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 67.9% head-to-head battles.
2. HALLOWEEN (1978)
Halloween (1978) is currently the #2 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 65.4% 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 57.9% head-to-head battles.
4. THE SHINING (1980)
The Shining (1980) is currently the #4 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 55.6% head-to-head battles.
5. PSYCHO (1960)
Psycho (1960) is currently the #5 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 52.9% head-to-head battles.
6. HOCUS POCUS (1993)
Hocus Pocus (1993) is currently the #6 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 50.6% head-to-head battles.
7. BEETLEJUICE (1988)
Beetlejuice (1988) is currently the #7 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 47.4% head-to-head battles.
8. SCREAM (1996)
Scream (1996) is currently the #8 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 43.2% head-to-head battles.
9. THE EXORCIST (1973)
The Exorcist (1973) is currently the #9 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 36.9% head-to-head battles.
10. GET OUT (2017)
Get Out (2017) is currently the #10 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 28.6% head-to-head battles.
11. TRICK ’R TREAT (2007)
Trick ’r Treat (2007) is currently the #11 Greatest Halloween Movies of All Time winning 21.2% head-to-head battles.
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