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Top 7 Halloween Movies Every 90s Kid Will Know

If you didn't watch these movies, are you really a 90s kid?

Skylar Eagle

Sep 26, 2016

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Top 7 Halloween Movies Every 90s Kid Will Know

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The Halloween season is upon us. It's officially time for Tim Burton, pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, decorations, and—let's not forget— Disney Channel original Halloween-themed movies! From Casper Meets Wendy to HalloweenTown (yes, all four of them), these are the top 7 Halloween movies every kid born from 1993-1999 probably remembers.

1. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), directed by Tim Burton

Easily the most notable Tim Burton film to date, and a double holiday classic based on a poem Tim Burton wrote and illustrated, "The Nightmare Before Christmas." As kids, my friends and I loved watching this from September 1st to December 25th, and who could forget the fantastic score composed by Danny Elfman! (Psst: click on the photo to see some fun facts about the movie and its production from Oh My Disney!)

2. Hocus Pocus (1993), directed by Kenny Ortega

A Halloween classic from the same director who gifted us High School Musical! This is one of my personal favorites shown on Freeform's (previously ABC Family) 13 Days of Halloween movie special.

3. HalloweenTown (1998), directed by Duwayne Dunham

For kids born and growing up around the late 90s, this is a timeless classic, even with the cheesy acting. The movie followed with three sequels: HalloweenTown II: Kalabar's Revenge, HalloweenTown High, and Return to HalloweenTown; making it the perfect movie marathon for post-apple picking and cider donuts!

4. Casper Meets Wendy (1998), directed by Sean McNamara and Bruce McCarthy

Starring a young Hillary Duff, this movie is a classic for the Halloween season. Although it only received a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it makes for a great throwback before Hillary became Lizzie.

5. Twitches (2005), directed by Stuart Gillard

Starring Tia and Tamara Mowry, the twin witch story is a DCOM classic, and even though it's not necessarily Halloween-themed, it's still part of Freeform's 13 Days of Halloween special! Plus, it's a great Disney throwback for marathoning with Twitches Too (2007).

6. The Corpse Bride (2005), directed by Tim Burton

My personal favorite Halloween movie, and favorite movie ever, this Tim Burton movie is a great follow up for anyone who loves The Nightmare Before Christmas (and let's be real, who doesn't?!) The score, composed by Danny Elfman, gives the same creepy but beautiful sound that we all know and love; plus, the piano duets are to die for!

7. Edward Scissorhands (1990), directed by Tim Burton

Another Tim Burton and Danny Elfman classic that has the perfect mix of creepy and fascinating. Starring Johnny Depp, this almost-30-year old Halloween movie has become a must-watch during the fall season.

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

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6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

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6. How much will I get paid?

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8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

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