If your idea of Halloween entertainment is more “cozy” than “creepy,” this list is for you. Skip the horror and settle in with something light, warm, and magical.
Perfect for watching with kids, friends, or solo under a blanket, here are 10 non-scary movies to stream tonight.
Animated Adventures:
Hotel Transylvania (2012): A little vampire magic for the family. Dracula’s resort is full of laughs, silly romance, and sweet father-daughter moments.
Coraline (2009): A visually stunning, if darker, Tim Burton classic. This stop-motion, eerie fairy tale is a celebration of bravery.
90s Classics:
Hocus Pocus (1993): The ultimate Halloween movie. Bette Midler leads a trio of witches in a night of delightful chaos.
The Addams Family (1991): Creepy, kooky, and charming. This dark comedy is weird, but not terrifying.
Casper (1995): A heartwarming ghost tale about friendship, grief, and acceptance.
Unconventional & Fun:
Home Alone (1990): Bring a little Christmas to Halloween! Watching Kevin McCallister deal with robbers is endlessly funny.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011): A great family pick for a cold night in, especially with teens.
Nostalgia & Magic:
The Twilight Saga (2008): One for the “girly pops.” Cozy up with Edward Cullen for a nostalgic, romantic Halloween.
Beetlejuice (1998): Tim Burton’s surreal world and Michael Keaton’s eccentric performance make this film macabre and hilarious.
Goosebumps (2015): A “canon event” for millennials and Gen X, this film brings R.L. Stine’s iconic books to life.
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