Ready for Halloween, but not ready for the nightmares? You’re in luck. Not all Halloween movies are designed to make you scream. This list is dedicated to the lighter, warmer, and more magical side of the holiday.
Whether you’re cuddled up with kids, friends, or just enjoying a peaceful night in, here are 10 non-scary movies that are perfect for streaming tonight.
Hocus Pocus (1993): A true classic that never gets old. Watch three resurrected witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker) cause enchanting chaos in Salem.
The Addams Family (1991): Creepy, kooky, and completely charming. This dark comedy is perfect for those who like their Halloween weird but not scary. It’s a great time to revisit the originals.
Hotel Transylvania (2012): A little vampire magic is fun for the whole family. Dracula’s resort for monsters is full of laughs and surprisingly sweet moments.
Home Alone (1990): Why not get a jump on Christmas? Kevin McCallister’s battle with two robbers is hilarious, thrilling, and not at all scary.
Casper (1995): A heartwarming ghost story about friendship, grief, and acceptance. This one proves that the friendliest ghost might also make you cry a little.
The Twilight Saga (2008): One for the “girly pops.” Cozy up with Edward Cullen and his tribe for a nostalgic and romantic Halloween night in.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011): Not a traditional Halloween pick, but this movie is a great family watch if it’s too cold to go out, and Rodrick Heffely is always a good laugh.
Beetlejuice (1998): This Tim Burton film is the perfect blend of macabre and hilarious. Michael Keaton’s performance as the eccentric ghost is iconic.
Coraline (2009): Another Tim Burton classic, this visually stunning, stop-motion film is an eerie fairy tale. It’s darker in tone but family-friendly and celebrates bravery.
Goosebumps (2015): A “canon event” for millennials and Gen X. This film, based on R.L. Stine’s books, is a fun, nostalgic adventure.