If I asked you what your favorite Halloween movie is, what would your answer be? For many people, their favorites would most likely be one of the "classics." From the slashers to the supernatural, gothic to gory, paranormal to psychological — there are some films that have stood the test of time for decades. And they're not stopping there, either. Legendary horror franchises like Halloween and cult classics like Hocus Pocus represent how certain Halloween movies are just irreplaceable.
However, that doesn't mean there can't be any new classics added to the list. The so-called "Golden Age" of Halloween movies is considered to be the '70s to the '90s, given that these decades produced some of the most beloved horror films in history. But that doesn't mean the spooky films we've seen post-2000 don't pack the same unforgettable jump scares, surprising plot twists, and timeless storytelling as the oldies. Here are all of the best Halloween classics (plus their IMDb synopses, for your.