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28 Funny Scary Movies That Strike the Perfect Halloween Balance

  • <p>Choosing a <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g32177134/best-halloween-movies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Halloween movie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Halloween movie</a> can be a challenge because there are so many directions to go. Are you in the mood for a <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g33607802/classic-halloween-movies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:classic Halloween movie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">classic Halloween movie</a>? A heart-thumping horror story? A light-hearted comedy? To save you from making a decision, these awesome funny scary movies are the perfect compromise. They're spooky, but not so much that they send anyone flying over to their husband's side of the couch (we're talking to you, Ree! 😂). </p><p>For anyone who <em>really</em> hates <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g32578311/scary-halloween-movies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:scary movies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">scary movies</a>, there are several here that are mostly just silly, like <em>Hocus Pocus</em> or <em>Ghostbusters</em>. No sweat, right? There are also <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g34520594/kids-halloween-movies-on-netflix/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:kids' Halloween movies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">kids' Halloween movies</a> that are family-friendly like <em>Coraline</em> and <em>ParaNorman</em>. Finally, lovers of dark comedy will enjoy watching Tim Burton classics such as <em>Beetlejuice </em>and <em>Mars Attacks</em><em>!</em>. The only things missing are a giant tub of popcorn and Halloween candy! And maybe a few <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/g32408286/halloween-candles/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Halloween candles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Halloween candles</a> for ambience. </p><p>While there are tons of ways to stay entertained this spook season, these funny Halloween movies can't be beat. But if you're still in the mood for more, why not read a <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g36974072/best-halloween-books/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Halloween book;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Halloween book</a> after the credits roll? Go on, you can handle it! </p>
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    28 Funny Scary Movies That Strike the Perfect Halloween Balance

    Choosing a Halloween movie can be a challenge because there are so many directions to go. Are you in the mood for a classic Halloween movie? A heart-thumping horror story? A light-hearted comedy? To save you from making a decision, these awesome funny scary movies are the perfect compromise. They're spooky, but not so much that they send anyone flying over to their husband's side of the couch (we're talking to you, Ree! 😂).

    For anyone who really hates scary movies, there are several here that are mostly just silly, like Hocus Pocus or Ghostbusters. No sweat, right? There are also kids' Halloween movies that are family-friendly like Coraline and ParaNorman. Finally, lovers of dark comedy will enjoy watching Tim Burton classics such as Beetlejuice and Mars Attacks!. The only things missing are a giant tub of popcorn and Halloween candy! And maybe a few Halloween candles for ambience.

    While there are tons of ways to stay entertained this spook season, these funny Halloween movies can't be beat. But if you're still in the mood for more, why not read a Halloween book after the credits roll? Go on, you can handle it!

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    The Goonies

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    It's one of the best '80s movies of all time for a reason. It has action, adventure, and a very scary villain.

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  • <p><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80245104" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Adam Sandler does it again! Even though this <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g32104540/best-halloween-movies-on-netflix/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Netflix Halloween movie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Netflix Halloween movie</a> is more funny than scary, it has a few parts that'll definitely make you jump in your seat. </p>
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    Hubie Halloween

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    Adam Sandler does it again! Even though this Netflix Halloween movie is more funny than scary, it has a few parts that'll definitely make you jump in your seat.

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  • <p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Marlon-Wayans/dp/B00C2YV9SO?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>This spoof on <em>Paranormal Activity </em>will keep you laughing the whole way through. It's best for the adults, though! </p>
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    A Haunted House

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    This spoof on Paranormal Activity will keep you laughing the whole way through. It's best for the adults, though!

  • <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HCVRX7Q?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>It's made for kids and adults, but the Jack Black movie is actually spookier than it sounds. Watch as his character tries find a clock that can bring about the end of the world. </p>
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    The House with a Clock in Its Walls

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    It's made for kids and adults, but the Jack Black movie is actually spookier than it sounds. Watch as his character tries find a clock that can bring about the end of the world.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P2FFSBP?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>What happens when a serial killer and a teen girl accidentally switch bodies? Hilarious (and terrifying) chaos, of course. </p>
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    Freaky

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    What happens when a serial killer and a teen girl accidentally switch bodies? Hilarious (and terrifying) chaos, of course.

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  • <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AMEWDG?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, and Abigail Breslin star in the horror comedy about a group of misfits trying to get across a zombie-filled America. </p>
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    Zombieland

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    Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, and Abigail Breslin star in the horror comedy about a group of misfits trying to get across a zombie-filled America.

  • <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N8MC3U2?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Casper is the friendliest ghost you'll know, but this classic about a father and daughter who move into Casper's mansion still packs in a few good scares. </p>
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    Casper

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    Casper is the friendliest ghost you'll know, but this classic about a father and daughter who move into Casper's mansion still packs in a few good scares.

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  • <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LGFHM1W?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Let's do the time warp again! <em>The Rocky Horror Picture Show </em>has been a Halloween classic since it was released in 1975. </p>
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    The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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    Let's do the time warp again! The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been a Halloween classic since it was released in 1975.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060CWAY6?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Based on the popular Disney ride, this Eddie Murphy movie has its fair share of ghostly characters. It follows the Evers family who visit an old mansion and soon discover it's haunted!</p>
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    The Haunted Mansion

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    Based on the popular Disney ride, this Eddie Murphy movie has its fair share of ghostly characters. It follows the Evers family who visit an old mansion and soon discover it's haunted!

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008Y70TMK?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Despite its cast of comedians, <em>Ghostbusters</em> still counts as a scary movie—there <em>are</em> ghosts after all!</p>
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    Ghostbusters

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    Despite its cast of comedians, Ghostbusters still counts as a scary movie—there are ghosts after all!

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08926ZFYF?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Norman can see ghosts, which means he's not exactly the most popular kid at school. His life is flipped upside down when he learns about a centuries-old curse that's been put on his town that only he can reverse.</p>
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    ParaNorman

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    Norman can see ghosts, which means he's not exactly the most popular kid at school. His life is flipped upside down when he learns about a centuries-old curse that's been put on his town that only he can reverse.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.80</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091W0ILY?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Turns out dying isn't the worst of Barbara and Adam Maitland's problems—it's the Deetzes family who has moved into their house and won't leave. Things only get worse when malicious spirit Beetlejuice gets involved.</p>
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    Beetlejuice

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    Turns out dying isn't the worst of Barbara and Adam Maitland's problems—it's the Deetzes family who has moved into their house and won't leave. Things only get worse when malicious spirit Beetlejuice gets involved.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089DVQSNN?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>When Coraline's parents force her to move, she discovers a secret door in her home that leads to another dimension—one where her parents listen to her. However, she starts to discover that there's something sinister going on and must escape before it's too late.</p>
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    Coraline

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    When Coraline's parents force her to move, she discovers a secret door in her home that leads to another dimension—one where her parents listen to her. However, she starts to discover that there's something sinister going on and must escape before it's too late.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.80</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060D3BWK?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Okay, okay, so <em>Hocus Pocus </em>isn't all that scary. But there are zombies and evil curses, so it counts!</p>
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    Hocus Pocus

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    Okay, okay, so Hocus Pocus isn't all that scary. But there are zombies and evil curses, so it counts!

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KWLRL4?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Based on the board game, <em>Clue</em> is all about a dinner party gone wrong. It has three alternate endings, each with a different murderer. Wild! </p>
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    Clue

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    Based on the board game, Clue is all about a dinner party gone wrong. It has three alternate endings, each with a different murderer. Wild!

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094LZX76?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>What's scarier than a haunted house? Um, probably one that's a literal monster! That's what the three protagonists of this animated film are up against as they try to destroy the killer house before it gobbles up trick-or-treaters.</p>
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    Monster House

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    What's scarier than a haunted house? Um, probably one that's a literal monster! That's what the three protagonists of this animated film are up against as they try to destroy the killer house before it gobbles up trick-or-treaters.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KQ9Z1SQ?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>These little furry guys might look cute but they're actually monsters set on destruction and chaos. </p>
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    Gremlins

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    These little furry guys might look cute but they're actually monsters set on destruction and chaos.

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  • <p>netflix.com</p><p><strong>$13.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80998174" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>When vampires descend upon their neighborhood, a group of young teens in the Bronx must protect their home at all costs.</p>
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    Vampires vs. the Bronx

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    When vampires descend upon their neighborhood, a group of young teens in the Bronx must protect their home at all costs.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$4.20</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016Q1OK3Y?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Taking inspiration from the famous book series, this 2015 film stars Jack Black as the horror author R. L. Stine. He teams up with his daughter and her friend to locate the monsters who have escaped from his books and are terrorizing the town.</p>
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    Goosebumps

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    Taking inspiration from the famous book series, this 2015 film stars Jack Black as the horror author R. L. Stine. He teams up with his daughter and her friend to locate the monsters who have escaped from his books and are terrorizing the town.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$2.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SQCR1O?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>A young boy discovers a coven of witches planning to get rid of all the children in the world. He must figure out a way to stop them, even after they turn him into a mouse.</p>
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    The Witches

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    A young boy discovers a coven of witches planning to get rid of all the children in the world. He must figure out a way to stop them, even after they turn him into a mouse.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.60</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091WRFCO?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>This adaptation of the <em>Scooby-Doo</em> franchise is a perfect movie for the kids. It has some spooky special effects but won't keep your little ones up at night!</p>
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    Scooby-Doo: The Movie

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    This adaptation of the Scooby-Doo franchise is a perfect movie for the kids. It has some spooky special effects but won't keep your little ones up at night!

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.80</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MF5RN65?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Here's another pick that's definitely on the funnier side! Tyler Perry's Madea spends her All Hallows' Eve fighting off killers, poltergeists, zombies, and more all while watching her teenaged great niece.</p>
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    Boo! A Madea Halloween

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    Here's another pick that's definitely on the funnier side! Tyler Perry's Madea spends her All Hallows' Eve fighting off killers, poltergeists, zombies, and more all while watching her teenaged great niece.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.80</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ROGSP2?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>What would happen if aliens landed on Earth? Well, that's what this Tim Burton dark comedy explores as Martians descend upon the planet.</p>
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    Mars Attacks!

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    What would happen if aliens landed on Earth? Well, that's what this Tim Burton dark comedy explores as Martians descend upon the planet.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AYB1BIK?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>While <em>Scream</em> definitely skews toward the horror end of the scale, it's filled with tongue-in-cheek dialogue and clever plot lines.</p>
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    Scream

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    While Scream definitely skews toward the horror end of the scale, it's filled with tongue-in-cheek dialogue and clever plot lines.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHHDXI2?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>The title basically says it all: After being attacked by a werewolf, an American college student visiting London finds that he's starting to transform into a monster himself.</p>
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    An American Werewolf in London

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    The title basically says it all: After being attacked by a werewolf, an American college student visiting London finds that he's starting to transform into a monster himself.

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$4.20</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009CGCLUU?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Real horror fans might scoff at anyone being afraid of <em>The Mummy</em>, but we'd argue that those mummies are pretty darn creepy!</p>
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    The Mummy

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    Real horror fans might scoff at anyone being afraid of The Mummy, but we'd argue that those mummies are pretty darn creepy!

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  • <p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012DP8A6?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>You may not realize that the first iteration of <em>Little Shop of Horrors</em> was a 1960 movie starring Jack Nicholson. The off-Broadway show came next, followed by this popular film adaptation featuring Rick Moranis.</p>
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    Little Shop of Horrors

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    You may not realize that the first iteration of Little Shop of Horrors was a 1960 movie starring Jack Nicholson. The off-Broadway show came next, followed by this popular film adaptation featuring Rick Moranis.

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    Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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    Before there was the TV show, there was this full-length movie featuring a teenage Buffy who is destined to fight off bloodthirsty vampires.

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<p>Choosing a <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g32177134/best-halloween-movies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Halloween movie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Halloween movie</a> can be a challenge because there are so many directions to go. Are you in the mood for a <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g33607802/classic-halloween-movies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:classic Halloween movie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">classic Halloween movie</a>? A heart-thumping horror story? A light-hearted comedy? To save you from making a decision, these awesome funny scary movies are the perfect compromise. They're spooky, but not so much that they send anyone flying over to their husband's side of the couch (we're talking to you, Ree! 😂). </p><p>For anyone who <em>really</em> hates <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g32578311/scary-halloween-movies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:scary movies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">scary movies</a>, there are several here that are mostly just silly, like <em>Hocus Pocus</em> or <em>Ghostbusters</em>. No sweat, right? There are also <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g34520594/kids-halloween-movies-on-netflix/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:kids' Halloween movies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">kids' Halloween movies</a> that are family-friendly like <em>Coraline</em> and <em>ParaNorman</em>. Finally, lovers of dark comedy will enjoy watching Tim Burton classics such as <em>Beetlejuice </em>and <em>Mars Attacks</em><em>!</em>. The only things missing are a giant tub of popcorn and Halloween candy! And maybe a few <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/g32408286/halloween-candles/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Halloween candles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Halloween candles</a> for ambience. </p><p>While there are tons of ways to stay entertained this spook season, these funny Halloween movies can't be beat. But if you're still in the mood for more, why not read a <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g36974072/best-halloween-books/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Halloween book;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Halloween book</a> after the credits roll? Go on, you can handle it! </p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091WNK8M?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>It's one of the <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g32068235/best-80s-movies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:best '80s movies of all time;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">best '80s movies of all time</a> for a reason. It has action, adventure, and a very scary villain. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80245104" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Adam Sandler does it again! Even though this <a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g32104540/best-halloween-movies-on-netflix/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Netflix Halloween movie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Netflix Halloween movie</a> is more funny than scary, it has a few parts that'll definitely make you jump in your seat. </p>
<p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Marlon-Wayans/dp/B00C2YV9SO?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>This spoof on <em>Paranormal Activity </em>will keep you laughing the whole way through. It's best for the adults, though! </p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HCVRX7Q?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>It's made for kids and adults, but the Jack Black movie is actually spookier than it sounds. Watch as his character tries find a clock that can bring about the end of the world. </p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P2FFSBP?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>What happens when a serial killer and a teen girl accidentally switch bodies? Hilarious (and terrifying) chaos, of course. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AMEWDG?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, and Abigail Breslin star in the horror comedy about a group of misfits trying to get across a zombie-filled America. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N8MC3U2?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Casper is the friendliest ghost you'll know, but this classic about a father and daughter who move into Casper's mansion still packs in a few good scares. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LGFHM1W?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Let's do the time warp again! <em>The Rocky Horror Picture Show </em>has been a Halloween classic since it was released in 1975. </p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060CWAY6?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Based on the popular Disney ride, this Eddie Murphy movie has its fair share of ghostly characters. It follows the Evers family who visit an old mansion and soon discover it's haunted!</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008Y70TMK?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Despite its cast of comedians, <em>Ghostbusters</em> still counts as a scary movie—there <em>are</em> ghosts after all!</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08926ZFYF?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Norman can see ghosts, which means he's not exactly the most popular kid at school. His life is flipped upside down when he learns about a centuries-old curse that's been put on his town that only he can reverse.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.80</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091W0ILY?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Turns out dying isn't the worst of Barbara and Adam Maitland's problems—it's the Deetzes family who has moved into their house and won't leave. Things only get worse when malicious spirit Beetlejuice gets involved.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089DVQSNN?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>When Coraline's parents force her to move, she discovers a secret door in her home that leads to another dimension—one where her parents listen to her. However, she starts to discover that there's something sinister going on and must escape before it's too late.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.80</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060D3BWK?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Okay, okay, so <em>Hocus Pocus </em>isn't all that scary. But there are zombies and evil curses, so it counts!</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KWLRL4?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Based on the board game, <em>Clue</em> is all about a dinner party gone wrong. It has three alternate endings, each with a different murderer. Wild! </p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094LZX76?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>What's scarier than a haunted house? Um, probably one that's a literal monster! That's what the three protagonists of this animated film are up against as they try to destroy the killer house before it gobbles up trick-or-treaters.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KQ9Z1SQ?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>These little furry guys might look cute but they're actually monsters set on destruction and chaos. </p>
<p>netflix.com</p><p><strong>$13.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80998174" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>When vampires descend upon their neighborhood, a group of young teens in the Bronx must protect their home at all costs.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$4.20</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016Q1OK3Y?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Taking inspiration from the famous book series, this 2015 film stars Jack Black as the horror author R. L. Stine. He teams up with his daughter and her friend to locate the monsters who have escaped from his books and are terrorizing the town.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$2.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SQCR1O?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>A young boy discovers a coven of witches planning to get rid of all the children in the world. He must figure out a way to stop them, even after they turn him into a mouse.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.60</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091WRFCO?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>This adaptation of the <em>Scooby-Doo</em> franchise is a perfect movie for the kids. It has some spooky special effects but won't keep your little ones up at night!</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.80</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MF5RN65?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Here's another pick that's definitely on the funnier side! Tyler Perry's Madea spends her All Hallows' Eve fighting off killers, poltergeists, zombies, and more all while watching her teenaged great niece.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.80</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ROGSP2?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>What would happen if aliens landed on Earth? Well, that's what this Tim Burton dark comedy explores as Martians descend upon the planet.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AYB1BIK?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>While <em>Scream</em> definitely skews toward the horror end of the scale, it's filled with tongue-in-cheek dialogue and clever plot lines.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHHDXI2?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>The title basically says it all: After being attacked by a werewolf, an American college student visiting London finds that he's starting to transform into a monster himself.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$4.20</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009CGCLUU?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Real horror fans might scoff at anyone being afraid of <em>The Mummy</em>, but we'd argue that those mummies are pretty darn creepy!</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012DP8A6?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>You may not realize that the first iteration of <em>Little Shop of Horrors</em> was a 1960 movie starring Jack Nicholson. The off-Broadway show came next, followed by this popular film adaptation featuring Rick Moranis.</p>
<p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$3.80</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077JJ6GLZ?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C2164.g.37093895%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:STREAM NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">STREAM NOW</a></p><p>Before there was the TV show, there was this full-length movie featuring a teenage Buffy who is destined to fight off bloodthirsty vampires.</p>
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These are the best funny scary movies for anyone who wishes their horror films had a little bit of comedy. Watch these funny Halloween movies all October long!