Every genre and variant of entertaining media containing diverse and interesting premises has been provided a place in the enormous world of Walt Disney’s multimedia. Spooky and thrilling Halloween movies are indeed an essential part of them. Halloween is all about tasty candies and compelling stories of spooky ghosts and crazy witches, which we enjoy to the fullest.
Been so obsessed with Disney Halloween movies lately 😍🎃 #disneyhalloweenmovies pic.twitter.com/zK0PPlsLsN
— cristel (@_cristelamaya) October 10, 2019
Our list of top 10 Halloween Disney movies has covered films that are a perfect excuse to lounge in bed late at night on Halloween; even IMDb agrees with that. So, fulfill your dreams of enjoying a good Halloween movie on October 31st because dreams are meant to come true.
Top 10 Halloween Disney Movies:
10. Return to Halloweentown (5.3/10)
- Directed by: David Jackson
- Written by: Max Enscoe
- Starring: Sara Paxton, Joey Zimmerman, Judith Hoag, Lucas Grabeel, Keone Young
- Genre: Family, Comedy
The previous film Halloweentown was not all Marnie could find causing her trouble.
Return to Halloweentown Plot:
Now+ a grown-up, Marnie is ready to enroll herself in the Witch University of Halloweentown. Like other films, 18-year-old Marnie’s life is nothing less than an adventure as she prepares for college with her best friend and classmate, Aneesa.
But what would happen when this enchanting young witch has no control over her magic? You will see as the story unfolds itself in the most fun way possible.
9. Twitches Too (5.6/10)
- Directed by: Stuart Gillard
- Written by: Daniel Berendsen
- Star Cast: Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry
- Genre: Family, Comedy
Twitches Too Plot:
Twin Sisters and exceptional witches lived an everyday life after destroying the forces of darkness we saw in the previous film. Still, their peace has to delay, as they are now embarking on a journey to strengthen their powers after a shadowy presence is looking forward to hindering their magical world.
Be ready to be spellbound by these sisters’ charm and mystical nature in this incredible addition to the Twitches franchise.
8. Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire (5.8/10)
- Directed by: Steve Boyum
- Written by: Lindsay Naythons
- Star Cast: Caroline Rhea, Matt O’Leary, Laura Vandervoort, Myles Jeffrey, Charles Shaughnessy
- Genre: Family, Comedy
Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire Plot:
Children often find various ways to generate trouble, even if that includes sending their mother with an unknown mystery man. Two grounded kids were looking for a way to sneak out and sending their mother on a date with a vampire was the perfect opportunity.
Disney’s Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire is a euphoric movie to watch on Halloween with lots of adventure as the kids set out to save their mom from the vampire.
7. Z-O-M-B-I-E-S (6/10)
- Directed by Paul Hoen
- Written by David Light & Joseph Raso
- Star Cast: Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Trevor Tordjman, Kylee Russell, Carla Jeffery
- Genre: Musical, Family
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S Plot:
A Halloween Disney film with hints of music and drama, Z-O-M-B-I-E-S is a story resulting from an accident fifty years ago, causing the people of Seabrook to turn into blood-curdling zombies. The zombies have their place called ZombieTown, but the lives of the”normal” high school are to be spellbound as the zombie students are now entering their lives. Together, they decide to help each other co-exist, to prove to the world that they complete each other and grow close.
6. Tower of Terror (6.1/10)
- Directed by: D. J. MacHale
- Written by: D. J. MacHale
- Star Cast: Steve Guttenberg, Kirsten DunstAlastair Duncan, Melora Hardin, John Franklin
- Genre: Horror
A trip to Disney’s theme park indeed has a view of a terrific tower hotel on its bucket list, and the Tower of Terror is one of the best Halloween Disney movies that has its premises set in the same background.
Tower of Terror Plot:
A sully reporter learns about an incident that happened years back on Halloween through its only witness, an old lady. Five people were killed in a hotel elevator mysteriously, and the curious reporter can’t help but investigate with the help of his fellow companions.
5. The Scream Team (6.3/10)
- Directed by: Stuart Gillard
- Written by: Daniel Berendsen
- Star Cast: Mark Rendall, Kat Dennings, Robert Bockstael, Eric Idle, Tommy Davidson
- Genre: Mystery, Family
The Scream Team is the perfect horror film to watch on the cold, breezy night of October 31st.
The Scream Team Plot:
Two children witness the most compelling happening of their childhood as they witness their dead grandfather’s house as nothing less than a ghost resident. But things take an uglier turn as they learn that their grandfather’s spirit is now in the custody of an evil ghost. To save his grandfather from the evil ghost, they embark on a journey to discover the ultimate truth, which is shocking to so much extent.
4. Halloweentown (6.6/10)
- Directed by: Duwayne Dunham
- Written by: Paul Bernbaum
- Star Cast: Debbie Reynolds, Judith Hoag, Kimberly J. Brown, Joey Zimmerman
- Genre: Family, Fantasy
Since its release, this OG movie marked the beginning of a franchise that is even more popular today among children and adults. Halloweentown is one of the greatest Halloween Disney movies that started as a simple story with Marnie Piper as its protagonist.
Halloweentown Plot:
Marnie’s mother is strict but holds a deep secret about them being a witch. Following her back home, Marnie and her siblings are thrilled as they find out that the realization of her being a witch comes with a not-so-easy task, including saving the life of her mother from the forces of darkness.
Cannot wait to watch Halloween Town and Hocus Pocus 🎃👻 #disneyhalloweenmovies
— Julia Rossi (@_JuliaRossi_) September 20, 2012
3. Something Wicked This Way Comes (6.7/10)
- Directed by: Jack Clayton
- Written by: Ray Bradbury
- Star Cast: Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd, Pam Grier
- Genre: Fantasy
Something Wicked This Way Comes Plot:
Two boys, born a minute apart on Halloween, exit their school after facing detention and learns about a carnival. They decide to snoop around. The Carnival has a lot of fun and a dangerous deal to fulfill wishes.
What would become of the boys when they find themselves close to trouble in this diabolical circus? Watch as the story takes an exciting turn in this Halloween movie, full of exhilaration.
2. Hocus Pocus (6.9/10)
- Directed by: Kenny Ortega
- Written by: Mick Garris
- Star Cast: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch
- Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Hocus Pocus Plot:
Salem was infamous for witches, and Hocus Pocus has a lot to offer on its premises as a pair of teenagers make their way to a spooky abandoned house, freeing a trio of evil witches. From there starts their struggle, as they look forward to stopping the villains from becoming immortal, along with a magical cat.
Hocus Pocus is magical, with all elements of mystery and comedy, and is a popular flick among kids, securing a solid rating of 6.9 from IMDb.
1. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (7.9/10)
- Directed by: Henry Selick
- Written by: Caroline Thompson
- Star Cast: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, William Hickey
- Genre: Dark Fantasy
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Plot:
Halloween Town is ready for the celebrations of Halloween with the Pumpkin King Jack Skellington. Looking for new ways to amuse himself, he stumbles upon the land of Christmastown. His ambitions rise, and he plans to take the magical world beneath his control by taking over the role of Santa Claus. Still, his plans can hardly succeed as skeleton men have come his way.
