Top 10 Family Favourite Halloween Films

Spooky Family Film Night with Dadurday!

As Halloween approaches, there's no better way to get into the festive spirit than with a family movie marathon. From timeless classics to recent favourites, we've got a list of 10 family-friendly Halloween movies perfect for an enchanted weekend before the ghoulish holiday.

And what's a film night without snacks? We've added some Halloween-themed munchies to ensure you're armed with tasty treats. Let’s dive in!

1. "Hocus Pocus" (1993)

Three witches are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts, and it's up to two teens, a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to the witches' reign of terror.

2. "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993)

Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, stumbles upon Christmas Town and tries to bring Christmas to his home. This leads to some amusing and quirky situations!

3. "Casper" (1995)

The friendly ghost Casper tries to befriend a girl named Kat, while her paranormal investigator father attempts to rid the mansion of its ghostly inhabitants.

4. The "Hotel Transylvania" Series

Join Dracula, his daughter Mavis, and a host of famous monsters, as they navigate the human world and the challenges of running a high-end resort for the undead.

5. "Monster Family" (2017)

The Wishbone family is cursed to become monsters. Together, they embark on a fun adventure to reverse the curse, facing various challenges along the way.

6. "Coraline" (2009)

Coraline discovers an alternate version of her life that seems better, but when this parallel reality turns dark, she must find a way to get back to her real family.

7. "The Addams Family" (1991) & "Addams Family Values" (1993)

Dive into the quirky and peculiar world of the Addams family, where strange is normal and the macabre is celebrated.

8. "ParaNorman" (2012)

A young boy named Norman, who can speak with ghosts, must save his town from a centuries-old curse.

9. "Monsters, Inc." (2001)

In a world powered by the screams of children, two friendly monsters have to return a little girl to her own world before it's too late.

10. "Spookley the Square Pumpkin" (2005)

In a world where all pumpkins are round, Spookley stands out. But when a storm threatens the patch, it's Spookley's unique shape that saves the day.

Halloween-Themed Movie Snack Ideas:

• Mummy Dogs: Wrap hot dogs in crescent roll dough leaving space for eyes. Bake and place dots of mustard for eyes.

• Pumpkin Fruit Platter: Arrange slices of oranges in the shape of a pumpkin and use a slice of cucumber or celery as the stalk.

• Spider Cookies: Attach pretzel sticks to round cookies with a dab of chocolate icing, creating a spider, and use raisins for eyes.

• Witch Broom Cheese Snacks: Insert a pretzel stick into a mini cheese slice that's fringed at the bottom.

Make your weekend movie night spook-tacular with these family-friendly films and delightful snacks. Whether you're laughing with the monsters of Hotel Transylvania or rooting for Spookley the Square Pumpkin, there's something for everyone in the family. Here's to creating cherished memories with your loved ones and enjoying a Dadurday full of Halloween fun!T