There is something about the moment when October enters the chat – the rain keeps drizzling, the leaves give that burnt warm feeling and you just want to wrap yourself up in a blanket on the couch watching some feel-good, spooky season movies as Halloween approaches.
Whether it is just for your viewing or the whole family is gathering into the sitting room with sweet treats, we have curated a mix of magical moments, some dazzling animations as well as our cult favourite witches & wizards for you to add to this month's movie viewings.
Now all you have to do is grab those pre-bought Halloween treats, sit back & enjoy.
1. Coco
Probably Pixar's most visually captivating animation ever created. Experience Día de los Muertos in the most colourful light.
2. Hocus Pocus
It wouldn’t be October without revisiting our 3 favourite witches and letting them put a spell on us. Not to forget – Hocus Pocus 2 is also out now on Disney+ so a refresher of the original is 100% necessary.
![Hocus Pocus](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0053/3446/6629/files/giphy_35_480x480.gif?v=1664382135)
3. The Addams Family
This 1991 version will always have a special place in our hearts as we watch this eccentric family's story unfold on our screens.
![The Addams Family](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0053/3446/6629/files/giphy_44_480x480.gif?v=1664382197)
4. Matilda
A little bit of playful, magical goodness – it has to be Roald Dahl’s Matilda.
![Matilda](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0053/3446/6629/files/giphy_42_480x480.gif?v=1664382259)
5. Harry Potter – The Philosopher's stone
Of course, you could pick any one of the Harry Potters series - but for the sake of that Halloween “troll in the dungeon scene,” we unapologetically choose Harry’s first year at Hogwarts.
![Harry Potter](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0053/3446/6629/files/troll-in-the-dungeon-run_480x480.gif?v=1664382377)
6. Casper
We couldn’t possibly get through the month without putting the friendliest ghost ever on our screens and the incredible Robin Williams for a good old school giggle.
![Casper](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0053/3446/6629/files/giphy_46_480x480.gif?v=1664382413)
7. Soul
Potentially this could be controversial to put on this list – but if you haven’t watched this, we couldn’t recommend it more. It gives a sense of magic with its otherworldly, spiritually beautiful animation.
![Soul Disney](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0053/3446/6629/files/giphy_41_480x480.gif?v=1664382438)
8. Hotel Transylvania
Looking for a chuckle on the couch with the kids? Pop on Count Dracula and enjoy him catering for the rest of the world’s monsters in Hotel Transylvania.
![Hotel Transylvania](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0053/3446/6629/files/giphy_47_480x480.gif?v=1664382476)