re counting down the top 5 best films and TV shows to watch while getting into the Halloween spirit. From old-school classics to more modern thrillers, this list has just what you need whether you want a light spook or full-on terror, and I will also mark down the age rating, and a short synopsis so you know what it is about. So grab your popcorn, crank up the surround sound, and prepare for jump scares as we unveil picks that are guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping.

The Vampire Diaries (TV show)–TV-14

The Vampire Diaries is about Elena Gilbert, a high school girl struggling with the loss of her parents who finds herself drawn into a forbidden romance with Stefan Salvatore, who hides a secret – he is actually a centuries-old vampire. Their love faces many challenges as Elena learns the truth about Stefan and must also contend with his mysterious brother Damon, who harbors desires of his own. Over multiple seasons their supernatural love story unfolds against the backdrop of mystical events plaguing their small Virginia town.

Coraline (2009)-PG-13

Coraline follows the curious adventures of a bored young girl named Coraline who discovers a secret door in her new home that leads to an alternate version of her world that appears perfect at first. Intrigued by this “other world”, Coraline decides to explore further but begins to discover unsettling truths about this place and those inhabiting it. What was once seemingly idyllic quickly turns ominous as Coraline realizes she must brave frightening dangers and mysteries to save herself and ultimately return to the normal world.

Goosebumps (2015)-PG

Goosebumps follows teenager Zach Cooper who has just moved to a small town and is trying to adjust to his new school. Upon meeting his quirky neighbor Hannah, Zach discovers that she is the author of the renowned book series “Goosebumps” and now the supernatural monsters from the pages are real and on the loose. With Hannah’s help, Zach must work to capture all of the escaped villains before they wreak too much havoc in the real world in this supernatural comedy adventure.

The Witches (2020)-PG-13

The Witches follows a young boy who enjoys holiday festivities with his grandmother until she suddenly disappears under mysterious circumstances. Venturing out to find out what happened, the boy soon discovers that witches are living amongst regular humans, secretly scheming to turn all children in the world into mice. With the help of his new friend, he works to unravel the witches’ sinister plans and put an end to their magic before it’s too late.

The Shining (1980)-R     

The Shining follows Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering alcoholic, who takes a job as the off-season caretaker of the isolated historic Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Jack moves there with his wife Wendy and son Danny, whose psychic powers allow him to see the hotel’s dark and violent past. As winter approaches and the snowed-in Torrance’s isolate themselves from the rest of the world, Jack’s mental state deteriorates in sinister ways in the empty and atmospheric hotel.       

Fiona Li- Movies/TV Show Editor– Fiona is a writer from Toronto, Canada, making a name for herself in the world of the Writing. Fiona has also been a pianist for a decade. Her keen interest lies in crafting stories about the latest happenings in Hollywood, alongside her love for watching movies and devouring books.