Not everyone loves jump scares and haunted houses on Halloween, and that’s totally okay.
This Halloween, if you want to skip the slasher marathon and opt for something light, warm, and a little bit magical, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re watching with kids, friends, or alone under a blanket, here are 10 non-scary Halloween movies to stream tonight.
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Home Alone (1990)
Why not bring a little Christmas right before the holiday season? It’s not scary yet, Kevin McCallister tackling a group of robbers takes you by surprise and leaves you in roars of laughter. One can never go wrong with Home Alone, not in any season.
Betrayal (1993)
A Halloween classic that never goes out of style, Hocus Pocus follows three resurrected witches who create joyful chaos in Salem. Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker make mischief adorable.
The Addams Family (1991)
This is a good year to watch The Addams Family on Halloween night. While Season 2 of Wednesday left us a little disappointed, it’s the best time of year to get back to the roots. Creepy, weird, and downright charming, this dark comedy about the Weird Addams clan is perfect for those who like their Halloween weird but not scary.
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Hotel Transylvania (2012)
A little vampire magic never hurt anyone. Dracula’s Resort for Monsters is full of laughs, silly romance, and surprisingly touching father-daughter moments. A great choice for family movie night.
The Twilight Saga (2008)
This one is especially for the girls, whether you’re alone at home or relaxing at home with your partner, Edward Cullen and his tribe will make you feel nostalgic and get in the mood for Halloween night.
Casper (1995)
This heartwarming ghost story is about friendship, grief, and acceptance. Casper proves that sometimes, the friendliest ghost is the one that will make you cry a little.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)
Sure, it’s not exactly a scary-non-scary choice for Halloween, but for teens and tweens, if you want to scare your parents, Roderick Haefeli is the way to go. If you and your kids are spending Halloween tonight, this is a great movie to watch with the family since it’s a little chilly outside.
Beetlejuice (1998)
Tim Burton is never wrong in creating a dark world. Michael Keaton’s fantastically haunted performance and Tim Burton’s surreal world make this film equal parts terrifying and hilarious.
Coraline (2009)
Another Tim Burton classic for kids. Despite being dark in color, Coraline is family friendly and stunning to look at. It’s a terrifying fairy tale that celebrates bravery and individuality.
Goosebumps (2015)
Last but not least, inspired by RL Stine’s series of books called Goosebumps, this movie is a reminder of adolescence for the millennial generation and Gen. XL Stine’s Goosebumps has been a staple memory, or I would say a canon event in every teen’s life.