Top 3 Halloween Movies

By Jayden Branam

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    There is no doubt that Halloween is one of the most enjoyable times of the year. There are costumes, candy, and spookiness all around. What better way to relish in this ghostly holiday than by watching Halloween movies? Here are the top 3 Halloween movies of all time!

1. Coraline: Coraline is a film unlike any other. Its stop-motion animation paired with intricate claymation enhances the film's dark fantasy tones. Coraline is the first ever stop-motion animation film to be photographed in stereoscopic 3D. Not only is the shooting process of the movie mesmerizing, but the story itself is incredibly captivating. Coraline has the perfect mix of suspense and enthralling visuals. 

2. Hocus Pocus: Hocus Pocus is one of the most popular Halloween movies of all time. The story of the Sanderson sisters is a public favorite. Released in 1993, the film captures all the qualities a good Halloween should have: comedy, suspense, and iconic characters. Like the famous line from the movie says, “It's all just a bunch of Hocus Pocus.”. 

1. The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Nightmare Before Christmas follows the story of Halloweentown's pumpkin king, Jack Skellington. Tired of his annual routine of frightening people in the real world, Jack discovers Christmas town and plots to kidnap Santa Claus. Though some would argue that this film is a Christmas movie, the film has undeniable Halloween undertones. The movie encaptures ultimate spookiness, including characters such as Frankenstein's monster, the Corpse Kid, and even the Grim Reaper.