Halloween 2025 is almost here, and it’s time to make a list of horror movies to watch. Let’s find the 7 sinister movies that can make you enjoy without getting scared.
Enjoying a spooktacular Halloween is incomplete without a marathon of horror movies. However, watching gore and visual jump scares is not really everyone’s favorite. Sometimes you need to watch horror to keep things light and enjoyable. If you are also looking forward to watching movies that are not very scary for you as well as for your kids, here are some movies that can entertain you without making things scary but funny!
- E.T. (1982)
Although this movie does not particularly fall in the horror genre, a lot of people consider it a sci-fi horror, which is directed by Steven Spielberg. The classic cult movie, E.T., stands for extra-terrestrial, and this movie is a perfect watch for Halloween. In this story, a young boy named Elliot comes across an alien being who gets trapped on Earth. ET gets weaker, but it has the strong friendship of Elliot, who is willing to go the extra mile to save his friend and help him return home.
- Coco (2017)
You might have already known about the Mexican Halloween celebration, where people send messages to their ancestors, and the animated movie ‘Coco’ provides a wholesome representation of that. The story is based on a 12-year-old Mexican boy called Miguel, who likes to sing, and on the night of Halloween, he finds himself trapped in the other dimension, which is the land of death. While it showcases ghosts, the film also embraces the value of family, love, and remembering the people who have always been there for you.
- Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Zombie Apocalypse is always one of the coolest things, as it showcases some satisfying carnage count, but there is something different about ‘Shaun of the Dead’. This is a British horror comedy directed by Edgar Wright, and actor Simon Pegg did an incredible job. Shaun is an unhappy salesperson, but he finds himself to be the hero amidst a zombie apocalypse where he needs to save his friends and family before London gets infested with zombies.
- We Have a Ghost (2023)
This is more of a family-oriented horror comedy movie starring Anthony Mackie. The story is mainly based on a young teenage character named Kevin, who finds a ghost in the attic after moving into a new house with his parents. The boy and the ghost bond and become friends, where Kevin desperately wants to set the ghost free and find peace, but his father seems to have different plans. In order to find out what happens at the end, you definitely need to watch the movie.
- Zombieland (2009)
Here we are! Here is another zombie movie, and perhaps the best in the category, with some hefty gore and comedic scenes. This movie is based on a group of survivors who make their way through a zombie apocalypse where a very small number of humans are left. It is funny, gory, and greatly enjoyable, which makes it a perfect watch for you and your friends on the day of Halloween. This is perhaps the only movie where you can watch Emma Stone and Jesse Eisenberg, two of the brightest stars, together.
- Kiki‘s Delivery Service (1989)
This is perhaps one of Studio Ghibli’s best movies, where you might feel cute aggressions for a little witch who starts her delivery service of baked products on her magical broom. I mean, can you even imagine that in this modern age of takeaways? The movie is a tender and adventurous coming-of-age story that can melt the hearts of grown-ups. The story shows what true power is and what can be called magic. It cherishes every little moment of life.
- Ghostbusters (2016)
You might already be humming the title track for Ghostbusters, and that proves the popularity of this 21st-century movie, where a bunch of people catch ghosts for the safety of others. It is a fun and adventurous movie, which is not scary at all, just like Casper. It is definitely a good watch for everyone, whether you are enjoying this Halloween with your friends, partner, or just alone with a bowl of popcorn.
