Nine of the best films to watch this Halloween season - according to our readers

By Shelley Marriott

Published 25th Oct 2023, 15:32 BST

Updated 25th Oct 2023, 15:33 BST

As the dark nights start drawing in there is nothing better than snuggling up and watching a film.

So we asked our readers what their favourite films are to watch during the Halloween season.

Some of these are not for the faint-hearted.

How many of these have you seen?

Hocus Pocus was released in 1993 and stars Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. A sequel was also released in 2022.

1. Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus was released in 1993 and stars Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. A sequel was also released in 2022. Photo: Tracy Smith

There have been several adaptations of The Addams Family including two live-action films released in the early 1990s starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christina Ricci and Christopher Lloyd.

2. The Addams Family

There have been several adaptations of The Addams Family including two live-action films released in the early 1990s starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christina Ricci and Christopher Lloyd. Photo: sub

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993 and is great for all the family to have a sing-a-long.

3. The Nightmare Before Christmas

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993 and is great for all the family to have a sing-a-long. Photo: -

The Witches, based on the book by Roald Dahl, was originally released in 1990 starring Anjelica Huston. A remake was released in 2020 starring Anne Hathaway.

4. The Witches

The Witches, based on the book by Roald Dahl, was originally released in 1990 starring Anjelica Huston. A remake was released in 2020 starring Anne Hathaway. Photo: sub