Top 5 Friday - Best Movies to Watch for Halloween

Halloween is in just 2 days!

This Sunday!

This week for our Top 5, Afronauts presents the Best Movies to Watch for Halloween!

Magical Bun Bun

Magical Bun Bun is a behind-the-scenes member of Afronauts. You'll catch her on the blogs and working with the technical side of the program. She isn't a fan of the scary movie genre and she definitely does not like horror films, so this weeks Top 5 was particularly difficult for her to pen. You can follow her on Instagram in a more glittery and kawaii setting.

#5

Halloweentown is that movie all of us children and teens from the 90s know. It's a sentimental favorite, but it's also a good family movie during Halloween with some good lessons!

#4

This movie was made before I was born - hehe - but I know it's a classic! David Bowie's performance pushes it over the top and not only is it pleasing to the eye, but the gothic story is a good lesson.

#3

This is a fun movie that allows magic to highlight the story, rather than take over. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman give great performances about allowing yourself to love again.

#2

This is still a fairly new "classic" and a lot of people I've come across have never watched, but I highly recommend it! This 4-part series that originally debuted on Cartoon Network, became a huge fandom and sparked a comic series. It's a story about actually facing your fears and loving your family as they are. It's a haunting feature that combines Wizard Oz-like elements with a country-feel.

#1

Coraline is a beautiful movie! Laika Studios did an amazing job of bringing an artistic view of Neil Gaiman's novel about a girl who just moved from Michigan and seeks a life where her parents paid attention to her more. She discovers a hole in the wall that takes her to a mirrored version of her world, where everyone is the same, except they have buttons for eyes! Creepy.......

Agent Afronaut

Agent Afronaut is a film/movie connoisseur and studied film in college. While horror or scare isn't his favorite genre, he enjoys a good one now and again that uses intellect and humor over pure gore and mindless violence. You can follow him on Instagram where he drops his sci-fi and comic appreciations, as well as favorite or enjoyable movie reviews.

#5

This 80's film is funny-horror, with a decent plot and acting. The ending is what makes it good!

#4

Another horror that's a comedy and it doesn't take itself too seriously. It's a funny and spookly ride!

#3

Another comedy horror about a vampire who moves next door and no one believes the teen who sees him in his true form.

#2

This is an 80's movie about a villainous carnival leader that preys on unsuspecting townsfolk by granting them 3 wishes, but with a twist!

#1

This isn't just funny, it's hilarious! With an all-star cast, it is the classic of horror films! It has a great plot. They actually made 3 follow-ups where they met the monsters and they're good, none match the original!