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If your ideal Halloween vibe is more “Tim Burton” (macabre, kooky, but not terrifying), this list is for you. We’ve gathered 10 films that fit that weird and wonderful, non-scary mood.
Here are 10 movies to stream tonight.
- Beetlejuice (1998): Let’s start with the king! Tim Burton’s surreal world and Michael Keaton’s eccentric ghost are macabre and hilarious.
- Coraline (2009): Another Tim Burton classic. This visually stunning, darker, stop-motion fairy tale celebrates bravery.
- The Addams Family (1991): Creepy, kooky, and charming. This dark comedy is the perfect weird-but-not-terrifying watch.
- Hocus Pocus (1993): The ultimate Halloween classic. Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker are enchanting as three resurrected witches.
- Hotel Transylvania (2012): A family-friendly animated pick. Dracula’s monster resort is full of laughs.
- Casper (1995): A heartwarming 90s ghost tale about friendship, grief, and acceptance.
- Home Alone (1990): Start Christmas early! Kevin’s booby traps are hilarious and not at all scary.
- The Twilight Saga (2008): One for the “girly pops.” Cozy up with Edward Cullen for a nostalgic, romantic Halloween.
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011): A great family watch for a cold night in, especially with teens.
- Goosebumps (2015): A “canon event” for millennials and Gen X, bringing R.L. Stine’s beloved books to life.