The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time
Slashers, spooky comedies, and family-friendly classics—Halloween movies are a tradition that bring everyone together for a good scare (or a good laugh). From Halloween and The Exorcist to Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas, vote for your favorite and see which film takes the crown as the ultimate Halloween movie.
1. IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN (1966)
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) is currently the #1 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 65.2% head-to-head battles.
2. HALLOWEEN (1978)
Halloween (1978) is currently the #2 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 64.0% head-to-head battles.
3. THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) is currently the #3 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 55.7% head-to-head battles.
T4. THE SHINING (1980)
The Shining (1980) is currently tied for the #4 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 55.3% head-to-head battles.
T4. PSYCHO (1960)
Psycho (1960) is currently tied for the #4 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 55.3% head-to-head battles.
6. HOCUS POCUS (1993)
Hocus Pocus (1993) is currently the #6 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 51.3% head-to-head battles.
7. BEETLEJUICE (1988)
Beetlejuice (1988) is currently the #7 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 48.1% head-to-head battles.
8. SCREAM (1996)
Scream (1996) is currently the #8 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 44.8% head-to-head battles.
9. THE EXORCIST (1973)
The Exorcist (1973) is currently the #9 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 39.7% head-to-head battles.
10. GET OUT (2017)
Get Out (2017) is currently the #10 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 29.5% head-to-head battles.
11. TRICK ’R TREAT (2007)
Trick ’r Treat (2007) is currently the #11 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 21.4% head-to-head battles.
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