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The best Halloween movies for scaredy-cats who hate horror

Recommendations for Halloween movies that aren't horror films

By · Published October 30, 2026  20:30 UTC · Updated October 30, 2026  20:30 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Recommendations for Halloween movies that aren't horror films
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As Halloween approaches, publications are offering suggestions for family-friendly movies to watch during the spooky season. Appeal-Democrat's writers also recommend the non-horror film Hocus Pocus, as well as other family-friendly options like The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Addams Family.

MLive.com provides an ultimate Halloween streaming guide that includes a mix of family-friendly and horror films for viewers to choose from. Coverage from News 9 and FOX 13 News Utah also emphasizes the importance of having something for everyone on Halloween, recommending a variety of films that cater to different tastes.

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Questions people are asking

What are some family-friendly Halloween movies?

According to Fangoria and Appeal-Democrat's writers, some popular options include It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and The Addams Family.

What kind of movies does MLive.com recommend for Halloween?

MLive.com provides a mix of family-friendly and horror films for viewers to choose from.

What is the tone of the coverage?

The coverage emphasizes the importance of having something for everyone on Halloween, recommending a variety of films that cater to different tastes.

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