Spooky, Scary … Sexy? Team CE’s Halloween Movie Recs
Spooky, Scary … Sexy? Team CE’s Halloween Movie Recs
October’s very own … the most haunted night of the year … a holiday that leaves us frightened and frivolously chowing down on sweets. Halloween is upon us with all of its (sometimes) gory glory. Below, the ladies of CE share the movies that complete the season for them, whether they be throwbacks, slow burning creeps, or something a little campier. Happy streaming, stay safe!
Jen’s Halloween Flick Pick: Hocus Pocus
"It makes me happy!! No matter how old you are, Hocus Pocus gets you in the spirit of the season.”
Where to watch it: Hocus Pocus is streaming on Amazon Prime, Disney +, Hulu, Apple TV+, and Vudu.
Abigail’s Halloween Flick Pick: Pan’s Labyrinth
"It’s one of those magical films but also dark in the way that only Guillermo Del Toro does best.”
Where to watch it: Pan’s Labyrinth is streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Vudu.
Grayson’s Halloween Flick Pick: The Nightmare Before Christmas
“My favorite Halloween movie is The Nightmare Before Christmas and it IS a Halloween movie!! It’s my favorite because as a music maker, Danny Elfman’s scoring is truly inspiring and iconic.”
Where to watch it: The Nightmare Before Christmas is streaming on Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, and Vudu.
Habiba and Nakiya’s Halloween Flick Pick: Halloweentown
Nakiya says it’s her favorite, “because it is all about family coming together with a bit of spook. I hate anything really scary.” Habiba adds, “it’s a classic.”
Where to watch it: Halloweentown is streaming on Disney+.
Jordana’s Halloween Flick Pick: Clue
“Who doesn't love a whodunit?”
Where to watch it: Clue is streaming on Prime Video, Paramount+ and FuboTV.
Kelly’s Halloween Flick Pick: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
“This is a yearly requirement in my household. Heavy on the entertainment and aesthetics, light on the actual horror. And the songs!! I’ll be listening to them year round.”
Where to watch it: The Rocky Horror Picture Show is streaming on Hulu.
Mma’s Halloween Flick Pick: Jennifer’s Body
“I feel like it has elements of the more gory type of horror, but it’s more spooky than anything else. It has all these undertones and theories that make it exciting.”
Where to watch it: Jennifer’s Body is streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu.
Nikki’s Halloween Flick Pick: Practical Magic
“It is whimsical and magical, but grounded in the slightest bit of reality. It has the perfect amount of cheese and romance, and Sandra Bullock is just a star.”
Where to watch it: Practical Magic is streaming on Hulu.
Steph’s Halloween Flick Pick: The Strangers
“Because it’s based on a true story and that makes it actually scary.”
Where to watch it: The Strangers is streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu.
Soph’s Halloween Flick Pick: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
“Because Robert Englund is my hall pass”
Where to watch it: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu.