14 Halloween Movies That Actually Take Place On Halloween

Halloween is approaching. So grab your popcorn and candy, and shut off the lights.

1. Trick 'r Treat (2007)

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This movie shows the true spirit of Halloween and that it shouldn't be taken for granted.

2. Hocus Pocus (1993)

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These kooky witches need children to stay young and immortal. It's understandable why parents are worried about their children going trick or treating.

3. Halloween (1978)

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Getting stalked by a creep who then tries to kill you while you're babysitting on Halloween night. Classic.

4. Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

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Halloween trying to take over Christmas. Nothing sweeter.

5. Casper (1995)

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A friendly ghost befriends a father and daughter who move into his big mansion. The ghost's three uncles aren't as friendly.

6. Night of the Demons (1988)

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This movie proves that sometimes you just shouldn't hold a séance, especially on Halloween.

7. Ginger Snaps (2000)

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Getting bitten by a werewolf can have some serious side-effects. The fact that it's Halloween is a delightful coincidence.

8. Idle Hands (1999)

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A lazy teen's hand goes on a killing spree during Halloween. Nobody is safe, not even the hand's owner.

9. Halloweentown (1998)

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A whole town dedicated to Halloween? YES, PLEASE.

10. The Crow (1994)

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A man is brought back from the dead after he and his fiancé are murdered on the eve of Halloween. Revenge is bitter, sometimes.

11. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

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This is one sibling reunion that'll certainly give you chills.

12. Practical Magic (1998)

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Mixed with romance, drama, and a family curse, two sisters who happen to be witches are responsible for a man's death and the return of his dark spirit.

13. Hotel Transylvania (2012)

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Dracula is just protecting his daughter from the outside world, but he wasn't ready for the outside world to come through the doors of his hotel. All of the monsters in one hotel? I'm definitely booking a room.

14. Monster House (2006)

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This house puts up with no one's tricks. It just eats its problems — and by "problems," I mean people.