The Wire’s A&E desk has put together a list of perfect movies to watch on this rainy Halloween. Grab your friends, favorite bucket of candy and enjoy!
“Halloween” (1978) and “The Sixth Sense” (1999)
A&E Reporter Annie Goode
John Carpenter’s classic 1978 thrasher, “Halloween,” does not get old. In one of the most iconic slasher films of all time, we watch Michael Myers (Nick Castle) terrorize teenager Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) while babysitting on Halloween night. The daunting piano theme still makes my heart race every time I hear it. If you’ve already seen the original and are looking for more of Michael Myers and Laurie’s lifelong rivalry, don’t worry – there are 12 more films in the franchise!
I will never forget the way my jaw dropped at the twist during my first time watching this M. Night Shyamalan classic. “The Sixth Sense” follows child psychologist Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) who must work with nine-year-old Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) who claims he can see the dead. If you are not a horror fan but are still looking for something spooky this Halloween, this movie has the perfect mix of mystery and shock.
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” (1966)
A&E Director Sophie Goldstein
You absolutely cannot go wrong with this movie. I’m not a fan of horror movies at all, so when it comes to Halloween movies I have to always go to the classic Charlie Brown. Everything about this movie brings me back to nostalgic childhood memories. Each Halloween I look forward to cozying up and watching a classic Charlie Brown movie.
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991)
Assistant A&E Editor Mimi Sinotte
My favorite Halloween movie is “The Silence of the Lambs.” Although this movie is not necessarily considered a Halloween movie, I love its eerie vibe. The plot and suspense build throughout the movie, and I love a good mystery that keeps my eyes glued to the screen.
“Hocus Pocus” (1993)
A&E Reporter MaryKate Stepchuk
My favorite Halloween movie is definitely “Hocus Pocus.” There’s such a sense of comfort and nostalgia that comes with watching the movie. The classic lines from the Sanderson sisters, some jokes that went over your head as a kid (that you understand now), and the overall fall vibe makes me so happy. It’s the one Halloween movie I have to watch consistently every year.
This story was written by Annie Goode. She can be reached at [email protected].
