As Halloween approaches, there couldn’t be a better time to revisit some familiar spooky films. Here’s a rundown of what we’re watching this Halloween:
Twitches
This Disney comedy-drama follows the adventures of Camryn and Alex, twin witches who were separated at birth. The two discover each other and their powers through a series of fated events. An evil force that threatens the world forces them to embrace their identity and become heroes. “Twitches” is available on Disney Plus and Hulu.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
This Henry Selick classic follows the conquests of Jack Skellington, the leader of Halloween Town, who comes across a Christmas-themed town. He decides to deter from his spooky gig to give a different holiday a try. His attempts end up causing a slew of issues that his true love helps fix. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is on Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video or at select theatres here in Baton Rouge.
Halloweentown
The “Halloweentown” series follows the adventures of a typical family who discovers that they actually come from a long line of witches upon following grandma home to Halloweentown, a thriving community of supernatural beings. When evil begins to loom, Marnie and her siblings learn to embrace their heritage and powers. The “Halloweentown” films are on Disney Plus or Hulu.
Hocus Pocus
“Hocus Pocus” depicts the adventures of teenager Max, who recently moved to Salem, Massachusetts and accidentally releases a coven of witches after exploring an abandoned house. These witches, the Sanderson Sisters, proceed to wreak havoc on the town, leaving Max faced with the problem of getting them under control. “Hocus Pocus” is available on Disney Plus or Amazon Prime Video.
Monster House
“Monster House” is an animated horror comedy about two teenagers who discover that a house in their neighborhood is possessed by a ghost. When the house begins to terrorize locals, the friend group seeks the consultation of a local supernatural expert to put an end to it. “Monster House” can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Coraline
This stop-motion film chronicles the adventures of Coraline, a little girl who discovers an alternate world behind a secret door in her new home. The alternate world is whimsical fun; that is, until her family in the parallel universe tells her that she can’t leave. “Coraline” is available for free on Tubi; there will be showings at select theatres here in Baton Rouge on Halloween and Nov 1.
