There are some movies that you just need to watch every year. They are iconic and put you in the mood for the holiday season. Much like pumpkin spice is the flavor of fall, for me these movies are the ones that mean Halloween is officially here. So, with Halloween coming this Friday, why not grab a bunch of friends and family and watch (or rather re-watch) these movies again? Here is my list of favorite not-so-scary Halloween flicks!

1. Hocus Pocus (1993)

The staple for every Halloween. Who can go a year without seeing the Sanderson Sisters? [hellogiggles.com]
The staple for every Halloween. Who can go a year without seeing the Sanderson Sisters? [hellogiggles.com]
2. Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Is it a Halloween movie, is it a Christmas movie? Why choose? We are always game for Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King. [neatorama.com]
Is it a Halloween movie, is it a Christmas movie? Why choose? We are always game for Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King. [neatorama.com]
3. The Addams Family (1991) and The Addams Family Value (1993)

They may look macabre, but they are just delightful and full of love. Cara mia, mon cher![theguardian.com]
They may look macabre, but they are just delightful and full of love. Cara mia, mon cher![theguardian.com]
4. Practical Magic (1998)

My favorite witch movie, featuring three generations of talented actresses.[fanpop.com]
My favorite witch movie, featuring three generations of talented actresses. [fanpop.com]
5. Beetlejuice (1988)

Move over Robin Thicke, there was an original creeper who wore the black and white striped suit better! [Indiewire]
Move over Robin Thicke, there was an original creeper who wore the black and white striped suit better! [Indiewire]
6. Sleepy Hollow (1999)

Before Ichabod Crane had to deal with the horsemen of the apocalypse, he had to deal with something scarier: Christopher Walken with sharp filed teeth. [scifinow.co.uk]
Before Ichabod Crane had to deal with the horsemen of the apocalypse, he had to deal with something scarier: Christopher Walken with sharp filed teeth. [scifinow.co.uk]
7. Hotel Transylvania (2012)

I love this movie, and it has become a staple. If you enjoy puns and have kids, this is a great movie to put on and laugh over. [toonterror.wordpress.com]
I love this movie, and it has become a staple. If you enjoy puns and have kids, this is a great movie to put on and laugh over. [toonterror.wordpress.com]
8. Corpse Bride (2005)

In the same vein as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Burton brings another classic in this living dead animated movie. [erinaphernelia.buzznet.com]
In the same vein as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Burton brings another classic in this living dead animated movie. [erinaphernelia.buzznet.com]
9. ParaNorman (2012)

A little dark, this movie has great moments and has adorable characters. Plus it's on Netflix! [speakingofanimation.com]
A little dark, this movie has great moments and has adorable characters. Plus it’s on Netflix! [speakingofanimation.com]
10. Dark Shadows (2012)

Another recent release! I wouldn't watch this with a younger audience but Johnny Depp has some great moments in this movie. [phillymag.com]
Another recent release! I wouldn’t watch this with a younger audience but Johnny Depp has some great moments in this movie. [phillymag.com]
There were a few that didn’t make the list, I definitely didn’t get all of them, so tell me what I missed! What are your favorites? I didn’t include any scary movies/monster movies, so how would you edit my list for yourself?

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