13 Spooky Halloween Movies To Watch This Weekend

If you're planning a scary-movie marathon this Halloween weekend, you're in luck. From the spooky family-friendly film "Hocus Pocus" and the cult classic "The Exorcist" to the teen-favorite flick "Carrie" and the critically acclaimed "The Conjuring," we've rounded up a list of some of the best horror flicks to enjoy during the spooky holiday weekend.

Happy Halloween!

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“Carrie” (1976) — Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving; directed by Brian De Palma

If prom night is your cup of tea, you might just change your mind after watching the cult classic “Carrie.” Based on Stephen King’s 1974 epistolary novel, Brian De Palma’s box office hit stars Sissy Spacek in the titular role of an introvert 16-year-old girl who is mocked and bullied at her senior prom. Burning with rage, she unleashes her telekinetic powers to exact revenge on her devious peers.

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“The Exorcist” (1973) — Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair; directed by William Friedkin

If you’re a big fan of scary movies and haven’t seen “The Exorcist,” then you're missing out. Arguably, it’s one of the ultimate favorite horror classics. Plus, Linda Blair’s performance as a 12-year-old girl possessed by demons is chillingly magnificent.

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“Hocus Pocus” (1993) — Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy; directed by Kenny Ortega

Looking for a family-friendly Halloween movie? Look no further than Disney’s “Hocus Pocus,” a story about a precocious boy who unwittingly awakens three witches, the Sanderson sisters — Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy — who have been dead for nearly three centuries. Halloween night will never be the same in this sleepy town of Salem, Massachusetts.

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“The Conjuring” (2013) — Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston; directed by James Wan

The purportedly real-life exploits of late paranormal investigators Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) come to life in James Wan’s “The Conjuring.” At the center of the story is the Perron family of seven, who have been experiencing paranormal events in their Rhode Island farmhouse. At their wits’ end, Roger and Carrolyn Perron decide to call the Warrens for help.

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“Annabelle” (2014) — Ward Horton, Annabelle Wallis, Alfre Woodard; directed by John R. Leonetti

Remember “Annabelle,” the sinister possessed doll introduced in “The Conjuring”? Well, she finally gets her first starring role in a spinoff film focusing on her origins. Set in Santa Monica, California, the film follows the story of the Forms, John (Ward Horton) and Mia (Annabelle Wallis), a married couple suddenly thrust into a world of demonic possessions. The film has spawned two sequels to date: “Annabelle: Creation” (2017) and “Annabelle Comes Home” (2019).

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“Evil Dead” (2013) — Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas; directed by Fede Alvarez

If you like Sam Raimi’s popular “Evil Dead” franchise, you should check out Fede Alvarez’s feature directorial debut, which is a reboot and loose continuation of the original series. At the heart of the story is a group of five friends who unknowingly summon a malevolent evil force after discovering a mysterious book of the dead at a nearby cabin in the woods.

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“The Others” (2001) — Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan; directed by Alejandro Amenábar

The gothic supernatural film stars Nicole Kidman as Grace Stewart, a widowed, caring mother who lives with her two photosensitive children, Anne (Alakina Mann) and Nicholas (James Bentley), in their old gloomy house located in a remote town. As the story unfolds, Grace becomes convinced that there are mysterious intruders living with them in their own abode.

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“Casper” (1995) — Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci; directed by Brad Silberling

Have you ever heard of the friendliest ghost ever? It’s none other than Casper, the spirit who wants to be everybody’s best pal. In this origins movie, Casper’s peaceful world comes crashing down when a paranormal therapist (Bill Pullman) and his daughter (Christina Ricci) move into a manor in the countryside.

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“Rosemary’s Baby” (1968) — Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon; directed by Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski’s award-winning art-horror film centers on Guy (John Cassavetes) and Rosemary (Mia Farrow) Woodhouse, a young married couple who move into an apartment in the Bramford, a gothic building in New York City. However, unbeknownst to them, the place has a troubled past involving a satanic coven. In the end, when Rosemary becomes pregnant, she will have to face the ugly truth about the baby she’s carrying.

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"Get Out" — Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford; directed by Jordan Peele

Nominated for Best Picture at the 90th Academy Awards, Jordan Peele's 2017 mystery-thriller pays homage to the plot of Stanley Kramer's iconic dramedy, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Meet interracial couple Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya) and Rose Armitage (Allison Williams), who embark on a weekend getaway so Chris can finally meet his fiancee's parents. Seemingly, everything is perfect — that is, until their road trip becomes a gory ride. In the end, we get to learn about the Armitages' darkest secret.

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"It" (2017) — Bill Skarsgard, Jaeden Lieberher (Martell); directed by Andy Muschietti

Looking for some escapism with a capital T for terror? Well, look no further than this remake, a story about seven youngsters who band together to take on an evil clown in their New England suburb. At its core, this latest film adaptation of Stephen King's 1986 novel is about coming of age in a malevolent world. Hauntingly nuanced, the movie is complemented by magnificent performances, sharp one-liners and visceral sentiments.

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“Halloween” (1978) — Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Moran; directed by John Carpenter

Simply put: John Carpenter’s slasher film screams Halloween front and center, so you'd better be prepared for this scary cult classic, starring Jamie Lee Curtis in her feature film debut that made her a Hollywood A-lister. Plot-wise, the narrative follows the story of Michael Myers (Tony Moran), a mentally ill patient committed to a sanitarium when he was 6 years old after murdering his sister on 1963 Halloween night. Fifteen years later, he escapes and rains terror in his hometown.

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“Friday the 13th” (1980) — Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King; directed by Sean S. Cunningham

Have you ever wondered why we’re on the qui vive whenever a Friday falls on the 13th day of the month? Well, don’t be surprised if this fan-favorite slasher film might just have the answer you’re looking for. Hint: In the movie, the murderer goes on a killing spree exactly on — yes, you guessed it right— Friday the 13th. Over the years, the box office hit has spawned 10 sequels to date.

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