Not everyone is built for jump scares and slasher films. If you’re looking to celebrate Halloween with something lighter, warmer, and more magical, this is the perfect guide for you.
Here are 10 non-scary movies to stream tonight, ideal for a cozy night in with kids, friends, or just yourself.
Family Fun:
- Hotel Transylvania (2012): A little vampire magic for the whole family. Dracula’s resort is full of laughs and sweet moments.
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011): Not a Halloween movie, but a great pick for a family night in if it’s too cold outside.
90s Throwbacks:
- Hocus Pocus (1993): The ultimate Halloween classic. Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker are enchanting as resurrected witches.
- The Addams Family (1991): Creepy, kooky, and charming. This dark comedy is weird, not terrifying.
- Casper (1995): A heartwarming ghost story about friendship, grief, and acceptance.
Tim Burton’s Touch:
- Beetlejuice (1998): Tim Burton’s surreal world and Michael Keaton’s eccentric ghost performance make this film macabre and hilarious.
- Coraline (2009): A visually stunning, if darker, stop-motion fairy tale that celebrates bravery.
Nostalgia & Comfort:
- Home Alone (1990): Bring in some early Christmas cheer! Kevin’s battle with two robbers is hilarious.
- The Twilight Saga (2008): One for the “girly pops.” Cozy up with Edward Cullen for a nostalgic, romantic Halloween.
- Goosebumps (2015): A “canon event” for millennials and Gen X, bringing R.L. Stine’s iconic books to life.