Staff Picks: Our favorite Halloween movies 

Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to spend a chilly weekend than by watching a Halloween movie? Along with music, such as the Scribe’s “Almost-Spooky” playlist, movies can be a great way to immerse yourself in the festivity. 

Whether it’s horror, comedy or Charlie Brown, the Scribe staff share their favorite Halloween movies. 

Paul Czarnecki | Editor-in-Chief 

I’m going with “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” maybe the most elite movie of all time. Don’t debate me. 

Ellie Myers | Associate Editor 

I gotta go with “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” I don’t do well with horror, and Peanuts make everything better. My family and I watched it when I was growing up.  

Nick Smith | Managing Editor 

Tough choice, but I gotta go with “The Grudge.” 10-year-old me watched this movie and was absolutely mortified, but it became a fun way to scare the hell out of my friends. 

Tori Smith | News Editor 

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” I love to go to live showings, and the audience callbacks make the movie infinitely better! 

Zee O’Donnell | Features Editor 

My all-time favorite movie is “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” but I believe that is a Halloween and Christmas movie, so my favorite just Halloween movie is “Beetlejuice.” 

Kate Marlett | Copy Editor 

As someone gets scared easily and would much rather laugh, my favorite Halloween movie is the 1985 masterpiece “Clue.” Yes, it’s a Halloween movie. It has mystery and a spooky house. 

Grace Brajkovich | Reporter 

“Hocus Pocus.” My mom and I watched it every year when I was young, so it’s super nostalgic for me! 

Livi Davis | Reporter 

OK so Halloween-wise, definitely “Practical Magic.” It’s everything being a witch in the modern era should be about. Plus, some beautiful life lessons. Fall-wise, one of my favorite movies is “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” It’s a perfect movie in every single way, and I love it! 

Joseph Impellitteri | Reporter 

“Die Hard.”  

Noah March | Reporter 

“Requiem for a Dream.” It’s my favorite horror movie because I have never been more scared watching a movie in my life. 

Syanna Santiago-Smith | Reporter 

“Practical Magic.” It’s a tradition for my mom, grandma, sister and me to watch it every October! 

Rhianna Smith-Burns | Reporter 

My favorite is “IT” (2017) because it was the first scary movie I saw in theaters, and I think it’s great. 

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